Reviving the ancient art of cooperage in High Falls
August 30, 2018 ·Comments closed·
John Cox of Quercus Cooperage is doing his best to meet the increased demand for American white oak whisky barrels.
New Paltz's Rambling Rose boutique on Main Street celebrates 25th anniversary
Rambling Rose boutique on Main Street in New Paltz celebrated its 25th anniversary in July. Proprietor Julie Mazur credits the longevity of her business to "a loyal cadre of people who believe in shopping local."
The Grille at Novella's has new manager, Cheryl Valentino
Nearing its second anniversary, The Grille at Novella's has a new manager, Cheryl Valentino.
Protector of the Ridge: Remembering Bob Larsen
When Robert Andrew "Bob" Larsen passed away on May 3 at age 93, he left behind a legacy as a trailblazer, in the most literal and figurative sense of the word.
Woman whose husband died in Vietnam recalls pain and pride
When a traveling memorial wall visited Saugerties recently, members of the Kingston Veterans of Foreign Wars post, led by member Ken Swart, attempted to get in touch with the families of Ulster County's Vietnam dead. In the process, they found Elizabeth "Betty" Jeszeck, who is, to their knowledge, the last surviving Vietnam War widow in the county.
Meet Jennifer Robinson, mountain guide
August 8, 2018 ·Comments closed·
"It's calming, peaceful to be near rock, it quiets my mind and allows me to climb it, to put myself into it…it's a gift in a way."
New Paltz United Methodist Church has new pastor, Jennifer Berry
"I was appointed to New Paltz because this is a progressive church, and I am an ardently progressive pastor and activist. This church is deeply entrenched in community, and in service, and that makes me a good fit."
Personally speaking: Sam Slotnick
The former New Paltz Middle School teacher is now a coordinator at the Literacy Center at SUNY New Paltz.
Mark Herb gets set to shut down family's printing presses for good
July 30, 2018 ·Comments closed·
In a world where the centuries-old art of running a printing press has been replaced by things that use lasers and making pages on computer screens, Mark Herb of Mark IV Printing will soon dot his last I's and cross his last T's. Next month, once he finishes his final orders from loyal customers, Herb will be closing up shop after over 50 years of production in Saugerties.
Personally speaking: Filmmaker Rudi Azank
July 2, 2018 ·Comments closed·
Rudi Azank has spent over half his short life thinking (obsessing) over Samuel Beckett's paean to "nothingness" in the Irish ex-pat's French language play "Waiting For Godot" ("En Attendant Godot," written in 1948 and performed in too many places and languages to try to count).
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