In 1995, at the age of 70, Barbara Yeaman spearheaded the creation of the Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC), a land trust based in Hawley, PA. Recognizing the rapid development taking over the…
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Monticello’s Federation for the Homeless Welcomes Community Back for Thanksgiving Luncheon
After years of scaled-back operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federation for the Homeless in Monticello is returning to full capacity for its annual Thanksgiving luncheon. This community event, which provides…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
Can you imagine seeing a giant millipede the same size as a car? Well, a massive creature just like this existed 340 million years ago. Joe Johnson is our resident science guy…
How to Compost and Reduce Food Waste for Thanksgiving
As many give thanks with family and friends this week, The New York Department of Environmental Conservation reminds folks to be thankful for our environment too by taking actions to protect and…
One Small Step: Community Participants Elizabeth and Nate Reflect on Their Experience
One Small Step brings strangers with different political views together to record a conversation—not to debate politics, but to learn who we are as people. Created by StoryCorps, One Small Step is…
Behind the Magic: HarmonyTALK Podcast Goes Behind the Scenes of “Wicked” and More
“Wicked” is defying gravity at the box office. The first of two Universal Pictures films based on a Broadway prequel to “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked,” topped the domestic and global box…
Ulster County to Honor Sojourner Truth’s Legacy
Ulster County will commemorate Sojourner Truth Day on Tuesday, November 26, with two free events celebrating the life and legacy of the renowned abolitionist and women’s rights advocate who escaped enslavement in…
Tusten Social, Blue Fox Motel Partner for a Free Thanksgiving Community Meal
Tusten Social, the nonprofit identifying unmet local social needs, and the Blue Fox Motel have partnered this Thanksgiving for a festive community meal. The free Community Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on…
AgroLegacy Brand Preserves the Business of Farming in Wayne County
To support local farmers and connect them with consumers, Wayne County has introduced the AgroLegacy brand. This initiative helps local producers, processors, markets, and eateries amplify their voices and raise awareness about…