Greene County Success Stories

From Local Maker to Growing Business: Catskills Candle Studio — August 10, 2026

Some businesses choose a location because it is practical. Others become inseparable from the place that inspired them.

Gallery 495 Forges Its Future in Catskill—Debuts Dual Exhibition with Thomas Cole Site — June 16, 2026

Just two years after opening on Main Street in Catskill, Gallery 495 has entered into a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. Running June 20 through August 9, the dual exhibition—Paradise Found: Contemporary Paintings by Lauren Sansaricq—will feature about 20 paintings displayed at both Gallery 495 and Thomas Cole’s historic 1839 Studio. The project marks the first time one of America’s most significant historic artist sites—a destination that draws visitors from across the country and around the world—has partnered in this way with a private contemporary gallery.Read More

Night School Brew: Scaling Craft in Greene County — May 26, 2026

In the quiet riverside village of Athens, Night School has built a loyal following with an approach that feels both ambitious and deeply local. The large, warmly lit taproom and pizzeria has become a gathering place for residents and visitors alike — a place where regulars drift between tables, conversations stretch across the room, and owner Johnny Osborne serves some of the most daringly hop-forward beers in the world.

Vintage Catskills Style at The Willow Inn + Events — April 15, 2026

After careers revitalizing properties in Brooklyn, brothers Michael and Greg Arnold felt the call of the Catskills. In 2018, they purchased a mid-century motel along Route 23A in Catskill, rolling up their sleeves and setting out to bring it back to life with a full-scale renovation.Read More

From Local Roots to a Next-Generation Convenience Hub in South Cairo, NY — March 17, 2026

Located along one of the main routes connecting the Hudson Valley to the Catskill Mountains, the new South Cairo Country Store serves both local residents and the steady flow of visitors traveling through the region.

Loomie’s Luncheonette Brings Great Taste to Main Street Catskill — February 12, 2026

Josie Grant brings deep small-business experience to her newest venture in the Village of Catskill. Having successfully launched seven businesses across Westchester, New Paltz, Kingston, and Saugerties, her latest endeavor — Loomie’s Luncheonette — adds fresh momentum to the northern end of Main Street.Read More

Destination Transformation in Earlton, NY — January 23, 2026

On Friday, January 16^th, community members and local officials gathered to celebrate the amazing transformation of the long-vacant former home of Brennan’s Road House into what has proven to be an outstanding destination for craft brews, great food, and meeting old (and making new) friends. Located on NYS Rt. 81 in the town of Coxsackie, Gray Willow has restored, reinvented, and refurbished a long-beloved gathering site, with state-of-the-art amenities and an on-site microbrewery.

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