In 2008, a gravesite was unearthed during an excavation beneath a school in Newburgh, New York. The remains date back to the mid-19th century. Today, the site is recognized as the Newburgh…
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New Performance by Farm Arts Collective Features Famous Dickensian Characters
Miss Havisham, The Artful Dodger, Scrooge, The Ghost of Christmas Past. Farm Arts Collective is debuting a new short work featuring these famous characters and others from Charles Dickens novels at the…
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…
The Holidays Are a Time for Sharing…Caregiving Conversations
Discussing cognitive decline or end-of-life planning may not seem like the most cheerful topic for a holiday gathering, but starting the conversation now can help ensure that everything is in order when…
Bringing the Extraordinary Life of “The Female Hunter of Long Eddy” to the Stage
A new historical drama at Farm Arts Collective explores the extraordinary life and times of local historical figure, Lucy Ann Lobdell, aka the “Female Hunter of Long Eddy,” who was also known…