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Boards approve new cell tower in village
By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—At their April 8 regular meeting, Village Mayor Frank Bevens announced that the Village Board and the village’s Planning Board had approved the plans for a new […]
Board OKs rail opening to allow public walk-through lake access
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Residents who want to launch their kayaks, canoes or rowboats in Copake Lake, or even fish from the shore will find it much easier to do so […]
Dems move to put County Executive question on the ballot
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–A petition is gathering signatures to hold a referendum this November on whether Columbia County’s government should add a County Executive. About 2,900 signatures are necessary to […]
Ravena News-Herald Latest News
BOE begins interviews for new superintendent
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The application period in the search for a new district superintendent has closed and the RCS Board of Education is beginning […]
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – April 17, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –April 16, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Sports: Ravena Fury Duals 2025
Editor’s Note: Here are images from the Ravena Fury Duals at RCS High School, where the hometown team took 11th place. The Ravena Fury won one dual, defeating The Ark […]
Greenville Pioneer Latest News
School budget hearing slated for May 6
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The annual school budget hearing is slated for May 6 for the Greenville Central School District. Hosted by the board of […]
Social Security Matters: When should my wife claim Social Security?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife was born in July 1959, and her recent SS benefit estimate is $3,337 at her full retirement age, […]
Police blotter
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE
Lifestyle
Social Security Matters: When should my wife claim Social Security?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife was born in July 1959, and her recent SS benefit estimate is $3,337 at her full retirement age, […]
The Retired Investor: Market uncertainty takes its toll
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media You may have weathered the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic sell-off, some may even remember the Dot.Com boom and bust, but […]
Living on Purpose: The King and His heaven are coming
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media When we were young, we seldom thought about the afterlife since we were so focused on this one, but as we […]
Social Security Matters: Will my Social Security increase if I keep working after applying?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. […]
Events
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, April 17, all day This is a great way to bring happiness to children in hospitals while doing your part for the environment by recycling. Just bring your broken, […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, April 10, 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. […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, April 3, 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. […]
Event: Bridged in Blood: An Untold Story of Heroism and Sacrifice
RAVENA — On Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present the last of the winter/spring program series. The program, rescheduled because of a weather […]
Columns
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – April 17, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –April 16, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Whittling Away: Thrift store gems
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I hadn’t been for a visit to my favorite thrift store lately so in a lull in the usual rush of senior […]
Horses of Unbridled: A trio of birthdays: Innocence, redemption and renewal
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media This week, I’m turning my column over to Gracie to make her editorial debut. On April 9th, we celebrated her first birthday […]
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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The annual school budget hearing is slated for May 6 for the Greenville Central School District. Hosted by the board of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The application period in the search for a new district superintendent has closed and the RCS Board of Education is beginning […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife was born in July 1959, and her recent SS benefit estimate is $3,337 at her full retirement age, […]
News Herald – April 17, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –April 16, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—At their April 8 regular meeting, Village Mayor Frank Bevens announced that the Village Board and the village’s Planning Board had approved the plans for a new […]
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Residents who want to launch their kayaks, canoes or rowboats in Copake Lake, or even fish from the shore will find it much easier to do so […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–A petition is gathering signatures to hold a referendum this November on whether Columbia County’s government should add a County Executive. About 2,900 signatures are necessary to […]
