Olivia Sippel

As Asian Longhorned Ticks Spread, Prevention Becomes Key for Farmers and Residents

Asian longhorned ticks are spreading through the Hudson Valley and pose a growing threat to livestock, particularly because they reproduce rapidly and can transmit a serious cattle disease. At Cornell Cooperative Extension in Albany County last recently, Joellen Marie Lampman presented “Tick (S)tock,” a talk about the growing risk ticks pose to livestock. Lampman works […]

Wurtsboro’s Annual Founders Day Brings Together Business, Art and Community

On July 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sullivan Street was packed with fairgoers celebrating Founders Day in Wurtsboro. The event highlighted local businesses, live music and vendors from surrounding communities selling their products. The sun beamed down over the fair as people looked around at the different offerings. Founders Day gives the community […]

Fans Find Community, Value at Noah Kahan’s Hutton Brickyards Festival Stop

The hot summer day hung over Hutton Brickyards. Blankets covered the floor near the main stage as fans waited for the final performance of the night. After a storm swept through briefly and cleared the sky, rainbows appeared overhead, setting the stage for the headlining act. Noah Kahan performed on the main stage at Hutton […]

StateWide Raises Awareness on Medicare, Medicaid and Hospice Scams

June is bringing awareness to Medicare, Medicaid and hospice care scams that can affect older adults across New York. Maria Alvarez, director of the StateWide Senior Action Council, spoke about when these scams happen and how to avoid them. One component of StateWide Fraud Month is highlighting resources seniors can use to educate themselves and […]

Mamakating Environmental Center Hosts Guided Kayak Trip on the Bashakill

On a recent Saturday, kayaks were pushed onto the Bashakill for an insightful ride along the 7-mile stretch. Though the trip lasted only two hours and covered a small portion of that stretch, it gave community members and visitors a chance to come together, learn about plant life and the importance of preserving the Bashakill, […]

Ulster Comptroller Highlights Gaps Facing County’s Rural Communities

One article sparked a local conversation about how communities across Ulster County are classified and whether some rural areas are being left with less support than surrounding metro areas. The issue was recently flagged by Ulster County Comptroller March Gallagher, who referenced a Daily Yonder article about what it called a “categorization conundrum” across the […]

Local Farmers Markets Bring Music, Produce and Community to Sullivan and Delaware County

The sun is shining, and the days are getting longer. In Wurtsboro and Delhi, weekly farmers markets are back in season. At Veterans Park on Sullivan Street, music fills the block as locals settle in with lawn chairs and blankets, listening to different bands at each market. In Delhi, on a Wednesday afternoon, music plays […]

The Legacy of Las Villas Lives On With Ish Martinez

The Borscht Belt legacy reflects a blend of cultures from across New York that came together in the Hudson Valley and Catskills resort regions. While the Borscht Belt is often associated with Jewish culture, Las Villas highlights the Hispanic and Latino presence in Ulster County and the Catskills. Ish Martinez, a historian of Hispanic resorts […]

Meet Sullivan County’s New Poet Laureate, Kim Thai

A new poet laureate is in Sullivan County succeeding Kevin Scot Graham – Kim Thai. Before taking on the role, Thai worked as a journalist whose work appeared in AP, Fortune, USA Today, MTV and the Discovery Channel. She developed her love of poetry as an undergraduate and later earned a master’s degree from Columbia […]