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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson Police thought they had a possible attempted child kidnapping on their hands, but further investigation determined it was all a misunderstanding. Hudson Police Department (HPD) received […]

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By DAVID LEE BOSTON CORNERS – Mike Burch of Boston Corners has been testing his strength by lifting weights since he was six years old. That was back in 1956. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Speaker and author Earl Nightingale said, “You become what you think about.” I’ve struggled with this concept for many years. Over and […]

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 […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — If you are looking for another way to shop local this holiday season, check out the artists’ show on display at […]

HUDSON FALLS – Joseph S. Farinelli, 81, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Elderwood in Ticonderoga, after a battle with dementia. Born on […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — For the past 13 years, Helping Harvest has helped provide struggling families and individuals in the area with both food and […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ROUND TOP — Forest rangers came to the aid of an injured hiker in Round Top on Friday. Rangers responded Nov. 24 at […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Santa and Mrs. Claus paid an early visit to Greenville on the day after Thanksgiving. The Jolly Ol’ Elf arrived in […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town has purchased the Grace United Methodist Church building for $450,000 for use as a new town hall. The purchase […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE SPENCERTOWN ACADEMY of Arts sponsored the lecture “Still Here: A Survival Story of Indigenous People,” on Sunday, November 5. The speaker, Heather Bruegl, is an […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE NEW LEBANON – Earlier this year the New Lebanon Town Board voted to go ahead with an engineering study for the construction of a splash pad at […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT – As a local tourism website says: “Columbia County offers unsurpassed rural beauty, a rich cultural scene and active recreational opportunities.” Its residents would add […]

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Jim “Red” Carroll was laid to rest on Oct. 29, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. Jim was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 6, 1950, to Jim and […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — No one wants to sit down at an empty table on Thanksgiving, but for some families, that is a very real […]

By NANCY JANE KERN MAKING TRIPS AROUND THE COUNTY gives us a rough survey of food sources for birds and animals, and so far, things look pretty good this year. […]

By Z ASSI LOCATED IN GHENT, Art Omi is a local (and free) art experience. Indoor exhibits are held in the Newmark Gallery, located in the Benenson Center. The most […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The results for the Nov. 7 town and county elections have been finalized by the Albany County Board of Elections. The […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — No one wants to sit down at an empty table on Thanksgiving, but for some families, that is a very real […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Senior Projects of Ravena held a ceremony last Thursday to officially thank Holcim and other corporate donors who helped raise the […]

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 […]

By DIANE VALDEN GREENPORT—State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash which occurred on State Route 23 west of Ponderosa Drive, November 13 at 5:42 p.m. The two vehicles […]

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, […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media In 1889, the French psychologist Pierre Janet coined the term “subconscious mind.” Janet argued that underneath the layers of critical thought functions […]

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 […]

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 […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – The fate of the Hudson Youth Clubhouse dominated the Columbia County Board of Supervisors meeting November 8, where the supervisors also authorized a winter night […]

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Part 2 By DEBORAH E. LANS CHATHAM – Three years ago, author-activist Bill McKibben established The Third Act as an organization to leverage the time, skills and financial wherewithal of […]

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 […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—The old Roeliff Jansen School building has deteriorated to the point of no return and steps to condemn the place are underway. For the past 24 years, […]

By PARRY TEASDALE SORRY FOR THE LONG DROUGHT of editorials. At least a couple of people have asked about them; they wanted to know whether the new owners had muzzled […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN SCANNING THE SHELVES for something to read produced the 1942 “The Lives Around Us” by naturalist Alan Devoe. In the prologue to the book, he finds […]

GHENT – Unofficial results for the 2023 General Election were updated by the Columbia County Board of Elections, as of 4:45 p.m. on November 13. State Supreme Court Justice 3rd […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Republican Town Supervisor George McHugh has been defeated by Democratic challenger Stephen Donnelly in the race for supervisor. There will be […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – “It has been a privilege to work with so many talented administrators, teachers and staff members in the Hudson City School District (HCSD) over the […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – Columbia County Human Services Director Dan Almasi presented four suggestions for using Opioid Settlement Funds at the Board of Supervisors Health and Human Services committee […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Students at Greenville High School tuned up their voices and technical skills to create an on-air commercial promoting Greene County during […]

