At a benefit for the Belden Noble Memorial Library, the Pataki family, which owns a working farm just south of town, participated in a “Getting to Know Your Neighbors” series last week, and nary a question from the audience involved the fireworks currently consuming the nation’s … [Read more...] about Patakis Chat with Their Neighbors at Essex Library (THE SUN)
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George Pataki: Presidential Candidate and Essex Farmer
An artisanal beef stand with a political back story has shaken up New York farming circles since it opened last month at a Manhattan greenmarket. Unlike its competitors, South Farm is quietly operated by a former New York governor: George Pataki, who is now running for … [Read more...] about George Pataki: Presidential Candidate and Essex Farmer
Upcoming Essex Events 7/26-8/2
Learn about the events happening in and around Essex, NY! Check out the schedule below created from the Essex Calendar of Events to see what's coming up this week. Click on the link to Essex, NY Calendar to learn more about a particular event. Sunday, July 26, 2015 Depot … [Read more...] about Upcoming Essex Events 7/26-8/2
Vintage Photo: South Farm
Every Monday we share a vintage image on the Essex on Lake Champlain Facebook page and invite our viewers to play some Vintage Essex Trivia. The old photo above is the one we shared last week. Our thanks to William Morgan for sharing this photo (and many others!) with us. Do … [Read more...] about Vintage Photo: South Farm
Bi-Centennial Commemoration of The Battle of the Boquet on May 14
A Bi-Centennial Commemoration of THE BATTLE OF THE BOQUET During THE WAR OF 1812 In Remembrance of the 200th Anniversary of a Historic Battle fought on our shores May 14th, 1814. May 14, 2014, will mark the 200th Anniversary of The Battle of the Boquet, a battle … [Read more...] about Bi-Centennial Commemoration of The Battle of the Boquet on May 14