New York’s Constitutional Convention offers chance for sweeping reform
If the risks of a constitutional convention are high, so is the prize: real reform of Albany’s notoriously corrupt system.
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Hurley supervisor candidates square off for open spot
The November 7 election will represent the first time in over two decades that retiring GOP supervisor Gary Bellows has not been on the ballot. Republican John Perry will attempt to succeed him. Democrat Tracey Kellogg hopes to take the town in a different direction
Woodstock council race the only contest in town
Richard Heppner, Lorin Rose and Barry Samuels are the candidates.
Affordable Care Act faces death by a thousand cuts
The enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act has been cut in half and advertising is non-existent. In addition, so-called “navigators,” who help guide persons through the enrollment process, are scarce.
Conversation series at Ashokan Center explores eclectic range of topics
“One of the initial motivations for this series was our feeling that the Ashokan Center is an amazing venue for various groups of people to explore varied interests, a way to get away from the world at large and delve into some subjects with heart and brain.”
Donald Elder on display at Zang Gallery
When Donald Elder, who opens an exhibit of new works at Elena Zang Gallery in Shady Saturday, October 28 (with an artist’s reception 2 p.m.-5 p.m.) for a three week run through November 19, moved into a new studio just steps from his garden-surrounded home several years ago, the painter seemed both enthused and exhausted.
Annual Luthiers extravaganza arrives in Woodstock
Late October in Woodstock has a very special meaning for guitar lovers, which means almost everyone around here.
Woodstock town justice Frank Engel steps down
‘Twenty-five years. That’s a long time to be sitting on the bench. He’s a real gentleman. He did a great job…’
Onteora’s class of 1967 plants tree to remember departed classmates
The Onteora Class of 1967 held its 50th class reunion with a three-day weekend in September, and as a result a Blue Spruce tree was planted on the grounds of the Middle/High School on Route 28 in Boiceville.
Angler’s Log: Nature’s tired
From all indications 2017 was a very good year for trout fishing the Esopus; thus I’m still excited to continue to wander it as long as I can.