X-Snow is a NASA-supported snow science project to increase the number of available snow measurements in the Catskill and Adirondacks regions. Project scientist Dr. Marco Tedesco says that to do so, he’ll…
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VKB Band and the B2s Join Forces at The Muse
On Friday night, The Muse in Rosendale won’t just be hosting a concert — it will become the meeting place of two vibrant musical worlds. VKB Band, aka Vicki Kristina Barcelona, the…
Bethel Development Moratorium at Standstill After Tie Vote
A proposed one-year moratorium on new high-density residential development in Bethel is at a standstill after a 2-2 tie vote at the town board meeting. The tie came with one board member…
Ulster County and Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Region Launch First ‘Sister Community’ Agriculture Exchange
Ulster County and Ukraine’s Chernivtsi Region are breaking new ground — virtually. On Wednesday, officials and farmers from both regions held their first “Sister Community” forum focused on agriculture, marking the start…
Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Fossil Dinosaurs with Hooves, Time-Telling Bees, and Rock-Paper-Scissors
From 66 million-year-old dinosaur “mummies” to bees that can tell time—and even the hidden psychology in rock-paper-scissors, Joe Johnson breaks down the latest discoveries that are as fascinating as they are…
From Cult Films to Folk Rock: Thomas Waites and His Band Heartbreak Waites Hit The Colony
Thomas G. Waites first made his mark as a young actor in cult classics like “The Warriors” and “John Carpenter’s The Thing,” earning early recognition for his intensity and screen presence. A…
Hochul Faces Backlash for Delaying New York’s All-Electric Buildings Law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is under fire from environmental advocates and progressive Democrats after her administration postponed a landmark law that would ban natural gas in most newly constructed buildings. The…
Jingle All the Way to Less Waste: Ulster County Hosts Plastic-Free Holiday Workshops
This holiday season, you can deck the halls without decking the planet. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, in partnership with New York Sea Grant, is hosting “Plastic-Free Holidays” workshops that…
Shutdown Ends but Food Insecurity Persists: A Single Bite Sees Demand Surge in Sullivan County
A Single Bite, the Sullivan County nonprofit focused on feeding families, says food insecurity has surged dramatically in recent months—even as federal SNAP benefits resume following the end of the government…