By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Discover RCS program is looking to take its game — and the community — to the next level. The program […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media With the Republican victory over the Democrats, many are reflecting on the direction of the United States. For the Trump side, […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I turned 64 in July and my wife turned 62 in August. My wife has not worked for approximately 15 […]

By NANCY JANE KERN A FEW YEARS ago, I read “The Big Oyster: A Molluscular History of New York” by Mark Kurlansky and found it a wonderful, easy-to-read book with […]

By DEBORAH E LANS HUDSON–What does it mean to be homeless in Columbia County? If you are not living on the streets, in a park or with relatives, it means […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media PRATTSVILLE—Tucked into the northernmost peaks of the Catskills, in the far western corner of Greene County, lies the picturesque town of Prattsville, NY. […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville recently hosted the third annual Ruck March, drawing residents, veterans and supporters together to raise funds and gather supplies for […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s now officially autumn.  The signs are easy to spot even if you don’t have a calendar — leaves are falling, the […]

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COLONIE—A New Lebanon man was among four people arrested in connection with a burglary at a Colonie gun store last week. Colonie Police received a burglar alarm from New York […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Columbia County is developing a Sanitary Code, the County Health Department announced at the Board of Supervisors Health and Human Services Committee meeting November 19, where Demba […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The village of Coxsackie played host to the area’s first mass holiday food distribution event the weekend before Thanksgiving. Working in […]

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HUDSON–Greene Columbia – Community Organizations Active in Disaster (GC-COAD) announces the appointment of a new chairperson who will lead its coalition to the next level in ongoing preparation for support […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE NYVT Media GRANVILLE–It’s often said politics makes strange bedfellows, but when it comes to running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, it can […]

By NANCY JANE KERN IF YOU RIDE around the countryside nowadays something is missing, the clothesline. We didn’t think much about it; everyone used one. Old photographs of tenements in […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — The town of Bethlehem recently celebrated the acquisition of its first-ever Community Forest with a vine-cutting ceremony. The event took place […]

With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness and ensure a safe and enjoyable […]

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By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Basically, I’m a morning person. I love being outdoors early, attending to my plants, pruning, watering and admiring the landscape at 5 […]

Thursday, Nov. 28, to Friday, Nov. 29 The RCS Community Library will be closed for Thanksgiving recess. Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 10-11 a.m. Romp and Read will help get the […]

By KAYLEE MILLER HUDSON–The Hudson City School District held a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, November 6. Thomas Orbinski, the student representative on the board, spoke at the meeting. […]

Ninth in a series about aspects of the justice system By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–As Hudson Chief of Police Mishanda Franklin says, “Domestic violence is always with us.” Both nationally […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY MISTY BLUES, led by vocalist Gina Coleman, rocked out the capacity audience at Spencertown Academy Arts Center (SAAC), Saturday night, October 12. The program was produced […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WINDHAM — The pilot of the small-engine plane that crashed in a remote location in Windham died from his injuries, according to the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — No one should have to choose between paying rent and feeding their family a nutritious Thanksgiving meal. Capital Region Independent Media, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — No one should have to choose between paying rent and feeding their family a nutritious Thanksgiving meal. Capital Region Independent Media, […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Investors appear to be “dancin’ to the Jailhouse Rock” ever since the election of President-elect Donald Trump. Private prison stocks have roared […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Well, I know I said last week that my spooky series was done, but with many requests for one more, I said, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Three individuals were arrested and charged with illegal possession of a weapon on the Thruway in the town of Coeymans. State […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WINDHAM — A plane crashed in a remote location of Windham on Sunday evening. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media President Ronald Reagan in a radio address to the nation in 1983 is quoted, “Veterans know better than anyone else the […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I served in the U.S. Army from January 1958 to February 1961. What increase should I receive for those years […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—The Town Board voted to take some preliminary steps to make improvements to the problematic hamlet intersection of County Route 7 and State Route 82. But whether […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—With rain, and in higher elevations snow predicted to start early Thursday, November 21 and continue through Friday, some relief from the current drought is finally expected. […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors imposed a short term occupancy tax, increased a solid waste tipping fee, released more money for emergency repair of a bridge […]

GREENVILLE — High school students who elect to take teacher Jamie Pecylak’s Child Development class have the unique opportunity to explore careers in human services through hands-on learning. The course […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I could have been in the Olympics if I’d wanted to be. The amazing thing to me is how many of my […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS – Last Thursday morning, John Barr, a volunteer from TCI of NY, packed his bag and headed for North Carolina with a […]

