Rosendale News

A recently-created community organization is trying to raise $20,000, by Dec. 1, toward purchase the Rosendale Theatre, an anchor of the historic Ulster County cement town that is owned by a family with strong Dutchess County roots and is one of the region's last independently-owned cinemas.

Steps are being made to eventually link the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail system to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail and across the newly opened Walkway Over the Hudson.

Wherever I am, wherever I go, whatever I'm doing, I've got the radio or my iPod on.

Christmas may come a bit early for frustrated Ulster County commuters this year.

It seemed like old times for Ulster County Republicans, with the top of Tuesday's election ticket romping to easy victory and the county legislature back in GOP hands for the first time since 2003.

Democrats were clinging to their majority in the Ulster County Legislature Tuesday, but Republican challengers apparently ousted Democratic incumbents in New Paltz and Lloyd, according to unofficial results.

Grammy-winning musician Shawn Colvin vaguely remembers playing Poughkeepsie years ago.

Shawn Colvin is far beyond her labeled persona: singer/songwriter. Yes, she does both those things; but how many can leave a listener blissed out, whether from an original composition or a well-chosen cover tune? Her records have found critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase who have responded to her offerings from her pen or interpretations .

Opposition campaign supporters have begun criticizing County Court Judge Deborah Schneer for releasing a convicted felon while he awaits trial and indictment on two charges of driving while intoxicated.

Communities across the Hudson Valley are preparing for Make a Difference Day, USA Weekend magazine's national volunteer day.

Nicole Quinn, director of "Racing Daylight," has teamed up with SUNY Ulster for a three-part series called "The Screening Room With Nicole Quinn." And this week, Quinn will delve into the works of local star Melissa Leo.

Ronald Lavigne, center, holds a glass of clear effluent that has been processed by the natural wastewater treatment system at Zumtobel, a light manufacturing company in Lloyd.

It's the kind of sight you'd see only in Woodstock: A burgeoning filmmaker, whose movie is garnering a bushel of buzz at the Woodstock Film Festival, stopping with her production team to take photographs with Grandpa Woodstock and Queen Estar.

WOODSTOCK - Since it opened Wednesday, the 2009 edition of the Woodstock Film Festival has celebrated star power that fuels box office and artistic success from both sides of the camera, yet doesn't shy away from the challenge of an independent film.

The cave at the Widow Jane Mine on Route 213 in Rosendale will host an 'Organic Rock Concert' Saturday, to benefit the Century House Historical Society.

Ulster land trust hires new leader - The Wallkill Valley Land Trust announced the appointment of Christie Ferguson as its new executive director.

John W. Barry Poughkeepsie Journal Artists can find inspiration in a lot of different places.

The 10th annual Woodstock Film Festival will take place September 30th-October 4th, 2009.

The Woodstock Film Festival from Sept. 30-Oct. 4 will celebrate a special anniversary and maintain a tradition of highlighting music in cinema.

Celebrate New York state's first Heritage Weekend with free admission and tours of the Senate House in Kingston.