A memorial swim is held at Minnewaska for Terry Laughlin
For those who loved Terry, for his friends and family for all of those he touched, they can still find him somewhere in the water, just beyond that place where water turns to air.
Community
Feast for veterans in Saugerties
The Ulster County feast for veterans, held monthly in different towns around the county, came to Saugerties on June 12.
Saugerties man goes out with a bang
Terry O’Connell wanted to die in his sleep, be cremated and shot out of a gun. He got his wish.
Where, exactly, is “Upstate New York”?
Where does it begin? What are its boundaries? In which part of Canada does it terminate? Nobody seems to know. But everybody is willing to go to the mattresses to settle the question.
Saugerties Community Band is looking for a new rehearsal space
The band has used a room over the Inquiring Mind Book Store as a practice space for years, but the space was in poor condition and dangerous to occupy, said co-conductor Joe Drisgula. The band is looking at new space for practice.
New Paltz builder has racked up awards for energy efficient construction techniques
In our area we have one of the highest concentration of “zero-energy” homes in the country mostly due to the work he has done.
Accomplished rock climber named chair of Mohonk Preserve
An accomplished rock climber, Russ Clune has climbed cliffs around the world in over 45 countries and has spent over 40 years climbing on the Shawangunk Ridge, where he is responsible for establishing over 100 routes and is a licensed climbing guide.
Remembering Roland Carito
The late Boys and Girls Club leader dedicated his life to helping at-risk teens.
My Obit, by Jay Wenk
Jay Wenk passed away quietly at home on May 29, 2018, surrounded by his family, listening to Mozart. In his quest to die as he lived, on his own terms, he wrote his own obituary, which is presented here.
June 9-10: Locust Lawn in Gardiner offers tours of its Federal-style mansion and 18th century stone house
The first thing to know about the Locust Lawn estate on Route 32 in Gardiner is that it’s not the same place as Locust Grove.