Greene County Success Stories

The Natural Path to Better Health & Healing at Stirred Water Herbs in Durham, NY — September 16, 2024

Judi Ryan has dedicated her life to family. Her 35 year marriage to husband Mike has graced her with 9 children and 2 grandchildren (so far) and it is her passion to insure their holistic health through the best available vitamins, herbs, and lifestyle choices. Her business, Stirred Water Herbs provides that same great insight, empathy, and products to enable us all to treat ourselves naturally, with out it costing an arm and a leg.

WRIP Celebrates 25 Years of Connecting with Our Communities — August 20, 2024

Founded by Guy Garraghan & Dennis Jackson in 1999, WRIP Radio has been the go-to source for local information and great entertainment. Beginning on the Mountaintop at 97.9 FM, they now reach listeners across Greene County at 97.5 FM in the valley towns, and 103.7 in the river towns. The long-trusted voices of Jay Fink (President & General Manager) and beloved Morning Guy Joe Loverro are like family to our local business owners and community organizations – promoting and live-broadcasting from events across the county, and keeping their listeners up-to-date on the latest happenings and local news.

On-road or Off-road, Moto-Sports is Booming in Greene County, NY — July 16, 2024

With 651 miles of scenic roadways, Greene County is a motorsport enthusiast’s paradise.

Manufacturing Mobility in Elka Park — June 26, 2024

Rifton Equipment has been helping to make the world more accessible for people with disabilities since 1977. The company has a manufacturing facility right here in Greene County!

Getting Juiced Up on the Road to Health in Cairo, NY — May 13, 2024

Anthony DErrico’s dream business was to own and operate a juice bar. Service has always been his thing. After serving in the US Air Force and as a police officer in Delaware, he was looking for a way to bring his family back to Greene County and provide for them with a business with an unwavering commitment to community.

Family-Run Resort Marks 5 Years of Saint Bernard Shows — April 18, 2024

The largest regional AKC specialty-show cluster for Saint Bernards happens over 3 days in May right here in Greene County, NY. Beginning in 2019, the North East Grand Slam has been produced at Wolff’s Maple Breeze Resort in the Town of Catskill, and hosted by the Mansey family who have owned and operated Wolff’s for three generations. This year, from Friday May 10th through Sunday May 12th, over 50 of the top Saint Bernards in the country will be exhibited and judged every morning and afternoon – and the public is invited to attend for free!

Family Farm Brings Local Agriculture Front & Center — March 21, 2024

After meeting her husband and fellow farmer, Alex, Becky Johnk was ready to leave her 9-5 and return to her true passion: farming.

New Coxsackie Business Full of Pasta-bilities — February 12, 2024

With many years of restaurant experience and a love for Italian cuisine, Steve Gonzalez and Kate Galassi are ready for their next business venture.

Main Street Market: A Delicatessen Destination — January 26, 2024

With a love of food and a knack for crunching numbers, Chris Benanti and Alanna Burton have started a new chapter for a century-old market.

Coffee Creating Community in Cairo, NY — December 5, 2023

Driving west on NYS Route 23 (heading toward destinations in Windham or East Durham) a one-word billboard catches your eye. ‘ESPRESSO’ appears in huge letters next to the logo for the Red Star Café & Bakery, encouraging drivers to get off the highway and head on to Main Street in the charming community of Cairo (that’s CARE-OH, not Kai-Rho) where proprietors Shahen & Kim Guiragossian provide caffeinated potables and delicious baked goods to travelers and locals alike.