Asian longhorned ticks are spreading through the Hudson Valley and pose a growing threat to livestock, particularly because they reproduce rapidly and can transmit a serious cattle disease. At Cornell Cooperative Extension…
Author: Olivia Sippel
Wurtsboro’s Annual Founders Day Brings Together Business, Art and Community
On July 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sullivan Street was packed with fairgoers celebrating Founders Day in Wurtsboro. The event highlighted local businesses, live music and vendors from surrounding communities…
Fans Find Community, Value at Noah Kahan’s Hutton Brickyards Festival Stop
The hot summer day hung over Hutton Brickyards. Blankets covered the floor near the main stage as fans waited for the final performance of the night. After a storm swept through briefly…
StateWide Raises Awareness on Medicare, Medicaid and Hospice Scams
June is bringing awareness to Medicare, Medicaid and hospice care scams that can affect older adults across New York. Maria Alvarez, director of the StateWide Senior Action Council, spoke about when these…
Mamakating Environmental Center Hosts Guided Kayak Trip on the Bashakill
On a recent Saturday, kayaks were pushed onto the Bashakill for an insightful ride along the 7-mile stretch. Though the trip lasted only two hours and covered a small portion of that…
Ulster Comptroller Highlights Gaps Facing County’s Rural Communities
One article sparked a local conversation about how communities across Ulster County are classified and whether some rural areas are being left with less support than surrounding metro areas. The issue was…
Local Farmers Markets Bring Music, Produce and Community to Sullivan and Delaware County
The sun is shining, and the days are getting longer. In Wurtsboro and Delhi, weekly farmers markets are back in season. At Veterans Park on Sullivan Street, music fills the block as…
The Legacy of Las Villas Lives On With Ish Martinez
The Borscht Belt legacy reflects a blend of cultures from across New York that came together in the Hudson Valley and Catskills resort regions. While the Borscht Belt is often associated with…
Meet Sullivan County’s New Poet Laureate, Kim Thai
A new poet laureate is in Sullivan County succeeding Kevin Scot Graham – Kim Thai. Before taking on the role, Thai worked as a journalist whose work appeared in AP, Fortune, USA…