Michelle Larkin

2 weeks ago | l8r.it | Michelle Larkin

Cheers to Hillrock Estate Distillery in Ancram on becoming a founding member of the Estate Whiskey Alliance (EWA), newly established by the University of Kentucky to promote local sourcing and sustainability in the industry. Hillrock is in good company with the likes of Maker’s Mark and Heaven Hill, and is the only U.S. distillery outside of Kentucky invited to join the inaugural organization.

3 weeks ago | l8r.it | Michelle Larkin

At a centuries-old farm in Chatham, an artist from New Jersey discovers she’s part Hudson Valley farmer at heart. When you’re driven by a deep, innate urge to create, cultivate, and propagate, you do it any way you can.

1 month ago | l8r.it | Megan Wilson |Michelle Larkin

Karen Ghostlaw: “A Page in Time”Through June 1The acclaimed New York-based artist presents the U.S. debut of “A Page in Time,” a series of abstracted self portraits from the pandemic, arranged into a sculptural installation to reflect on personal growth. This is part of Bank Art Gallery’s greater “Who Am I?” exhibit. Rock the RidgeMay 3, 6 a.m.In this foot race, individuals and relay teams are invited to run or hike a 50-mile course within 18 hours to fundraise for the Mohonk Preserve.

2 months ago | l8r.it | Michelle Larkin

When Richard Davis, vice president and director of design at Remodeling Consultants in Mamaroneck walks into a prospective home renovation project and is greeted by a big, fluffy dog or a skittish cat, he immediately puts “barkitecture” at the top of his talking points. “It’s only practical that we address the animals living in the house as we begin planning a remodel,” he says.

2 months ago | l8r.it | Michelle Larkin |Liz Susman Karp

Passionate about both reading and cooking, volunteer Andrea Vladimir kicked off the Cookbook Club to encourage residents to use the library in a different way. She envisioned a salon-like feel to discuss cooking “like Hemingway talking about writing.” Participants have enjoyed cheese tastings and squash making, sessions in knife skills, and a Japanese tea ceremony.