Daily Archives: June 29, 2020

National Public Radio is reminding listeners that StoryCorps Connect is available as a free platform to share and record stories remotely using video conference technology. StoryCorps Griot is another StoryCorps initiative to “ensure that the voices, experiences, and life stories of African Americans will be preserved and presented with dignity.”

PSA: StoryCorps Connect Available as Free Platform

The Port Jervis/Deerpark Humane Society is seeking volunteers and members.  The Society serves as municipal dog control impound and for individual surrenders. Volunteers assist in ways beyond handling animals, including membership and community outreach.  The Humane Society is on Route 209, Port Jervis, NY.  For details, visit PJhumane.org.

PSA: Port Jervis/Deerpark Humane Society Seeks Volunteers and Members

People won’t be driving up the hill in to hear top-notch classical music at the Shandelee Music Festival. But the fest’s 27th season WILL go on, just online. Daniel Stroup, Co-Chair and founding President of Shandalee Music Festival talks about their first virtual concert this Sunday, plus the struggle of […]

Listen: Daniel Stroup, Co-Chair and founding President of Shandalee Music ...

Pride is taking on another layer as the marches for LGBTQ equality overlap with the ongoing protests of police brutality against Black people. Organizer Kyasia Turane tells us about the Black Queer Pride / Black Queer Lives Celebration at the Sullivan County Courthouse in Monticello. (Which has been postponed to […]

Listen: Organizer Kyasia Turane tells us about the Black Queer ...