Editor’s Note: Here are images from the Ravena Fury Duals at RCS High School, where the hometown team took 11th place. The Ravena Fury won one dual, defeating The Ark […]
By DEBORAH E. LANSHUDSON–Who doesn’t love children’s books? And what child can resist picking out a new book or meeting his favorite author or illustrator? On May 3 the Hudson […]
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
Robert A. Barton (1944 – 2025) COPAKE FALLS—A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert “Bob” Barton will be held May 2, 2025, 11 a.m. at Our Lady of […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media You may have weathered the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic sell-off, some may even remember the Dot.Com boom and bust, but […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I hadn’t been for a visit to my favorite thrift store lately so in a lull in the usual rush of senior […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — A second inning drive against Schalmont on Wednesday was all it took to seal a win for the RCS Ravens. The […]
By NANCY JANE KERN SPRING IN Columbia County abounds in yellow, which is a perfect welcome for a season of joy. Winter, we hope, is finally gone. The yellow flowers […]
CHATHAM–At its April 8 meeting, the Chatham Central School District Board of Education adopted its proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget totals $36,317,609 and carries a projected […]
HUDSON–Every day, the safety of children is threatened by motorists who illegally pass stopped school buses as they load or unload students. This dangerous and preventable behavior has led to […]
KINDERHOOK–With much regret Concerts in the Village (CITV) must reschedule the concert previously announced for this Saturday, April 26 in Van Buren Hall. Unexpected international travel complications for pianist Sophia […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS HARLEMVILLE–Three young scientists have begun a study of our ancient forests. They have found mushroom species not seen in more-recently forested areas and unique biological communities […]
By DOUG La ROCQUE Capital region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–The March resignation of Elizabeth Kroboth from the town board and when to replace her, dominated the April 1 meeting. Town […]
By Doug La Rocque Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY – As Catholics and people of many other faiths around the world grieve the passing of Pope Francis early Monday morning, […]
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media This week, I’m turning my column over to Gracie to make her editorial debut. On April 9th, we celebrated her first birthday […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Helping the community eat healthier, with no strings attached, is the goal of the Community Gardens at Trinity United Methodist […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media When we were young, we seldom thought about the afterlife since we were so focused on this one, but as we […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. […]
By DAVID LEE GHENT–Hundreds of people showed up at the Ghent VFW for a spaghetti dinner, music and raffles on April 5. This was a fundraiser for Pati Mesick-Kiel who […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors adopted a Sanitary Code, urged Legislators to resist federal funding cuts, further developed its short term rental occupancy tax program, and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — With free raffle prizes from bikes to remote control cars, and loads of candy, everyone was smiling from ear to ear […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town Board heard from Nataly D. Jones, the Democratic deputy commissioner for the county Board of Elections (BOE), about closing a polling site in the […]
Mary H. Heermance (1931 – 2025) CASTLETON—Mary H. Heermance, 94, of Castleton passed away April 5, 2025 at home under the care of Hospice. She was born in Elmhurst Queens […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Board of Education heard an updated budget presentation at their regular board meeting on April 8. District Business Manager Michael Brennan reported that with […]
By DAVID LEEALBANY—Husband and wife physicians, Dr. Michael Groff and Dr. Joy Saini, their adult children, Jared and Karenna and the children’s significant others, James Santoro and Alexia Duarte died […]
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 Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media It definitely takes a degree of patience to wait and watch and then to anticipate Mother Earth awakening from her oh so […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Friday mornings at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School, the line starts forming early. Teachers, staff and administrators eagerly wait—not just […]
By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—The Hudson City Police Department charged five individuals in connection with a felony gang assault that occurred in the City of Hudson March 7. The suspects were […]
By NANCY JANE KERN Daffodils I WANDER’D lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Voters will head to the polls May 20 to vote on a $37,644,226 school budget for the 2025-26 academic year. The […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and join the annual Ravena Village Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, […]
News Herald – April 10, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 9, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors Mr. Wm. Seabridge has purchased a […]
