Kerr returns to direct Woodstock Library
The Woodstock Library’s new director Jessica Kerr is excited to be back to work, just as plans for expansion enter a new phase with a February 2 public input meeting.
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Local girls learn the ropes of skateboarding at Gardiner’s Majestic Park
“To work for a day when all females have the strength and confidence to never feel limited in any ability, choice, activity or opportunity because of their gender.” It sounds like it could’ve been an excerpt from a keynote speech at one of the Women’s Marches, but in fact, it’s part of the Vision Statement of the Girls’ Riders’ Organization, a national not-for-profit founded to encourage more participation by girls and young women in “action sports,” notably skateboarding.
In the streets of old New York
New York City — it was perfect marching weather, 50 degrees with a slight grey overcast.
Local Ingredient Chili Challenge returns to Water Street Market in New Paltz
An assemblage of chili-makers, both amateur and pro, will compete in the ninth annual Local Ingredient Chili Challenge at Water Street Market this Saturday, January 28 from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Bard’s Lindholm takes helm at Stockade FC
Kingston Stockade FC on Wednesday, Jan. 25 announced the hiring of David Lindholm as their new head coach. Lindholm, a coach at Bard College with a wealth of experience in American soccer, replaces former head coach George Vizvary, a local legend who guided the club through its inaugural season.
For local firemen, prevention and preparation are key
That volunteer firefighters are heroes is not an idea that’s often in dispute; these are the people who run into burning buildings at any hour of the day or night. However, much of the work that fire companies do to protect the safety of their neighbors is dusty, dry stuff that stays behind the scenes, and that suits them just fine.
A Day’s Work: Katie Cokinos, screenwriter and director
“Anyone who is in love with movies and who wants to take that on, they should do it.”
Woodstocker leads guests on trips into the Catskills, year-round
Winter camping on Slide Mountain presents some unique challenges.
How a Kingston-born lawyer became the Civil War spymaster
Sharpe’s approach to intelligence-gathering was praised by the CIA more than a century after his death. One writer said if it had been employed pre-911, that attack may never have happened. What might have been…
Don’t throw it out: Take it to the Repair Café
Repair Café in New Paltz begins another year of free repairs, courtesy of experts, this Saturday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New Paltz United Methodist Church.