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RAVENA — Are you a teenager interested in the fire service? The Ravena Hose Company will hold an open house to recruit junior firefighters and young people interested in the […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The race for town supervisor is so close the results have still not yet been determined six days after Election Day […]

SARATOGA SPRINGS—The Mental Health Association of Columbia Greene’s Child Advocacy Center presented a case study at the 2023 New York State Children’s Alliance Leadership Conference in Saratoga Springs, October 3. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — It’s the end of an era in Coeymans as the Rev. Dr. Roxanne Jones Booth and the Rev. Antonio Booth are […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – The Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) Board of Commissioners advised its development partner to stick to the proposal it had presented a month earlier rather than […]

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By DEBORAH E. LANS Part 1 GHENT – Americans are living about 25 years longer now than 100 years ago, and well past conventional retirement age. How we spend those […]

GHENT – Unofficial results show Democrat Christopher Liberati-Conant (9,983 votes) defeated Republican Ryan M. Carty (9,274) in the race for county District Attorney. Mr. Carty currently serves as deputy chief […]

NORTH HILLSDALE—The annual meeting of the Roe Jan Alumni Association (the first in several years due to Covid-19) will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2 p.m. at the North Hillsdale […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE —Town Councilman John Bensen will be Greenville’s new town supervisor beginning Jan. 1. Bensen takes over the town’s top spot from longtime […]

By NANCY JANE KERN Pb IS THE SYMBOL FOR LEAD and is a dense, toxic metal in the same group as mercury. John Wayne, a cowboy hero of my childhood […]

By DIANE VALDEN KINDERHOOK—Officials at the Ichabod Crane High School alerted School Resource Deputy Brian McSween that a threat was made against the school October 26 at 9:39 a.m., according […]

GHENT – Unofficial results for the 2023 General Election as of 11:15 p.m. on November 7: State Supreme Court Justice 3rd Judicial District Richard Rivera (Democratic) 8,620 Sherri J. Brooks-Morton […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — With the exception of Coeymans’ representative on the Albany County Legislature, town election results are too close to call on election […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY FROM HER ROOTS IN HARRISBURG, PA, Barbara Slate, a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, made the “proverbial bus” trip to New York City in […]

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By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – “A huge amount of youth find solace” at the Hudson Youth Clubhouse, said Tistrya Houghtling, supervisor of New Lebanon. The clubhouse has orders to vacate […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was by far the closest game of the season Friday night, but the Indians found a way to win in […]

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

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — There was a sea of pink making its way through the village when VFW Post 9594 hosted the annual walk in […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—After encountering bumps in the road earlier, Hecate Energy’s Shepherd’s Run mega-sized solar project is moving ahead despite opponents’ long-held objections. The most recent step forward in […]

By DAVID LEE ANCRAM – In the world of outlaw motorcycle clubs, the Diamond Rattlers make no secret of their 1% status and their affiliation with the Hell’s Angels of […]

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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 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media     COEYMANS — Four candidates will be on the ballot vying for two seats on the Coeymans Town Council when voters head to the […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Having contemplated the direction I would take with this topic for several days now, it finally came to me that I just needed […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 62 on Nov. 1, and I have chosen to take my benefits early. I know that my […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The other day I was speaking with a person I’ve known most of my life, and he asked me if I […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media In my formative years, I often chose silence over confrontation, retreating rather than facing the storm. While there’s merit in sidestepping conflict, […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Watching the news over the past few weeks has me wondering if I followed the wrong career path during my working days.  […]

News Herald – October 26, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 24, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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ELECTION 2023 By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – All the elective offices in the town are before the voters this November 7 except that of the town supervisor. The […]

