They saved the ridge!

Great news from the New York Times about a move by New York State to save the Shawangunk ridge (see the picture to the left). This area has been threatened for several years by developers wishing to cash in on the Gunks' beauty. I am truly happy to hear this as I have spent most of my life in this area. Now I can rest content that scenes like this on the left will be preserved for a long time to come.