The Onteora School District has put forward a $70.5 million project to centralize students on a single campus. While district leaders say consolidation will save money and improve equity, many parents remain heartbroken over the loss of community schools.
Noah Eckstein
Posted inBooks, Culture
Martha Frankel Is Hosting a Dinner Party of Sorts for Books—And She Wants You to Come
Once told she’d never be a writer, Martha Frankel turned rejection into reinvention. From celebrity profiles to poker addiction to the beloved Woodstock Bookfest, her story is one of second acts, community, and above all, books.
Posted inEnvironment, News
Tannersville to Cut Energy Costs with Solar-Powered Municipal Buildings
The Village of Tannersville is moving forward with a solar energy project that promises to cut costs and boost sustainability. Hudson Valley Wind and Solar, LLC has been secured as the engineering firm for the project, which is set to begin this spring. The $450,451 project stays within the Village’s $500,000 Downtown Revitalization Initiative allocation. […]
Posted inCommunity, Thoughtful Discussions
In Conversation: Part Two
A deep dive into the vision behind The Overlook with co-founders Scott Widmeyer and Jacqueline Kellachan, exploring their inspirations and hopes for the future of local journalism.
Posted inCommunity
Shandaken
Pine Hill Residents Unite to Revitalize Historic Wellington Hotel
For nearly 150 years, the Wellington Hotel has stood at the heart of Pine Hill, a relic of the Catskills’ golden age of tourism. Once a grand 12,000-square-foot landmark, it has spent decades in disrepair—windows broken, floors buckling, its once-stately wrap-around porch deteriorating with time. Now, a determined group of local residents is working to […]
Posted inBooks, Culture
The Body Is a Doorway: Sophie Strand’s Radical Reframing of Illness
In her new memoir, the Woodstock writer challenges conventional narratives about healing and finds wisdom in sharing ideas.
Posted inCulture, Essays & Profiles
The Observer’s Notebook: Michael Schulman on the Oscars
New Woodstock homeowner and New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman heads to the Oscars on March 2, chronicling Hollywood’s biggest night with a reporter’s eye.
Posted inCulture, Essays & Profiles
On Living and Dying
Jim Hanson, longtime Woodstock fire police captain, reflects on a life of gratitude, service, and not taking things too seriously.
Posted inCommunity, Thoughtful Discussions
In Conversation: Part One
A deep dive into the vision behind The Overlook with co-founders Scott Widmeyer and Jacqueline Kellachan, exploring their inspirations and hopes for the future of local journalism.
Posted inUncategorized
Shandaken Digitizes a Century of Records for Preservation and Access
The town secured state funding to digitize vital documents, improving accessibility and safeguarding historical records.
Posted inDevelopment, News
Woodstock Planning Board Takes Next Step in Zena Homes Review
The Woodstock Planning Board is moving forward with its review of the Zena Homes project, agreeing Thursday to hire independent environmental and traffic consultants to assess its potential impact. Developers seek to reconfigure lot lines, reduce the number of parcels from three to two, and expand Eastwoods Drive—the only current access road, which runs through […]
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Fear on the Preserve
After suffering a serious injury from an off-leash dog, a Woodstock resident pushes for stronger enforcement at Thorn Preserve.
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HomeShare Expands Beyond Woodstock, Rebrands as HomeShare Ulster County
The housing program, which connects homeowners with extra space to those in need of affordable rentals, is expanding countywide to address Ulster County’s growing housing crisis.
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Need a Hug?
Hug Machine arrives at the Phoenicia Library, bringing comfort to readers of all ages.
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Woodstock
Road to Nowhere? Debate Deepens Over Zena Homes’ Future
Developers say the project will help address a housing shortage, while some residents fear it will disrupt their rural way of life, strain local infrastructure, and encroach on environmentally sensitive land. As the debate continues, the Woodstock Planning Board is set to review on February 20.
Posted inNews, Politics
Journalist David Wallis Runs for Woodstock Town Supervisor, Pledges Transparency and Reform
David Wallis, a journalist and advocate for press freedom, is running for Woodstock Town Supervisor on a platform of transparency, affordable housing, and environmental action. At a Woodstock Democratic Committee meeting Wednesday, Wallis participated in what he described as a “vigorous debate” with party leaders. In a notable decision, the committee announced it would not […]
Posted inArts & Music, Culture
The Room Peter Shapiro Couldn’t Leave Behind
A legendary venue, a visionary promoter, and a long-awaited revival—now with a state-of-the-art recording setup linking Bearsville Theater to Utopia Studios, fulfilling a decades-old vision.
