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By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT – In September a group of newspaper publishers from around the country, including Mark Vinciguerra, president and owner of Capital Region Independent Media, the owner […]
He wants a farm, or is it housing?
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—For years Sal Cascino has proclaimed he is a farmer. He even convinced state Department of Agriculture and Markets officials that he is running an agricultural operation […]
THROUGH THE WOODS: We gather together
By NANCY JANE KERN THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS were the two days of the year when we all got together and shared a 1950s special meal. Everything was timed around […]
Ravena News-Herald Latest News
Dog park plagued by noncompliance
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The dog park at Mosher Park continues to have problems with residents not adhering to the rules that have been put […]
Historical Society to hold Holiday Open House
RAVENA — The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will hold a holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1-3:30 p.m. in its museum, located in the rear entrance of the Ravena […]
Art contest is final mascot step
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The school district’s switch from the Indians to the Ravens is beginning its final phase. The district’s team name and mascot […]
Greenville Pioneer Latest News
Horses of Unbridled: Lisa Hunt’s unwavering dedication to rescued horses
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Amid the peace and tranquility of Unbridled Sanctuary, nestled on the southern border of Albany County in the shadow of the Helderberg […]
Police blotter
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE
Body, Mind & Spirit: Being the wife of a hunter
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media It’s not just the peace and quiet that I look forward to at home while my “hunter-gatherer” is engaged in early scouting […]
Lifestyle
Social Security Matters: About the fairness of ‘WEP’ and ‘GPO’
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I was married to my ex-husband for 30 years. For 14 of those years, I was an unemployed mom and […]
Living on Purpose: It’s never too late to learn something new
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Growing older is not an excuse to stop advancing in our faith and our prayers. Confess that you have energy and […]
Social Security Matters: Social Security disability vs. spouse benefits vs. survivor benefits
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired from working in June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70. To do that, […]
Living on Purpose: Take a quiet walk and talk to God today
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Jesus Christ loves you, and he desires to spend quiet time with you. Our heavenly Father beckons you to draw near […]
Events
Historical Society to hold Holiday Open House
RAVENA — The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will hold a holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1-3:30 p.m. in its museum, located in the rear entrance of the Ravena […]
Protecting Democracy Through Local Journalism
Panel Discussion, 11-15-2023 On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, the New York Press Association held a panel discussion featuring industry leaders in journalism. These local experts were brought together to discuss […]
Holiday Art Show & Sale
GREENVILLE — Sixteen local artists will have small works on display in November and December at the Greenville Public Library Art Gallery. The gallery is located in the downstairs community […]
‘Bach, Bagels, Broadway & Beyond’ features guitar virtuoso Robert Secrist
The performance “Bach, Bagels, Broadway & Beyond” will feature live music performed by internationally recognized guitar virtuoso Robert Secrist on Saturday, Nov. 4, from 3-5 p.m. at the historic Gristmill […]
Columns
Whittling Away: Christmas Past
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s now the heart of the holiday season and the three spirits written about so well by Charles Dickens make their yearly […]
Horse of Unbridled: The Unbridled philosophy of inclusive love
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Nestled in Westerlo, marked by GPS coordinates pointing to Norton Hill, and carrying a mailing address in Greenville, Unbridled Sanctuary defies conventional […]
Whittling Away: Thanksgiving
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Thanksgiving is high on the list of my favorite holidays. It comes in just after Christmas and way above Groundhog Day. What […]