News Herald – November 14, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 13, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By DAVID LEE HUDSON—The Hudson Veterans Day observances began at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 11, with the placing of a wreath at the veterans monument in the 7th Street […]

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GREENVILLE — Exciting progress is underway across campus! The district is one step closer to improved learning spaces for students and staff.  MS AND HS ART ROOMS  Renovations are progressing […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Health of purebred and mixed breeds, continued… With great frequency, questions come up not only in my classes, but with phone consults […]

RAVENA – Frances Jean Wilsey Neri, affectionately known as Blondie to all who knew her, died peacefully at home on Oct. 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.   She […]

Thursday, Nov. 21, 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. […]

GALLATIN—Christine Vanderlan of the Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University will give a presentation to the Town Board about Municipal Policy Options at the Gallatin Town Hall, Tuesday, November […]

By NANCY JANE KERN OVER THE WEEKEND the morning fog was a strange, ash gray, and came across the field in waves and wisps. It was reminiscent of the bluish […]

The warm, sunny days were here and gone and when ice fishing season begins remains to be seen. The good news is there’s still good fishing to be had for […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY closed its 30th anniversary season with “Primary Trust,” the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner, on October 13. Stylistically, the play written […]

The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued a heightened Drought Warning for Greene County, along with much of the Catskill, Hudson Valley and New York City regions. The rest of […]

By DIANE VALDEN GHENT—The continued lack of precipitation has prompted the National Weather Service in Albany to issue a Special Weather Statement this week. The statement applies to all of […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Now that the election is over and a clear winner has emerged, it is time to take a closer look at how […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’m wrapping up my spooky series with a tale that fits perfectly into the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. We’ve explored unsettling phenomena […]

As the holiday season approaches, Long Energy extends warm wishes and season’s greetings to all staff and customers. The joy of coming together with friends and family during this magical […]

HUDSON–Columbia-Greene Habitat for Humanity (CGHFH), a non-profit organization committed to providing homeownership opportunities for average and lower income residents, will be accepting applications for its homeownership program through November 30. […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media On the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 25, as fans began to gather for Phish’s highly anticipated three-night run at Albany’s MVP Arena, a […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Firefighters from several local fire companies were deployed downstate last week to fight the spreading wildfires in Orange County. The Ravena […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media It’s a spiritual revelation to comprehend that words have tremendous power but where there is privilege there is also accountability. Communication […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens fell short in Saturday’s Section 2 Class B championship game against the Glens Falls Black Bears. The game […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–Concerned that future legislatures might tilt to the right, New York State legislators placed Proposition 1 on the statewide ballot this year. The proposition passed with […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—At their regular meeting on November 4, the Kinderhook Town Board passed a Pro-Housing Communities Resolution. Passing the resolution is part of the board’s plan to be […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the golden light of a Carolina morning, three mares stand beneath an ancient oak, their presence so harmonious it recalls George […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media As Thanksgiving approaches, the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program, initiated by Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM), is once again bringing comfort […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — A landmark in the heart of New Baltimore since 1833, the New Baltimore Reformed Church has announced a major initiative […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve noticed a rather unique thing that happens as you age, in my case, gracefully. Your mind picks a pleasant spot and […]

GREENVILLE — Ruth Tompkins and her family are inviting the community to drop in for a quick visit to congratulate Ruth on her 100th birthday. Tompkins currently lives in Greenville […]

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By DEAN RIDINGS, CEO, America’s Newspapers THE RECENT DECISION by The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times to skip endorsing a presidential candidate has put the issue of media trust in the spotlight — […]

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

By MARLENE McTIGUE Capital Region Independent Media JUST OFF THE western side of the Taconic Parkway, nestled between the rolling hills of far eastern Columbia County and the black snake […]

By DIANE VALDEN NEW LEBANON—A fire in the old stone Shaker Mill at 40 Cherry Lane severely damaged upper floors and the roof of the structure, November 4. Columbia County […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district is considering hiring a retired police officer or other security employee to monitor the high school and […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-19, conceded the race for his re-election one week after the results were tallied. Molinaro made a concession speech […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Volunteers with several local fire departments are heading downstate this morning to help with the wildfires that are still burning in […]

GREENVILLE – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Lockwood Jennings on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.  A beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Donna worked for New York State […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Quite accidentally, I happened upon some folded notebook pages tucked into one of my favorite cookbooks that many years ago had been […]

