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Innovation—A New York State of Mind
Jonah Schenker, superintendent of Ulster BOCES, previews this week’s Deeper Learning Conference. The inaugural Deeper Learning New York conference (DLNY 2024) kicks off tomorrow July 16-17 at Kingston High School in the Hudson Valley of New York. The event will gather an impressive group of change-makers dedicated to creating equitable educational outcomes. I was able to score a few minutes with Dr. Jonah Shankar, the District Superintendent at Ulster BOCES, who dove deep into his organization’s unique role in New York’s educational landscape. He emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and efficiency in educational service delivery, highlighting Ulster’s pivotal role in statewide educational initiatives like the Blue Ribbon Commission.
'Guys and Dolls' to perform at Rhinebeck Performing Arts
Up In One Productions is hosting a production of “Guys and Dolls” from July 19-Aug. 11 at The Center for Performing Arts, Route 308, Rhinebeck. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. “Guys and Dolls” was lauded by TIME Magazine as “The...
What’s happening: July 16, 2024
• The Rotary Club of Kingston will present free Sunday afternoon concerts during July at 2 p.m. in the Gazebo at Rotary Park, 47 Delaware Ave., Kingston. There will be ample free parking. Attendees should bring their own chairs. The dates and themes are as follows: July 21, The Sinatra Years; July 28, The Band Showcase.
Maple Hill’s Kate Ackerman named as scholastic recipient to 2024 Capital District Sports Women of the Year class
ALBANY, N.Y. — Kate Ackerman, a senior at Maple Hill High School, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2024 by the Capital District Sports Women of the Year organization. Ackerman, who competes in bowling, cross country, and softball, will be recognized at the...
Comments to the Catch: Turf Field Discussion, Speed Limits, the Wait for Charges in Bard Student Death (June 25-July 13, 2024)
This compilation of comments also includes several letters. Keep the dialogue active by sharing your thoughts after any published story. Red Hook- we have a problem. Why won’t the Red Hook CSD Administration and BOE listen to the community? It’s time to put natural grass on the ballot!
Common Council to consider dipping into fund balance for equipment, paying off short-term debt
KINGSTON, N.Y. — City lawmakers are set to vote in August to use $1.59 million of its fund balance for the purchase of equipment already in the city’s budget and to pay down short-term debt. The Common Council’s Finance and Audit Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday, July 10...
Grass Fields Are Preferable but Not Always Practical, Experts Tell Red Hook School Leaders
Despite voters quashing an artificial turf field twice in the past two years, the Red Hook Board of Education continued Wednesday to keep the idea alive as experts told district leaders they agree that grass is preferable. But, they also concurred, it’s not always practical. Ahead of the board’s...
Driver dies in New Paltz crash
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — A driver was fatally injured in a one-car crash on South Ohioville Road on Thursday, July 11, New Paltz police said in a Facebook post. At about 3 p.m. July 11, police responded to the crash site and determined that the unidentified driver was southbound on South Ohioville Road when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a utility pole and rolled over.
Mid-Hudson Valley weather outlook: High temps, what else to expect this week
The weather for the beginning of this week in the Poughkeepsie and Middletown areas is staying fairly consistent with what we've seen so far this summer: extremely hot and awfully muggy. As of Monday, according to the National Weather Service, there is a heat advisory as well as a hazardous...
‘Guys and Dolls’ opens July 19 at CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
RHINEBECK, N.Y. — A production of the musical “Guys and Dolls” will run at the CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck from Friday, July 19, to Sunday, Aug. 11, according to an announcement. The musical, presented by Up In One Productions, centers on New York City in...
Ulster town planner endorses Verizon tower plan
TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. — Town Planning Board members have endorsed a site plan for a 69-foot Verizon tower near Tuytenbridge Road after developers agreed to reduce the structure’s height by 35 feet. The approval was given during a meeting Tuesday, July 9 and the application was sent...
Half of WWE’s Tape Library Is Stored at This Catskills Mountain Vault in Rosendale
Stamford, Connecticut, is WWE's main facility, home to a significant portion of their video library. However, the other half, a true treasure trove, lies deep within the Catskill Mountains in Rosendale, New York. Here, within a decommissioned limestone mine, resides the rest of WWE's vast archive, including 60,000 media assets...
Race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a 150-year-old structure on the Hudson River, is in danger of collapsing due to deteriorating wooden pilings, and the preservation society is trying to raise $10 million to install a submerged steel curtain to protect it.
Lagusta’s Luscious Chocolates – Vegan Organic Chocolate In New Paltz, NY
Lagusta’s Luscious chocolates are renowned for being heartbreakingly delicious. They are painstakingly made by hand with truly artisanal ingredients. Founded in 2003 by Lagusta Yearwood, a passionate vegan chef, and social justice activist, Lagusta’s Luscious artisanal chocolates embody a deep commitment to social justice, environmentalism, and animal rights. Lagusta’s dedication to these values is reflected in every aspect of her business, from sourcing ethical and sustainable ingredients to using 100% post-consumer recycled paper and packing materials.
150-year-old New York lighthouse in danger of crumbling into the Hudson — sending preservationists scrambling
A group of preservationists is trying to save a more than century old Hudson River lighthouse that’s in danger of crumbling into the water. The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse in Hudson, NY, 100 miles north of New York City, is one of 11 places on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s most endangered list. The 1874 lighthouse is starting to shift, and some of the 200 wooden pilings which hold it above water are deteriorating, leading to cracks in the brick building and its granite foundation. Sally Snowman, America’s last lighthouse keeper, ends watch at Boston Light after 20 years “All four corners will...
Stuyvesant Plaza’s summer market returns
Stuyvesant Plaza’s popular summer market is returning this month. Favorite plaza shops and restaurants will serve up sidewalk sales along with food and beverage tastings throughout the day. The event will also feature free face-painting and balloon animals. This will be the first event to be held at Stuyvesant...
Above and beyond: Here are Saugerties' scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Mid-Hudson Athletic League recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Saugerties High School selected Gabrielle Papa and Sahil Singh Sekhon. Varsity Sports: Volleyball; Bowling; Flag Football. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: Student Government Vice President; National Honor Society Vice President; Student Council; Athletic Council; Math Team; Key Club.
Why are People Hunting Down Mocktails in the Hudson Valley
If you are like me you enjoy heading out with friends for an evening of dinner and cocktails but that may be showing my age. Recent studies are showing that the younger generations are enjoying the Mocktail more than the cocktails. I fall at the end of the baby boomers,...
Commuter Alert: Parts Of Ulster County, NY Route 32 Temporarily Shut Down
The Hudson Valley region is one of the most convenient places to live within New York state. Residents can commute to New York City, head upstate to explore its beauty and travel to nearby states such as Connecticut, New Jersey and more. Some of the back roads in the Hudson...
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