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New York is part of a new coalition of regional public health agencies and leaders that has released updated 2025–2026 C...
09/29/2025

New York is part of a new coalition of regional public health agencies and leaders that has released updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine guidelines. The Northeast Public Health Collaborative, which operates independently from federal agencies and aims to “promote and protect evidence-based public health,” includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and New York City.

New York is part of a new coalition of regional public health agencies and leaders that has released updated 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine guidelines.The Northeast Public Health Collaborative, which operates independently from federal agencies and aims to “promote and protect evidence-based public ...

When Rosie Urena left her longtime job at Ledgewood Kennel in Millerton last December, she wasn’t sure what the future h...
09/28/2025

When Rosie Urena left her longtime job at Ledgewood Kennel in Millerton last December, she wasn’t sure what the future held. For years, she had worked six days a week — three days at the kennel and three days grooming dogs out of her home. Sundays were her only day off, though often filled with baseball, soccer and caring for her 11-year-old son and 74-year-old mother.

AMENIA — When Rosie Urena left her longtime job at Ledgewood Kennel in Millerton last December, she wasn’t sure what the future held. For years, she had worked six days a week — three days at the kennel and three days grooming dogs out of her home. Sundays were her only day off, though often f...

As federal immigration enforcement continues to make national headlines, communities throughout the region are organizin...
09/27/2025

As federal immigration enforcement continues to make national headlines, communities throughout the region are organizing to support immigrants, hoping to mitigate the effects of polarizing tactics. Millerton is home to one such group, which is finding its footing after a failed effort to gain legislative backing from village officials.

MILLERTON — As federal immigration enforcement continues to make national headlines, communities throughout the region are organizing to support immigrants, hoping to mitigate the effects of polarizing tactics. Millerton is home to one such group, which is finding its footing after a failed effort...

The Stissing Center for Arts & Culture is hosting its Harvest Sunset Celebration at Globe Hill in Pine Plains on Saturda...
09/26/2025

The Stissing Center for Arts & Culture is hosting its Harvest Sunset Celebration at Globe Hill in Pine Plains on Saturday, Sept. 27. Set against panoramic views, the event promises an evening of music, locally sourced food, and community spirit — all in support of year-round arts programming.

The Stissing Center for Arts & Culture is hosting its Harvest Sunset Celebration at Globe Hill in Pine Plains on Saturday, Sept. 27. Set against panoramic views, the event promises an evening of music, locally sourced food, and community spirit — all in support of year-round arts programming.The c...

Just four months after opening a fast-food eatery in the former McDonald’s on Main Street, Tallow co-owner Austin Cornel...
09/24/2025

Just four months after opening a fast-food eatery in the former McDonald’s on Main Street, Tallow co-owner Austin Cornell has rebranded the restaurant as Pasture Kitchen and expanded the menu, following customer feedback on pricing and dietary options.

MILLERTON — Just four months after opening a fast-food eatery in the former McDonald’s on Main Street, Tallow co-owner Austin Cornell has rebranded the restaurant as Pasture Kitchen and expanded the menu, following customer feedback on pricing and dietary options.“We had a very small menu that...

Planning Board members and residents gathered for the first round of public hearings concerning a proposed cannabis disp...
09/23/2025

Planning Board members and residents gathered for the first round of public hearings concerning a proposed cannabis dispensary. Upstate Pines, a Red Hook-based cannabis retailer owned by Brian Seiler and Ben Abrahams, is seeking to open a second store in the renovated weigh station building on South Main Street in Pine Plains.

PINE PLAINS — Planning Board members and residents gathered for the first round of public hearings concerning a proposed cannabis dispensary.Upstate Pines, a Red Hook-based cannabis retailer owned by Brian Seiler and Ben Abrahams, is seeking to open a second store in the renovated weigh station bu...

