When we asked readers in October what they wanted more of from The Overlook, the responses were clear: people care deeply about the places they live—and they expect their local digital newspaper to do the same. Across hundreds of responses, readers voiced a desire for more transparency and accountability in local government. They cited the […]
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Letter: From Pumpkins to Pollution
I am writing in response to the article on the “giant pumpkin” on Route 212. Specifically in relation to microplastics. Although I understand the point of the article was human interest, not science, it seems a glaring omission to ignore this subject especially after reading these sentences: “Everybody thought it was the garlic clove for the Garlic […]
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Democrats Sweep Local Races Across The Overlook Region
Democrats secured decisive wins across the Catskills on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Ulster and Greene County Boards of Elections. In Shandaken, Democrat Barbara Mansfield unseated incumbent Supervisor Peter DiSclafani, who ran on the Working Families Party line, while incumbents including Saugerties Supervisor Fred M. Costello Jr. and Olive Supervisor Jim Sofranko, both […]
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2025 Election Guide: Who’s on Your Local Ballot
As voters across the Catskills prepare to head to the polls, The Overlook has compiled sample ballots and candidate listings for towns throughout Ulster and Greene counties. Click here to find your polling placeClick here for Ulster County Sample BallotsClick here for Greene County Sample Ballots The early voting period will be from Saturday, October […]
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Onteora Board Votes to Close Woodstock Elementary
The Onteora Central School District Board of Education voted 7-0 on Tuesday to formally close Woodstock Elementary School at the end of the 2027-2028 school year and gave final approval to place two capital propositions totaling about $42 million before voters on Dec. 10. In addition to taking decisive action to close Woodstock Elementary, the […]
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The Dog Who Climbs the Catskills
On any given weekend, if you’re deep in the Catskills and hear a distant howl, it might just be Tater, a seven-year-old mountain cur who’s spent the past five years climbing mountains across the Northeast with his owners, married couple Redmond Haskins and Gina Morrow. Haskins, 39, and Morrow, 36, live in Saugerties, where their […]
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Letter: Resident Urges Voters to Reject “Bigger Bennett” Bond Proposal
To the Editor: The Onteora Board of Educationhas voted to close Woodstock School.I am pretty sure Woodstock School parentsdon’t think that is very cool. They talked of dismal outlooksand things that look so dire,DiNapoli reports that saydownward financial spire. Then right away they say:let’s expand the last elementary school —bigger, bonded Bennett —but who are […]
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Onteora School Board Pushes Ahead with Scaled-Back Capital Spending Plan
The Onteora Central School District Board of Education moved closer Tuesday to finalizing plans for a December referendum on a $42 million capital spending proposal—far smaller than the $70.5 million plan rejected by voters in May—as the district continues preparing for an eventual consolidation at its Boiceville campus. The board is expected to formally vote […]
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Onteora Board Tables Resolution to Close Woodstock Elementary
The Onteora Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to indefinitely table a resolution that would have closed Woodstock Elementary School at the end of the 2027-2028 school year, after more than an hour of heated public comment and repeated disruptions from the crowd. The decision marked another hurdle in the district’s […]
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Paris-Based Orphee Musique Brings Seven-Concert Tour to Catskills
Paris-based Orphee Musique will bring its concert tour to the Catskills Oct. 3–5, with performances in Woodstock, Elka Park, and Hunter before continuing to New York City. The seven-day tour begins Friday, Oct. 3, at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in Woodstock, followed by concerts on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Elka Park and Sunday, Oct. 5, […]
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Hunter and Shandaken Enact Emergency Burn Bans
As drought conditions deepened across the Catskills last week, the towns of Hunter and Shandaken declared local states of emergency and issued temporary burn bans. The orders, signed Sept. 20 and 21, prohibit outdoor burning of yard waste, bonfires, and campfires in an effort to reduce wildfire risk at a time when local fire companies […]
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Woodstock Parents, Advocates Push Back Against Elementary School Closure Vote
Proponents of keeping Woodstock Elementary School open will make their case once more on Sept. 30, when the Onteora Central School District Board of Education meets at the Woodstock Elementary School at 6 p.m. The board is expected to vote that night on a resolution to formally close the school. Leaders of the community group […]
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Catskills Hardware Stores Grapple With Fallout from Tariffs
H Houst & Son, a Woodstock institution for more than nine decades, is feeling the squeeze from President Donald Trump’s insistence that higher tariffs on imported goods will deliver faster economic growth and cheaper prices for U.S. consumers. Items that once cost a dollar now arrive in the U.S. at $1.30 before they reach the […]
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Onteora Board Considers Resolution to Formally Close Woodstock Elementary
Onteora Central School District Board President Cindy Bishop said this week she is asking the district’s attorneys to draft a resolution explicitly stating the board’s intent to close Woodstock Elementary School. The move revives a districtwide debate that intensified on May 20, 2025, when voters rejected “Proposition 2,” a $70 million consolidation plan to expand […]
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On Fathers and Disconnect from Dylan to Kirk
To the Editor: President Trump ordered the nation’s flags to fly at half-staff after the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, but not after the killing of Democratic Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband in June. His selective decision should trouble anyone who values fairness in honoring public servants. No […]
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Choosing Civility After the Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk
Where is America headed? It’s a question we all must confront amid the political violence shaking the very core of our country. Wednesday’s assasination of the conservative influencer Charlie Kirk lands like a shockwave across an already fragile America. Each headline of another shooting—whether it claims a public leader, schoolchildren, or someone walking down the […]
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Rural New Yorkers Face Growing Health Care Gaps
Medical deserts are expanding across New York as its population declines and ages, leaving rural counties like Greene and Ulster among the hardest hit. For residents of the Overlook Region, just finding a doctor—or securing an appointment within a reasonable timeframe—has become a daunting challenge. An August report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli confirms […]
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Are Ticks Really Worse this Year?
