Odd weather pattern
A few weeks ago this page listed a month-by-month synopsis of typical sunlight, cloud and climate conditions for our region.
Lifestyle
New day for comets
We’re suddenly very aware of comets. The spectacular Rosetta mission of the European Space Agency, launched way back in 2004,
A vegan Thanksgiving
Local vegans at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary pay homage to living turkeys via photography, “adopting” them with sponsorship, and cooking
“Ghosts of the Gulf” at Beacon Institute
The Deep Water Horizons oil spill of 2010 was one of the world’s worst environmental disasters, one whose effects on
Central Hudson offers heating assistance
Customers experiencing a financial hardship this winter are encouraged to apply for a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) grant through
Francesco Mastalia & Red Hook panel probe what “organic” really means
Historic Red Hook and the Red Hook Community Arts Network, in conjunction with the Village of Red Hook, will host
Landlords must keep rentals 68 degrees
The Ulster County District Attorney’s Division of Consumer Affairs (340-3260) advises that landlords in Ulster County are responsible for furnishing
A look ahead to the next eight months
With the last weekend’s clock change, and the sudden downward plunge of the thermometer, we’re not in Kansas anymore. We
The kayaking artist
Ray Curran knows the Hudson River as few others do: Formerly senior planner for Scenic Hudson, he has studied many
Favorite illusions: Halloween surprises
Trick or treat! It’s Halloween. In a way, the holiday never ends. Make-believe will remain after all the shaving cream is