local characters 2021
NEW episodes released throughout the year!
Streaming below and AOH’s YouTube channel
Introducing AOH’s newest program: lively, free-wheeling interviews of friends and neighbors with AOH director Paul Ricciardi to learn what makes them tick.
LOCAL CHARACTERS: MADELINE ISRAEL
March 30, 2022
Madeline Israel, just stepping down from the Ancram Town Board, reflects on her 12 years of service.
LOCAL CHARACTERS: KIM SYKES
September 9, 2021
Kim Sykes, an actor, writer and artistic director of Girl Be Heard, talks about finding joy and a sense of purpose, and creating theatre with girls.
LOCAL CHARACTERS: WILL HUTNICK
June 30, 2021
Will Hutnick, a visual artist and director of artistic programming at The Wassaic Project, talks about making art and embracing mistakes. (Photo by Walker Esner)
LOCAL CHARACTERS: D ROONEY
May 3, 2021
D Rooney of Rock Steady Farm & Flowers talks about the inspiration and challenges of farming as part of a LGBTQIA+ owned and operated cooperative farm, rooted in social justice, growing sustainable vegetables in Millerton, NY.
LOCAL CHARACTERS: JACKIE OSNATO
March 9, 2021
The North East Community Center’s Teen Programs Director Jackie Osnato talks about setting goals and encountering unexpected results.