For young adults that like to work with their hands, want to avoid college debt and fast-track their career, working in the trades is a viable option. Columbia-Greene Community College’s Construction Technology program, established in 2019, gives students the opportunity to learn all the ins and outs of construction, including framing, siding, roofing, basic plumbing and electrical to door and window installation.
Every morning at the corner of Ross Ruland Road and County Route 23B, motorists converge at the South Cairo Country Store to gas up, grab a coffee, a buttered hard roll, and whatever else helps them start their day. Customers continuously flow through leading up to another rush as folks make their way home from work. Cars pull in, and trucks pull out, and sometimes there are some close calls and sudden stops. All that is about to change as this destination relocates down the street to its new facility.
Read MoreSince moving upstate during the pandemic, Patty Wu and her husband have opened not one but two restaurants in Tannersville. The newest addition, Lucky Catskills, pays homage to Patty’s Taiwanese heritage.
Read MoreAfter growing her own wedding flowers, Jessica Cahill discovered she had a passion for floral design. Over the next 5 years, she completely changed careers and opened her own business in Greene County.
Read MoreLess than a week after opening, The Art Hub on Main Street, Cairo, has already sold out two art classes.
Read MoreWith over 20 years of experience in the cycling industry, local siblings Lee Herchenroder and Mountain Laurel wanted to create an inclusive bicycle shop that welcomes cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines. In May 2023, the Catskill Bicycle Supply Co. was born.
Read MoreGray Willow began when four friends looking to do something fun together, decided to renovate a local landmark, open a restaurant, brew their own beer, and create a place where others, like them, will gather to make lasting memories for years to come.
Read MoreAfter hearing raving reviews about some fried chicken at a gas station in Pittsfield, Jessie Murphy and her husband had to try it for themselves. Not long after, the couple decided to bring that tasty chicken to the Greenville community.
Read MoreJudi 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.
Read MoreFounded 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.
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