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Greene County Food Security Coalition Recommendations for Supporting Local Food Pantries

A Practical Guide for Residents and Organizations We are facing a time of unprecedented uncertainties and food insecurity. The continued high  cost of food, and cuts in federal and state nutrition programs, compounded by the freeze on  SNAP (food stamps) funding leaves many residents afraid they will not have enough food. Local food pantries are a crucial lifeline for families, seniors, and vulnerable individuals  throughout Greene County. These organizations rely on community support to pr...

Nov 6, 2025 • 174 views

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Greene County to Offer Free Rides to Food Pantries

GREENE COUNTY – Free rides are now available for seniors, veterans, and families in need to access various food pantries throughout Greene County.The service, hosted by Ernest Armstead, a representative of the Greene County Advisory Council, aims to improve access to food for residents.The program provides transportation to nine drop-off locations, including pantries in Athens, Cairo, and Catskill. Participating food pantries include:Community Food Pantry (102 N. Washington St, Athens)High Hil...

Nov 6, 2025 • 152 views

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Injured Hiker Rescued

Town of Hunter Greene County Wilderness Rescue: On Oct. 31 at 2:25 p.m., Forest Ranger Dawson responded to a call for a hiker with a knee injury below North Point. Ranger Dawson reached the 57-year-old at Artist Rock. Remember to Subscribe! Subscription Options One Year $50.00 USD Six Months $30.00 USD One Year with Insider Newsletter $75.00 USD Thank you for reading the Schoharie News! Our work depends on your continued generosity and as such we appreciate all the support our readers give to...

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Sgt. James F. Carty, DSC VFW Post 1545

Let me start by congratulating all who served in the US Marine Corp on a Happy 250th Birthday this coming Monday,  November 10th. oorahNext week on the 11th of November, we as a nation celebrate Veterans Day. Last week I put out some facts about Veterans Day. This week I would like to inform you of some other very interesting facts.As of early 2025, approximately 16.2 million Americans are living veterans who have served in the military. Over the course of the nation's history, more than 41 mi...

Nov 6, 2025

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Out Lexington Way

By Christine DwonThank you to everyone who came to the Brooks Chicken BBQ Dinner at the Lexington/West Kill UMC on Election Day, Nov. 4.  As always, your support is greatly appreciated.The Hunter-Tannersville CSD Drama Club presents Disney The Aristocats Kids directed by Winnie Lu and Annie Jr. directed by Kadyn Maul and choreographed by Brooke Becker and musically directed by Abigail Dwon. Saturday, Nov. 8 Aristocats Kids at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and Annie Jr. at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 9 ...

Nov 6, 2025

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LEGISLATURE STUFF - Finding the Funding

By Michael RyanCATSKILL - It is not a done deal yet, but towns could be seeing significant savings in their budgeting for ambulance services following a Greene County Legislature workshop, earlier this week.Lawmakers, on Monday night, held their second informal bull session on the issue within the past two weeks, also tackling controversy swirling around the Meal on Wheels home delivery program.Tentative agreement was apparently made to subsidize the county’s 14 towns to the tune of $2 million...

Nov 6, 2025 • 164 views

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Parsons Dance performs at the Orpheum Nov. 8

HUNTER - Presented in partnership with Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Catskill Mountain Foundation presents Parsons Dance at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 PM.For nearly forty years, Parsons Dance has been devoted to bringing life-affirming performances and joy toaudiences worldwide. Praised for its dancers who possess the athletic prowess and technical skill to help achieve this mission, the company will be in residency at the Catskill Mountain Foundation...

Nov 6, 2025 • 160 views

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Outdoors with Larry DiDonato - Share the Woods; DEC Says to Hunt and Hike Safely

                         DEC encourages hikers and hunters to share the woods this hunting season. DEC REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO HUNT SAFELY THIS SEASONHunters, Hikers, and all Outdoor Enthusiasts are Reminded to Share the Woods Safely During Hunting SeasonNYS DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton reminds New Yorkers to once again be safe when hunting while urging all outdoor enthusiasts to respectfully share and enjoy the woods safely. Regular gun season for deer and bear in the N...

Nov 6, 2025 • 156 views

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South Cairo Country Store Opening this Week

By Jesse AngelinoCAIRO — After months of anticipation and permit-related delays, the South Cairo Country Store will finally open its doors next week at its new location on Ross Ruland Road — just a few hundred feet from its longtime home at the corner of County Route 23B and Ross Ruland Road in South Cairo.The move marks a new chapter for the beloved local business, which has served the South Cairo community since 1982. “We have some bittersweet news to share: our store will eventually be ...

Nov 6, 2025 • 144 views

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Storybrook Hollow Ready for the Season

CAIRO — Storybrook Hollow in Cairo continues to boost Greene County’s growing creative and small business scene. The distinctive castle-style venue, known for its craftsmanship and locally sourced design highlighting the area’s strong culture of entrepreneurship and innovation. Featured in the October episode of The Best Kept Secrets of Greene County Podcast, owner Chad Paliotta shared how a vision grounded in artistry and community collaboration has grown into a thriving local business. ...

Nov 6, 2025 • 142 views

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The Prattsville Scoop by Abby and Gabby

PRATTSVILLE – To all our veterans THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. You are the best.For our local veterans, the American Legion Auxiliary, Virgil E. Deyo Unit 1327, will be sponsoring a Veterans’ Day Bake Sale on Saturday, November 8, 9 AM, at Jim’s Great American, Prattsville. Please bake, buy and/or donate. The proceeds from this Bake Sale is just for the benefit of local veterans and/or their families. If you know of any veterans and/or their families who are in need, please contact an Auxil...

Nov 6, 2025 • 156 views

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Traditionally Speaking…by Pat Larsen - Life’s Playlist

Logic would dictate that we’d accrue a pretty lengthy playlist over our lifetime.Beginning with “twinkle, twinkle, little star” alongside the sweet lullabies sung to us by our Mom’s at bed time, we surely have retained a pretty long list of memories side by side throughout the years.I create playlists for a living. I bring a variety of music twice weekly to my fitness classes. The music that I choose drives the movements and then the mood in the classes.  I get to create that momentum b...

Nov 6, 2025 • 145 views