By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The gym stands were packed Saturday afternoon as the RCS Athletic Hall of Fame inducted 15 former athletes into its Class […]

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By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The recent cold weather would probably be the main topic of conversation if I could find someone to discuss it with. Everyone […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district invites everyone in the community to a public forum on volunteerism on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School library. In partnership with […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—What started out as a proposal to replace Planning Board Chairman Joe Crocco turned into a substantial show of support in favor of his reappointment. At the […]

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By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve been gardening for more than half a century, long enough to be skeptical about the latest horticultural miracle cures. Generally, I […]

RAVENA – “Understanding Herman,” an evocative photography exhibit by journalist and photographer Marlene McTigue, is now on display at the RCS Community Library. Presented by Old-School Naturalist, the exhibit runs […]

News Herald – January 16, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 15, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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By NANCY JANE KERN ABOUT THIRTY-FIVE years ago we were hard at work in our labs in Schenectady when all the generators kicked in and we knew there was a […]

CHATHAM–The Chatham Board of Education has appointed Hanna Bachrach as Chatham Public Library’s new director. Following a months-long search, the board made Ms. Bachrach’s appointment official at its January 7 […]

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By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Central School District and the Chatham Central School District will be combining their football programs into a single, shared program starting in the fall […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson Police Chief Mishanda Franklin announced that skeletal remains found in the City of Hudson the morning of December 9 were identified as those of Robert J. […]

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By Patsy Nicosia Capital Region Independent Media With the presidential inauguration earlier this week, the biggest question in the 21st Congressional District remains who will be the local representative in […]

Ethel (Skip) Mae Covenhoven Johannesen entered into eternal life on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at 98 years. She was a lifelong resident of Greene County, and a graduate of Greenville […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the historic Hannay Community Room of Westerlo Public Library, a powerful narrative unfolds through the lens of photographer Ron Klein. This […]

Thursday, Jan. 23, 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 – The Knights of Columbus of Ravena, NY – Mother McAuley Council 3424 – held its first National Spaghetti Day supper in January. The Knights of Columbus held a […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Liana Lekocevic, the recipient of an inaugural Greenville Rotary Club scholarship in 2024, recently returned from a transformative journey aboard the […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Saving for retirement will get a little more attractive next year. Given the dire state of savings in this country, anything that […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve always been a person who loves to travel. Over the years, I’ve taken dozens of road trips, spanning almost every state. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The girls’ basketball team had a big win at home Saturday afternoon right before the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS boys’ basketball team fell to the Ichabod Crane Riders by a score of 59-49 Saturday afternoon. The team played […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media A brand-new year is here and I’m excited to see what the Lord has for us! Keeping Christ at the center […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I’m 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security, my military pension, and […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town board held its organizational meeting and first meeting of 2025 on January 6. The board made several appointments to committees during the organizational meeting, […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors raised the salaries of several county personnel, lengthened the terms of Election Commissioners, and appointed individuals to various county and organizational […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–Columbia County greeted the new year with positive steps toward addressing the affordable housing crisis that it, like most of the nation, faces. The county became […]

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By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media “Dreaming”: There are so many possibilities inherent in this eight-letter word. I might conjure up something that I greatly fantasized about when […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK – The town of Bethlehem officially opened its new food scraps composting shed at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December, marking a significant […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was sitting quietly the other day having a pleasant little ponder, something I try to fit into my busy schedule daily. […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—After having its original permit application for a 60 megawatt (MW) solar facility denied in February 2024, Hecate Energy is back with another application, this one for […]

HUDSON—Columbia County’s public menorah lighting Sunday, December 29 was a vibrant and memorable celebration, marking the community’s enduring Jewish pride and the spirit of Hanukkah, according to a press release. […]

By NANCY JANE KERN OUR EASTERN SCREECH-0WL is an adorable little bird, about 7-10” long, and easy to overlook. I was driving past a frozen marsh a few years ago […]

