Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NY
We're letting the Catskills out of the bag! Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson highlight the unique communities throughout Greene County, and the one-of-a-kind businesses that thrive within them. They explore the challenges and triumphs of starting a new business, and the reasons why more and more entrepreneurs are finding Greene County such a great place to work and live. As they dig into the local lore, revealing interesting stories about each community they visit, you’ll find out why people say Greene County is the Best Kept Secret in Upstate New York.
Episodes
In Episode 2 of Season 2, Host Mark Gustavson is joined by co-host Sylvia Hasenkopf on a visit to the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, NY.Maura O'Shea (Executive Director of the site) and Jennifer Greim (Director for Advancement) host Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NY in Thomas Cole's 1839 original studio to discuss the multitude of programs and exhibits at the campus, and all things Hudson River School ...
In the first episode of Season 2, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson travel to the Vedder Research Library of the Greene County Historical Society on the Bronck House campus in Coxsackie, NY. They are welcomed by Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer for a vibrant discussion of the pivotal events and conditions that have shaped our communities, economies, and sensibilities over the past 400 years!
In the final episode of Season 1, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson are joined by James Hannahs (Directector of Economic Development for Greene County & Executive Director of the Greene County Economic Development Corporation) and Beth Stewart (President and Executive Director of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce).
Together they discuss dynamism of the Greene County Business Community, as well as key accomplis...
In Episode 10 Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson travel to the village of Athens, NY for a conversation with Johnny Osborne, the proprietor of Night School - a new brew and pizza destination in the former home of Crossroads Brewing. They discuss creating two unique brands of brews, and some of the best thin crust pies you've ever had.
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In Episode 9, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson are in the Town of Coxsackie visiting with Steve Gonzalez & Kate Galassi – the proprietors of Via Ravioli. This boutique manufacturer of fresh pasta products & sauces is rapidly becoming a destination for delicious must-haves for residents and visitors alike.
Kate & Steve discuss how they came to love the communities and lifestyle of Greene County, and how the...
In Episode 8, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower & Mark Gustavson let the Catskills out of the bag with Robbie Chafitz, co-founder and Director of Funny for the Catskills Comedy Festival (TCCF), which debuts on the weekend of October 18th. Greene County boasts some of the best destination festivals in the North East, and TCCF will be making its festival grounds in multiple venues, eateries, and retail establishments in the business dist...
In Episode 7, Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson let the Catskills out of the bag in Windham, NY at WRIP Radio. As the station celebrates its 25th year in operation, on-air personalities Jay Fink (President & GM) and Joe Loverro (Morning Host) tell all about their experience in commercial, Community-based radio. These voices of the Mountaintop provide all of Greene County with information, entertainment, promotion of ...
In Episode 6, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson are in the Village of Catskill for a conversation with Michael Moy and Joe Snaido – the co-owners of High Rock Home at Joe’s Garage on Main Street. They discuss how Joe and Michael found their way from high-profile careers in Manhattan to gaining work-life balance and following their dreams in Greene County. From building their forever home in the hamlet of East Durham, to...
In Episode 5, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson let the Catskills out of the bag at Last Chance Antiques & Cheese Café in the village of Tannersville, NY.
Second-generation owner Dave Kashman discusses returning to the community where he was born to live and work on the mountain top. Set in what has come to be known as the ‘painted village in the sky’, Last Chance is a destination for great food, libations, prov...
In Episode 4, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson let the Catskills out of the bag at Julia’s Local in the charming hamlet of Round Top NY. Owner Julia Joern tells all about visiting the Catskills as a child, and ultimately building her forever home and dream business in Greene County. Opening her business just as COVID hit the country, Julia and her partner Henning’s journey has built a culture of community, collaboratio...
In Episode 3, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson let the Catskills out of the bag at UnQuiet – Antiques, Interiors, Insubordination in the Historic Reed Street Business District in Coxsackie, NY.
Owner/Visionary Sarah Gray Miller has created a truly eclectic shopping destination and gathering place just across the street from the Hudson River. Sarah Gray takes us on her journey from magazine editor and Greene County ...
In Episode 2, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson let the Catskills out of the bag at Red Star Café & Bakery on Main Street in Cairo, NY. Proprietors Shahen & Kim Guiragossian provide a variety of coffees, teas, and delicious baked goods in what has become a destination business for travelers and locals alike. Kim & Shahen share the story that brought them to Cairo to live, work, and raise a family in a commun...
Co-hosts Thomas Boomhower & Mark Gustavson discuss how the podcast series began with James Hannahs, Executive Director of the Greene County Economic Development Corporation. They share their origin stories, connections to Greene County, and what listeners can expect in forthcoming episodes.
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