Day: July 15, 2025

How an Indigenous-Led Non-Profit is Challenging the Hudson Valley’s Artistic Legacy

The Hudson Valley is no stranger to the arts. Think of Thomas Cole’s monumental paintings that came out of the Hudson River School of the mid-19th-century — romantic depictions of the serene river lined with pine trees or cascading shots of the Catskills Mountains the region is famous for. But what these historical paintings noticeably […]
How an Indigenous-Led Non-Profit is Challenging the Hudson Valley’s Artistic Legacy

Kaatscast: Tree Advice from Catskill Forest Association

Is leaving the woods alone really the best way to preserve them? According to forester Ryan Trapani of the Catskill Forest Association in Ulster County, “doing nothing” comes with hidden costs—and a whole lot of shade-loving trees. In this immersive forest consultation, Ryan pays a visit to Kaatscast host Brett Barry’s property to explore hands-on […]
Kaatscast: Tree Advice from Catskill Forest Association

Sullivan Catskills Tourism Enters Data-Driven Era Under New Leadership

After more than two decades at the helm, Roberta Byron-Lockwood has retired as CEO of the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), ushering in a new chapter for the region’s growing tourism industry. Her successor, Michael Martelon, a tourism executive with experience in Santa Cruz County, California, and Telluride, Colorado, brings a shift not just in […]
Sullivan Catskills Tourism Enters Data-Driven Era Under New Leadership

VOTEBEAT: Justice Department Presses Pennsylvania on Voter Roll Management

This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. U.S. Justice Department presses Pennsylvania for answers on how it manages voter rolls Carter Walker, Votebeat Jul 9, 2025 at 4:51pm EDT The U.S. Department of Justice is asking Pennsylvania for a wide range of information on […]
VOTEBEAT: Justice Department Presses Pennsylvania on Voter Roll Management

Sullivan County Joins Nationwide “Good Trouble” Tribute to John Lewis

Local organizers in Sullivan County are set to join more than 1,500 communities nationwide in commemorating the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis this Thursday, marking five years since the civil rights icon’s passing. The event, titled Good Trouble Lives On, is part of a national day of non-violent action inspired by Lewis’s call […]
Sullivan County Joins Nationwide “Good Trouble” Tribute to John Lewis