October 2025 Edition
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Featured Stories
Rockland’s start a bit rocky
By Leah Staudt and Emily Trotti | Manor Ink
Town of Rockland, NY – The first year of the new Rockland Central School has started, combining students from both Roscoe and Livingston Manor, and almost everyone has something to say. For students, teachers …
School for girls gets support
By Erick Slaterry | Manor Ink
Kenoza Lake, NY – A new resource for middle-school-aged girls is on the horizon, offering hope for families searching for help in the face of mental health struggles. EverGreen Meadow Academy, slated to be built next …
SC’s funder of programs for youth
By Leah Staudt | Manor Ink
Sullivan County, NY – The Sullivan County Youth Bureau may not run programs directly, but it plays a significant role in ensuring that children across the county have access to opportunities. As Cathi Paci ...
Fall colors: visitors love it and leaf it
By Leah Staudt | Manor Ink
Sullivan County, NY – After a long, dry summer in Sullivan County, it’s time to turn over a new leaf and enjoy the cool crisp days ahead. In a recent interview with new Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association CEO Michael ...
Health hub acquires base, $200K
By Len Baldassano | Manor Ink Mentor
Highland, NY – The Highland Health Access Initiative is advancing from ideas to reality, powered by fresh funding and landing a building as a home base. On top of a recently announced $100,000 state grant …
Manor poet’s latest arrives on time
By Rachel Zuckerman | Manor Ink
For over 50 years now, poet Barry Wallenstein has been writing poetry, and this year he brings us two new poetry collections, Playing in Overtime and Odd Men Out ... (or in). His poems have appeared in over 100 ...
Haunted homesteads?
By Rachel Zuckerman | Manor Ink
Need some folklore legends to keep you up at night figuring out what your next spooky trip with your family and friends will be? Well, try these two legendary spots in the Catskills, but try not to shiver in your timbers …
Liberty celebrates the season
Photos by Gina Ballard | Manor Ink Mentor
The Town of Liberty Parks and Recreation Dept. held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Walnut Mountain Park in Liberty. The event was the largest to date, with vendors, food, hayrides, pumpkin …
Clambake comes to town
Photos by Manor Ink Staff
It was an afternoon of great music, savory food and family fun. Only, on Saturday, Sept. 7, the festivities took place from noon to 7 p.m. in a new locale. The fifth annual Catskills Conductors Clambake, which for four …
An artist inspired by wildlife
By Adriana Serafino | Manor Ink
The vast variety of wildlife in the Catskills is a source of inspiration for artists. Going into local stores, you might have seen some of the work by the artist John Carro, who goes by WrenWoodArts on social media …
October puzzle answers
By Ink Puzzlemaster
Stuck? Can’t figure out that one word in the Crossword? Jumbled over the letters in the Jumble? Can’t complete that last line in the Sudoku? Fear not – the Puzzlemaster’s answers are just a click away …