If you spend enough time in the Catskills, you’ve likely heard the refrain: “The ticks are really bad this year.” The reality is more complicated. While ticks and the diseases they carry are a persistent hazard in the region, whether a given season is truly “bad” depends on a mix of perception, climate conditions, and […]
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Onteora Board Continues to Weigh New Capital Plan After $70M Defeat
The Onteora Central School District Board of Education is leaning toward placing a new capital spending proposition before voters in December. The move comes after residents in May rejected a $70 million plan to redevelop the central school campus in Boiceville and close Woodstock Elementary School. At its Aug. 19 meeting, administrators told the board […]
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Letters to the Editor
Shandaken has seen an uptick in civic engagement in the past year, with new water district committees in Phoenicia and Pine Hill, a renewed Parks & Rec Committee, a Conservation Advisory Committee that hosted meetings that drew people from other towns, a Housing Smart Committee that spawned a new nonprofit, and PH2, a coalition of […]
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Six Months In, A New Chapter for The Overlook
This week marks six months since The Overlook began publishing every Friday morning. In that time, our audience has grown to 4,000 dedicated weekly readers and counting. Your tips, ideas, donations, encouragement, and belief in robust local journalism have fueled our mission to deliver independent, high-quality local news to Woodstock, Saugerties, Hurley, Hunter, Olive, and […]
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Catskills Socked in as Canadian Wildfire Haze Triggers Statewide Health Alert
The Canadian wildfire haze that blanketed much of the Hudson Valley this week is an eerie portent of a future where local fire departments must do much more than extinguish blazes: They’ll need to prevent them in the future. “The plan is we get dispatched and we put it out,” said Greg Meola, a firefighter […]
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Seasonal Cycling: Ranger Dave on August’s Quiet Transitions
It never ceases to amaze me how time passes. It was not that long ago that it seemed spring would never arrive, as each tiny green shoot ever-so-slowly poked its way above the newly thawed soil, followed by another, then another—slowly, fitfully bringing that special, brand-new, bright green, nitrogen-rich color of the vernal season upon […]
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From Epstein to the Catskills: A Pattern of Power and Abuse
While the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking drama continues to unfold on the national stage, local communities in the Catskills—from Saugerties to Woodstock to Earlton—are contending with their own troubling cases of sexual exploitation. Saugerties is facing two significant matters. In one case, a town police officer has been charged with multiple felony counts alleging he […]
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Onteora School Board Weighs Next Steps After $70 Million Bond Fails
After voters in May rejected a $70 million capital spending proposition to redevelop a central school campus in Boiceville and close Woodstock Elementary School, the Onteora Central School District Board of Education continues to wrestle with what to do next. In the nine weeks since the failed May 20 vote, the board has considered two […]
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Greener Living, One Roof (or Loaf) at a Time
Making a move towards sustainability can look like Melissa Gibson’s promotion of biodegradable hemp products at HERbal Woodstock or the installation of green roofs by Hudson Valley Green Roof’s Nicholas DePalma. It can be through a community push via the composting program by Woodstock Farm Festival or the gradual shift towards reusable and efficient housing […]
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Are We Ready for the Next Storm? What to Know About Disaster Preparedness
As extreme weather events become more common, a question arises whether communities in The Overlook Region are prepared for natural disasters—especially after recent catastrophic flooding in Texas. On July 4, torrential rains swept through the Texas Hill Country, leaving at least 120 people dead and 173 still missing. Among the hardest-hit areas was Kerr County, […]
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The Overlook Hosts Open Hours at Woodstock Farm Festival July 16
Come say hello! The Overlook will be holding open hours at the Woodstock Farm Festival (Parking Lot, 20 Mountainview Ave) on Wednesday, July 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. Stop by for free lemonade and conversation, and learn more about our growing community publication.