Thursday, Nov. 14, 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 Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The holiday season can be difficult for military members serving overseas, far from family and friends, but a local group is […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen. This year’s presidential election entered the world of online betting. That’s right, presidents have now entered […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Well, if you read my column last week, you’ll know that I decided to venture into the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious—a bit […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — A week before Veterans Day, the town of Westerlo held its closing ceremony for its seventh annual Hometown Heroes program on […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media As Thanksgiving approaches, the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program, initiated by Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM), is once again bringing comfort […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media For those who pay no attention to national and social politics, this election passed by like every other day and hardly […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS has done it again… the Ravens are headed to the Class B Section 2 championship. It will be a rematch […]

By DAVID LEE HUDSON–Working in Collaboration with the City of Hudson, the Spark of Hudson held a fall festival in the Charles Williams Park at 246 Mill Street on Saturday, […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — With the regular season over for fall sports, it’s time to register for the winter sports season at RCS. Junior varsity and varsity registration will run through Nov. […]

By MARLENE McTIGUE Capital Region Independent Media GHENT–As Thanksgiving approaches, the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program, initiated by Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM), is once again bringing comfort […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–The French have an expression that applies with unfortunate accuracy to child care: the more things change, the more they stay the same. While the state […]

Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Since a number of buildings on the main street of Oak Hill are listed on the State and National Registers of […]

RAVENA — On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present a program featuring Dr. Patricia West McKay. Dr. West will reflect on a lifelong study of […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Long ago, when both the Earth and I were young, simple things entertained, amused and occupied me. The Earth and I are […]

Cecile Owens Plattner, age 67, of Greenville, NY, died peacefully of cancer on Nov. 3, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY, surrounded by her family.  Cecile was born […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Dozens turned out to VFW Post 9594 last weekend for the fourth annual breast cancer walk to show their support for […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media Three thousand years ago, farmers in China nurtured their soil with a technique I am just now exploring. Those ancient farmers understood, […]

News Herald – October 31, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 30, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By EMILIA TEASDALE GHENT—The Columbia County Board of Elections had unofficial vote totals late Tuesday night, November 5, posted on their website (elections.columbiacountyny.com). In the county race for the 19th […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Election Day brought Coeymans a new state senator. Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy was elected to fill the seat vacated by state Sen. […]

By NANCY JANE KERN IT WAS LATE OCTOBER and good weather to do a final cleanup of the old rural cemetery before the winter snows began. The secluded little cemetery […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Election Day saw Greenville’s state officials re-elected, but Democratic challenger Josh Riley defeated Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Marcus Molinaro for the […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Wednesday, October 23, Hudson Police arrested Cristobal Orlando Ascencio-Chacon, 34, of Hudson on four separate counts of first degree sexual abuse of a child less than 11 […]

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By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media As I became more involved with the intervention and training of shelter dogs in the 1970s and ‘80s, with a significant increase […]

Thursday, Nov. 7, 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. […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: All results are unofficial at this time. An “X” next to a candidate’s name indicates a projected winner. U.S. SENATE:  (with 11,531 of 13,357 districts reporting) X Kirsten […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: All election results are unofficial at this time. An “X” next to a candidate’s name indicates a projected winner. U.S. SENATE: (with 11,531 of 13,357 districts reporting) X […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated areas of western North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky, families and communities […]

HUDSON—Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell announced in a November 5 press release that a countywide burn ban has been declared and is to take effect immediately. This […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media There was a day when a man’s love for his bride was measured by the clarity and size of a diamond ring. […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—Recent weather conditions marked by drought, low humidity, warm temperatures and wind have prompted the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to rate the Hudson […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–For nearly a year the New Lebanon Town Board has been debating the purchase of the former Lebanon Valley Protective Association […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media While I focus on the positive, I’m a fan of the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I’m […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town Board adopted the preliminary 2025 budget at their regular meeting on October 1. As posted on the town’s website (www.kinderhook-ny.gov) the budget is about […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Greene County is one of 15 New York counties placed on a drought watch list Monday. The New York State Department of Environmental […]

By DAVID LEECHATHAM–FilmColumbia has just concluded its 24th annual film festival on Sunday, October 27 and now its home screen at the Crandell Theatre on Main Street in the village […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) received an extension from the Hudson Community Development and Planning Agency (HCDPA) to December 31 for paying to hold specific city-owned properties for […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens continued their winning ways on the gridiron Friday night when they defeated Gloversville 56-21. Playing in the Sectionals game […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Greene County honored 103-year-old World War II veteran and Freehold resident Stanley Maltzman at this year’s Veteran of the Year ceremony […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media To be honest, I do not like politics, but at the same time I believe it’s my duty and opportunity to […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty:  I am past my Social Security full retirement age and I am still working. I am married and we file […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Federal and state political races have seized voter attention this election year—big time. And while there are no local contests on the ballot in 2024, there is […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s out there, waiting, hiding in the pack, looking like all the others. It knows when I’m coming and somehow it works […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS POUGHKEEPSIE–Can you imagine a workplace that has had zero turnover in its existence? Where every “worker” glows when describing the job? That has a profoundly important […]

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Shawn Rose, of Cairo, assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry Regiment, was promoted Sept. 5 to the rank of staff sergeant in the New York Army National Guard. [...]

