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COPAKE CELEBRATES ITS BIRTHDAY WITH A BANG
The Town of Copake is celebrating its bicentennial with a jam-packed schedule of events throughout the remainder of the summer. In February 2023, Copake formed an all-volunteer committee that has been working hard to create a line-up of events to celebrate Copake’s 200th birthday. The bicentennial committee, led by...
This Kinderhook Shop Blends Hudson Valley History and Local Charm
Do you love Hudson Valley history, old houses, antiques, and pretty things? Then this Columbia County destination shop is sure to win your heart. If you find yourself in the charming village of Kinderhook, plan to stop by Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House to peruse the gorgeously curated items inspired by local history. It opened in April under the guidance of Melissa Davis, who serves on the board of trustees for the Columbia County Historical Society.
This Woodstock Walk ‘n’ Rock Event Supports Forest Conservation
In a town as historic as Ulster County’s Woodstock, the preservation of history, culture, and land is always at the forefront of the community’s interests. Although protecting the planet for future generations is more important now than ever, these efforts have to start at home in our local towns and natural habitats. This is the sentiment off of which Woodstock Walk ‘n’ Rock is based, as the event serves as a benefit to bring awareness to grassroots efforts to protect Woodstock.
Woodstock supervisor says town is following guidelines amid criticism over PFOS testing
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid, or PFOS, is part of a broader category of toxic “forever chemicals” that have been linked to cancer, liver disease, birth defects, and more health issues across the country. Annual testing of the water system in Woodstock showed no PFOS in 2021, but in fall 2023, testing showed levels jumped to 3.48 parts per trillion at one of its pumphouses.
Saugerties Veteran Celebrates 105th Birthday June 1
George Habernig Sr. celebrates his 105th birthday on June 1. Habernig, Sr. did his basic training at Fort Jackson, SC., and served as a company clerk with the 77th Infantry Division in the U.S. Army during WWII. Technical Sergeant Habernig lives in the Ivy Lodge in Saugerties. He talks of...
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