The light in the woods has changed abruptly. Last week, the trees and shrubs still wore their bright, light-green spring coats, a sign of the nitrogen-rich land suffused with life. Now, with heat and rain—voilà!—the forest is shrouded in the cool, dark green of summer. The canopy has filled in, mysteries hidden beneath mother nature’s […]
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Tannersville Skatepark Renamed in Memory of Danny Legg
Danny Legg found peace on his board—whether skating pavement or carving slopes. Friends remember him as a bright light, always smiling, always pushing forward. Though Legg tragically took his own life in 2021, his legacy continues to inspire those he left behind. On a gray Sunday at Rip Van Winkle Lake, dozens of friends, family […]
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The Grandmother of Film
Saugerties Library celebrates Women’s History Month with “Be Natural” screening
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French Club Flea Market Marks 30 Years of Treasures and Teamwork
Nearly 100 vendors and 1,000 shoppers gathered at Saugerties High School (SHS) on Saturday for the 30th annual French Club Flea Market, a beloved winter tradition. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors paid a nominal entry fee to browse antiques, crafts, farm goods, and other curiosities in the gym, cafeteria, and hallways. Beyond bargains […]
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Winter in Phoenicia
Each week, The Overlook will publish photography from our region, capturing moments of people and nature as they occur.
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Olive Town Board Approves Energy Agreement in Split Vote
The Olive Town Board voted 3-2 on Tuesday to authorize an Electrical Supply Agreement under the town’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, allowing residents to opt for stable-rate electricity with renewable energy options.
