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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...
Todd Rundgren – Bearsville Theater (Woodstock, NY)
Heading to Rundgren’s sold-out show at the Bearsville Theatre near Woodstock NY, I remembered the ’70s and the slow-paced hits I loved such as “Hello it’s Me.” I knew that Rundgren had lived in the Woodstock area and had a recording studio there, but a little research revealed how many different kinds of performers he had worked with over the decade, from Meat Loaf to Ringo Starr. The packed house didn’t hear much of that.
Upstate NY bakery foodies rave about is a James Beard Award finalist
Hudson, N.Y. — A beloved Upstate New York bakery that got its start in Manhattan is on the rise, right alongside its artisanal bread. Mel the Bakery is a finalist for a James Beard Award, a prestigious honor considered the Oscars of the food world. The Hudson bakery has been nominated for the Oustanding Bakery award and is in the running against four other bakeries.
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...
Pioneer updates branches in Cairo, Greenville
Pioneer has unveiled remodeled branches in two Greene County locations. The bank has spent more than $130,000 to install new furniture, flooring, paint, signage and make improvements to employee areas. Besides branch investments, Pioneer has a long history of providing significant community support and service in the region. The Cairo...
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...
Chicopee Public Library exhibit highlights tactile art created in Chatham, N.Y.
Experiencing some of the world’s most prominent art pieces is usually a visual affair – often limited to only one of the five senses. That, and viewers are usually asked to not touch the works, either. But, through the work of an organization in Chatham, New York, the...
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