LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — New Hope Community marked July as Disability Pride Month and celebrated the movement to increase awareness and normalize conversations about disabilities. According to the … more

REGION — Between the river, quaint and vibrant hamlets, interesting Main Streets, farmers’ markets and lots of food and drink establishments, there’s never a shortage of things to … more

While I’m rarely at a loss for words, every once in a great while, I find myself quietly (it happens!) observing life from the sidelines, visually stimulated by dogs wearing costumes or … more

The following is an excerpt from a blurb that caught my eye online a few weeks ago: “Join us on Saturday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Farm Arts Collective (FAC) for a magical midsummer night of … more

What's going on in arts, leisure and community June 24 to 30 more

NARROWSBURG, NY — It probably won’t come as a surprise to anyone that Brendan and Kathleen Weiden were recognized for their work in the community. The couple was awarded the Township … more

Jeffersonville Bancorp announces earnings JEFFERSONVILLE, NY — Jeffersonville Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQB - JFBC) announced its second quarter net income of $1,264,000 or $0.30 per share compared … more

NYS announces SNAP recipients to receive additional $100 million in food assistance NEW YORK STATE — The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced more … more

Mental health support line PENNSYLVANIA — A 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions has become available for residents of … more

At least it seemed that way over the past few days, as Dharma the Wonder Dog and I careened throughout the Catskills (I drove most of the time), working our way through the New York side of the Upper … more