ALBANY — To raise awareness about the critical role of bats in the environment during internationally recognized Bat Week, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS—Riverview Missionary Baptist Church is once again operating its annual Toys for Tots campaign, thanks to the dedication of local volunteers like Rosa […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN IT SEEMED LIKE A HUGE part of our lives revolved around the woodpile. As a neighbor once remarked, he never knew anyone who worked harder than […]

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By MARLENE McTIGUE AT THE VERY western edge of the Berkshires, the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, stands as a testament to the power of art in shaping American […]

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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS School District announced Thursday that John Thorson, retired principal from Chatham, will continue to serve as the interim high school assistant principal through June 30, 2025. […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE—Greene County is preparing to welcome its first recreational cannabis dispensary this fall, marking a historic moment for the area’s business landscape and […]

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James issued guidance reminding New Yorkers of their voting rights and key election information for the November 2024 general election. James highlighted […]

By DAVID LEE HUDSON–A tour of the historic Cedar Park Cemetery was conducted on Sunday, October 20. Organized through the Hudson Area Library, the tour has been an annual event […]

Thursday, Oct. 31, 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. […]

Eighth in a series on justice By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–In February 2024 the state Senate issued a report headed “The Crisis in New York’s Family Courts.” It was just […]

GREENVILLE — Students in Greenville High School recently put their cooking skills to the test in an Iron Chef competition. Four teams in each of teacher Jamie Pecylak’s Family and […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media There was a day when a man’s love for his bride was measured by the clarity and size of a diamond ring. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has been dominating the spotlight, but there are […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media While I focus on the positive, I’m a fan of the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I’m […]

By DIANE VALDEN NEW BALTIMORE—A Hudson man was killed in a one-vehicle crash and the driver, also from Hudson, faces charges. A Greene County Sheriff’s Office press release reports 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

Phish fans from far and wide converged upon Albany this past weekend for a 3-night run at the MVP Arena. The energy was palpable as enthusiasts mingled both inside and […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens became the Reinfurt Division champions on Friday with a huge win over the Green Tech Eagles by a score […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens girls’ volleyball team celebrated Senior Night on Wednesday. There are two graduating seniors on the team — Talia Jones […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I just turned 69 years old in August 2024 and am still working full-time. I signed up for Medicare Part […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — A fuel truck rollover on the New York State Thruway has forced the closure of all southbound lanes between exits 20 […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Transformation is a word used to explain what happens when someone is saved. It’s the theme of the Christian faith, but […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–A warming center with beds and meals opened in Hudson, October 17, as the Blanche Hotaling Memorial Mission. Located in the First Reformed Church of Hudson on […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—The results of the much anticipated engineer’s evaluation and traffic study of the notoriously scary County Route 7 / State Route 82 intersection are in, now it’s […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has been dominating the spotlight, but there are […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY GHENT–The 106th Assembly District (AD) race features two long-serving office holders: the incumbent Democrat Didi Barrett with 12 years in the Assembly and the challenger, Republican […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Unbridled exists as a sanctuary where horses find solace, companionship, and understanding. Each week, as we delve into the lives of the […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — After a successful debut last year, Ravena Innovation Station’s Puzzled Pints program has returned, offering locals a fun and mentally stimulating […]

By NANCY JANE KERN ROAMING THE WOODS in October is glorious and anticipatory. Several migrating yellow-rumped warblers were snacking on still available insects and the numerous poison ivy berries. Toward the […]

By DIANE VALDEN TAGHKANIC—State Police from the Livingston barracks in conjunction with the State Police Computer Crimes Unit arrested two Taghkanic men for possession of child pornography, October 9. Following […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I think I’m finally catching on to this shopping thing.  I had the disadvantage of having been born male, and shopping doesn’t […]

By Lorna Cherot Littleway For Capital Region Independent Media Democratic incumbent state Sen. Michelle Hinchey is seeking re-election in the 41st Senate District against Republican challenger Pat Sheehan. The 41st […]

By Pat Larsen Capital Region Independent Media OK, we’re getting older and stuff just isn’t so easy to open anymore. Is it?  Acknowledging this is a sign of maturity. Or maybe […]