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GHENT—The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) updated drought conditions across the state, returning all 62 New York counties to “Normal” status, January 3. Back in November Columbia […]

By PETER FLIERL NEW LEBANON–Town Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling and Don Adams from Creighton Manning led the first of two public hearings on proposed sidewalks on the north and south side […]

ALBANY — State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — January 1 was a big day at Unbridled Sanctuary — all 50 or so Thoroughbreds who call Unbridled home celebrated their […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media We are so grateful for the selfless acts of giving on behalf of our companion animals at the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. Our […]

News Herald – January 9, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 8, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors Wm. J. Cox in Coeymans Hollow […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — New technology changes are coming to the RCS Central School District. At the board of education’s Jan. 8 meeting, District Superintendent […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The contributions of local individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations that make our community thrive are countless, from those helping to feed […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media The town of Durham is proud to announce the start of the Hometown Heroes Banner program recognizing servicemen and servicewomen from […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY HUDSON–The NY Greater Capital Region chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby sponsored “How Do Local Farmers Regard Climate Change?” at the Hudson Area Library on Wednesday, December […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–There are 4,400 Oxford Houses in the U.S. and one opened in November 2024 in Hudson. The houses follow a model that provides safe and supportive […]

Thursday, Jan. 16, 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 Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON — On a winding road up Mount Lebanon in New Lebanon, Columbia County, a remarkable piece of history has been brought […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Recently, billionaire Stephen Feinberg of the private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management was selected to fill the number two spot at the […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media After their stunning victory on Christmas morning in 1776, General George Washington and his army held Trenton, aware that the British would […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS and Greenville high schools have joined forces to merge into the RCSG Swimming and Diving Team. The merger enables students […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — More than two dozen teams and their fans crowded into the two gymnasiums at RCS High School last weekend for the […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The author of this story is unknown and it has been told by many people throughout the years. The gentleman to […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age, which is just under two years […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) and its redevelopment partners are working on a modified proposal for building new housing, according to a diagram of the latest idea […]

By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—The Town Board decided not to reappoint the chairmen of town’s Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals at its 2025 organizational meeting, January 2. All […]

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PITTSFIELD, Mass.— Since its start six years ago, Pittsfield-based Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church’s Feed Thy Neighbor food program continues to package and deliver over 400 meals each Saturday to […]

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By PETER W. WAGNER, publisher, nwestiowa.com MANY OF TODAY’S metro newspapers are facing serious circulation problems they created for themselves. Owned and managed by profit conscious investment groups, most large […]

ALBANY — Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and the Albany County Legislature last week announced the county is investing over $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds into a series […]

By Dick Brooks Capital Region Independent Media I awoke to find that the weatherman had sprinkled an inch or so of fluff over my backyard and yes, I’m holding him […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The contributions of local individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations that make our community thrive are countless, from those helping to feed […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Spoiler alert… you’re going to be left in some thoughtful contemplation as you read this.  Just the concept of this topic put […]

News Herald – January 2, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 1, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors voted to proceed with replacing the historic one-lane Stuyvesant Falls Bridge with a two-lane structure, by submitting the construction plan to […]

By NANCY JANE KERN IT HAS BEEN A WARM FALL and it is late this year to look for ducks and geese passing through our area on their way south. If […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE NYVT Media GREENVILLE–Big Lots, Inc., has announced an agreement to sell hundreds of its stores to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners of Boston, enabling the transfer of between […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson Police arrested Michael A. Davey, 39, of Hudson on six separate counts of first degree rape (a child less than 11 years old), a class B […]

By PETER FLIERL AUSTERLITZ–Supervisor Robert Lagonia opened the monthly meeting of the Austerlitz Town Board December 19, noting the coming availability of balloon pictures of the proposed new Verizon cell […]

By EMILIA TEASDALEVALATIE—At their December 10 meeting, the Village Board passed a motion to hire Weston & Sampson Architects as consultant for the design of a new PFAS treatment facility […]

