“It was tiny and there was absolutely no money. I mean everything, everything was donated and everyone volunteered,” said Mira Blaustein, co-founder and executive director of the Woodstock Film Festival, reflecting on…
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Ulster County Nonprofit to Host Harvest Fest for Afghan Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security ended temporary protected status, or TPS, in May for Afghan immigrants looking to resettle in the United States. Still, that hasn’t stopped community members in Ulster County…
Science Stories: Nobel Prizes, Saturn’s Moon Enceladus, and Bearded Vultures’ Ancient Collections
Science has been making headlines, from Nobel Prizes to moons that could harbor life—and even birds that collect human artifacts. Our resident science expert Joe Johnson breaks it down. Nobel Week: Immune…
Hochul Announces Completion of $24 Million Transformation at Sullivan County International Airport
Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday announced the completion of a $24 million project transforming the Sullivan County International Airport into a modern, energy-efficient travel hub designed to boost tourism and economic growth…
As Dole Act Implementation Stalls, Local VA Agencies Say Staffing Shortages Persist
New York is home to more than 688,000 veterans, more than half of whom are people over 65, according to the state’s Office for the Aging. But local Veterans Affairs (VA) agencies…
NY Faces a Bleak Budget Just as Gov. Hochul Runs for Re-Election
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration is telling agencies to hold the line on spending, a sign of a tough budget cycle as the Democratic governor runs for reelection. The warning came in a…
Comedian Matt Ruby Finds the Funny in Life’s Tensions
Comedian Matt Ruby isn’t afraid to poke the bear — as long as it gets a laugh. Known for his sharp, dark, and “button-pushing” humor, the New York City-based comic is bringing…
From Teacher to Touring Musician: Eli Lev Brings a World of Sound to Ellenville
Singer-songwriter Eli Lev, a former middle school teacher, will perform Thursday at The Common Good in Ellenville, blending folk, spiritual, and globally inspired music. “I taught on the Navajo Nation in Northern…
Delaware County Needs Help Measuring Salt in Streams
The “Fall Salt Snapshot” is being measured from October 1–15 this year in Avondale, Pennsylvania. The Stroud Water Research Center is trying to determine how salinized the area’s waterways are outside of…