A black bear eating. ( Photo by Pixabay) What bears do in September September at a glance: Bears enter hyperphagia in September and may look for food up to 20 hours a day. Berries, nuts and... Columns 04 Sep 2024 | 11:47
The Beyond Jazz/Dance Collective performances. ( Photo by Peter Lyons Hall) Beyond Jazz performs as Fuller Moon Arts Festival On Saturday, August 24 against a perfect background of weather and environment, thousands of visitors attended the annual... Columns 26 Aug 2024 | 02:34
A black bear snacking. ( Photo by Pete Nuij,Unsplash) What bears do in August August at a glance: Bears have many ways to stay cool during hot summer days. By August, most cubs are weaned. Cubs can often... Columns 21 Aug 2024 | 11:20
Supervisor’s corner This past weekend concluded a yearlong celebration of events surrounding the village of Greenwood Lake’s centennial year.... Columns 19 Aug 2024 | 03:04
Samantha Redonda (Hughes’ son’s girlfriend) with a warped stainless steel pot. ( Brenda Hughes) When in doubt, give a shout: stainless steel pot? If you’re not sure whether something goes in the blue bin, snap a pic of yourself with the questionable item (yes, we want... Columns 08 Aug 2024 | 05:26
Beets at the farmers market. ( Photo by Peter Lyons Hall) Lakeside Farmers Market introduces new seasonal items Jersey Girl Cheese, named after its herd of Jersey cows — not the famous Tom Waits eponymous tune — displayed some of its... Columns 26 Jul 2024 | 03:35
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
Supervisor’s corner The town of Warwick has been awarded grant funding for the replacement costs of the Jayne Street Bridge located in the village... Columns 15 Jul 2024 | 11:17
The heat is on... Boy, oh boy! July has begun with a vengeance with temps in the 90s and high humidity. Please remember that Village Hall during... Columns 08 Jul 2024 | 04:01
The Lakeside Farmers Market in Greenwood Lake. ( Photo by Karen Wintrow) Food waste in America and how farmers markets help There are many categories that the U.S. leads the world in that are deplorable: jail populations, obesity, homicides, and... Columns 08 Jul 2024 | 11:47
MTA double speak on capital project completion and costs MTA Chairman Janno Lieber is fond of periodically talking about how major capital projects for either New York City Transit,... Letters to the Editor 01 Jul 2024 | 04:02
Supervisor’s corner As the nation prepares to celebrate the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Town of... Columns 01 Jul 2024 | 03:55
A boblink. Help to save the bobolinks at Rabbit Run Farm Once again, as with the five past years, unique nesting habitat of the rare “bobolink” songbird have been destroyed by mowing,... Columns 26 Jun 2024 | 10:18
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