Sisters Hill Farm Finds Prospective Buyer Committed to Preserving Its Future
After months of uncertainty, the Sisters of Charity of New York say they have selected a buyer who plans to keep the Stanfordville farm operating, with longtime farmer David Hambleton remaining involved. The sale is not yet final.
Government
Obituaries
Kathryn “Kit” Pell Koerner, 73
Kathryn “Kit” Pell Koerner died on Sept. 28. She was 73. Koerner was born on March 22, 1953,…
Kathleen Osofsky, 77
Kathleen Osofsky of Pine Plains died on Sept. 14. She was 77. Osofsky was born on Oct. 8,…
Stephen Montemorra, 78
Stephen Montemorra of Pine Plains died on Sept. 11. He was 78. Montemorra was born on April 20,…
James C. Miller, 67
James C. (Jim Ba) Miller of Pine Plains died on Aug. 29. He was 67. Miller was born…
Robert Charles Parsons, 79
Robert Charles Parsons of Ancram died on Aug. 19. He was 79. Parsons was born on June 20,…
Community
Parkinson’s Disease: Causes, Costs, and the Search for a Cure
Cases and fatalities are on the rise. Higher exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides — such as those who work on farms or live near golf courses — can increase the risk.
A National Park, One Backyard at a Time
At an Oct. 4 gathering in Millerton, Homegrown National Park co-founder Doug Tallamy and local landowners will make the case that restoring native plants — and shrinking the American lawn — can turn private property into vital habitat.
Stanford’s Haunted Fortress Returns With New Scares
The volunteer-run Halloween attraction is back with eerie dolls, hidden actors and a perennial need for more hands — and more bones.
