Half Pint is the musical group made up of Pine Plains, NY, locals Joe Cort, Kaylie Jackson, and Gary Gent. They recently performed during Pine Plains Community Day on September 9 and are currently working on new music. Read on to learn about how each member of Half Pint got into music, who their biggest […]
“The Lifespan of a Fact” is essentially an 85-minute argument between the three characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat and questioning where the truth actually lies.
The play centers around an essay written by John D’Agata about the suicide of a young man named Levi Presley. He submits it to a […]
The Pine Plains FFA Ag Fair returns to Stissing Mountain Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, October 6th and Saturday, October 7th.
As someone who graduated from Pine Plains, I can say that without a doubt, Ag Day is the best when you’re still a student. The day begins with waking up early to get decked out […]
In honor of Photographer Appreciation Month in October, we’re highlighting some of our local photographers. Our second installment is none other than Lazlo Gyorsok – read on to learn about his photography!
Your name and type of camera you use / prefer?
My name is Lazlo Gyorsok. I use mainly Fuji digital cameras but have a couple […]
“Domestic violence is considered to be a pattern of behavior that is calculated in order to establish and maintain power and control in an intimate relationship.” This is how Branka Bryan, executive director for Grace Smith House in Poughkeepsie, NY, defined domestic violence.
Grace Smith House is a private, nonprofit organization that provides residential and non-residential […]
In honor of Photographer Appreciation Month in October, we’re highlighting some of our local photographers. For our first installment, we’re featuring Sarah Blodgett. Read on to learn about her photography!
Your name and type of camera you use / prefer?
Sarah Blodgett, Canon 5D Mark IV
What type of photography do you most often do or prefer (subject […]
“It was a passion for me,” says Joan Osofsky, owner of Hammertown Barn, about opening the first store in Pine Plains, NY back in 1985.
“I say 38, and I don’t feel as old as it is,” she laughs.
Just getting started
Joan’s daughter and Hammertown’s design director, Dana Simpson, shares that her mom started Hammertown out of […]
“I have a calendar that my mom made for me many years ago, and there’s a photo of me at two years old with a plastic camera, running around the house taking photos,” Karen laughs. “I guess I’ve always loved taking pictures.”
Indeed, Karen has spent her entire life observing the world through a lens. In […]
A few weeks ago, Gino Robustelli invited Lindsey and I to come visit his bee hives outside of the Harney tea factory. Lindsey, who has since gone back to college, is one of our summer writers and served as our cinematographer for our trip to visit the bees. The purpose of our visit was to […]
Because our October issue is celebrating art and design, we are recommending a few art and history museums in the tri-state area. The NY/MA/CT area has a rich history of art and culture and that is evident in the sheer number of museums and historical estates we have in this area. This by no means […]