Cragsmoor News

Here's something cool - a photo scavenger hunt in the ice caves at Sam's Point Preserve Conservation Center in Cragsmoor from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

“It sounds like they could be wonderful neighbors and guests. They just haven't been willing to ”

A $26 million Buddhist retreat center here is moving closer to reality despite local concerns. via Middletown Times Herald Record

Crews working through the night, state forest rangers and firefighters from various state agencies and local fire companies have made significant progress toward halting a wildfire that has raged through ... via Empire State News

CRAGSMOOR The fire that is still burning at Minnewaska State Park in Ulster County has been 80 percent contained with minor injuries being reported by fire crews. via Mid-Hudson News

“OK, first let me say that I've lived in Pine Island 38 years and have seen the Crystal go from wild road house pub for Jersey teen drinkers when...”

As a result of the wild fire at Minnewaska State Park Route, motorists should be aware that Route 44/55 in Kerhonkson in both directions between Routes 209 and 299 is closed. via RecordOnline.com

“If we don't get it today, we're looking at a week of hot, dry weather”

Some Kerhonkson Heights residents had their bags packed and used garden hoses to douse their yards as the Overlooks Fire burned close to their backyards Saturday night. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

“They feel that they got that part of it under control”

About 75 percent of a brush fire that has destroyed more than 3,000 acres at the Minnewaska State Park is considered to be contained, officials said today. via Poughkeepsie Journal

A group of eight Ulster County land trusts received $20,000 to strengthen their organizations and land protection capacities. via Mid-Hudson News

The Delaware Arts Center in Narrowsburg will host an exhibit entitled "Expressions," featuring the artwork of adults with developmental disabilities from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This touching show is presented by ... via RecordOnline.com

A fire Sunday night destroyed Sangiovese at the 1776 Colonial Inn, a fine Italian restaurant on New Prospect Road in the Town of Shawangunk. via Middletown Times Herald Record

“We visit the area often and have always loved the food. They now have rooms so we stayed for the week-end. Just...”

The ageless and wonderful Pete Seeger will perform in "Whistleblowers for Justice and Peace - Heroes of Our Time" at 2 p.m. today at Beacon's Howland Cultural Center. via RecordOnline.com

“What we have to do is review the courses open to us. If we use assets to break even, whatever it takes, we have to do it”

Village officials are grappling with a shortfall of more than $1 million in the 2007-08 operating budget. via Daily Freeman

“I guess the fly in my salad was a turnoff and the attitude of the staff who could have cared less. The lipstick on the wine glass my husband got was...”

The New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site is doing what very few institutions even in these parts can do - celebrating its 225th anniversary. via RecordOnline.com

It's that time of year when the nonprofit community makes an appeal to the public to help with various programs. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

The Cragsmoor Historical Society Holiday Bazaar takes place tonight, Saturday and Sunday at 349 Cragsmoor Road. via Daily Freeman

State police have arrested four people in connection with a theft of a residence in the Town of Wawarsing. via Daily Freeman

“It's just that there are more of them this year and they're getting into trouble.”

A young black bear returned to a Bear Hill homestead three times before dawn yesterday to attack livestock and poultry, in spite of the screaming homeowner and his dog trying to drive the bear off. via Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

“We recognized its value as a great water source”

LAKE MARATANZA sits quietly on the top of the Shawngunk Ridge, part of the Sam's Point Preserve in the Wawarsing hamlet of Cragsmoor. via Midhudsoncentral.com