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NACL’s “A Winter’s Table” Features Innovative Mechanical Table to Feed Guests
NACL’s “A Winter’s Table” gathering features food and drink and a mechanical table designed by artist-inventor Dan Brinkerhoff. The table–akin to a lazy susan—will deliver dishes curated by Henning Nordanger (Henning’s Local…
December is Leading Month for Home Fires, Ulster County Fire Coordinator Shares Safety Tips
Christmas trees, holiday decorations, and festive meals are all iconic symbols of the holiday season, but they also pose potential fire risks that contribute to a rise in home fires across the…
Pike County Studying Microplastics in Local Waters
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles that either come from products intentionally containing them or break off from larger plastic items like clothing, tires, and cookware, are increasingly being found in unexpected places. And…
Singers Dan and Claudia Zanes Lead Inclusive Celebration of the Season
Inspired by Christmas sing-alongs they grew up with in New Hampshire, Grammy Award-winners Dan and Claudia Zanes are blending classic holiday songs along with music from various cultures and traditions on Saturday,…
Taste of Honey: Sommelier Donna DeFalco Teaches Honey Connoisseurship
You may have heard of a wine sommelier, but what about a honey sommelier? Donna DeFalco, is a professional honey sommelier and board member of the American Honey Tasting Society, and she…
Roller Derby for a Cause: Mid-Hudson Misfits Gear Up for Toys for Tots Charity Scrimmage
Laura Palermo, also known as “Madame Manatease” on the Mid-Hudson Misfits Roller Derby team, recently spoke with Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo to promote an upcoming event—a charity scrimmage supporting Toys for Tots…
Songs for Sustainability: Sing-Along Event in Narrowsburg
This Sunday, December 8, 2024, Damascus Citizens for Sustainability (DCS) will host a “Sustainable Sing-Along” at their Main Street storefront in Narrowsburg, NY. The event, focusing on environmental awareness through music, invites…
Counties Push for Control Over $247M in Opioid Funds as New Allocations Loom
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