Submitted content GREENVILLE — Fourth and fifth grade students recently had an opportunity to participate in after-school volleyball intramurals with Coach Warga. The 4th grade focused on learning the basics […]
COEYMANS — Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and Albany County Legislator Zach Collins are hosting a free paint recycling event at RCS High School on Saturday, April 19, from […]
By Harry S. Margolis For Capital Region Independent Media Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring our readers a new column, “Your Estate Planning Questions Answered” by Harry S. Margolis. […]
Thursday, April 17, all day This is a great way to bring happiness to children in hospitals while doing your part for the environment by recycling. Just bring your broken, […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — On Tuesday, April 2, members of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation held the annual election to select this year’s line officers to lead the organization. Here […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Transforming a government-heavy economy into one where the private sector leads not only takes time but also requires a period of detoxification, […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever been lost in a daydream so vivid it felt real? A moment that left your heart racing and produced […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — We all know about rain and parades, but what about an Easter egg hunt after a snowstorm? Just hours after a […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a proposed $56.9 million budget. The spending plan will next go […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Life is filled with ups and downs, joy and good times mixed in with seasons of discouragement and sadness. I do […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ½ in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me […]
By DOUG LaROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media GHENT–NYVT Media continues this week to look at the impact the new tariffs and federal funding cuts are having locally. In the spotlight […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE DIEGO MONGUE Band played at the Spencertown Academy Arts Center (SAAC), Saturday, March 15, as part of its Roots and Shoots Concert Series. The program […]
By DAVID LEE ALBANY—Physician couple, Dr. Michael Groff and Dr. Joy Saini, their adult children, Jared and Karenna and the children’s partners, James Santoro and Alexia Duarte died in the […]
By DAVID LEE CRARYVILLE—Six people perished in an airplane crash on a hillside field off Two Town Road just outside the Craryville hamlet in the Town of Copake, at about […]
By DOUG La ROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–Before considering any tax increase, spending reductions or the use of the fund balance or reserves, the members of the New […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Department of Human Services (DHS) has updated its comprehensive Behavioral Health Services Resources Guide for Columbia and Greene Counties, this time expanding the scope […]
Peter A. Jensen (1940 – 2025) COPAKE—On March 31, 2025, Peter Andres Jensen entered the heavenly gates to be with his longtime love, Mary Lou. He will always be loved […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — In an era where civic discourse often feels polarized, a group of seniors at RCS High School is quietly, steadily learning […]
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 Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I find the whole process of aging to be fascinating. Things change on an almost daily basis. Minor aches and pains keep […]
By Guest Columnist Aaron Clause For Capital Region Independent Media Please hear me as I attempt to turn my blind outrage into productive action. In recent weeks, the community has […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Get ready for hundreds of kids and thousands of candy-filled Easter eggs to turn out for the annual Easter egg hunt […]
News Herald – April 3, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 2, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
EARLIER THIS month, a large bipartisan group of New York State legislators joined business leaders and local news organizations in person at the State Capitol in support of the Lift […]
CAIRO – The Cairo-Durham Central School District announced its Cairo-Durham Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Honor Roll members for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media How I love a good Easter egg hunt with the kiddos. No matter the age of our little ones, we get those […]
ALCOVE — The annual Alcove Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Registration forms are now available and can be picked up at the Coeymans Hollow firehouse, Alcove Post Office […]
Thursday, April 10, 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 DIANE VALDEN CLAVERACK—State Police are investigating a multiple stabbing incident on State Route 217, March 26. At 3:30 a.m. that date, State Police responded to reports of a stabbing […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE COLUMBIA COUNTY Libraries Association marked Women’s History Month with a webinar about First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Roosevelt, Monday, March 9. The […]
Paul M. Brown (1938 – 2025) OLD CHATHAM—Paul Morton Brown, 87, of Manhattan and Old Chatham, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend passed away peacefully February 11 holding the […]