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RAVENA — On Sunday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present its first 2025 program. Join in as speaker Ron Gabriele relates the program, “The […]

GREENVILLE – Stanley Ernest McCafferty, 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, to be with his Lord Jesus, surrounded by his family, following a courageous […]

By Guest Columnist Aaron Clause For Capital Region Independent Media As anyone who tunes in regularly to Charlene Marchand’s Soft Paws column is well aware, it is quite obvious, from […]

Thursday, Jan. 9, from 4-5 p.m. The library will supply materials and ideas for kids to unwind and get creative after school. There is no specific project or goal; instead, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens took second place in the annual Lewis Johnson Memorial Duals on their home mat, and Aiden Forster won […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media January 20th is just around the corner. It is Day One in the tariff wars that our next president is intent on […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media During the first Christmas of World War I, something extraordinary happened. Amid the mud, barbed wire, and endless gunfire of the Western […]

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 Catherine M. Oliverio For Capital Region Independent Media So, what is your New Year’s resolution? There are so many to choose from. The most common resolution is to lose […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I attempt to keep my eyes and ears open to learn about the Holy Spirit and human behavior. In my spiritual […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security spousal benefits. Unfortunately, because of my income, […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 marked the 242nd birthday of President Martin Van Buren, a Kinderhook native and lifetime resident. The Friends of Lindenwald, the estate purchased by […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media EARLTON — It’s January, the temperature is a toasty 27 degrees and there’s ice floating in the water — it’s the perfect time […]

By MELANIE LEKOCEVIC Capital Region Independent Media VALATIE—When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in late September, countless families, communities and businesses were devastated. One local company has done its part […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM – In a bold step toward environmental sustainability and climate resilience, the town of Bethlehem is establishing itself as a leader in […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media As the world celebrates the dawn of 2025 with champagne and fireworks, a quiet ceremony of a different kind unfolds at Unbridled […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Already a new year is here, seems like just yesterday we were saying goodbye to 2023.  I remember as a small child […]

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By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–Evictions in the county shot up post-pandemic, along with the dramatic rise in rental and homeownership costs and the consequent unaffordability of housing for many residents. […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALCOVE — Since 1848, the chimney that soars above the Valley Paper Mill Park just off Route 143 in Alcove has stood sentry […]

Patrick F. Fallon, 86 years old, most recently of Greenville, NY, was born in Dublin, Ireland, and passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loved […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Honestly, using the suffix, “in-law” was never appealing to me after I was married. I know, I know, it was the common […]

Saturday, Jan. 4, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join in for the library’s Saturday Fun for Families monthly event. This month, participants will learn how animals adjust to the winter season. The […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media VALATIE — When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in late September, countless families, communities and businesses were devastated. One local company has done […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media As 2024 winds down to a close, it’s time to take a look back and see what some of the top issues and […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media As 2024 winds down to a close, it’s time to take a look back and see what some of the top issues and […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media There are just some things that you do in life that you’re not proud of, things that live in your consciousness and […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now. I believe that in the last […]

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Click here to visit the Columbia Paper Journalism Fund. The Columbia Paper Journalism Fund The fund supports local reporting on education, economic development, the arts, the environment and health care, […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — As 2024 comes to a close, Unbridled Sanctuary honored its sponsors, volunteers and others who serve the horses in its care […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media The small mountain communities of western North Carolina are still reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm being called a “1,000-year […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media For many years I’ve had the privilege to visit those in jails, prisons, hospitals, recovery centers and nursing homes, as I […]

News Herald – December 19, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 18, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By Doug LaRocque NYVT Media The reaction to the release of a video of the beating death of 43-year-old state prison inmate Robert Brooks at the hands of prison guards […]

The annual Winter Walk parade in the Village of Valatie breezed down Main Street on December 14 under an almost full moon. Santa Claus is always the star. Photo by [...]

