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Five Questions for May 8, 2012: Helen O'Connor

Helen O’Connor, 71, resides in Delmar. She is a native of New York City whose career has included teaching English, Social Studies, Elementary Education and Reading, working as a stockbroker and as vice president of Telecommunications for First Albany Corp. O’Connor joined the Embroiderers’ Guild in 1973 and has been a self-proclaimed “stitcher” most of her life. The local chapter of the ...

Young Entrepreneur Revives Old Craft in Kashmir

The quality and export of Kashmiri rugs have declined, but one young woman is putting pride and decent wages back into the traditional craft. In a region where such female entrepreneurship is a rarity, she says training makes all the difference.