Falun Gong, a religious movement born in China in the early 1990s, today has its headquarters at a 400-acre estate in the woods of Orange County, near Middletown. And, according to new…
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NY FOCUS: Senator Proposes $1,000 “Baby Bonus” to Help People Afford to Have Children
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. NEW YORK STATE · August 15, 2024 Senator Proposes…
Amy Ray of Indigo Girls: More Than Fine
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been offering life lessons to their fervent fans for nearly four decades and right now, they’re kind of having a moment. Since the release of Greta…
‘Food Bank Influencer’ Kristina Wong Finds the Fun in Food Access
On Saturday, August 24, comedian and self described social justice warrior, Kristina Wong will present her work-in-progress entitled, “Kristina Wong: #FoodBankInfluencer” at Catskill Art Space to benefit A Single Bite. A Single…
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Market Faces Ongoing Challenges Amid Legal Disputes and Licensing Delays
New York’s rollout of the adult-use recreational cannabis market has encountered numerous obstacles. While the first dispensaries licensed under the general application period are now opening, previous rounds aimed at equity applicants…
The String Queens Hold Court at Harmony in the Woods
The String Queens are a trio of musicians that translate pop hits into their own language using violin, viola, and cello. These classically trained virtuosos have performed their diverse lineup of popular…
Investigative Journalist Nina Burleigh’s Debut Novel Explores Disinformation and Media
Nina Burleigh is a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of a substack on politics called American Freakshow. Her debut novel, Zero Visibility Possible, is based on the true story of…
Woodstock: Three Days of Peace, Love, Music and Mud
It’s the 55th Anniversary of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair this weekend. To see the epic performances at Woodstock, attendees endured crowds, rain, minimal food and water—and lots of mud. Jason…
First Carbon Neutral Community in The Catskills Underway
Situated in Livingston Manor, NY, The Catskills Project is a 90-acre carbon-neutral community in the Catskills region made up of 25 homes designed to be sustainable and environmentally friendly. The project was…