Jean C. Nyfeler (1933 – 2025) WEST GHENT—Jean C. Nyfeler, 91, of West Ghent passed into the loving arms of the Lord, Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the place she […]
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media They arrive with nobility etched into every line of their being, their bloodlines whispering ancient stories of speed and heart, even as […]
COEYMANS — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the agency will be conducting prescribed burns on DEC-managed land in different areas now through early May. One of […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media For those of us in the business world, the myriad economic policy initiatives spewing from the White House are both confusing and […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media It’s easy to hide from the issues of life. Most of us have done it. I know I was hiding from things […]
By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Several people have recently asked me for information on Mt. Pisgah, which was quite a resort once on the way up […]
By Stephen Donnelly Coeymans Town Supervisor When we talk about economic development in the Town of Coeymans, we’re not just talking about industry, infrastructure or tax incentives. We’re talking about […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Every Christian has been given a mission and some type of ministry. Gifts, talents, and special abilities are distributed from God […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife and I are currently collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A child was hit by a car on Main Street in the village on Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–On March 12, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors adopted a policy for utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) while conducting business on the county’s behalf. This policy prioritizes […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS A child care update HUDSON–In child care, it seems, the good news is to be found by visiting a provider and watching children learn, play, explore […]
By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—Programs for old and young residents of Ancram were highlighted in reports to the Town Board at its March 20 meeting. New Kids Camp Director Taylor Price, […]
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
A first-of-its-kind tax credit to give small businesses in Coeymans some much-needed financial support is gaining momentum in Albany. Earlier this month, a large bipartisan group of New York state […]
By DOUG La ROCQUE NYVT Media EASTON–When it comes to tariffs and New York State agriculture, “the only thing that is certain is the uncertainty.” That’s how Stuart Ziehm of […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The evening news today had an article about school lunches and how they are being made healthier with less fat, less sodium, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — How do you celebrate a horse’s birthday? With lots of love, food, treats and compassion. And maybe even a birthday cake. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After four years of studying, hard work and excelling at extracurriculars, graduation is nearing for the RCS Class of 2025. With […]
By DAVID LEE HUDSON–There was a celebration at the Hudson Area Library on Thursday, March 13 for the opening of the Unity Community Cabinet, a source for the provision of […]
By NANCY JANE KERN GROWING UP on our dairy farm meant spending much time outside despite the weather. My first recollection of high wind was the 1954 Hurricane Hazel. Winds in […]
News Herald – March 27, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 26, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
CAIRO – The Cairo-Durham Central School District announced its Cairo-Durham Middle School Principal’s Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Honor Roll members for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year. […]
In this inspiring video, Mick Hunt shares his incredible journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and motivational leader. From making a life-changing promise to his mother […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaApril 2, 2025 The Chatham Panthers varsity baseball team scrimmaged on a chilly Saturday afternoon, March 29,a double header with Voorheesville and Union […]
NEW BALTIMORE — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that all along the Hudson River estuary, teachers, students and volunteers are donning waders and venturing into […]
To the Editor: What do we want from our criminal justice system? Fairness. To defendants, of course, but also fairness to victims and to our residents who deserve to feel […]
CAIRO-DURHAM – The Cairo-Durham Central School District announced its Cairo-Durham High School High Honor Roll and Honor Roll members for the second quarter of the 2024-25 school year. To qualify for […]
ALBANY — Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-102, has been appointed to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Assembly Budget Committee on Agriculture, Environment and Housing. Tague said he is looking to make sure […]
Thursday, April 3, 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 LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE HUDSON AREA Library co-hosted, with the African American Archives of Columbia County (AAACC), the program “If This Old House Could Talk” about the Van Hoeson-Marriott […]
By DIANE VALDEN GERMANTOWN—An Albany woman faces numerous felony charges in connection with unlawfully entering a Germantown home. State Police from the Livingston barracks arrested Mackenzie Golden, 44, from Albany […]