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Walter “Bud” Wood passed away Saturday, Oct. 28, at his home with his wife at his side. He was 74.  Born in Catskill on Aug. 23, 1949, to the late […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — From moose meat to venison to “boomer chili,” there was something for every culinary taste at the first annual chili cook-off […]

By NANCY JANE KERN A RAVEN CALLED from my roof today, causing me to think about house spirits. I spent 60 years of my life at my parent’s home and […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON–Hudson Police arrested Bernardo E. Centeno, 70, of Hudson on an active felony arrest warrant out of Hudson City Court, October 17. Mr. Centeno was arrested on […]

ELECTION 2023 By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—Two town justice candidates are on the ballot for one open justice position this November. Ken Golden is running on the Democratic ballot line and […]

GREENVILLE — The Greenville Central School District announced that beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1, free meals will be provided to all students. What does this mean?All students enrolled at Greenville Central […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Always a popular destination for trick-or-treaters, Magnolia Circle will again be closed to non-residential traffic this year on Halloween. Each year, […]

ELECTION 2023 By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Even with no contested races on the local ballot, Copake voters will elect a new town supervisor and one new Town Board member this November […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors at its October 11 meeting: authorized revising the county’s drug and alcohol testing policy for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs); moved forward […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON – On October 19, 2023, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106th), joined by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie at a press conference, announced that $1.5 million in funding […]

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By DAVID LEE CHATHAM – Shirley Thompson, of Nassau, celebrated her 102nd birthday on October 11 with a visit to the Equine Advocates horse rescue. Ms. Thompson is one of […]

By NANCY JANE KERN WE OFTEN OVERLOOK THE BEAUTIFUL places close to home like the Beebe Hill State Forest northeast of Spencertown. I went to Red Rock, then east, and […]

By DAVID LEE CHATHAM –There is a lot of excitement around the Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street, as the preparations for the 23rd annual FilmColumbia Festival are being made. As […]

By DAVID LEE HUDSON – Opera returns to Hudson Hall for a new production of George Frideric Handel’s Baroque opera “Rodelinda.” It is directed by R.B. Schlather whose list of […]

By DIANE VALDEN HILLSDALE—Last respects were paid October 22 to Landon DeLease, a 17-year-old Taconic Hills High School junior killed in a car crash near 289 Hunt Road, October 17 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians won their ninth straight game heading into the playoffs Friday night against the Gloversville Huskies. The Huskies ended the […]

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

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The number of volunteer firefighters has declined nationally, but the need remains — and Coeymans Fire Company is hoping to draw […]

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 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — After standing vacant for about two decades, a local eyesore has been sold and will be redeveloped by a new owner. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Two candidates will be on the ballot Nov. 7 for the county Legislature seat representing Coeymans in the 37th district. The […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have a question about the family maximum SS retirement benefit. As I understand it, if the breadwinner is drawing […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Last week we talked about how desperately we need to reach all children for Christ, and I still have much to […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media No one likes roadblocks, detour signs, traffic slowdowns, or being told that we aren’t able to move forward due to our own […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media The warm, empowering, prayerful blessing of the animals recently at CGHS/SPCA was filled with hope and gratitude and protection, everyone’s spirits not […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media What sparks the essence of our personalities? Some people seemingly dance through life. Every event, however trivial, is met with infectious optimism. […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Telephones are not my favorite thing. Not being one to indulge in frivolous chit chat much, the telephone then becomes a way […]

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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties will present the “Taste of Twin Counties” Fall Harvest fundraising event on Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 5:30–7:30 p.m., at The BARN at […]