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Independence Day Celebrations Offer Parades, Fireworks
Saugerties, Tannersville, and Phoenicia are among the local towns celebrating Independence Day with a mix of fireworks and parades this weekend, starting at 10 a.m. Friday. Plan ahead—you just might be able to make it to more than one event, or even all four. Saugerties: Fireworks and Parade on Friday A full day of events […]
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Seven Local Hikes With Views, Fire Towers—and the Occasional Snake
With one heat wave done and summer in full swing, it may be time to venture into our local wilderness for hikes that range from adventurous to family-friendly, offering your pick of stunning mountaintop views and the serenity of deep forest. Just pack plenty of liquids, be sure to haul out all your trash, and […]
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Meet The Overlook’s Interns
The Overlook has welcomed two new interns to its newsroom this summer—Mia Quick and Sophie Moos—and continues to benefit from the steady presence of Mercedes Dykes, a contributor who now supports both editorial and administrative operations. “All three have become important members of the team,” said Noah Eckstein, editor-in-chief of The Overlook. “They bring curiosity, […]
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Voter Turnout, Competitive Races Signal a New Chapter for Ulster Democrats
After a tense primary season marked by blistering heat and competitive local races, Democratic voters across Ulster County backed candidates promising transparency, action, and a break from business as usual. In Woodstock, Shandaken, Olive, and Hurley, new and incumbent candidates emerged from Tuesday’s Democratic primaries with clear mandates—though one local contest remains too close to […]
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Onteora’s Top Graduates Reflect on Growing Up, Speaking Out, and What Comes Next
Graduating high school represents a milestone moment. The end of high school closes a significant life chapter and serves as a launchpad for young adults as they embark on a new world full of hope and challenges. Earlier this week, The Overlook sat down with the three top honor students from Onteora High School to […]
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Locals, Day-Trippers Flock to Big Deep as Temperatures Soar
This week’s record-setting heat wave drew flocks of visitors and their furry friends to Big Deep, Woodstock’s best-known and sometimes overused swimming hole, as well as county-designated cooling centers such as the town library. Cars lined up on the street next to the watering spot as visitors crossed the road in flip flops and bathing […]
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In Conversation with Marco Benevento
Follow the Arrow Festival returns this Saturday for its fourth year—this time at a new venue, the Griffin House in Palenville. Curated by Saugerties-based keyboardist and songwriter Marco Benevento, the festival brings together a genre-blurring lineup of artists in an intimate, collaborative setting. We spoke with Benevento about the festival’s evolution, life in the Catskills, […]
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2025 Primary Election Results: Democrats Choose Nominees Across The Overlook Region
Anula Courtis clinched the Democratic nomination for Woodstock Town Supervisor on Tuesday, decisively defeating opponents Erin Moran and David Wallis in a three-way primary. With all 10 precincts reporting, Courtis earned 60.6% of the vote, outpacing Wallis at 27.2% and Moran at 12.2%. The primary drew 1,366 voters in Woodstock out of 3,609 total registered […]
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`Moon Gardens’ Bloom as Gardeners Cultivate Nocturnal Pollinators
An alarming quiet has replaced the familiar buzzing from pollen to petals as populations of honey bees and other pollinators rapidly decline. Nothing, it seems, can bring them back, not even colorful, nectar-rich flowers that greet the morning sun with open petals and should lure bees and butterflies. In response, and perhaps in quiet defiance, […]
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Village Apothecary Weighs Ending Loss-Making Scrips, Citing `Predatory Reimbursement Practices’
Village Apothecary, Woodstock’s independent pharmacy, is telling some customers that it can’t survive if it keeps filling the 15% of prescriptions that it sells at a loss, asking them to consider paying for medicine out of pocket, using a big-box outlet, or buying a store membership to get discounted prices. In an email reviewed by […]
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We’re Building Our Team Part-Time Ad Sales Representative The Overlook is looking for sharp, curious writers to help cover local meetings, community events, and stories that matter across the Catskills. This is a paid, flexible role, ideal for freelancers, early-career journalists, and seasoned reporters who believe in the power of local news. Love showing up […]
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Reclaiming the Rattlesnake on Flag Day
I love flags. Betsy Ross designed one for our country but that is not the only one you might want to celebrate on Flag Day this Saturday, June 14. How about the yellow one with the snake? My favorite. Or it was until someone waved it above a crowd at our nation’s Capital on Jan. […]
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Pride Takes Root. Tree by Tree.