By NANCY JANE KERN SOME YEARS AGO I received a shiny new KitchenAid stand mixer for Christmas, arriving in plenty of time to make Christmas cookies (I think this gift […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—Hudson Police still await DNA testing results on the human skeletal remains found in the city the morning of December 9, Hudson Police Chief Mishanda Franklin told […]

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By DEBORAH E. LANS KINDERHOOK–The Samascott family began farming in Columbia County four generations and more than 100 years ago. Through a transaction that closed in November, the family committed […]

PHILMONT—Drop by and learn about smart meters, digital devices that measure electricity or gas usage and send the information to the energy supplier automatically, at an Open House at 113 […]

By Doug LaRocque A small plane had made an emergency landing on the NYS Thruway near Albany’s exit 23. There were three people on board but state police say none […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media Brandon Graving, a master printmaker and sculptor, has spent decades redefining the boundaries of traditional art forms, creating works that are as visually […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Winter’s just about here. After consulting the two weather experts that I trust—The Old Farmer’s Almanac and the woolly bear caterpillar—I decided […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education announced on its website that District Superintendent Dr. Brian Bailey’s contract has concluded and will not […]

News Herald – December 12, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 11, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors adopted the county’s budget for 2025 at its full board meeting December 11. The budget appropriates $179.9 million and calls for […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN “TWAS THE NIGHT before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.” Anyone who has lived in the country […]

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Capital Region Independent Media’s Warren Dews Jr., representing the Times-Journal, joined this spectacular glimpse into history. If this video does not display properly, please click here to the original.

By District Superintendent Michael Bennett For Capital Region Independent Media As winter approaches, I wanted to provide a reminder of winter weather practices, as well as an update on our […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — What is now commonplace in the local area — the RCS acronym for the school district — was once a hotly […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Old habits die hard, especially at the holidays. Gift giving is definitely something that has become a comfortable tradition. But what if… […]

Thursday, Dec. 19, 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. […]

GREENVILLE — The Everyday Hero award will be given to one student in every grade at the elementary school each month. These students exemplify expected and positive behaviors at school; […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens took to the mat again as the 2024-25 wrestling season got underway. The team faced off against Tamarac […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media More than 40% of Americans are now classified as obese while 75% of adults are either overweight or obese. A new group […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media As the holiday season heats up and the smell of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills the air, it’s easy to get […]

By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—The morning of December 9 at 11:18 a.m. the Hudson Police Department (HPD) received a call transferred from the New York State Police reporting that a survey […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town Board heard presentations about the local rescue squad, well water testing for residents, the upcoming public meeting on the Comprehensive Plan update and a […]

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By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Against the white canvas of December, six silhouettes dot the western meadow of Unbridled, their bright holiday blankets splashing crimson against the […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was a banner year for the RCS girls’ modified volleyball team, which finished with an impressive 13-0 undefeated season under […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was a tough week for the RCS varsity basketball teams. Last Tuesday, the girls’ team trailed most of the game […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Many are convinced that this life has been given to them to do whatever they want and technically it’s true that […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media  Dear Rusty: In a recent article about Medicare’s “Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount” (IRMAA) and how IRMAA affects Social Security taxes, you described […]

Tenth in a series about the justice system By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–Every year, more than 185,000 individuals are released from incarceration in New York. Indeed, it is axiomatic that […]

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By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—The key to unlocking a possible connecting pathway or a “spur” from the Harlem Valley Rail Trail to the Copake hamlet seems to hinge on a future […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — When Greenville resident Ruth Tompkins was born, Calvin Coolidge was president. She lived through the Great Depression, World War II, and […]

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NORTH CHATHAM–Longtime resident and former president of North Chatham Historical Society (NCHS) George Vollmuth donated the Trolley Station to the North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) in September. For 75 years, […]

By NANCY JANE KERN THE NUMBER of hours of sunlight per day is noticeably decreasing in our Earth’s northern hemisphere. If the weather outdoors remains tolerable, I like to be […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — This may be Santa Claus’ most hectic time of year, but he’s never too busy for the kids of Coeymans […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was getting the bird feeders ready to put up for another winter and just for a fleeting moment I thought about […]