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The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing teen Alisha Rodgers. Alisha, 16, was last seen in Albany on Sept. 7. She […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS — This year the town of Coeymans has been celebrating the 350th anniversary of its founding. The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society’s final program of that anniversary is to be […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Nestled within the walls of a repurposed barn — once a home to harness show horses and now a sanctuary for rescued […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — When a veteran returns from service and struggles to reintegrate into the community, perhaps enduring years of difficulties, where can they […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Columbia Memorial Health’s Copake Rapid Care Center at 283 Mountain View Road may be on the road to recovery. At the October 12 Copake Town Board meeting, […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—Abraham Lincoln said, “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their backs to the fire and burn their behinds, then […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians’ explosive offense scored a season high of 50 points Friday night to the Ichabod Crane Riders’ 7. The 50-7 […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has released winter sports information for the 2023-24 school year. Please note that not all details, such as coaches, first practice dates, etc., are […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK – Current Kinderhook Town Supervisor Timothy (Tim) Ooms is running unopposed for reelection. Mr. Ooms, a Republican, is endorsed by both his party and the town […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN “When through the woods and forest glades I wander, and hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; ” (Stuart K. Hine version 1953) TORRENTIAL RAIN […]

HUDSON – The Hudson City School District has announced the appointment of Dr. Tia L. Pressey as the Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Manager of the Hudson City School District. […]

HUDSON—Nearly $300,000 in Opioid Settlement funds were distributed to six agencies via a resolution adopted by the Columbia County Board of Supervisors at its July full board meeting. The funding […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Nick Trostle is one of the elite few who has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Trostle’s Eagle Scout Court of […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Two candidates are vying for the town’s top spot in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Republican Town Supervisor George McHugh faces […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife, born in 1960, was a Texas school teacher for about 10 years and receives a $1,000 per month […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media A child’s mind is like a sponge that is constantly absorbing more information. This can be a good thing if they […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media A life that exemplified triumph over the deepest abysses of despair is that of Dr. Viktor Frankl. During World War II, Dr. […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media   I woke up this morning feeling a little out of sorts.  I didn’t sleep well last night and got up early to […]

News Herald – October 12, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –October 10, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — All schools in the Bethlehem Central School District were in lockout following a report of a bomb threat Wednesday. On Oct. […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Hello, world! My name is Snowball, and I’m the tiniest resident at Unbridled, the place I now proudly call home. I want […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has put out a survey seeking input from the community on what the district has accomplished and […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—City of Hudson Police arrested Michelle L. Moskaluk, 34, of Hudson for: first degree robbery with a dangerous instrument, a class B felony; third degree criminal possession […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE CHATHAM—Current Town Supervisor Donal Collins is running for reelection on the Republican and Chatham For All ballot lines. He is running against Christopher W. Spencer on the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy released the Executive Budget for 2024. The $819 million budget includes an 8.3% spending increase over […]

____ELECTION 2023____ By DEBORAH E. LANS CHATHAM – This November Chatham voters will decide whether to create the first Community Preservation Fund in the county. The fund would be dedicated […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians football team continued their winning ways Friday night with their seventh straight win of the season. The hometown […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS has a long and proud history in its wrestling program. Many of those high school athletes do not get their […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Carver Companies owns the Port of Coeymans and is one of the area’s largest employers, but the company’s growth and impact […]

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

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Catskill police officers have been cleared by the state attorney general in the death of Jason Jones, who died in December […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—This “off-year” political season has been anything but a snoozer in this southeastern Columbia County town with a population of 1,440 as determined by the 2020 census. […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN RECENTLY A FRIEND SENT ME A PHOTO of a chimney swift nest that had fallen down an unused chimney. The birds and eggs were long gone […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I read with interest an analysis of the history, reasons and financial costs of the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Some of you might keep a close watch on the news, and others may listen occasionally or not at all, but […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media The time is here and now to prepare your outside or sometimes-outside dogs for the winter season to follow. Messages about an […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Yes, back in the day, this was a common phrase used in reference to videocassettes that we rented from local vendors like […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media When you ask schoolchildren what they aspire to be when they grow up, their minds dart to specific professions. One might dream […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media One of my chores as house husband of our castle consists of laundry duty.  It isn’t one of my more favorite tasks. […]

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BETHLEHEM – National Manufacturing Day is observed on Oct. 6, and in honor of that day, three of the largest industries in Bethlehem will be at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School […]

