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The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York just received a grant to build a distribution warehouse in Orange County.

Hunger bites

REGION — As inflation digs in, more people are struggling in Sullivan County. But a new food distribution warehouse for the Regional Food Bank will help. The hungry, here “One out … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/11/22

"What have I gotten myself into?" asks Jonathan Charles Fox. Dharma is sure it'll be great.

Jonathan Charles Fox’s ‘painterly photography’

HURLEYVILLE, NY — When Jonathan Charles Fox put out a call to borrow some easels for his upcoming exhibit, easels came in from all over Sullivan County. In “It’s a Camera, Not a … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 5/4/22

Chris Ramirez, a documentary photographer/cinematographer, was hired by New York State Sen. Mike Martucci to create promotional material for the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. The mission: to attract volunteers to the local fire service.

Showing ‘The Way Forward’

WURTSBORO, NY — The numbers of folks volunteering for community service are shrinking nationwide. So in the early spring of 2021, the Sullivan County Bureau of Fire established the … more

By TED WADDELL | 4/27/22

Sullivan Renaissance and the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance had plenty of information available on the scope of the project and what it could mean for the county's future.

Trailblazing

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan Renaissance and the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance showed the full potential of rail trail-based recreation with a Trail Town conference, held this past … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 4/13/22

“Death of a Salesman” opening on Friday, April 29, marks the return of a drama production to the Milford Theater. Here, cast members Lorenzo Casia, left, Kris Tjornhom, Taylor James and Darren Fouse rehearse a restaurant scene.

Milford theater buzzes with drama

Act 1—The Exposition Evening rehearsal, Milford Theater. Half the cast is present. Thirty days until opening night. Cold and windy outside, toasty in the newly renovated theater. Actors move … more

By CHARLES PETERSHEIM | 4/6/22

Sometimes manufacturing looks much the same as in the past, only there are fewer workers making custom items. In Wayne County, boutique manufactories are setting up shop.

Broadcast sets, HVAC parts and more

REGION — “Only 70 percent of U.S. domestic demand,” write James Manyika and his colleagues at management consultants McKinsey & Company in 2021, “is met with locally … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/30/22

Chef Kristian Unvericht has taken over the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare.

Preserving the flavor of the Cabin with a Mexican twist

JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — In late March, the Cabin at Hessinger-Lare will reopen under new owner Chef Kristian Unvericht, as Foster Supply Hospitality, the group behind a rapidly expanding … more

By TED WADDELL | 3/24/22

Feeding the hungry: Nichole Connal makes Thanksgiving baskets in the college's food pantry.

To build community

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Stop by any activity or event on SUNY Sullivan’s campus, and there’s a good chance you’ll encounter student leader Nichole Connal, a double major in … more

Story contributed by SUNY Sullivan. | 3/16/22

Spring is a time of rebirth. Take time to learn to embrace stillness.

Finding balance

FOR ALL OF US — When you hear the words “masculine” or “feminine,” what comes to mind? Likely a specific type of man or a particular type of woman, but archetypes of … more

By AMANDA MCCORMICK | 3/9/22

Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County veteran advocates Ryan Fuller, left, Crystal Brousseau and Kevin Coates.

Coming home from war

MONTICELLO, NY — “We wanted to reach out to the homeless community,” said Vet 2 Vet of Sullivan County (V2V) veteran advocate Kevin Coates. “We’ve been talking to them. … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 3/2/22

The high-tech future isn't only for whites. This is "Serengeti Cyborg," an work of Afrofuturistic art by Addis Ababa-based digital artist Fanuel Leul. Learn more about him at https://foundation.app/@Fanuel.

The weight of the past

REGION — “Think about a future where Black people not only exist, but thrive,” said Dr. Eve Dunbar. But can you imagine a future when you don’t own your past? Dunbar, … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 2/23/22

After a dance she learned from the Masai warriors.

The freedom of time

DAMASCUS, PA — “I was very scared of not working,” said Colette Ballew, when asked how she felt initially about retirement. “I kept thinking, ‘What am I going to … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 2/16/22

Tim Bruno, Radio Catskill’s general manager, explains that what is now a framed-out empty space will soon be WJFF’s new production studio.

‘We’re moving in May!’

LIBERTY, NY — It’s been a long time coming, but it was worth the wait. On February 12, 1990, Radio Catskill WJFF, a non-commercial, listener-supported radio station, first took to the … more

By TED WADDELL | 2/9/22

Exercising can be key in improving your heart health. Talk to your doctor.

Heart disease: Risks, types and prevention

February is the American Heart Association’s American Heart Month. This annual recognition continues because of the continuing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases as the major source of … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 2/2/22

In the Victory Garden

BEACH LAKE, PA — Bob Hoffman’s Victory Garden is 6,050 square feet in his front yard. It’s “a ministry garden in my front lawn,” he said at our first talk in the … more

By SHARON PEDUTO | 1/26/22

Amanda McCormick holds a book on healing the feminine mind, body, and spirit.

An open space

HORTONVILLE, NY — Feelings of isolation may have increased as a result of the pandemic, but they have also existed before it. The Sullivan County Sisterhood is here to ease that burden, its … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 1/19/22

SUNY Sullivan economics professor and campus beekeeper Art Riegal gets the hives ready for winter.

Snow bees

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — Setting the thermostat at 92 degrees Fahrenheit this winter might sound a little extreme, but that’s exactly what’s happening inside five honeybee hives in SUNY … more

1/12/22

Adriana Vender, who hosts a Kids in the Kitchen cooking class at the community kitchen, takes a quick break from prepping.

All in the kitchen

HONESDALE, PA — On a Monday night in December, Adriana Vender sweeps into the Hop Barons Kitchen on Sixth Street in Honesdale, fresh off a day of substitute teaching. She begins bustling … more

By ELIZABETH LEPRO | 1/5/22

Winter’s here? Snow way!

REGION — Let me be the guy everyone will hate. Even though December’s been unseasonably warm, winter weather will catch up to us and we will be driving in it. There’s still plenty … more

By GREG TRIGGS | 12/29/21

Up on a snowy rooftop, Santa delivers presents on this vintage postcard.

Picture perfect

LOCH SHELDRAKE — “Dear Annie,” Jean Noval read out loud, “Uncle died yesterday. The funeral is at the Methodist Church in Liberty tomorrow.” The note, written on a … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 12/22/21

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