By DIANE VALDEN CANAAN—A Massachusetts woman, who was thrown from a vehicle during a Thanksgiving Day crash at 2240 State Route 295, later died at a hospital. Columbia County 911 […]

By PETER FLIERL AUSTERLITZ–Austerlitz Town Board member Cara Humphrey introduced Nancy Ordman to the board and those in attendance at the Town Board meeting on November 21 as the nominee […]

By DOUG LA ROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–Following a public hearing at which there was no comment, the New Lebanon Town Board gave its unanimous approval to the […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Beginning in the early 19th century, Oak Hill grew into a vigorous industrial hamlet.  Although the area had served as a […]

News Herald – December 5, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 3, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media VALATIE — When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in late September, countless families, communities and businesses were devastated. One local company has done […]

By Dr. Brian Bailey RCS District Superintendent As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and visitors, we are exploring the […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media The task always seems quite tedious at the onset. It begins with the arduous task of setting out to choose the perfect […]

Thursday, Dec. 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. No registration is required. Thursday, […]

As the year comes to a close, we at Long Energy take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months. Our journey has been filled with challenges and achievements. […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Brandon Herwick, RCS physical education teacher, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the New York State Association […]

Leland K. Brown, age 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024. He was born in the family farmhouse in Norton Hill on April 28, 1931, […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media As the cost to attend several Ivy League colleges approaches $90,000 per year, applications to obtain a college degree below the Mason-Dixon […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I was conversing with a friend recently and we found ourselves in a back-and-forth about ego. She thought focusing too much on […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Seventy municipalities across the state will share in $100 million in state funding for road repairs due to extreme weather […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Though temperatures were frosty, residents turned out by the hundreds to see the annual Christmas parade march from Coeymans Landing up […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The year has flown by and now Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope you had a meaningful Thanksgiving with family […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media  Dear Rusty: I am 76 years old and a retired high school counselor/teacher. I was married to my first husband from 1968 […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE STUYVESANT—A motion to move forward with the replacement of the single lane bridge to a two lane bridge in Stuyvesant Falls was carried unanimously at the county […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GREENPORT–It started with the murder of George Floyd. Hudson Mayor Kamal Johnson wanted something good to come of the tragedy. In June 2020 he issued an […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media  A few weeks ago, I shared the story of Captured Angel, a Thoroughbred whose early life traced the stark contrast between racing’s […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Junior Grange No. 663 has had an eventful year, with its young members busily engaging in various craft projects […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It hit me in the supermarket the other day — no, it wasn’t the cart piled high with baked goods being propelled […]

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MEDUSA – Gail F. La Plante, 87, passed away on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital. Gail was born in Brooklyn on Jan. 4, 1937, a daughter of […]

RAVENA — The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will hold a holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. in its museum, located in the rear entrance of the Ravena […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Santa, OK, I’ll admit, Santa, that this may be a little unexpected given the fact that this letter is coming from […]

News Herald – November 28, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 27, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors

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Massive parade set for Saturday By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The village and town are gearing up for one of the community’s biggest bashes of the […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — Greene County’s bond rating was upgraded to the second highest rating on the scale, reflecting an improved financial standing. The rating […]

By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Greetings! We trust that our readers had a wonderful Thanksgiving with families and friends! Many articles are written at this time of […]

Thursday, Dec. 5, 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 GREENVILLE — Santa and Mrs. Claus took time out from their busy schedules this time of year to pay a special visit to […]

By Deborah E. Lans Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Concerned that future legislatures might tilt to the right, New York state legislators placed Proposition 1 on the statewide ballot […]

PRESTON HOLLOW — The Bates Christian Church will once again have its annual Christmas service, this year on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at 1 Bates Church Road in […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We recently wrapped up another election season and opened the latest chapter in our nation’s history. The act of voting, an honor […]

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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 […]