MEDUSA – James M. Moore, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, with family at his side. Jim was born in Catskill on Dec. 5, 1949, […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Two beloved members of the Greenville Quilters were honored posthumously last month: Doris Vedder and Dottie Hesel.  Let me tell you […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — It’s time to put those creative skills to the test. The village is hosting its second annual “Village of Ravena Scarecrow […]

OAK HILL – Velma Powell Kiley, 91, passed away in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Coeymans Hollow […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson Police arrested Matthew J. McNamara, 31, of Walden (Orange County) for: second degree burglary, a class C felony; third degree assault; fourth degree criminal mischief and […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — They came, they saw, they drank. And ate and partied. The second annual Brews, Bites & Bands event was held Sunday […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—The lack of affordable housing is a crisis throughout Columbia County and the country. Committees and task forces on all levels of government have been engaged in […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – Town and village Justices in New York State need not have law degrees. This year the state Senate passed a bill requiring those with “high […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT – Long-time District Attorney Paul Czajka is retiring this year, and two candidates are running for the four-year position of District Attorney of Columbia County: […]

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By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media The Albany Saratoga Massive Weekend was just that. Friday night started off with a massive number of cars in the pits that […]

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

By KATHRYN BEILKE YOU’VE HEARD THE ADAGE that it only takes 21 days to start a new habit. While that may not be true for everyone, putting a new behavior […]

By NANCY JANE KERN IT IS NOW FALL and beautiful wildflowers are a nice addition to the colorful leaves and part of the last flash of color before the snow […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE HUDSON—The City of Hudson is responding to a statement from the Hudson City School District about vacant land that could be used for affordable housing.On September 25, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has unveiled the new team name and mascot. RCS will be the home of the Ravens beginning […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson City Police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Robert J. Coons, 63, who was last seen July 6 at 10:30 a.m. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — A Selkirk woman was arrested Thursday on gun charges originating from a report from Child Protective Services, according to Bethlehem Police. […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Class of 1973 returned to its old stomping grounds Saturday for its 50th reunion. The reunion weekend was filled […]

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that the Youth Big Game Hunt will be held this weekend. Bowhunting seasons for deer and bear began in […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Why are my Social Security benefits being taxed at all? The Social Security FICA payroll taxes taken out of my […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Cheryl and I grew up around dogs and when we were married, it did not take long for us to bring […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Many of us have an innate discomfort with change. Humans crave predictability — from the consistent taste of our favorite drive-thru burger […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media By the time you read this, I will be the proud possessor of a shiny new left knee.  I tried WD-40 on […]

News Herald – September 28, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 26, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town closed out nearly a year of festivities this weekend with the final events marking Coeymans’ 350th anniversary. Family Fest […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The town council adopted a new dog control law at the board’s Sept. 18 meeting. The aim of Local Law #2 […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media LATHAM — The suspect arrested in the disappearance of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena has been charged with kidnapping, according to state police. Craig Nelson […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media LATHAM — Charlotte Sena, 9, who went missing while camping with her family at Moreau Lake State Park on Saturday, was allegedly being […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS varsity girls volleyball team put their skills to work this weekend to aid cancer research. On Saturday, the team […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Charlotte Sena, the 9-year-old girl who went missing Saturday evening, was found Monday evening and is in good health, according to New York […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The search for 9-year-old Charlotte Sena continues and state police say they have called in federal and other agencies to aid in the […]

New York State Police and Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference Sunday afternoon to discuss the disappearance of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena. The child was last seen about 6:15 p.m. […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – Issues surrounding a building Columbia County expects to purchase, cameras on school buses, and police officers in Questar III/BOCES’s Greenport building received attention at the […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON – The Hudson Housing Authority’s redevelopment partner presented a proposal for replacing Hudson’s Bliss Tower with lower, longer buildings holding more than twice as many apartments, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — When the RCS Indians and the Schalmont Sabres, both undefeated as of Friday night, went head to head, it was a […]

