On Saturday, June 21st, the hamlet of Smallwood, NY, will host Smallwood Porchfest 2025, a day-long celebration of community and Catskills musical heritage. Set around the shores of Mountain Lake, the event transforms porches,…
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New Paltz Pride Coalition Hosts Janis Ian Documentary for Pride Month
The New Paltz Pride Coalition co-hosted a special documentary honoring singer-songwriter Janis Ian’s life at the Rosendale Theatre on June 11 as part of their lineup of Pride Month events. The documentary, Janis…
Fear at Home, Disruption at School: ICE Raids Shake Rural Families, Prompt Action
As federal immigration enforcement actions escalate across the country, rural communities in the Catskills and Northeast Pennsylvania are feeling the ripple effects—prompting fear among immigrant families, disruption to daily life, and…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson
This week, our resident science guy Joe Johnson dives into a trio of surprising and thought-provoking discoveries—from an ancient agricultural marvel buried beneath Michigan forests to the latest in space exploration, and…
Hunger Deepens Across the Hudson Valley as Federal Food Aid Programs Face Cuts
As food insecurity increases across the Hudson Valley, federal food assistance programs that serve as a lifeline for families are being slashed—leaving local food banks scrambling to fill the widening gap….
Bresnahan’s First Six Months: Business-Focused Agenda Sparks Praise and Pushback in PA-8
Congressman Rob Bresnahan, six months into his first term representing Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District, has carved out a reputation as a business-first lawmaker—an approach that’s winning some local support while drawing…
Student Rockers Share Spotlight with Teaching Artists at Bethel Woods
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will turn up the volume for its Horizon Happy Hour on June 11, showcasing a lineup that celebrates rock and roll across generations. Writer, musician, and…
Bethel to Host Environmental Open House Forum Focused on Climate, Energy, and Water Solutions
Residents and businesses in the Town of Bethel are invited to explore practical, local solutions for a more sustainable future at the Environmental Open House Forum, scheduled for Saturday, June 15 from…
Callicoon Job Corps Students Return After Court Stops Sudden Closure
The future of the Delaware Valley Job Corps Center in Callicoon — and dozens of similar training centers nationwide — remains uncertain, but a federal court ruling has temporarily halted efforts to…