Looking for a good day trip to ditch those winter doldrums? Pack a picnic and your favorite hiking pals—people or pups—into your vehicle of choice and head to nearby Ulster County, NY, where you can access the terrific Ashokan Rail Trail (ART) and take in sweeping views of the Ashokan Reservoir. Get a decent dose of revitalizing fresh air, stretch and strengthen your winter-weary body, all while experiencing breathtaking scenes of water, sky and forested landscapes. more

I’m not terribly sure how to view the pastime of photography anymore. more

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — On February 4, SUNY Sullivan hosted the 14th annual BCANY Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at the local community college’s Paul Gerry Fieldhouse. more

Joyce Emily Shaffer, 88, of Swoope, VA, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was an amazing mom, wife, sister, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. She was born in Atco, PA to Herman and Reba (Eldred) Mohn on March 11, 1934. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Marshall Shaffer, on March 12, 1955, and together they had three children and lived in Narrowsburg, NY. In 2006 she moved to Dingmans Ferry, PA and resided there for 11 years before moving to Swoope in 2017. more

Rosemary Bock, 85, of Kiamesha Lake, NY, passed away February 6, 2023 at the Garnet Health Medical Center in Harris, NY. Rosemary was born May 31, 1937. A memorial Mass will be announced at a later date. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Monticello, NY. more

Coming up, there are lots of fun things to do in and around our town. I love that there are so many activities being planned for our community. Even though it is winter, that does not mean you can’t enjoy yourself. more

Grant helps Cooperage expand youth programs HONESDALE, PA — The Cooperage Project has received a $25,000 grant from the PPL Foundation. These funds will support the expansion of the … more

In June of [20]22, a federal waiver providing free breakfast and lunch to children in all New York schools expired. Gov. Kathy Hochul had a chance to make those meals possible for the 726,000 New York children who lost them, but didn’t include funding for the program in her executive budget.  more

What every American hopes for is one day to be able to retire in comfort without the need to worry about the money funding it running out. Typically, most retirement plans include some form of investment, usually in the stock market. more

Catskill Mountainkeeper and our allies, representing tens of thousands of New Yorkers, are calling on Gov. Hochul to end her administration’s plan to add additional lanes along 50 miles of New York Route 17. more

When we think of February, we think of all the lovely things associated with Valentine’s Day, like flowers, chocolates and romantic dinners. But we know all too well that too many people’s relationships bear little resemblance to a Hallmark movie—especially those relationships that are plagued by violence.  more

Happy Black History Month! Happy Valentine’s Day! And, what does this day have to do with this month? The answer is quite LOVE-ly. more

HARRISBURG, PA — Acting Pennsylvania State fire commissioner Thomas Cook announced on February 3 the approval of grant awards totaling more than $31 million to 2,336 applicants who sought … more

LAKE HUNTINGTON, NY — “This is a small town, we don’t need to get into anything fancy,” said planning consultant Tom Shepstone. He was introducing an update to the Town of … more

BARRYVILLE, NY — The Catskill Mountains Resort (CMR) property in Barryville is still headed for sale, even as the property has been closed due to violations. CMR first received a special … more

ALBANY, NY — New York State Sen. Peter Oberacker (R/C-51) recently met with Future Farmers of America (FFA) members from his district. “Agriculture is our state’s number one … more

NEW YORK STATE — Are you a streamside landowner? Want to help with the ecology of the stream? If so, you might be eligible to apply for the Trees for Tribs’ Buffer in a Bag program. … more

NY notaries must log every time they sign MONTICELLO, NY — A new state law requires notaries to now keep track of every instance in which they provide their services. The record must … more

HARRISBURG, PA — School students in Pennsylvania have the right to an education, a Commonwealth Court judge has ruled, and the current funding system in the state violates this … more

WHITE LAKE, NY — The second meeting of the public hearing for the White Lake Mansion House project, which seeks to build a resort and spa at the site of the historic building in the Town of … more