ELECTION 2023 By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT – With the retirements of Judges Richard Koweek and Jonathan Nichols at the end of 2023, the two judgeships on the Columbia County […]

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By PARRY TEASDALE We will publish letters of support for candidates up to and including our November 2, 2023 edition. This includes letters from candidates responding directly to letters critical […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Unbridled is a sanctuary, a place of refuge and a safe haven that offers a reprieve to horses from chaotic circumstances as […]

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COXSACKIE — On Sunday, Oct. 1, celebrate the fall season in the Hudson Valley at the Bronck Museum’s Heritage Craft Fair from 12-4 p.m.    On porches, nestled beside the barns, […]

By George McHugh Coeymans Town Supervisor As the town’s chief fiscal officer, it is my honor and privilege to present the 2024 proposed annual tentative budget for the town of […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media In preparation for two very significant milestones earlier this year, I found that I would often drift off into a state of […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I’m turning 95 this year and am caretaker for my wife in our 70th year of marriage. I served before […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media We spoke last week about addictions that involve more people than we could imagine, and we should realize by now that […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Our CGHS/SPCA is anticipating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with a blessing of all animals at the shelter on Saturday, […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The maxim “Use it or lose it” is heard so often it’s practically a background track to our lives. But wait! Before […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Some days I find myself feeling a little overwhelmed and I long for a simpler time, like my childhood days in the […]

News Herald – September 21, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 19, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — This year marks the 350th anniversary of the town of Coeymans, and while many of the celebratory events took place earlier […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN   A DOE AND HER FAWN shot across the lawn in apparent terror. Some seconds later a wild-eyed eight-point buck bounded through in pursuit. There had been […]

CRARYVILLE – The Taconic Hills Central School District Board of Education has announced the appointment of Lynnette Brunger as Superintendent of Schools, effective October 10. The Board of Education unanimously […]

By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Each week the great racing tradition continues at the “Track of Champions,” Fonda Speedway, as it has since 1953. Another tradition concluded […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — When aspiring Eagle Scout Drew Joslin began looking around for a community service project to complete his Eagle requirements, he didn’t […]

CLIFTON PARK — Rosemary M. (Olcott) Donato, age 76, passed away at Schuyler Ridge Residential Home on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, after a decline in health. Rosemary was born on […]

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the start of several small-game hunting seasons in the coming weeks. WATERFOWL HUNTING New York offers vast waterfowl […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Here are more images from the RCS Indians’ game Friday night against Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley. The Indians picked up another win by a score of 41-6. Thanks to photographer […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Even threatening skies and intermittent rain couldn’t keep revelers from turning out in big numbers on Greenville Day weekend. The two-day […]

By DIANE VALDEN GHENT—State Police from the Livingston barracks in conjunction with the Columbia County Child Advocacy Center arrested Robert G. Schaefer, 52, of Ghent for first degree sexual abuse, […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NEW LEBANON – Should Lebanon Spring be included in the town’s Water Protection Plan or not? At the September 12 meeting, when the town board was […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Local kids and business owners showcased their talents at the fourth annual RCS Middle School Craft Fair on Sunday. Typically held […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Copake lost its very own Santa Claus when Christopher Quinby died September 6 at age 74. Not only did he portray the jolly old elf at Christmastime, […]

By WARREN DEWS, JR. I’ve been in the media business for three decades. I’ve worked in New York, Virginia, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Vermont, to name a few. During my […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians won again on the gridiron Friday night, this time defeating Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley by a score of 41-6. It was […]

BY DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT—In July, a 16 year old was arrested for driving, drunk, at more than 100 miles per hour on Route 20 in New Lebanon. His Honda […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN THE WHITE PINE TREES around the house begin to get scruffy this time of year. This is a normal phenomenon and is called seasonal needle loss […]

COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society will hold its third fall open house on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 p.m. The schoolhouse is located on Route 143 […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE CHATHAM—On August 11, the state Comptroller’s Office released the findings of a recent audit that determined the Chatham Central School District’s Board of Education and district officials […]