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As the “ex-urban” area of the New York City Region, Ulster County has faced the challenge of rapid change in its natural and built environment.
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The Gardiner Summer Camp has been in operation for at least 50 years in one form or another.
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There are some odd parcels of land in Gardiner that are owned by the Town of Gardiner and, lesser known, by us all.
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The most pertinent issues discussed at the Town Hall can be found here.
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Portia and Mike Cozzolino originally launched their greenhouse and landscaping business in 2000 on the property where they live in Gardiner.
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In honor of Spring: three luscious local ice creams reviewed here.
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Suzy Eckhardt bought this “beautiful space” about five years ago with the intent of finding someone else to run it
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When it comes to biodiversity, Gardiner is a landscape richly endowed.
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If you haven’t yet visited the Walkway Over the Hudson, spring is a great time to do so.
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Students are spending much more time preparing for and taking tests than ever before.
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Have you seen an Eastern Box Turtle crossing your road?
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Spring is sprung and white blossoms have graced over 950 thousand apple trees across our reawakening county.
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Having a dream is a powerful motivator.
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Take a ride down to Newburgh and you’ll see a hollowed-out community that needs a lot more than a few courageous souls.
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We are fortunate to have a bounty of locally produced fresh and prepared foods right in Gardiner.