What it means to be from Saugerties
When I moved back to Saugerties from college in 2008, I did so reluctantly, and for financial reasons. Over time, I taught myself to see the town in a new way, the way that tourists do. I began to appreciate its quaintness as a vacation spot. But it was only recently I truly began to...
A day in the Leif
Meet Leif (pronounced Layf): a 42-year-old Army vet, resident of Saugerties and graduate of Saugerties High School. On any given day, one can spot Leif climbing Partition Street in shorts, sandals, and a blazer with gold buttons. He’s dressed for work, as you will come to find out. But it’s no ordinary job Leif has....
DIY Studios
The DIY culture was born of an economic and artistic imperative for artists to do it themselves. Two Saugerties recording studios, Leviathan Recording Studios and New Creek Recording, conceived in this spirit, have begun offering their services to local musicians. Thanks to increasingly affordable recording technology, these studios are able to provide excellent quality recordings...
Shaping our economic destiny
Anxieties about the global economy inevitably raise questions about the local economy. More than 20 new businesses opened in Saugerties last year alone, which suggests our economy is doing pretty well. But what about the future? What can we do to foster a vibrant and sustainable local economy for years to come? How can we...
Crafting a new local economy
One site shows how web shopping need not be the death of Main Street The growth of e-commerce websites is usually perceived as a threat to local businesses. But that’s not always the case. Take Etsy.com, a social buying and selling site specializing in handmade and vintage arts, crafts and clothing. Several Saugerties business owners...