Helena’s Specialty Foods in Kerhonkson makes peerless pierogies
Folks come from miles around to stock up on delicious pierogies and other Eastern European fare.
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A remembrance of Spring Weekends past at SUNY-New Paltz
The Youngbloods immortalized Spring Weekend at SUNY-New Paltz in 1970 by putting a shot of the crowd on the back cover of their album. That famous two-day concert also featured performances by Jefferson Airplane, Joe Cocker and Leon Russell.
The man who carved Lincoln’s head
Though public record is mute, word has come our way that the head of Lincoln was carved by one Ugo Lavaggi, whose grandson, Robert Lavaggi, sells organic vegetables (in season) at the top of Wittenberg hill, and who was more than pleased to speak to us about his grandfather two Sundays ago, on that very snowy Lincoln’s birthday.
The New Kaaterskill Falls trail – Part Four: The Side Trail
Perhaps the best thing about the new renovations at Kaaterskill Falls is the new side path.
New Paltz climbing guru Rich Gottlieb philosophizes about preserving our local landscape and way of life
“People who live here, hike here, cross-country ski here all thrive when there’s proper interaction. Sharing experiences, climbing, life, is beautiful and serious. You have to be properly prepared and get the right advice from experienced people. There’s value to that.”
This park near the Hudson is a great place to spot bald eagles
The 270-acre park is a rich estuarine habitat, particularly for birds. It’s a great place to spot bald eagles, and home to thriving populations of red-winged blackbirds, mallard and black ducks, herons and kingfishers.
‘Made in Kingston’ event shines light on local manufacturing
While the days of an IBM or DuPont opening a plant are gone, Kingston’s factory spaces, affordable prices and proximity to New York City have helped the city to re-invent itself as more and more artists and artisans choose to relocate. For evidence, check out the Dec. 8 showcase of locally produced products, now in its fourth year.
Report: Almost half of Ulster County households are broke
“These are families where if one thing goes wrong, something as simple as a blown tire, it becomes a crisis for the whole family.”
Kingston’s Pauline Oliveros, world-renowned composer, passes on
The sudden passing at age 84 on Thanksgiving Day of Pauline Oliveros, an internationally known and celebrated electronic music composer and performer who resided in a rambling Victorian house in Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood with her long-time partner and collaborator Ione, shocked the many people who knew and loved her, locally and around the globe.
Craft cocktails and convivial ambiance at Uptown Kingston’s Stockade Tavern
Like making a great match, finding the right cocktail may take a little time and effort, but it’s worth it. “People sometimes don’t even know what they want. They’ll say, ‘How did you know my soul wanted that drink?’”