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Since she was a child, Beverly Ditto always knew that she wanted to start an animal rescue. It was one of several interests she had and one of the goals she intended to accomplish, so nearly 20 years ago, she made it so. Beverly founded Collaborative Cats, a foster-based feline organization located in Ancramdale, NY, in 2016.
Fast-forward four years later, and Romane not only has a successful flower farm, but has also recently opened an accompanying flower shop located right in the heart of the village of Amenia. Romane never dreamed of having a storefront, and to be honest, she shared that she herself had “a lot of resistance to it.” She has a fondness for her freedom, independence, and ability to work as she pleases.
Frank Marquette of Murder Cafe pulls back the curtain on life behind production in new autobiography
A murder mystery dinner theater production doesn’t seem like something you’d just fall into, but that’s exactly what happened to Frank Marquette.
As December approaches, the pressure to find the perfect holiday presents for family and friends becomes all the more imminent.
On Sunday, November 17th at 3pm, the Ancram Center for the Arts will put on another installment of Real People Real Stories (RPRS).
With the holidays rapidly approaching, there are so many events and parades coming up all across the region. While this is by no means a complete guide, we’ve rounded up as many light shows, markets, parades, and other holiday events that we could find in the surrounding areas.
I know it seems like it’s too early to be talking about where to get a Christmas tree – it’s only November, after all! – but with more and more folks decorating for Christmas before Thanksgiving comes around, the Christmas tree farms have been selling out and closing for the season earlier each year. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best local spots to grab your Christmas tree in NY, CT, + MA.
The Stissing Theatre Guild (STG) will present its fall play, Noises Off, a farce by English playwright Michael Frayn, on December 6, 7, and 8 at Stissing Mountain High School.
Cold Spring, NY, a coffee table book providing an intimate glimpse into the picturesque Hudson Valley town, will be released on November 22.
If you’re ever traveling east on Route 44 towards Amenia, NY, then chances are you’ve passed the Amenia Steak House. Located at the corner of Route 44 and Route 83, about one mile before the scenic overlook, the Amenia Steak House offers American cuisine in a cozy, atmospheric setting.


