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David Sanborn dies; saxophone legend played Syracuse Jazz Fest and Woodstock
David Sanborn, a Grammy-winning saxophonist who played the Syracuse Jazz Festival and Woodstock, has died. He was 78. NPR reports Sanborn died Sunday in Tarrytown, N.Y. An official statement said the cause of death was complications due to prostate cancer, which he had been battling since 2018. If you purchase...
What’s the HenHud teacher’s union hiding? Why is it endorsing school board candidates?
Regarding “HenHud teachers see a perilous future for our schools. Why doesn't our board of education?,” lohud.com, May 8:. It’s been said that sunlight is the best disinfectant, yet, when it comes to local school board elections, some key players are purportedly allergic to transparency. Case-in-point: Recent...
Pine Plains February recorded real estate sales
During the month of February Dutchess County recorded only four real estate transactions in Pine Plains – two residential, one mobile home and a restaurant. The sale of Lia’s Mountain House Restaurant was finally recorded at $625,000. The new owners plan on launching it as a catering and event venue. One of the first parties planned will be the iconic NECC Chef and Farmer Brunch on Sunday, July 21.
When do mid-Hudson Valley lakes open for 2024 season? See the list
To ward off the high temperatures anticipated for summer 2024, cooling off by the water in the mid-Hudson Valley will be a go-to for residents, but when are the lakes opening this year?. With many options in the region, it won't be a long drive to beat the heat, and...
2nd Annual Meadowlark Festival Confirms Lineup
Meadowlark Festival — the Stone Ridge, NY three-day festival of indie, roots, and countercultural music that benefits farmers in Hudson Valley and nationwide — confirms its lineup for its 2024 fall festival. Set for September 13-15, the 3-day event will feature performances from indie rock icons Blonde Redhead, NPR Tiny Desk concert alum and Hudson Valley artist Laura Stevenson, NYC garage rockers and Yep Roc artists Daddy Long Legs, Kentucky songwriter Joan Shelley, Boston Music Award-nominated blues guitarist Ryan Lee Crosby, the “sweetly flavored folk-pop” music of Fruit Bats, WXPN-named “Artist to Watch” Slaughter Beach, Dog, Newport Folk Fest favorites Deer Tick, the psychedelic space rock of KidBess & The Magic Ring, along with Honeycrush and Lulu Lewis, with a special guest set for reveal as the festival draws closer.
The proposed 57-mile rail trail from Kingston to Port Jervis (VIDEO)
MAMAKATING- Open Space Institute is holding a series of open houses to obtain input from the public about a proposal to connect the O&W Rail Trail with the D&H Canal Trail in an effort to create an uninterrupted 57-mile trail from Kingston to Port Jervis. Last week,...
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