On Saturday, August 24, comedian and self described social justice warrior, Kristina Wong will present her work-in-progress entitled, “Kristina Wong: #FoodBankInfluencer” at Catskill Art Space to benefit A Single Bite. A Single…
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The String Queens Hold Court at Harmony in the Woods
The String Queens are a trio of musicians that translate pop hits into their own language using violin, viola, and cello. These classically trained virtuosos have performed their diverse lineup of popular…
Investigative Journalist Nina Burleigh’s Debut Novel Explores Disinformation and Media
Nina Burleigh is a journalist, best-selling author, documentary producer, and publisher of a substack on politics called American Freakshow. Her debut novel, Zero Visibility Possible, is based on the true story of…
Woodstock: Three Days of Peace, Love, Music and Mud
It’s the 55th Anniversary of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair this weekend. To see the epic performances at Woodstock, attendees endured crowds, rain, minimal food and water—and lots of mud. Jason…
First Carbon Neutral Community in The Catskills Underway
Situated in Livingston Manor, NY, The Catskills Project is a 90-acre carbon-neutral community in the Catskills region made up of 25 homes designed to be sustainable and environmentally friendly. The project was…
Elections 101: How PA’s Department of State Tries to Clarify the Rules for Counties
When legislative Republicans urged Congress to reject Pennsylvania’s electoral votes for Joe Biden in 2020, they didn’t cite voter fraud or illegal activity. Instead, they pointed to something seemingly innocuous: guidance from…
Stressed Out? Sit by a Catskills Stream and Meditate
The Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program is hosting a Streamside Mindfulness Meditation program this week next to the Esopus Creek in Mt. Tremper, NY. The meditation will be led by senior monks…
Gov. Hochul Declares Statewide State of Emergency as Remnants of Debby Cause Severe Flooding
Flood Watches and Warnings Remain in Effect for Much of the State Tornado Watches Have Been Issued for Portions of the Hudson Valley –including Sullivan County– Capital Region, North Country and Mohawk…
Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage After Inventory Drops 25%
The American Red Cross is grappling with a critical shortage of blood, as the national supply has dwindled by over 25% since July 1. On Monday, the organization reported that severe temperatures…