At high noon on a Wednesday, the Village Green in Woodstock looked like a knitting circle had exploded in technicolor. Spools of pink, orange, electric blue and lime green acrylic yarn weavings spilled from bags, while volunteers crouched at the base of maple and oak trees along Tinker Street, wrapped the trees with vibrant swatches […]
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Pride Marches Onward in the Catskills
Pride Month is here! May the freedom bells ring, and may our communities come together to celebrate the beauty and dazzling glow of diversity. June reminds us of the LGBTQ community’s history—of the progress we’ve made and the challenges still ahead. This year, that reminder is especially urgent. This Pride Month arrives under the weight […]
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A Glyph by Ed Sanders: Moments of Heartbreak Hotel
Ed Sanders is a poet, historian, and founding member of the Fugs. He and his wife Miriam, a writer and painter, have lived in Woodstock for 50 years. Ed chaired the committee that drafted the town’s current zoning law and remains active in civic and creative life. Some of his papers and writings are archived […]
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Good Season: Ranger Dave on June’s Quiet Bloom
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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Onteora Mulls Options After Voters Reject $70 Million School Consolidation Plan
Ben Fleisher remembers debates over school consolidation when he was a student at Onteora High School. Now 46 and raising children of his own in the district, the acupuncturist and Olive resident said this week’s failed vote to centralize students at a single campus in Boiceville reflects a deeper community rupture. “The community owes it […]
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In Conversation with James Amenta
James Amenta, a Phoenicia resident with 18 years of federal experience at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), was appointed deputy county executive of Ulster County by County Executive Jen Metzger on April 21. Amenta replaces Johanna Contreras, who is departing April 25 to join […]
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Voters Reject $70 Million Onteora School Consolidation Plan
Area voters spurned Proposition 2 on Tuesday, rejecting a $70 million consolidation plan by the Onteora Central School District that officials had called crucial as enrollment declines—breathing new life into hopes that Woodstock can retain its elementary school, which has educated generations of children. The measure failed by a vote of 1,398 to 1,164, according […]
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Onteora Vote Could Reshape District with Unified Campus
Voters in the Onteora Central School District will weigh in Tuesday on two propositions that could reshape the future of local education, including a plan to consolidate all K-12 students on a single campus in Boiceville. The first proposition is a proposed $63.5 million school budget for the 2025–2026 academic year, a 2 percent increase […]
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In Conversation with Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha
Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha said she will oppose a proposed rate hike settlement for Central Hudson customers, citing what she called “unjust and unreasonable” profit margins for the utility and a lack of transparency in the process. The joint proposal, developed through closed-door negotiations, would allow Central Hudson to collect nearly $144 million more from ratepayers […]
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Beyond the Screen: New York’s School Policy Bans Phones, Not the Feed
Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that New York will become the largest state in the country to adopt statewide restrictions on smartphone use during the school day. Under the new policy, included in the fiscal year 2026 state budget, students from Buffalo to Long Island will be required to keep phones out of reach […]
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America on the Brink
The easy thing for all of us to do is ignore what’s happening in the world around us. After all, there’s only so much control we have as individuals, right? Not exactly. Each of us has a voice—and those voices are stronger when combined with others to take a stand on important issues. A key […]
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Spring on Ohayo Mountain
The Overlook publishes photography from our region, capturing moments of people and nature as they occur.
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Protestors Speak Up for Democracy
As Trump’s second term unfolds, citizens in Saugerties and across the Overlook Region rally for democratic values, food security, and political courage.
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Congressman Ryan Urges Action Amid Democracy Concerns
Addressing local leaders, Ryan calls for civic engagement and bipartisan solutions to national issues under Trump 2.0.
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Saugerties and Woodstock Join Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests
Residents in Saugerties and Woodstock joined thousands of protesters across the U.S. on Saturday in a coordinated demonstration against President Trump, marking the largest public opposition since his second term began in January. The protests, known as the “Hands Off” rallies, expressed disapproval of Trump’s recent policy actions, including controversial tariffs, cuts to federal spending, […]
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Brook Trout and Spring Stillness in the Catskills
As native trout stir in the Beaver Kill’s cold waters, a fly fisherman reflects on the delicate balance of life in a stream that helps supply New York City’s drinking water.
