Sanford Gifford’s scenic landscapes on view at Cedar Grove
The artists of the Hudson River School captured their landscapes in a way that strikes a chord with all of us. We look at their paintings and our hearts beat as one with theirs.
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Onteora does Les Misérables
The Onteora High School auditorium will be transformed into 19th century France on April 28, 29, and 30, as the Onteora Music Department presents Les Misérables (School Edition), a musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s epic historical novel.
Hannaford to take over Hurley Ridge Market
Katie Epstein’s first memory of her grandparents’ pharmacy and deli, now Hurley Ridge Market, was when she was three. “I was surprised as anyone to find out we were selling to Hannford’s,” she said this week of the announcement she got alongside everyone else at the market on Friday, April 21. “It’s definitely very sad to see this all changing.”
Phoenicia bridge expects Memorial Day reopening
Phoenicia’s Woodland Valley bridge, closed for repairs since early winter, is expected to reopen by Memorial Day, said Ulster County Deputy Executive Bob Sudlow.
Martha Frankel wants Woodstock Bookfest to bring different points of view together
The Woodstock Bookfest is in its eighth year of entertaining and inspiring writers and book-lovers alike. Since its conception, the festival has drawn speakers, panelists, and literarians from across the country as well as locally.
Heads in beds, updated
A look at two local hotel plans, one traditional and one non-traditional. What do they have in common? Both would like a tax break from the county.
Grand jury reduces charge against Phoenicia woman accused of helping husband commit suicide
Verraine was originally charged with murder, but District Attorney Holley Carnright said the investigation of the case led his department to switch to the lesser charge of manslaughter.
Airbnb: Dying to be taxed?
Woodstock lawmakers will consider tougher regulations to handle the rise in popularity of short-term rentals while recognizing homeowners’ right to make extra income.
Onteora superintendent quits
Onteora school district superintendent Bruce Watson has resigned after having served less than a year.
Woodstock councilman and vet appears in political ad criticizing Donald Trump
“I served under General Patton. I saw him up close, and the thing he’d be most shocked by is you,” said the councilman, pointing at the camera during an ad that ran during one of Trump’s favorite television shows.