Outdoors

Mountaintop awarded DEC funds for outdoor recreation

Prattsville and Tannersville to receive nearly $250,000 through the Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant program.

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Mountaintop awarded DEC funds for outdoor recreation

Prattsville and Tannersville to receive nearly $250,000 through the Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant program.

Third ‘No Kings’ protest planned for March 28

As of Friday, local rallies are scheduled to take place in Athens, Tannersville, Hudson and Saugerties.

Local health departments, CMH release community health needs assessment

Document identifies key health issues and challenges and develops a plan to address those challenges.

Top News

Third ‘No Kings’ protest planned for March 28

As of Friday, local rallies are scheduled to take place in Athens, Tannersville, Hudson and Saugerties.

Bikers Against Cancer hitting the road for local patients

What began in 2014 as Kelli’s Ride now raises money for the Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid.

Mother of Baby Fay charged with manslaughter

Three-year-old died last week after authorities say she was brutally beaten by her mother’s boyfriend.

Shah appointed Catskill's new superintendent

Former high school principal was unanimously appointed to the position during Wednesday’s board of education meeting.

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Community News

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Local health departments, CMH release community health needs assessment

Document identifies key health issues and challenges and develops a plan to address those challenges.
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Art & Theater
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More than bears, Cairo’s art trail is about to get wilder

The much-anticipated public art project is set to feature not only bruins, but a menagerie of woodland companions.
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Health
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$88,000 donation from CMH Auxiliary to enhance patient care and comfort

Contribution will be used for patient overbed tables, mobility equipment and hemodialysis equipment.
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Art & Theater
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Kimberly Akimbo, the play that started it all, coming to Hunter

Story follows a 16-year-old girl with a fatal disease that causes her to age rapidly, appearing to be 70.
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Local Government
3 Minutes

DOT to hold public meeting on Route 23A bridge replacement

Project will require full closure at the project site. The detour would utilize State Routes 32, 23 and 9W.
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Art & Theater
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Thomas Cole Site announces ‘Emily Cole & Valerie Hegarty: Life Cycles’

The exhibition presents a visual dialogue between two craft-based women artists across three centuries.
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Obituaries

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Louise Blowers

Louise Blowers, 108 years young, a long-time resident of Cairo, passed away on March 1, 2026.
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John Mormile

John Mormile passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in Potter Hollow, New York.
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James Isaac Thomas Cashman

In the tender embrace of sorrow's veil, we bid farewell to the precious soul of James Isaac Thomas Cashman.
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Joseph E. Vriale

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Joseph E. Vriale on February 25, 2026, at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by the family he loved so much.
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Today in History

On March 7, 1965, in Selma, Alabama, a 600-person civil rights demonstration ends in violence when marchers are attacked and beaten by police. The day's events became known as "Bloody Sunday." Seventeen marchers were hospitalized and dozens more were treated for injuries. The violence was broadcast on TV and recounted in newspapers, spurring demonstrations in 80 cities across the nation within days.

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Events

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Sat
07
Mar 2026

Spring Emergence – Living with American Black Bears

Carmel, NY
Have you ever seen a black bear or witnessed the evidence they were nearby? Learn the bare necessities of living responsibly with black bears roaming the neighborhood.
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Sat
07
Mar 2026

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Round Top, NY
Hosted by the Round Top Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, 3-6 p.m., at the firehouse. Take-out only. $18 per person. Includes corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, soda bread and dessert. Pre-orders: 631-681-4626.
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Sun
08
Mar 2026

Cornell Cooperative Extension Maple Festival

Acra, NY
Tour the on-site sugar shack, watch live tree tapping demonstrations, sample fresh maple sap, and shop maple products from Taste NY staff and local vendors. RSVP requested.
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Sun
15
Mar 2026

Polar Plunge for a Purpose

Coxsackie
Presented by the Greene County YMCA, this thrilling annual event challenges participants to take a daring dip in icy waters to raise funds.
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Sun
15
Mar 2026

East Durham St. Patrick’s Day Parade

East Durham, NY
Parade steps off at 1 p.m. and marches down State Route 145 in the hamlet. This year they are honoring Grand Marshal Jeanne Farrell.
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Mon
16
Mar 2026

Cemetery Meeting

Greenville, NY
The Annual Meeting for the Greenville Cemetery Association will take place 6:30 p.m. in the large Community Room of the Greenville Public Library. All are welcome to attend.
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