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Federal Library Cuts Threaten Mid-Hudson System
Librarians across The Overlook Region warn that losing federal funding could disrupt services and halt critical operations.
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Time Under the Overlook
An essay by local poet Guy Reed, reflecting on life at the foot of Overlook Mountain.
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Local Health at Risk Amid Federal Cuts
Warning: Your health may be at great risk. We are being inundated with news these days coming out of Washington as the Trump administration—spearheaded by Elon Musk and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—begins its purge of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and […]
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Spring on the Overlook
Kelly Sinclair often brings her camera when walking in nature, but Overlook Mountain is a special inspiration. “I take images that move me,” Sinclair said. “It’s not exactly planned or rational. I photograph as I go. But I hope to convey the journey up the mountain and the features that move me; the trail itself, […]
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Overcharged and Overwhelmed
As billing complaints mount, residents across The Overlook Region say Central Hudson’s soaring rates and system failures are driving them into debt.
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Maher Balances GOP Agenda With Local Budget Wins
Make no mistake: Assemblymember Brian Maher (R-101) is a Republican and supports significant parts of former President Trump’s agenda. But when you look closely at his priorities in the New York State Assembly, it’s clear he is also a strong proponent of increased funding for key infrastructure tied to human services, highways, and education. While […]
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Onteora Board Approves Single Bond Proposition
If passed, the bond will fund renovations and upgrades at Bennett Elementary and Onteora Middle-High School as part of a district-wide centralization plan
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Trump 2.0 and the New Age of Fear
In just two months, the Trump administration has reshaped America with sweeping changes. As institutions face mounting pressure, will leaders speak out—or stay silent?
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Love in the Age of Overthinking
Dear Anonymous, I’m hesitant to even write you, but I need some help. My husband of 25 years is a man I love dearly. We’ve built a life and family together, but recently I don’t recognize him as the man I married. His political views are getting in the way of our marriage. He has […]
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Ulster County Lawmakers Delay $5 Million EMS Relief Proposal Amid Mounting Staffing Crisis
A $5 million proposal to help Ulster County towns cover emergency medical services costs was delayed in the county legislature this week, even as officials and providers warn that emergency medical services (EMS) systems are nearing collapse. The plan, introduced by Ulster County Legislator Jason J. Kovacs, chair of the Legislature’s Laws, Rules, and Government […]
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Hinchey Warns of Medicaid Cuts, Urges Action Amid Washington Gridlock
State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41) is sounding the alarm over what she calls “confusion” and “ineptitude” unfolding in Washington, placing blame squarely on President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. In a video interview, Hinchey expressed deep concern over the House-passed budget framework that calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years—reductions […]
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A Strong Ice Climbing Season in the Catskills, but Next Year Is No Guarantee
Despite one of the best ice seasons in a decade, warming trends threaten the future of ice climbing in the Northeast.
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Onteora School Community Mulls Over Centralization
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.
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Shrestha Pushes Progressive Policies While Acknowledging Democratic Challenges
These days, Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha must keep her focus on three fronts: her district, which comprises most of The Overlook Region (TOR), the State Capitol in Albany, and Washington. Shrestha, who represents New York’s 103rd Assembly District, talks and thinks like a progressive Democrat, but she says she also appeals to some Trump voters. “In […]
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.
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Winter in Saugerties
Each week, The Overlook will publish photography from our region, capturing moments of people and nature as they occur. Send photos and inquires to info@theoverlooknews.com
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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 inColumns, Perspectives
Beyond the Screen: Onteora High’s Phone Ban in Full Swing
Effective this school year, the Onteora Central School District’s new policy bans phones to curb distractions, sparking a debate among students on balancing digital connectivity with practicality and real-life engagement. A student reporter investigates.
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40 Days In: Is America Asleep to the Trump-Musk Overhaul?
As sweeping changes reshape the federal government, local leaders and activists question why Democratic resistance remains muted.
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Winter above the Ashokan Reservoir
Each week, The Overlook publishes photography from our region, capturing moments of people and nature as they occur. Send photos and inquires to info@theoverlooknews.com.
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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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Purple Mountain Press Gets a New Chapter
Purple Mountain Press, the Catskills-based publisher of regional history books, has new owners.
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By the Numbers
From population shifts to demographics, a closer look at the data shaping Hunter, Hurley, Olive, Saugerties, Shandaken, and Woodstock.
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Love in the Age of Overthinking
Do you feel like an alien trying to calculate what normal human behavior is? Ever look at that one seemingly perfect couple in your friend group and think, “How in the hell do they do that?” If soul mates aren’t real, then how do you know when a relationship feels right? And when it comes […]
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Winter in Woodstock
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