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My son, Michael, and I finally made it to Callicoon Center. We caught the last two band concerts of the season led by James Newton. At one, I sat with a woman who told me that she had taken …
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June Donohue
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9/5/25
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As summer winds down and nights start to cool, nothing beats a comforting, hearty bowl of chili. This American Heart Association’s Turkey Chili has become a go-to favorite, not just for how …
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Submitted by Lindsay Wheat, Sullivan 180
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9/5/25
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It may not be hot anymore, as I have had a couple mornings already that my pellet stove came on, but boy is it dry outside. Even the occasional afternoon shower seems to evaporate before it …
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Jim Boxberger
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9/5/25
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In the early 1900s, a strange attraction drew crowds to Coney Island. It wasn’t a new roller coaster or freak show – it was a row of glass boxes, lined up like aquariums, filled with …
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9/2/25
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Have you ever had a dish at a restaurant that you can’t stop thinking about? Recently I ate at Callicoon’s Black Walnut on Main Street and had one of the best meals I’ve had in a …
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Claire Burns
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8/29/25
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For as far back as I can remember, the long Labor Day holiday weekend, of all the long and short weekends, is the one I have always detested.
Despised.
Dreaded.
This bitterness began …
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Barry Lewis
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8/29/25
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A skunk is not what I planned on writing about this week, but early Wednesday morning changed my mind. Since I have been retired, I find I’m getting up earlier in the morning than ever before. …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/29/25
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The Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA) is excited to share some big updates as it continues its mission of promoting the county as a must-visit destination. With new initiatives, …
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Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association
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8/29/25
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Catherine, my friend from the ’80s, created “codes” to survive life back then. Do they still work today? Absolutely.
Corporate Survival 101:
• Feel like rage, …
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8/26/25
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In the past few years, I’ve been surprised by seeing more deer near my home in suburban New Jersey than near my home in rural Callicoon Center, NY. This year, we’ve had a doe …
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June Donohue
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8/22/25
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This week’s recipe comes from one of my all time favorite cookbook authors and chefs, Allysa Torey, who happens to be a local celebrity in her own right, and a friend of mine. The beautiful …
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Claire Burns
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8/22/25
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The hot summer weather we have been experiencing can produce a myriad of issues for your garden. These are some of the more prevalent problems and the steps you should take to correct them. …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/22/25
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If you read my last week’s column (and I know you did), then you may recall how I spoke of the influence my longtime friend, Catherine, has had on me. She has two college degrees, one in fine …
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8/19/25
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I’ve been told that I reminisce too much about Woodstock.
Sure, I’ve got a Woodstock peace sign hanging from my rearview mirror. Yeah, I’ve got one, no two, alright, I have …
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Barry Lewis
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8/15/25
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Right now there is nothing better than a fresh summer tomato in the middle of August. You’ll see them on every restaurant menu in pastas, summer salads, cold soups, and of course, on a …
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Claire Burns
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8/15/25
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Traveling around parts of Sullivan County this week I noticed caterpillar tents again, but these tents are different than the ones you see in the spring. There is another caterpillar that is commonly …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/15/25
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When I moved to the top floor of a four-floor walk-up on West 85th Street in Manhattan, I met Catherine via a broken mirror that lay in front of her door. One day, when I heard her key turn, I ran to …
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Ramona Jan
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8/12/25
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Recently, I wrote about some of my favorite brambles and before that a piece on pollinators. This week I want to talk about some hybrid brambles that came about through natural cross-pollination from …
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Jim Boxberger
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8/8/25
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My daughter, Patricia’s, friend, Vickie lives in Vancouver, Washington and is staying with Patricia and me for a month. My grandson, Ryan, is lending us his car for most of that time and Vickie …
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June Donohue
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8/8/25
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My sister is notorious for making turkey burgers whenever she is in town and I recently made them as a healthier option to the standard beef patty at home. Turkey burgers provide around 22 grams of …
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Claire Burns
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8/8/25
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This summer, Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) member libraries have joined to connect patrons with library services and programs around the region by inviting people of all ages to participate …
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Livingston Manor Free Library Director Peggy McGuire
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8/5/25
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One of the all-time classic American sitcoms was The Honeymooners which debuted in 1955. Way before television was in color, this black and white peek into the world of Ralph Kramden was a big hit in …
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Hudson Cooper
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8/1/25
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At the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association (SCVA), we are continuously evolving to better serve our community and promote the vibrant region we call home. Our mission has always been to foster …
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Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association
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8/1/25
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This month, we’re excited to partner with Danielle at the Narrowsburg Farmer’s Market to share a vibrant, healthy recipe that celebrates the best of summer. Thanks to a 2025 Community …
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Claire Burns
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8/1/25
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It began years ago, with the coming of April showers and of Lyn, a 74 year-old, hunched-over forget-me-knot of a woman who arrived unannounced to my starter garden with a chorus of crocus. Weeks …
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Ramona Jan
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7/29/25
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