Lindy Mechefske first fell in love with food as a very young girl, helping her grandfather roll out dough or shell peas in his ancient kitchen in Yorkshire, England. Read More

For 43 years, Mae Whalen spent her Decembers planning, writing, rehearsing and directing Newburgh’s annual Community Christmas Concert, which raised thousands of dollars and purchased thousands of toys for children who needed them. Read More

While the ReelOut Queer Film Festival has been a mainstay of the city’s entertainment scene for the past 26 winters, the 27th edition of the festival — which kicks off Thursday — could be its last. Read More