One of the region’s most anticipated events — the Grahamsville Little World’s Fair — returns August 15–17, bringing with it a showcase of 4-H exhibits, livestock competitions, artisan markets, and the highly…
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Artist Bette Blau Debuts “From Where I Stand” at Hall Space in Eldred
Artist Bette Blau is bringing a deeply personal and richly textured body of work to Hall Space in Eldred with her new exhibit, From Where I Stand. The opening reception takes place…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Meteorite Strikes and the Return of Flesh-Eating Flies
Our resident science guy Joe Johnson has a fascinating update on three very different science stories: the subtle changes in Earth’s rotation, a rare meteorite impact in Georgia, and the resurgence of…
In Neversink, 3100 Acres of Forest Safeguarded for Future Generations
In the Catskills town of Neversink, the dream of ski slopes faded decades ago when alcohol bans kept developers at bay. That twist of fate laid the groundwork for something far more…
Woodstock Anniversary Dates Align for First Time in Years; Bethel Woods Hosts Celebrations with Iconic Photographer Elliott Landy
This weekend marks exactly 56 years since the original Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, NY — and in a rare coincidence, the dates line up precisely with the original 1969…
What the New Cell Phone Ban Means for Students at Eldred and Sullivan West
As students gear up to return to school, they will face a new reality: smartphones, smart watches, and earbuds will be banned throughout the school day, except for specific educational, medical, or…
New Paltz Community Garden Faces Climate Challenges on Historic Plot
The New Paltz Community Gardens for nutrition, a 50-year old community plot, has been reckoning with the impacts of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. Sitting just 100-feet from the Wallkill Riverbank…
Callicoon Bridge to Close for 48 Hours for Concrete Work
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced the Callicoon Bridge — officially known as Interstate Bridge #7 — will be closed to all traffic for about 48 hours starting at…
Woodstock Fires Level 3 Sex Offender Amid Outcry, Board Infighting, and Questions Over Transparency
A governance crisis in Woodstock, NY, has come to a head with the official termination of Michael Innello, a Level 3 sex offender who was hired earlier this year as a town…