This week on In Focus, Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm discusses how the Bethel Woods Harvest Festival has grown into a beloved fall tradition that brings visitors to the Catskills while supporting local farmers, businesses, and the broader community.

He reflects on Bethel’s evolution from its Woodstock roots into a destination for music, arts and tourism, while highlighting the town’s natural beauty and welcoming community.

Sturm also explains how Bethel works with Bethel Woods and public safety partners to manage large crowds while preserving the quality of life for residents.

You can watch the full interview above. And be sure to tune in for a look inside the biggest issues impacting upstate New York on In Focus with JoDee Kenney — every Sunday on Spectrum News 1.