What bears do in July July at a glance: By July, cubs born this year have grown to the size of a raccoon or a small dog with big ears. Yearling... Columns 22 Jul 2024 | 03:40
Enjoy Fourth of July responsibly Fourth of July is all about celebrating American values and creating memorable moments with our family and friends. Over... Columns 25 Jun 2024 | 12:18
Strawberries from Locust Farm. ( Photo provided) Why you should shop for fresh fruit or produce at farmers markets Now is the time to buy your favorite berries — strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries — at your local farmers market,... Columns 25 Jun 2024 | 12:07
Brain health best practices June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Since 1987, I’ve been facilitating groups and learning as much as I... Columns 25 Jun 2024 | 12:03
Entertainment alternatives at the library Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, Max, Shudder, Crunchyroll, Peacock, Amazon Prime, Apple TV... these are just some of... Columns 18 Jun 2024 | 01:01
Parents who host, lose the most As graduation parties and other festivities take place where alcohol and minors could both be present, the Warwick Valley... Columns 10 Jun 2024 | 11:13
DEC urges New Yorkers to respect wildlife by leaving young animals alone New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar reminded New Yorkers to appreciate... Columns 20 May 2024 | 10:01
A black bear with her cubs. ( Photo by Terry Schirmer) Be ‘bear-wise’ this spring The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding New Yorkers to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may... Columns 24 Apr 2024 | 11:35
Earth Day 2024: Greenwashing is the order of the day Ever since the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring,” chemical polluters have evolved novel ways to cloak polluting... Columns 16 Apr 2024 | 04:35
Daffodils planted last year emerge right on cue During August 2023, the Girl Scout service unit and Girl Scout Troop 455 of Greenwood Lake began planting over 1,000 daffodil... Columns 09 Apr 2024 | 10:13
The squirrel speaks: A rebuttal to ‘The Old Man and the Squirrel’ I am a two-year-old squirrel and have lived in the village of Goshen all my life. I reside next to a retired English professor.... Columns 06 Mar 2024 | 03:10
An innocent-looking gray squirrel, just waiting for the right opportunity to strike. ( Photo by Ifer Endahl, Unsplash) ’The Old Man and the Squirrel’ I am 85 years old, a widower, and have lived in the Village of Goshen for 25 years. A retired English professor, I enjoy... Columns 19 Feb 2024 | 04:13
A copy of the story. Platt defends his freedom One of the major frustrations for historians who want to know and share the diverse stories of their communities is the lack... Columns 05 Feb 2024 | 10:33
Taking a stand: Uniting against antisemitism for a stronger Orange County In today’s world, where diversity and inclusivity should be celebrated, it is disheartening to witness the persistence of... Columns 22 Sep 2023 | 04:39
Front row: Hanne Chambers, Sprite Fallon, Carly Foster and Jim Hall; middle row: Lea Fallon, Kat Leo, Christine Leo, Tim Gamory, Pasquale Leo and Rekha Shoenfeld-Woods; back row: Martin Pirringer, Sean Fallon, Joe Morse, Paul Woods, William LeBar, Mark Harris, Sandeep Luke and Grady Schenck. Photo by Sam Walter. Charting the future: Tech Integration Focus Group expand coding, robotics and STEM education in Orange County A gathering fueled by passion and determination, the Warwick FTC Fund recently hosted a focus group meeting at their newly... Columns 11 Sep 2023 | 12:47