LATHAM — The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs is now issuing commemorative Afghanistan and Iraq War medals approved by the Legislature and Gov. Kathy Hochul in […]
RAVENA — On Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present the last of the winter/spring program series. The program, rescheduled because of a weather […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media The Trump administration’s economic policies have placed a target on the back of most foreign nations. As for the economy, a slowdown, […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media If you’re someone with ambition—someone who wakes up every day thinking about your goals, your dreams, and where you want to be—it […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE GHENT—All four villages in the county held elections on March 18. Kinderhook has two new trustees — Astrid Montagano and Joseph Wildermuth – who will join the […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Columbia County Engineer Ray Jurkowski reported “pretty active” planning for remodeling the interior of 11 Warren Street for county office space and foresaw construction beginning in September, […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media In the Capital District, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives remain a priority for many organizations, even as some companies nationwide walk back […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Some Christians might think this is a silly question because asking for God’s glory to fall is such a popular phrase […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have questions concerning the deduction of money from my Social Security benefit amount as relates to the sale of […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–As The Columbia Paper set out to assess the effects of the Trump Administration’s activities on Columbia County the task took on the feeling of watching […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — St. Patrick’s Day may have been March 17, but the town of Greenville turned out in big numbers to honor the […]
By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—A hike in usage, especially of digital resources, was among the details relayed in a 2024 report about the Roe Jan Community Library heard at the March […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — Local residents and business owners gathered at the Blanchard-Currey American Legion Post 1040 recently for the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s annual […]
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 Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Continuing from our last column with our excerpt from Dr. Caroline Coile’s article in AKC Family Dog regarding debunking internet myths about […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The things that used to be a normal part of daily life are changing at a rate that makes a person of […]
News Herald – March 20, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 19, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaMarch 27, 2025 The Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts, 957 Route 82, West Taghkanic, held a dance recital on March 21 to […]
BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaMarch 26, 2025 HUDSON–A rally to show support for Ukraine was held on Saturday afternoon, March 22. A group of more than 200 people […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Got a sweet tooth? Then Crosstown Maple on New York’s Maple Weekend is the place for you. Crosstown Maple on Blodgett […]
ATHENS — On Saturday, June 7, the Greene County Historical Society will hold the 45th annual Tour of Homes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s tour focuses on the village […]
By DAVID LEE HUDSON–The Columbia County chapter of Indivisible held a rally on Sunday, March 16 to protest federal budget cuts. Headliner for the rally was Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado […]
ALBANY – With thousands of older New Yorkers losing more than $200 million a year to scams, AARP New York is calling on legislative leaders to join Gov. Kathy Hochul […]
Thursday, March 27, 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. […]
STUYVESANT—March 7, 2025, at the age of 87, Joan Ann Bellanger entered into the glorious presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at her home in Stuyvesant. In her […]
HAMPTON—Jason Micheal Smith, 46, of Hampton, formerly of Hudson, died Sunday, March 9, 2025 in Hampton. Born October 7, 1978, he was the son of the late Kenneth F. and […]
CHATHAM—It is with profound sadness that his family shares the passing of Paul Henry Ford, Jr., 84, of Chatham. He was surrounded by his loving family when he went to […]
HUDSON—Barbara Biondi Williams passed away March 8, 2025 with her loving husband by her side. Born October 26, 1948 in Albany, she was the daughter of Theodore and Peggy (Amodea) […]
ALBANY—Ernest W. Viebrock, 84, of Ancramdale passed away suddenly at Albany Medical Center March 8, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 20, 1941 in Yonkers, the […]
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA—Gail Nancy Howes passed peacefully March 12, 2025 at Fairview Hospital, Great Barrington, MA. She was surrounded by her loving family. She will be deeply missed by all […]
PHILMONT—Martin “Marty” H. Clough, 90, of Philmont died peacefully at home in the company of his loving family, Friday March 7, 2025. Born in Hudson March 2, 1935, he was […]
