Put-Put previews parade
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Put-Put previews parade
Zeke Miller 
Posted on October 6, 2025
Three generations gather to celebrate history and prepare firewood. We think of Grandpa as we buzz wood yet again. Years have gone by but the old 1938 Allis Chalmers WC still hums the buzz saw from Grandpa’s gravel pit. More than machines and more than winter fuel, we celebrate memories and shared l...
Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour set for Sept. 27
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Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour set for Sept. 27
Posted on September 17, 2025
The sixth annual Schuyler County Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour returns Sept. 27. Schuyler Co.’s finest farms are once more opening their doors to the public, offering tours, tastings, demonstrations, apple picking, shopping and opportunities to meet the farm animals. Now is the perfect time to g...
Little Falls to welcome replica Erie Canal boat Seneca Chief in bicentennial celebration
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Little Falls to welcome replica Erie Canal boat Seneca Chief in bicentennial celebration
Posted on September 3, 2025
As New York State marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825, the City of Little Falls is preparing to host a historic milestone with the arrival of the replica Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief on Oct. 11 . This full-scale reproduction built by the Buffalo Maritime Center will dock ...
How to help on the International Day of Charity
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How to help on the International Day of Charity
Courtney Llewellyn 
Posted on August 27, 2025
September 5 is the International Day of Charity, and while many of us are struggling to take care of our own, sometimes giving just a little can mean a lot. Think of the bell ringers around the holidays – all that pocket change that goes into those red buckets really adds up. So, if you are so incli...
‘Reminiscing from the tractor seat’ – Antique Power Days returns
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‘Reminiscing from the tractor seat’ – Antique Power Days returns
Andy Haman 
Posted on August 20, 2025
Roseboom, NY, is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it type of place if you’re not from the area (and, let’s be honest, even if you are – sometimes). It’s the storybook image of a small village: a few picturesque homes, a general store or restaurant, a small white church, all framed against the dark blue-green...
Summer, and a gastronomic journey in the Finger Lakes
Events, Gardening Farming
Summer, and a gastronomic journey in the Finger Lakes
Posted on August 15, 2025
It’s beginning to feel like the peak of our summer season has arrived in the Finger Lakes. The signs for me are when I finally seemed to have a grasp on my pollen allergy and can breathe again, those fields of wheat have turned a golden color and are now being harvested and the farmers market is a b...
Road trip idea: Explore farms at the 2025 Monadnock Grown Farm Tour
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Road trip idea: Explore farms at the 2025 Monadnock Grown Farm Tour
Posted on August 2, 2025
The 2025 Monadnock Grown Farm Tour invites community members and visitors alike to explore the diverse landscape of New Hampshire agriculture on Aug. 16 from noon – 5 p.m. For just $10/car, attendees will gain access to multiple farms across the Monadnock Region, with proceeds supporting next year’s...
Healthy interactions with animals during fair season
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Healthy interactions with animals during fair season
Posted on July 30, 2025
With agricultural fairs in full swing across the Northeast, UConn Extension has released a new fact sheet to help fairgoers stay healthy while enjoying animal exhibits. The resource, available at http://s.uconn.edu/animals , emphasizes the importance of practicing proper hygiene after interacting wi...
ANCA & Bike Adirondacks announce 2025 Bike the Barns Route & farm stops
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ANCA & Bike Adirondacks announce 2025 Bike the Barns Route & farm stops
Posted on July 21, 2025
The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) and Bike Adirondacks (BikeADK) have announced the route and farm stops for this year’s Bike the Barns, a half-day bicycle tour that engages participants with North Country farms and the region’s local food movement. The scenic route will take cyclists ...
Aftercare organizations to offer Saratoga Dark Day tours
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Aftercare organizations to offer Saratoga Dark Day tours
Posted on July 17, 2025
Long Shadows Farm and ACTT Naturally will host visiting hours and tours every Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., July 22 through Aug. 26. Located 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs, in Cambridge, NY, Long Shadows Farm is an expansive and serene equestrian center and home to two Thoroughbred aftercar...
Local brewery celebrates with antique engine show
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Local brewery celebrates with antique engine show
Andy Haman 
Posted on July 9, 2025
Mohawk Valley locals couldn’t have asked for better weather to celebrate this Independence Day as the region hit summer highs in the low 90s and a humidity index that would have anyone reaching for a glass of cold iced tea and heading for the nearest swimming hole. And so it was, on this sun-drenche...
Springfield Fourth of July events announced
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Springfield Fourth of July events announced
Posted on June 20, 2025
SPRINGFIELD, NY – The Springfield Fourth of July Parade will commence its 111th year at 11 a.m. on July 4 in the hamlet of Springfield Center. This year’s parade theme celebrates “We the People.” The parade concludes at the Springfield Community Center where a patriotic celebration will take place f...
How plants get from here to there & other cool facts
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How plants get from here to there & other cool facts
Posted on May 28, 2025
For the curious minds who ponder “How did that get here?” and marvel at the journey of a single bloom, prepare to have your questions answered! Join industry veteran Diane Blazek, a seasoned expert since 1993, as she pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of horticulture. During this free w...
CNY Metal Detecting Club features Civil War reenactor
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CNY Metal Detecting Club features Civil War reenactor
Posted on May 27, 2025
The EARTH Metal Detecting Club of Central New York will meet on June 2 at the Dunham Public Library on Main Street in Whitesboro. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. but if you get there a little early you can witness the organized chaos of everyone bringing in and setting up the finds that they have ma...
The ‘why’ of Memorial Day
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The ‘why’ of Memorial Day
Andy Haman 
Posted on May 20, 2025
The average American is as red-blooded and patriotic as they come, but even still, not every national holiday gets the same attention. Truth be told, I couldn’t keep Memorial Day and Labor Day straight until my late teens. It held echoes of Independence Day for me: expressed thanks for freedoms won ...
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