A 2023 Thank You I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season as we enter the new year. With the final hours of 2023 at hand, I... Letters to the Editor 01 Jan 2024 | 01:26
Town of Woodbury government office. ( Image by Google Maps) Town budget to keep property tax rate under cap Christmas came early for town of Woodbury residents at the December 7 town board meeting, where news was shared that the... Local News 19 Dec 2023 | 03:12
According to Prizgintas, more than 250 people attended the toy train event. ( Photo courtesy Alex Prizgintas) From historian to musician, Orange County native keeps a busy schedule Coming off from a wildly successful “Legacy Toy Train” show last weekend, Alex Prizgintas will take on a new role this coming... Entertainment 06 Dec 2023 | 12:45
Holiday concert with a touch of history coming soon Alex Prizgintas will be presenting two holiday concerts in the region featuring selections for Christmas, Hanukkah, and those... Entertainment 24 Nov 2023 | 12:09
Woodbury Historical Society President Alex Prizgintas displays some vintage model trains. Woodbury Historical Society dives into the legacy of toy trains From state parks to model trains, the Woodbury Historical Society features a variety of programs sure to delight local history... Entertainment 17 Nov 2023 | 01:24
Woodbury Historical Society members from left to right: Town Historian Leslie Rose, Gatehouse Committee chairperson Joanna Calore, Trustee Walter Stanfield Jr., trustee Robert McCue, and president Alex Prizgintas stand by the new sandwich sign that will grace Route 32 and Weygant Hill Road in Highland Mills, advertising the organization’s visiting hours. Provided photo. Highland Mills. A sign both for - and of - the times The Woodbury Historical Society is making some changes to raise their profile while attracting more members from the community.... Local News 01 Aug 2023 | 01:25
Cellist Alex Prizgintas is one of nine grant recipients. File photo. Orange County Arts Council announces Community Arts Grants recipients The Orange County NY Arts Council (OCAC) announced the 2023 Community Arts Grants recipients. The OCAC Community Arts Grants... Local News 28 Jul 2023 | 03:18
Alex Prizgintas Central Valley. Cellist with eclectic repertoire awarded grant from Orange County Arts Council Some may best know Alex Prizgintas as an academic author and lecturer on topics of regional Hudson River Valley history,... Entertainment 14 Jul 2023 | 02:48
Alex Prizgintas stands next to one of the Orange County Milk Bottle Museum’s prized artifacts. This sign, painstakingly recreated from an original in private hands, once graced the milk bar of the Arden Farms Dairy Company located on Route 17 south of the village of Harriman. ( Photos provided.) Preserving Orange County’s dairy farming history A local historian, musician and author, Alex Prizgintas knows a thing or two about collections. A Marist College graduate... Local News 04 Jul 2023 | 11:58
Monroe’s Got Talent will showcase 25 regional acts The Village of Monroe will kick off this year’s Summer Concert Series on June 11 with “Monroe’s Got Talent,” a first-time... Entertainment 01 Jun 2022 | 02:56
Alex Prizgintas holds the Spring 2022 edition of the Hudson River Valley Review, a peer-reviewed journal published by the Hudson River Valley Institute of Marist College, where his work has been published. Making waves with amplified cello and a history of glass-making Alex Prizgintas, who will soon play several dates locally on amplified cello, said he was recently gratified to have his... Entertainment 30 May 2022 | 04:07
Alex Prizgintas Pandemic ways to engage Happy New Year! This is my answer to Jessica Cohen’s question last week about local “modes of community engagement.” I just... Letters to the Editor 12 Jan 2022 | 01:35
Alex Prizgintas performed at the Earl Reservoir (the “Rez”) in Highland Mills this past Sunday. Provided photo. Highland Mills. Celebrating community Continuing his “Celebration” series from this past summer, Alex Prizgintas performed at the Earl Reservoir (the “Rez”) in... Local News 28 Sep 2020 | 11:52
“The Bandstand” in highland Mills, a pen and ink drawing by Pat Mohr. Celebrating Pat Mohr Pat Mohr is best known for her pen and ink drawings that capture scenes of the Town of Woodbury. Perhaps you've seen her sketches... Local News 25 May 2020 | 09:07
Alex Prizgintas performing a special “Thank You Concert” for Bob Curtis (safely from a distance) at his home in Highland Mills. ( Provided photo) Highland Mills. Welcome back You’ve seen his impact through the many students who received scholarships and you’ve seen his impact on the many students... Local News 05 May 2020 | 02:09