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Trivia Question❓Which city in Ulster County, New York holds the record of being the only city in the United States whose name is spelled entirely with Roman numerals? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
Finding a skilled braider can be surprisingly difficult. The craft — knotless braids, box braids, cornrows, twists, and locs — takes years to master, and a great braider protects your edges, matches your hair texture, and can keep a style intact for weeks. In Ulster County, a handful of dedicated shops and stylists do this work well. We researched three of the best-established options, verified their contact details against multiple sources, and compared them below. Read More... |
Quote Of The Day |
“The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are.” — John Burroughs |
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There's a photo on the owner's website that says everything before the first sentence of the story does: a young boy standing in front of a finished log home, summer of 1986, grinning next to his grandfather. That boy is Mike Fanelli. The home was in Ulster County. And the craft running through his family was already thirty-four years old. Today, Fanelli owns 3rd Generation Builders, a general contractor serving Ulster and Dutchess counties from an office at 1986 Ulster Avenue in Lake Katrine. The company name isn't marketing. It's a family tree measured in sawdust. Read More... |
Joke Of The Day |
I downloaded a hiking app for Ulster County. Every time I pass an orchard, it recalculates my route to the cider doughnuts. |
In 1823, the leaders of a tiny Ulster County settlement met at Hoornbeek Tavern to pick a name for their new post office — and immediately deadlocked. Every proposal failed. Finally, the tavern keeper's sister, Ellen Snyder, offered the one name nobody could argue with: her own. The village has been Ellenville ever since. That stubborn little meeting was a preview of everything to come. Ellenville has reinvented itself for more than two centuries, and the latest chapter just arrived with $4.5 million in state funding. Read More... |
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The first week of November in Marlborough is easy to let slip by — the leaves are down, the summer crowds are gone, the calendar looks quiet. But this year, this hamlet is doing something most small towns can't: a professional classical ensemble is crossing the river to tour Europe without ever leaving Route 9W, a local author who chases the Hudson Valley's vanished landmarks is bringing his newest book home, and Medicare's open enrollment window is closing with free one-on-one help. Here's what's actually on the books, verified against the library's own calendar. Read More... |
5 Upcoming Ulster County Events: October 16–31 |
Five local outings to enjoy from October 16 through Halloween—history, festival food, fall train rides and spooky fun. All times are Eastern.
Event details checked October 12, 2026. Check the organizer’s website for tickets and weather-related updates before heading out. |
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Port Ewen Laundromat is a local laundry option listed at 126 Broadway, Port Ewen, NY 12466. Several business directories identify the same location and phone number, making it a practical business to know about for regular laundry needs or a temporary backup. Public listings describe self-service laundry, coin-operated machines, and different washer sizes. Directories also mention attendant assistance and drop-off options, but customers should confirm which services are currently available before bringing in a load. Several directories list daily hours of 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.. These hours have not been confirmed directly, and the last time to start a wash may be earlier than closing.
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Trivia Question❓Which city in Ulster County, New York holds the record of being the only city in the United States whose name is spelled entirely with Roman numerals? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |