2024 ELECTION BAR By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY GHENT–The 2024 general election for the recently reconfigured 19th Congressional District is a rematch of the 2022 midterm open seat election when the […]

ELECTION 2024 By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–There is only one proposition on the all the county’s ballots this November: a state constitutional amendment that would broaden equality protections in New […]

By MARLENE MCTIGUE Capital Region Independent Media WASHINGTON DC–At a crucial moment for local journalism, Warren Dews Jr., publisher and vice president of Capital Region Independent Media, visited the nation’s […]

By NANCY JANE KERN ONE OF OUR 1950s neighbors had an Italian father-in-law who collected and ate wild mushrooms. He had done this in his homeland and continued the practice […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The girls’ varsity soccer team stands at an 8-2 record on the season after a big win on the road Friday […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens lost a home game on the gridiron to the Fonda-Fultonville Valley Hawks 21-7 Friday night. On the first possession […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens’ boys’ soccer team dropped a home game to Mohonasen on Wednesday. The 0-6 loss put the team’s record at […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In a powerful demonstration of unity, representatives from New York’s equine rescues and sanctuaries recently converged on Washington DC to advocate for […]

COXSACKIE — On Sunday, Oct. 6, 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 Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk (RCS) community is rallying behind a grassroots letter-writing campaign to address escalating truck traffic, which continues to disrupt daily life along […]

MILAN—The Milan Volunteer Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast at the Milan Town Hall, 20 Wilcox Circle off Route 199, half a mile west of the Taconic State Parkway, […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was going through my desk the other day and came across a packet of negatives. The long strips that had five […]

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By MELANIE LEKOCEVIC Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY—Legislation signed into law September 18 will reimburse EMS for providing treatment-in-place for patients with Medicaid coverage. The legislation was championed by state […]

By DIANE VALDEN GREENPORT—State Police responded to a Columbia County 911 broadcast for a man allegedly traveling though Columbia County with the intent to murder his estranged wife’s romantic partner, […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) should include something acknowledging the “long history” of “this neighborhood” when it redevelops its property, Reverend Edward Cross said during an open […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–It was late last year when the former New Lebanon Town Board voted to enter into a contract with the Lebanon Valley […]

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HUDSON — The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA is hosting an interfaith blessing of the animals in honor of the feast of St. Francis (patron saint of all animals) on Sunday, Oct. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Each day, 22 veterans take their own lives. The statistics for active military servicemembers are just as grim — according to […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media It must be 20 years since I first encountered arguments against the use of peat by gardeners. Their point was that peat […]

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GREENVILLE — Kylie Conley, the MS/HS Library media specialist, is collaborating with English teachers Michael Morelli and Melissa Palmer to bring personal stories of World War II from community members […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—The week of Sept. 22-28 marked “Banned Books Week,” an annual event that underscores the importance of free and open access to information, […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media With the onset of good weather (finally), our properties are abuzz with deer grazing, birds and small mammals nest building, and hunts […]

Thursday, Oct. 3, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Have too much yarn, fabric or other craft supplies collecting dust and taking up space? Give your unused supplies a new […]

COBLESKILL – Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM) is proud to welcome the Cobleskill Times-Journal into its family of newspapers. CRIM President Mark Vinciguerra announced the sale on Oct.1 The paper […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK – The RCS Ravens took to the field Friday night for the annual homecoming game and came away with a 42-8 win. At halftime, RCS honored all of the […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Consumers have been bludgeoned for years by higher prices. In this era of inflation, discounts disappeared as prices of everyday items climbed […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all had those moments in life when we turn to prayer. Whether it’s a whispered plea in a crisis, a silent […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS Sixth in a series GHENT–The effects of incarceration reach far beyond the incarcerated person, to his family and community. Even witnessing the arrest of a parent […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–Following the monthly reports from school administrators at the Board of Education meeting on September 11, concern was expressed about a lack […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN THERE IS A LARGE MARSH not far from my house and I often go there throughout the seasons to see what is happening. The nights have […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — By 2 p.m., a line of cars was waiting patiently to get into Vanderbilt Park on Saturday for the 18th annual […]

BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Central School District’s Student Support Services Department, which includes special education, began the 2024-25 school year with some new faces, and some familiar faces in new […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media In Luke 10:27 and Mark 12:30, we notice that both passages use a fourfold description to explain how we are to […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty:  My financial advisor used a computer program which told my husband to take his SS at age 68, then suspend […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens won a blowout 42-8 in Friday night’s homecoming game against the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots. The win brings the team’s season […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media FEURA BUSH—The Onesquethaw Reformed Church marked a significant milestone on Sept. 14, as it celebrated its 200th anniversary with a day of worship, […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media An all-day rain put a crimp in the fun activities I had planned for today, mostly weed whacking and mowing.  Telly, my […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Hudson Housing Authority’s (HHA) redevelopment partner acknowledged they could alleviate concerns about the cost of proposed new construction by lowering building heights, reducing the number of […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE THOMAS COLE National Historic Site hosts the exhibit, “Native Prospects: Indigeneity and Landscape” in the New Studio. The exhibit is presented in partnership with the […]

By MARLENE McTIGUE THE “WHAT, ME WORRY?” exhibit at the Norman Rockwell Museum offers an insightful look into the irreverent world of MAD magazine, a publication that has been a […]

By DIANE VALDEN SARATOGA SPRINGS—On September 11 at about 3 p.m., State Police in Troop K at SP Livingston received a call from concerned family members of James A. Dellea, […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SLINGERLANDS — Community leaders, including U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Assemblywoman Pat Fahy, gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the Learning Garden […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media At a crucial moment for local journalism, Warren Dews Jr., publisher and vice president of Capital Region Independent Media, visited the nation’s capital […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media It is sad to say goodbye to someone you have appreciated for years. That feeling can apply to houses as well […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Schalmont Sabres snapped the RCS Ravens’ six-game winning streak Tuesday. After starting off the season unbeaten over the first six […]

By Deborah E. Lans Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY—There is only one proposition on the ballot this November: a state constitutional amendment that would broaden equality protections in New York.  […]

Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Recent developments in Columbia County’s confronting substance abuse — both vaping and opioid — include funds from a lawsuit against Juul, two County proclamations, and abuse-discouraging education. […]

WINDHAM — GNH Lumber & Home will host a special contractor event on Friday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Windham location. This exclusive event will […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—In a concentrated effort to ensure that every eligible voter is prepared for this year’s pivotal elections, the League of Women Voters (LWV) […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media The fertility rate in the United States has fallen by 3% since 2022. That is a historic low and marks the second […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media When I was 15 or 16, I had some friends over for a sleepover, and we were determined to stay up all […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town Board has agreed to work with Puresky Energy to have the town’s municipal building be part of the company’s community solar program. At the […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–It was late last year when the former New Lebanon Town Board voted to enter into a contract with the Lebanon Valley […]

GREENVILLE — Looking for entertainment in September? Come to the 18th annual Greenville Day, a family-friendly outdoor gathering with games, rides, food, fun and fireworks on Sept. 27, from 4 […]

COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society will hold its final all open house on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2-4 pm. The schoolhouse is located on Route 143 […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I was reading an article the other day about how most people are confident that just being nice secures them a […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately $2,300 when […]

Fifth in a series By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–As Brian Fischer, former commissioner of the state’s Department of Corrections (DOC), says, virtually everyone incarcerated in a state facility will be […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens coasted to a victory Friday night after scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter. The team was on the […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—The idea of creating a spur from the Harlem Valley Rail Trail to connect with the hamlet of Copake has been considered as part of a larger […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS girls’ soccer team made it six wins in a row Thursday in a season where they remain undefeated . […]

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By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Day after day, in the heart of our community, Unbridled Sanctuary writes new chapters of rescue, recovery, and second chances for Thoroughbreds […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media All in all, I’m pretty comfortable with myself and my life. I had the wisdom to pick a lovely, talented life partner […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Legislation signed into law Sept. 18 will reimburse EMS for providing treatment-in-place for patients with Medicaid coverage. The legislation was championed […]

By NANCY JANE KERN THIS SEASON IS AN AMAZING MIX of beauty and change. Something we rarely consider is one of our traditional senses, smell. Growing up, our farm families […]

By DAVID LEE THERE IS A new theater group in the area. It is called the Columbia County Players Theatre. Its mission, to use the potent social tool of communal […]

By THOMAS SHANNON THIS SEPTEMBER MARKS 100 years since students first attended Germantown Central School. The path to creating a centralized public high school in Germantown was a long one. […]

WEST TAGHKANIC—Taghkanic Senior Network, a newly-formed committee for the Town of Taghkanic, presents NY FRAUD WATCH with Alexandria Douglas-Bartolone, MPA, sponsored by AARP Speaker’s Bureau, at the Taghkanic Firehouse, 631 […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The CEO of Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) says, “We’re a center for excellence,” according to Robin Johnson, an operating room nurse at the hospital, at a meeting […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON—The Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved the 2024-25 Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) operating budget, at its monthly full board meeting August 14. The total budget for […]

New York state’s 2024 fall foliage season is underway, with the first signs of the spectacular seasonal colors to come appearing in several upstate New York regions. The Adirondacks, Catskills, […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—Excitement continues to build in the village of Ravena as the long-anticipated splash pad at Mosher Park nears completion.  The project, championed by […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS varsity girls’ soccer team continued its dominance Tuesday with a 4-0 shutout over Troy. The Ravens headed out on […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — A 37-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in North Bethlehem early Wednesday morning, according to the Bethlehem Police Department. […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media It may surprise you to learn that just across from bustling Albany International Airport, tucked into a quiet, wooded corner there is a […]

Construction of foundation components reaches 50% completion milestone By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — New York state’s largest offshore wind project will be off the coast of […]

Thursday, Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Have too much yarn, fabric or other craft supplies collecting dust and taking up space? Give your unused […]

ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the start of early hunting seasons for deer and bear in certain regions of New York state. […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media As one of the best-performing areas of the financial markets this year, gold and silver have been added to many investors’ portfolios. […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I believe in the power of positivity, something my father instilled in me from a young age. He taught me that our […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens’ girls’ volleyball team came up with their third win of the season in a home match Monday. RCS skated […]

Fourth in a series By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–When the three-man debate team from Eastern New York Correctional Facility in the Catskills beat a team from Harvard in 2015, people […]

By Jeanette Wolfberg Capital Region Independent Media HUDSON—Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) employees explained their demands for higher wages and affordable health insurance, while depicting people leaving for higher paying jobs, […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media As fall arrives, we thank God for our blessings and will soon see the return of colorful leaves on trees, football […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS varsity girls’ soccer team is undefeated so far this season with a 4-0 record, and the team has only […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife – a retired teacher – was told that, should […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens defeated the Ichabod Crane Riders in a 45-0 rout on their home field Friday night. In front of […]

By MELANIE LEKOCEVIC Capital Region Independent Media GREENPORT— Elected officials, EMS and other first responders are pushing for the governor to sign legislation that would reimburse emergency services for on-scene […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — In their first home game of the season Thursday, the RCS Ravens’ boys’ soccer team took a 0-3 loss against the […]

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By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Driving home the other day, I passed a couple of old poops on bicycles, no spandex outfits or fancy cycling shoes, shorts […]

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By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY MARTIN BARON, RETIRED managing editor of the Washington Post (WP) newspaper, was among several authors hosted at the weekend long 19th Annual Book Festival, August 30 […]

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By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media There is a new restaurant in Oak Hill and Vicinity, actually in Preston Hollow. It is in the well-loved building where […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DURHAM — Greenville Pioneer columnist Pat Larsen has published her first book, a compilation of her monthly columns over the years. The book, […]

By Mark Vinciguerra Capital Region Independent Media It is an obligation for town leadership to provide the most cost-effective services for taxpayers as possible, but that is not happening in […]

News Herald – September 5, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 4, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — It’s been 23 years since terrorist attacks toppled the two buildings of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, a […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Each year, Aaron Clause, our CGHS/SPCA administrative assistant to our CEO Ron Perez, and I print a list of current dog control […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Horse owners across New York are being urged to vaccinate their horses against two viruses that have been identified in the state. Eastern […]

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Thursday, Sept. 12, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE, Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–The town’s community center opened in December 2023 in the former Lebanon Vallery Protective Association (LVPA) firehouse on U.S. Route 20 at […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media HUDSON — Elected officials, EMS and other first responders are pushing for the governor to sign legislation that would reimburse emergency services for […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — They’re back at it again — students, teachers and staff were back in school beginning Thursday for the first day of […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media U.S. deficits at $35.225 trillion are going through the roof and interest payments on our debt load account for an increasing share […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Few things sting as profoundly as the sharp edge of embarrassment. It’s the sinking feeling of all eyes on you for the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — A heavy and sustained downpour didn’t dampen spirits for the 136th annual dress parade last weekend hosted by the Greene County […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—A sleeping man likely owes his life to the actions of two Sheriff’s deputies, who woke him up and got him out of a burning building. According […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors acted regarding high school sports achievements, short term rentals, 11 Warren Street, firefighting education, Columbia-Greene Community College (CGCC), and student loan […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media As a freelance faith columnist and Christian author, I’m honored to have the opportunity to provide thoughts and ideas to relay […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A disturbance on Main Street this weekend led to two arrests and a crowd of about 20 people who attempted to […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Local athletes took to the field and the court Thursday for the first time as the Ravens. The new team name […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS CHATHAM–It is a truism that the effects of climate change will fall most heavily on the youth of today and tomorrow. Recognizing that there are young […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN Two male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in my yard fought over the sugar water feeder in May. The females do not have the red throat and are mostly […]

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COXSACKIE — On Saturday, Sept. 7, the Bronck Museum will welcome LACE and Running the River band for musical performances in the Meadow Ridge Heritage Barn. LACE is an ever-evolving […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Recently I had the pleasure of talking to a group of young folks and the subject of parental jobs came up and […]

News Herald – August 29, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –August 28, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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By DIANE VALDEN NEW YORK CITY—Retired longtime Columbia County public servant Paul Czajka died Tuesday evening, September 3 at Columbia Presbyterian in New York City, where he had been hospitalized […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—David A. Grant, Jr., 38, of State Route 23, Craryville was charged with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, two counts of endangering the welfare of […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–At a recent school board meeting, Christopher Harper was appointed the interim school superintendent, replacing Andrew Kourt, who is leaving September 1 […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Readers, This week’s column is extra special. As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of US this year—Unbridled Sanctuary—I’m handing over the […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM—Albany County Executive Dan McCoy held a press conference Thursday at Bethlehem High School, where he highlighted the ongoing success and future plans […]

Friday, Sept. 6, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. This gentle yoga class, taught by local instructor Kelley Curran of Well & Kell, is for folks ages 50 and up. No experience or […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — This is the first week of a new school year and there are plenty of changes in store for students in […]

GREENVILLE—Rodney H. Haley, 59, passed unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. Rodney loved his job as a chief lock operator for the NYS Canal Corp. He […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media In this election season of competing promises, one idea stands out as a good way of redistributing income from the haves to […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media When I was young I spent a lot of time at my dad’s office. He started as a door-to-door vacuum cleaner salesman. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — It may be 50 years later, but the feelings today are as potent as they were decades ago for those who […]

COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Ravena Grange will hold a roast beef dinner on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 4-6 p.m. The menu includes roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cabbage kraut […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Having the opportunity to be engaged in a constant dialogue with Christ is more than just a hope. It can happen […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty:  I retired with a (gross) $4,600 per month Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) annuity from the U.S. Postal Service in […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) employees explained their demands for higher wages and affordable health insurance, while depicting people leaving for more remunerative jobs, and temporary contractors replacing […]

Third in a series By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–Numerous studies have concluded that incarceration has little effect on crime in general and indeed may increase an individual’s risk of engaging […]

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By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Old age, I decided, is a gift. I am now, probably for the first time in my life, the person I have […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — Has a nearby local community found the secret sauce to securing infrastructure funding? Neighboring Coxsackie has emerged as a model of […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Is there anything better than a large mug of coffee first thing in the morning? The Queen, who arises early, not requiring […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media I love the stories of the boarding houses in Oak Hill and Vicinity. I’ve told many of them, but there are […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—As the new school year approaches, the RCS Community Library is taking creative steps to ensure that local children feel comfortable and excited […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media Even before I started gardening as a teenager in my New York suburb, I had been taught to regard earthworms with an […]

News Herald – August 22, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: The News-Herald article listed how Ernest L. Haight had given a “great deal for the public good”: One […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE— A shortage of priests in the local diocese is forcing Catholic church leaders to take a fresh look at how to conduct […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media A few years ago, a number of my colleagues attended a canine nutritional conference sponsored by the Ladies Kennel Club of Long […]

Thursday, Aug. 29, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. […]

RAVENA—On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present its first program of the fall season. Ron Gabriele will present a fascinating account of an […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Many on Wall Street are horrified that a presidential candidate might want to erode the independence of the Fed. Some have even […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I recently lost a close friend. His death was unexpected and came out of nowhere. Having known him since the fifth grade, […]

By DEAN RIDINGS, CEO | AMERICA’S NEWSPAPERS NOT THAT MANY years ago, the best way you could find out about businesses in town would be through your local newspaper. Your […]

By Superintendent Michael Bennett Greenville Central School District I wanted to make you aware of a challenge we’ve been facing and how it may impact the school year. Despite our […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever known someone that you admired because of who they were? There is something special and refreshing to witness […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty:  I have a question about my Social Security benefits. Would I be correct to assume that part of the monthly […]

By NANCY JANE KERN THIS WAS A HOT TOPIC GROWING UP and still is. Farmers must feed livestock and can only harvest in warm weather. Unfortunately, it is the same […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The annual Friendship Festival launched just after noon Saturday with a parade through the village and offered everything from puppies to […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY CARY CRIM’S PLAY “The Islanders” is a poignant two-hander that poses the question: Can two broken people help each other heal? “The Islanders” receives its world […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Fire officials from three different organizations gave a helping hand to two local families who lost their home and everything […]

by Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” We have reached the end of the dog days of […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I have finally reached the age where I now realize how little I know.  The younger me was an expert in all […]

Charlotte Guarini, age 83 years, of Coxsackie, NY, passed away on Aug. 7, 2024, at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, N.Y. She was born on Oct. 13, 1940, in Norton Hill, […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—The village of Ravena, the town of Coeymans, and numerous local businesses will come together on Saturday, Aug. 24, to host the annual […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media There are some messages that bear repeating, repeating, repeating, and here comes one of them. Those who know me well are acutely […]

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By DIANE VALDEN KINDERHOOK—A Schenectady County man was killed in a motorcycle crash off County Route 28 near Apple Tree Court August 11 at 5:16 p.m. A State Police investigation […]

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By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media One of the key tools I often use to facilitate opening a dialogue between my clients and myself is determining the way […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS—Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy, along with County Comptroller Susan Rizzo and members of county Department of Public Works (DPW), officially unveiled the […]

Thursday, Aug. 22, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Just in time to help calm those first day of school jitters! Help acclimate your little one to their new commute by joining in […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) has begun to receive feedback from the state on its proposed redevelopment plan and is looking for a housing consultant, HHA Executive […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Over the past few years, labor unions have experienced a renaissance in interest and activity. As a result, unions have begun to […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — A Hannacroix woman was killed Monday evening in a car crash on River Road in Selkirk. Colleen M. Selkirk, 60, of […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Pursuing a dream can be very challenging. If you’re like most people, unless you have financial backing, you’re probably juggling a day […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — State Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-41, held a town hall meeting this month at Subversive Malting & Brewing in Catskill. Hinchey has […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA —Students from the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District’s (RCS) Summer Discovery Camp were treated recently to a unique hands-on STEM experience at Holcim […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I read a book years ago by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale called, “The Amazing Results of Positive Thinking,” and I recommend […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media  Dear Rusty:  I will be turning 70 (yikes) this coming November. I will begin taking my Social Security benefit at that time. […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—In his August 10 update on the status of Hecate Energy’s controversial industrial-sized Shepherd’s Run Solar Project, Copake Supervisor Richard Wolf wondered why “the developer still has […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS Second in a series HUDSON–This court feels different. The judge enters without pomp and opens the session by introducing herself and explaining some of what is […]

By NANCY JANE KERN EVERY ABLE-BODIED PERSON should have to work one day in a mid-August, old-time, blazing hot hay field. I thought I had it bad stacking hay bales […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY IF YOU WANT to have rousing fun at the theater get over to the Mac-Haydn and see “All Shook Up” because the show is a blast. […]