Jim Archer doesn’t look like a typical “influencer.” He doesn’t have a podcast and he doesn’t take jet-setting trips to ...
09/22/2025

Jim Archer doesn’t look like a typical “influencer.” He doesn’t have a podcast and he doesn’t take jet-setting trips to Bali for advertising shoots. But he has amassed a following of more than 100,000 people across his Instagram and TikTok accounts. Archer shows off his unique collection of farm animals and produces educational content about ecology and the environment all from Elk Ravine Farm, his property on Smithfield Valley Road in Amenia.

AMENIA — Jim Archer doesn’t look like a typical “influencer.” He doesn’t have a podcast and he doesn’t take jet-setting trips to Bali for advertising shoots.But he has amassed a following of more than 100,000 people across his Instagram and TikTok accounts. Archer shows off his unique co...

Construction on Millerton’s long-awaited wastewater system could begin in early 2027 and wrap up by the spring of 2028, ...
09/21/2025

Construction on Millerton’s long-awaited wastewater system could begin in early 2027 and wrap up by the spring of 2028, according to an update delivered at the Village Board’s Sept. 9 workshop meeting.

MILLERTON — Construction on Millerton’s long-awaited wastewater system could begin in early 2027 and wrap up by the spring of 2028, according to an update delivered at the Village Board’s Sept. 9 workshop meeting.The presentation — led by Erin Moore of Tighe & Bond, an engineering and enviro...

There is a scene in “The King of In Between,” a documentary about musician Garland Jeffreys, that shows his name as the ...
09/20/2025

There is a scene in “The King of In Between,” a documentary about musician Garland Jeffreys, that shows his name as the answer to a question on the TV show “Jeopardy!” “This moment was the film in a nutshell,” said Claire Jeffreys, the film’s producer and director, and Garland’s wife of 40 years. “Nobody knows the answer,” she continued. “So, you’re cool enough to be a Jeopardy question, but you’re still obscure enough that not one of the contestants even had a glimmer of the answer.”

There is a scene in “The King of In Between,” a documentary about musician Garland Jeffreys, that shows his name as the answer to a question on the TV show “Jeopardy!”“This moment was the film in a nutshell,” said Claire Jeffreys, the film’s producer and director, and Garland’s wife ...

PINE PLAINS — New York State road crews finished installing a new culvert on Route 199 between Chase Road and Schultz Hi...
09/19/2025

PINE PLAINS — New York State road crews finished installing a new culvert on Route 199 between Chase Road and Schultz Hill Road on Friday, Sept. 19.

Work began in June and the Department of Transportation projected construction to be complete by Aug. 31.

DOT Public Information Officer Heather Pillsworth said in a written statement that equipment issues caused the delay.

PINE PLAINS — New York State road crews finished installing a new culvert on Route 199 between Chase Road and Schultz Hill Road on Friday, Sept. 19.

Great Barrington’s Triplex Cinema will soon roll out the red carpet for a new generation of filmmakers. TRIFEST, a new y...
09/19/2025

Great Barrington’s Triplex Cinema will soon roll out the red carpet for a new generation of filmmakers. TRIFEST, a new youth film festival, is set to showcase the creativity and voices of young storytellers from across the globe. The three-day festival, running from Sept. 19 to 21, will feature 44 short films from filmmakers aged 25 and under, representing over 17 countries.

Great Barrington’s Triplex Cinema will soon roll out the red carpet for a new generation of filmmakers. TRIFEST, a new youth film festival, is set to showcase the creativity and voices of young storytellers from across the globe.The three-day festival, running from Sept. 19 to 21, will feature 44 ...

Seen as the initial event in observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Amenia Historical Socie...
09/17/2025

Seen as the initial event in observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Amenia Historical Society will present a talk titled, “The Plight of a Loyalist in Revolutionary New York,” examining the journal of Cadwallader Colden, Jr., spanning the period of 1777-1779. The speaker will be noted author, genealogist and historian Jay Campbell.

AMENIA — While the courage and perseverance of Revolutionary era patriots is well understood and celebrated, the stories of the fate of British loyalists in New York are not as clear.Seen as the initial event in observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Amenia Historical ...

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