Tiny Staniker carries the finery at Lily’s in Woodstock
“I’m known for dresses and partywear,” says Tiny Stainker, fanning out the skirt of a velvet dress in her boutique,...
Woodstock’s Herwood Inn is small and complete
The proprietors of the Herwood Inn seem to have thought of everything. Bed platforms flush with the floor, so nothing...
Shandaken makes progress on short-term rental regs
When the Shandaken Short-Term Rental (STR) Committee met on November 11, they discussed such issues as how to define STRs...
Nail biting? Nah: Shandaken, legislature candidates await absentee counting calmly
Shandaken candidates and residents have a long wait ahead of them until absentee ballots are counted to determine the outcome...
Shandaken squeaker: DiSclafani and Steen leading for town board, Stanley ahead for supervisor, but absentee ballots await
Another close election result in Ulster County.
Heat pumps are ready for their day
Heat pumps can keep a home warm and cool, run on electricity and are extremely efficient. As such, they have...
Nolan, Parete square off again for county legislature
Kathy Nolan, a Democrat, is running for reelection after a term as Ulster County legislator for District 22, which includes...
Shandaken planners reject plans for 35-foot guru statue
The Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) voted unanimously to uphold zoning enforcement officer Howie McGowan’s decision to reject resident...
Shandaken Town Board race shapes up
On Election Day, Shandaken residents will vote for two of four candidates running for town board. Incumbent Peter DiSclafani is...
Woodstock tackles the scourge of single-use plastic
“One coffee to go.” “Sure. Did you bring your own reusable cup, or do you need a disposable cup?” This...
KTD Abbot Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche passes on
Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche, the abbot of Woodstock’s Tibetan monastery, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra (KTD), died on Sunday, October 6, at the...
Leavers and Remainers: What I learned about Brexit on my trip to Wales
Brexit is way more complicated than I thought, and it’s driving Brits crazy, perhaps even more than Trump is driving...
How equine therapy works
“The horse is a mirror to your soul,” said Jane Davis, whose horse, Snickers, is her partner in equine-assisted healing...
Robert Ohnigian’s art of collage
The collages are small and made entirely of paper from old books. Squares of varying shades of off-white and tan...
Does 35-foot guru statue comply with a local zoning law?
The Shandaken Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) decided to open a public hearing on the petition of Sanjay Rawal challenging...
Woodstock Film Fest’s 20th brims with promise
We’ll start our preview of this year’s 20th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival, running October 2-5, with the special guests, including...
NYC provides $6.7 million for Shandaken septic systems
The $6.7 million endowment New York City is providing for the upgrade and maintenance of septic systems in the hamlet...
Drive Electric Week highlights the technology
Events are scheduled throughout the area from Sept. 14 to 22, including displays of electric vehicles, test drives, a parade...
Shandaken Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary
The historical museum will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Saturday, September 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a...
Will Lytle’s children’s book tours the Little Beaver Kill
Lytle will read from the book, a child’s-eye tour of the Little BeaverKill Creek, and display the drawings on the...
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