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This is a very busy time for sports watching. The baseball season started months ago. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is in the midst of its playoffs leading to the eventual winner. Their …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/16/25
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I hesitate to pick up a newspaper or turn on the TV lately because of the things that are happening in the world today.
Some of the things that Trump continues to do and say seem like a …
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June Donohue
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5/16/25
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Last fall I wrote about mycelium for the first time when I uncovered a large amount growing in a mulch pile I had. Since then I have learned much more about one of the base products needed for a …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/15/25
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Lately I have been absolutely obsessed with all things ramps, including ramp pesto.
If you haven’t tried them already, I highly suggest it. Their season will only last for about 1 …
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Claire Burns
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5/15/25
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Yesterday, May 12, the Flower Moon reached a peak illumination at 12:56pm EST. The Flower Moon gets its name from the abundance of flowers blooming during this time of year. The day before was …
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Ramona Jan
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5/13/25
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Twenty years ago, I took my twin boys to First Class Formal Wear in Monticello to get tuxedos for their prom. This is how the conversation went:
“Dustin, are you gonna ask Russ if …
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Barry Lewis
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5/9/25
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Last week was all about No Mow May, but another big contributor to the downfall of bee populations is the use of pesticides. Every year commercial operators spray tons of product on farm crops to …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/9/25
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Based on the cave drawings left by our ancient ancestors it is evident that verbal communication has always had a written counterpart. Early mankind left simple drawings to let us know that it was …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/9/25
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Whether it’s a song by The Magnetic Fields, a novel by Kelly Link or a film starring Jason Sudeikis, we’ve all heard of The Book of Love. Well, here’s ‘the book of court …
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Ramona Jan
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5/6/25
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Sullivan 180’s Healthier Generation Communications Coordinator & Eva Bednar, Garden Coordinator
May 2 is School Lunch Hero Day a time to recognize and thank our incredible School Food …
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Barbara Weinstein
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5/2/25
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It’s that time of year again to talk about No Mow May. So what is No Mow May? By not mowing our lawns in the month of May, we can increase honeybee populations by 500% in as little as 2 years. …
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Jim Boxberger
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5/2/25
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This column we’ll delve into how companies are monetizing the sense of smell. Companies begin integrating aroma and scent into their advertising thanks to the exploration of the science back in …
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Hudson Cooper
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5/2/25
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As we step into May, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) continues to work diligently to promote the region and support the local tourism economy. Spring has brought new energy to our …
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Sullivan County Visitors Association
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5/2/25
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There was a time when I could go from one room in my own house to another, and actually remember why. Maybe I needed to make some tea, grab a newspaper, or look out a window. Now when I walk from …
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4/29/25
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I really am about to change your life. Recently I heard about the viral “cottage cheese bagels” from one of my favorite influencers, Bethany Frankel, and I simply cannot stop making them. …
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Claire Burns
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4/25/25
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So the weather has turned nicer and you want to get your hands in the dirt. It might still be a bit early for the garden yet, but if you have the ability to cover your plants if we get a hard frost, …
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Jim Boxberger
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4/25/25
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A few columns ago I described how remarkable starlings are with their synchronized flights. It has come to my attention that there is another bird species that is even more remarkable. The species …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/25/25
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People opting to play music aloud rather than through headphones or jacking up the speakers in their car so everyone within a three-mile radius can hear the vile lyrics. Folks with a complete lack of …
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Barry Lewis
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4/23/25
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“There is power in acceptance when it’s time,” says my young friend, Tina, who happens to be in hospice. Here is her story followed by quotes from people who have shared their own …
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Ramona Jan
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4/22/25
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Many people are under the assumption that hybrid vegetables are also GMO, genetically modified organisms, but that is not the case.
Hybridization in plants refers to the process of …
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Jim Boxberger
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4/18/25
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The title of this column contains three punctuation marks; an apostrophe, the comma and the quotation marks. The whole intent of the phrase has a completely different meaning if the comma was not …
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Hudson Cooper
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4/18/25
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In my last column, I wrote that I was looking for a cat to replace a cat named Daisy who had to be put to sleep because of a serious medical condition that couldn’t be cured by a vet. …
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June Donohue
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4/18/25
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According to Wikipedia, the song “London Bridge Is Falling Down” (also known as “My Fair Lady” or “London Bridge”) is a traditional English nursery rhyme and …
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Ramona Jan
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4/15/25
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I’m not sure if Jesus had anything to do with planning the dinner menu for the Last Supper, but he was smart to keep it simple when serving the 12 apostles.
What with all the dietary …
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Barry Lewis
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4/11/25
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It is my absolute favorite season. It’s ramp season! Like many, I had no idea what ramps were until a few years ago. Ramps are wild leeks (they taste like a strong cross between onions and …
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Claire Burns
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4/11/25
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