Head for Rhinebeck to enjoy the second-largest fair in NY state
August 21-26: The 173-year-old tradition continues in Rhinebeck.
Community
The story of the Woodstock Rescue Squad
Woodstock had no emergency rescue squad in 1973, when the president of Rotron had a heart attack at the Woodstock Golf Club. In the 45 minutes it took for an ambulance to arrive from Kingston, the man died. The following year, the Woodstock Fire Department agreed to add a fifth company to its volunteer services, and the Woodstock Rescue Squad was formed.
Saugerties kids take part in summer reading program
Elementary-school students in Saugerties have joined kids across the state in the summer library reading program, an initiative sponsored by the New York State Education Department and digital book library.
Kalmar Nyckel sails in from the past
It’s a sauna-like August day on the deck of the replica 17th century armed merchantman Kalmar Nyckel and Captain Lauren Morgens has her eye on the weather.
Blueberry Festival in Ellenville this Saturday
Saturday, Aug. 11: Blueberry season is still raging full-force along the Shawangunk Ridge – especially the easy-to-pick highbush species, with their paler-blue, large, juicy, small-seeded fruits. Sunnier spots where the berries ripen early are probably already picked-over, whether by birds, humans or other mammals; but now would be a good time to check your favorite shadier troves.
Should there be more recreation at Rick Volz Field?
A plan to expand Rick Volz Field has some crying foul over concerns about the impact to two of the town’s wellheads.
Iannucci family canoe in the water once more
The commemorative re-launching of the Iannucci family 1937 Old Town 15-foot canoe took place on July 22 at the Hudson River Maritime Museum launching dock along the Rondout Creek.
Summer camp blends art and science, on a farm
The popular Farm Summer Day Camp at Phillies Bridge added a new focus this year: STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math). “Campers will participate in exciting hands-on science experiments and use their creativity to construct gardens, animal habitats and more,” read the online sales pitch.
Pearl Jam items benefit Phoenicia Methodist Church
The Tomas Young/Pearl Jam/Phoenicia thrift shop story begins with Young’s enlistment in the Army after the World Trade Center attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
Scenes from the Ulster County Fair
The fair will be in town through Sunday, Aug. 5.