By PETER FLIERL CANAAN–Canaan Town Supervisor Brenda Adams turned the Town Board meeting Monday, October 14, over to Chris Brown, Housing Development coordinator with Columbia County Housing Task Force. Mr. […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Student internships, animal welfare, a historic bridge marker, and ARPA received attention at the Columbia County Board of Supervisors meetings September 11 and October 9. ARPA (the […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Albany County has allocated $2.9 million to expand broadband access to unserved areas of the county, and there is a possibility […]

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COEYMANS HOLLOW — Two cats perished in a structure fire in a home on Starr Road but a third was rescued, received oxygen and made a full recovery. On Wednesday, […]

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GREENVILLE — Trunk or Treat is back for another year at Scott M. Ellis Elementary School, thanks to the Ellis PTA! The event will be on Friday, Oct. 25, from […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — With creaks and groans and screams that pierced the night, the community gathered at Joralemon Park on Saturday for the […]

By Guest Columnist Ron Perez For Capital Region Independent Media In 1994, Dr. Jerry Bilinski began an unending commitment to the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) during his tenure with us. […]

Thursday, Oct. 24, 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–The Hudson City Common Council passed a Good Cause Eviction law (GCE) at its meeting October 15. Under GCE, landlords cannot end a tenancy without a legal […]

PRATTSVILLE—On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1-3 p.m., Greene County Historian Jonathan Palmer will thrill and chill his audience with the second in the Pratt Museum’s second annual Harvest Lecture & […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district is continuing to operate under a severe bus driver shortage. The district is eight to ten drivers short of being fully staffed, which is […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media In the 1950s, nuclear was deemed the energy of the future. Unfortunately, the world’s ardor for replacing fossil fuels with clean atomic […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Manifestation—does it truly work? For decades, this concept has captured significant attention, especially in the pages of popular self-help books like “The […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY GHENT–Early voting for the general elections start Saturday, October 26 and runs continuously to Sunday, November 3. Columbia County polls will be open in Hudson at […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The ducks are back in Greenville. After a years-long hiatus, local business owner Gared Wilkie from Community Partners of Greenville is […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Last Sunday, I was asked to bring the morning sermon for a wonderful church in the country called Mt. Lebanon Methodist. […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE STATELINE STRIKERS, a women’s soccer team, are Iceland bound for a one-day championship tournament November 9. Five women’s teams – four from the USA — […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The girls’ varsity soccer team enjoyed a three-game winning streak last week and celebrated Senior Night on their home field Thursday. […]

By BARBARA SLATE

By TOM MORELAND BACK IN THE 1830s-1840s the Woolsey gang roamed the Austerlitz hills, engaging in horse thieving, counterfeiting and burglary. Their leading spirit, Ambrose F. Woolsey, lived on what […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens easily picked up their fifth win of the season on the gridiron Friday night, defeating the Cohoes Tigers 34-7. […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media  Dear Rusty: Both my wife and I are 67 1/2, i.e., past our full retirement age of 66 years and six months. […]

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 ANDREA DEGENER ST LOUIS, MO–The Dowd Illustration Research Archive (DIRA) at Washington University (WashU) has acquired the archive of Barbara Slate, a renowned comic artist, teacher, writer and columnist […]

At this year’s New York State Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial ceremony, held inside the Empire State Convention Center in Albany, Ancram Volunteer Firefighter Stewart “Stewie” Guy Hunt was among those [...]

CHATHAM–The Chatham Board of Education recently honored Chatham Middle School Nurse Kate Juliano, Assistant Principal Michael Stead, Teacher Aide Michael Zwingelberg, and Assistant Supervisor of Transportation Steve Oleynek for their […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — A one-car motor vehicle crash in the town of New Baltimore on Thursday left one man dead and the driver […]

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By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Readers, This week, I have the privilege of sharing a story that has profoundly touched my heart and, I believe, will […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Three people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash at 159 Yonderview Road, September 27 at 4:52 p.m. Hillsdale firefighters, the Community Rescue Squad and the Columbia County […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–Town Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling has put forth the 2025 tentative town budget. It contains a 0.47 cut in the amount of […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Area residents gathered last Saturday at the town hall for a reduced-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats, organized by […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–On September 11 the Columbia County Board of Supervisors both authorized the Sheriff’s Office to establish an Animal Abuser Registry for protecting companion animals and urged US […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Pumpkins are starting to make their annual appearance on front doorsteps. Fog coats the yard in the morning. Leaves are starting their […]

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