Early October is usually prime time for leaf-peeping in the Catskills. This year, it's time for deer-hunting too, thanks to a rule change by the state Department of Environmental Conservation that puts the start of the season about two weeks earlier than in previous years.
Bowhunting season for New York's Southern zone, which includes all of the Catskills region along with a huge swath of the rest of the state, began today and runs through November 16. Firearm deer hunting season begins on November 17.
“It’s always great having more opportunity to be in the woods earlier in the season,” [hunter Nick] Faruch said. “This time of year, there’s no noise and usually not that many hunters.’’ Read more
Above: A three-bedroom ranch house on 14 acres in Hancock that local realtor Leonard Piorkowski hasn't been able to get a bite for, despite a tempting $107,000 sticker price. Photo from listing on Klimchok Real Estate's website.
For some upstate New York landowners, a prime location atop the Marcellus Shale is a potential goldmine. For others, it's more like an albatross.
Paul Fero winds up for a throw at the 2012 Rock In River Festival in Franklin, PA on August 24. Photo by Michael Henderson; reproduced by permission.
How many times can you skip a rock?
Chances are, not as many times as Paul Fero.
Fero, an Oliverea resident, competed in this year’s “Rock In River Festival” in Franklin, PA on August 24th, where he attempted to dethrone the mighty Kurt “Mountain Main” Steiner and see how far he could skip his rocks against some of the toughest competition in the country.
The festival, which hugged the banks of the Allegheny River, featured not only some of the best rock-skippers in the county, but also rock decorating, games, crafts, free food and even a petting zoo.
Fero placed third in the competition after a tie-breaking decision. Fero's highest total of the afternoon was 40 skips, a feat he shared with competitior Eric Henne. To break the tie, the judges of the competition use each competitor's second highest number of skips, which placed Fero just four skips from second place. Read more
Within the Catskills region, Ulster County appears to be the hardest hit by power outages, with 8,936 affected Central Hudson customers and 230 NYSEG customers as of the time of this post.
Central Hudson, NYSEG and National Grid all have live updating maps of power outages. Click the links above to see current maps and estimated power restoration times, if the company has them.
Locations In The Warning Include But Are Not Limited To Windham And Prattsville Radar Estimates And Actual Gage Readings Indicating 2 To 4 Inches Of Rain Has Fallen Across Portions Of Greene And Mainly Western Ulster County. Additional Rainfall Of 1 To 3 Inches Is Possible. Rapid Runoff From Heavy Rainfall Will Lead To Flash Flooding.
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a wind advisory for the western Catskills region, from 11am until 8pm. Forecasts are calling for sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 or 50 miles per hour, possibly greater at high elevations.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are also in the forecast for the region, and could dump as much as two or three inches in some areas. With the region feeling the effects of a long summer drought, a little rain isn't a bad thing -- but watch out for downed trees and power lines on the road this afternoon and evening.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County offers a three-day program on raising chickens and turkeys designed for small-scale startup poultry operations or backyard flocks. Classroom and on-farm event from 10am - 3pm each day. Register by calling 607-865-6531. $30 for all three days, $15 for each program.
The IEP is the foundation on which your child’s educational progress is based; a weak IEP can result in minimal progress while a strong, specific, measurable IEP gives students, parents, and school staff the support and direction necessary for meaningful progress throughout the year.
In this workshop, participants will learn the process, components and legal requirements of effective IEPs, including how to develop individualized, measurable goals and how to monitor progress. We will also discuss communication strategies and procedural safeguards such as mediation, complaints, and due process hearings to resolve conflicts.
Our speaker Julie Michaels Keegan, Esq. is a special education attorney who has devoted her practice to ensuring that children receive a high quality, appropriate education. Workshop Details:
The IEP is the foundation on which your child’s educational progress is based; a weak IEP can result in minimal progress while a strong, specific, measurable IEP gives students, parents, and school staff the support and direction necessary for meaningful progress throughout the year.
In this workshop, participants will learn the process, components and legal requirements of effective IEPs, including how to develop individualized, measurable goals and how to monitor progress. We will also discuss communication strategies and procedural safeguards such as mediation, complaints, and due process hearings to resolve conflicts.
Our speaker Julie Michaels Keegan, Esq. is a special education attorney who has devoted her practice to ensuring that children receive a high quality, appropriate education. Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday September 18, 2012 Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location: The Delaware County Resource Center State Route 10 Hamden, NY Read more
