Issue: November 2024
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How we might vote differently
Push for ranked-choice ballots gains traction nationally, locally Voters line up outside an early voting site last month at the Warren County Muniipal Center in Queensbury, N.Y. Joan K. Lentini photo. By MAURY THOMPSONContributing writer Green Party activist Matt Funiciello of Glens Falls has been championing the merits of ranked-choice voting for read more
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A place for equine de-stressing
Former jockey helps racehorses transition to their second acts Anna Hollander, owner of Swedish Hill Farm and Spa in Malta, N.Y., walks the retired racehorse Principal Dancer to the paddock on a fall day, accompanied by her dogs. Joan K. Lentini photo By STACEY MORRISContributing writer MALTA, N.Y. Anna Hollander’s first waking thought read more
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In Berkshires venues, Native perspectives
Jacob’s Pillow renovation, MoCA show gather work of Indigenous artists The Hudson Valley-based artist Jeffrey Gibson, whose new installation “Power Full Because We’re Different” opens Nov. 2 at Mass MoCA, draws from the vivid colors and patterns of abstract art and finds inspiration in the regalia of Indigenous faith ceremonies. Photo courtesy of Mass read more
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A month in the hills
Vermont plans new shelters as motel stays end State officials were racing in late October to set up three new emergency shelters for homeless families being evicted from motels across Vermont. Officials of the state Department of Children and Families said the new shelters in Waterbury and Williston, and a third planned for Montpelier, will read more
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‘Weather prophet’ was often cited — and sometimes accurate
Weather Prophet Brady was an often quoted, though not always respected, 19th century weather predictor in the Glens Falls area. The Morning Star of Glens Falls described his forecast for the upcoming days in its Aug. 3, 1895 issue:“’You may say it’s going to rain on Aug. 4,’ said Weather Prophet Brady last night as read more