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Economy, Local History

Two spooks and a grump

A portrait exemplifies the richness of authentic local history.
Politics & Government

What would a New York State Constitutional Convention do?

A convention would allow for a wide number of issues to be addressed simultaneously, from ethics to education funding. But opponents fear the process would be influenced by “dark money,” which may lead to the erosion of protections for collective-bargaining, home-rule and a robust public education system.
Food & Drink

Ellenville’s Aroma Thyme Bistro committed to real food

“We don’t want to sell you something from a national or international conglomerate that doesn’t care about our community, doesn’t care about the environment or their employees,” says Chef Marcus Guiliano. “We just can’t support a company that does that. We’ve seen it in Ellenville. Even if 12 people lose their job here, that’s an impact.”
Columns

Eating Ivan

I’ve discovered since then that Ivan is something of a Rorschach test for people. Sometimes they think it’s cute that he had a name. Sometimes they’re delighted that he had a nice life on a farm down the road, where he had friends both bovine and human, and pretty much did whatever he felt like. But mainly, it seems, a lot of people are horrified.
Education

Onteora seeks ban on Confederate flag apparel

Several teachers, staff and parents of the district turned out to speak at a recent school board meeting. All requested that the board create a policy that would prohibit wearing or displaying the Confederate image that many see as racist.
Art & Music

Nick Della Penna — One stone at a time

“If you’re not trained as an artist, there’s no right or wrong,” said sculptor Nick Della Penna, standing amidst the monumental yet whimsical stone structures of Rock Star Meadow in Lake Hill. He’s been working on the property since 1980, creating something akin to Opus 40 in West Saugerties.

The Story of Father Francis, Part One

The clergyman, who presided over the Church on the Mount atop Meads Mountain from the 1930s until 1979, who enchanted Woodstockers, married many and guided the spiritual needs of an unruly community, said his great turning point was assisting Clarence Darrow in defending a high school teacher arrested for teaching evolution in “The Scopes Monkey Trail.”

Medical marijuana in New York is needlessly expensive and difficult to obtain

Providing medical marijuana as a doctor in end-of-life care, I received calls from organizations urging me to grow my “marijuana practice.” What these organizations were ready to capitalize on is this truth: medical marijuana works. Unfortunately, it’s prohibitively costly and hard to get in New York State.

Stage & Screen

Celebrate Kingston with short films on the Rondout

Saturday, Sept. 23: The event at T.R. Gallo Waterfront Park will include screenings of clips from current films in progress, all of them about the city and its characters, including Kingston’s Model Train Club, recently deceased musician Pauline Oliveros, the emerging Midtown Arts District, local personality Uncle Willy, boxer Billy Costello and more.

Art & Music

Art Walk in Kingston this weekend

Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24: More than 70 artists are opening their doors to the public for the 2017 edition. New additions this year include the Kingston Pop Museum, Kingston Ceramics Studio, the woodworking studios and Vernacular Designs and Johnny Poux, Bali Steel Pan and an O+ Mural tour.

Stage & Screen

Upstate Films screens Harry Dean Stanton doc Lucky this Sunday

In a poignant turn, Upstate Films in Rhinebeck had scheduled its sneak-peak viewing of Lucky, a new documentary about the beloved actor Harry Dean Stanton, well before the eccentric film-industry outsider passed away last week.

Local History

The Story of Father Francis, Part One

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