HUDSON—Rory Peter Callahan, 75, a resident of Claverack, passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson, after a brief illness, February 18, 2025. He was born in Suffern and raised in […]
By NANCY JANE KERN THE TELEVISION SHOW “Little House on the Prairie” has a good rendition of a luxurious rural schoolhouse. It is a point of reference and always reminds […]
By EMILIA TEASDALEVALATIE—The Village Board and the Village Planning Board held a joint meeting on Monday, March 10 with representatives from the engineering firm Tectonic about plans for a Verizon […]
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media As the buds of spring begin to unfold, marking a season of renewal and new beginnings, so too does a remarkable celebration […]
The following local students earned inclusion on the fall 2024 dean’s list at SUNY Cortland: Makenna Deitz of Ravena, an adolescence education: social studies major; Aidan Lochner of Ravena, a [...]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media It has been a great run. For 15 years, the U.S. stock market has been the envy of the world. Led by […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all had that moment—the instant regret of saying something we wish we could take back. Maybe it was in a business […]
COXSACKIE — The Bronck Museum announced this year’s Olga Santora Women’s History Lecture, “Growing Discontented: Women Patriots and the Political Rhetoric of the Founding Era,” presented by Dr. Lawrence Howard. […]
RAVENA – The RCS Community Business Association is proud to introduce She Means Business!, a new annual event recognizing and celebrating women who exemplify leadership, success in business, and deep […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media As followers of Christ, we have the opportunity to become as close to God as we desire, and the result is […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Is there any way I can get out of paying the $185 I am told will be taken out of […]
By DIANE VALDEN GREENPORT—State Police arrested Cory M. Birk, 38, of Catskill on four counts of official misconduct and four counts of petit larceny, March 7. On May 22, 2024, […]
By DOUG La ROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–The New Lebanon Town Board meet twice during the month of March, with each meeting considering a very important topic. The […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Federal funding losses, student and youth programs, 11 Warren Street, artificial intelligence, a resource directory, and county taxes received attention at the Columbia County Board of Supervisors […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — A Round Top man was arrested early Saturday following what police called a 10-hour standoff at a home on Blackhead Mountain […]
CAIRO — The Greene County Animal Alliance will hold its second annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 23, from 8:30-11 a.m. at Old Factory Brewing at 628 Main St. in […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS VALATIE–A visit to the The Family Resource Centers of Columbia County (FRC) playgroup in Valatie comes with joy and learning. The joy is sparked by watching […]
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE LAKE—When Copake Councilmember Stanley “Stosh” Gansowski renewed his call in January for the reconsideration of creating an opening in the guardrail at the southeast end of […]
The passing of Florence M. Traver on Thursday, March 20, 2025, is announced with heavy hearts. Florence was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She dedicated her life to […]
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 Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was watching television last week when a catchphrase uttered by someone I didn’t recognize stuck in my head. As I said […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — New York state’s 2025 budget and a historic investment in downtown Albany were the focus of a recent Capital Region Chamber […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — It’s only the second year for the Cabin Fever fundraiser, but both years organizers have far exceeded their original goals. The […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media I added yet another challenge this winter to an already trying few months. Recovery from surgery is difficult the older we get, […]
News Herald – March 13, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 12, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors* *No issue for this date. The […]
GHENT—Rita C. Zarek passed away March 8, 2025 at the Ghent Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 14, 1933 in Corona, NY, she was the daughter of the late Paul […]
POUGHKEEPSIE—Bonnie McAlister, 71, of Germantown passed away at Vassar Hospital, March 6, 2025. She was born in Beacon, June 9, 1953 to Noel and Thelma Murry. She was raised in […]
VALATIE—David A. Bornt, Jr., 43, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly March 3, 2025. Born January 18, 1982 in Troy, he was the beloved son of David A. Bornt, Sr. and […]
POTSDAM—Samuel C. Wright, III, 57, of Claverack passed away March 5, 2025 at Canton Potsdam Hospital, after being hospitalized while on an ice fishing trip with friends. He was born […]
ALBANY—Dylan Thomas Anderson, 19, of Ancram passed away peacefully March 4, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Albany, August 29, 2005, the only son of Arnold T. […]
ELIZAVILLE—Ryan Jay Meagher, 43, a lifelong area resident passed away unexpectedly February 19, 2025 at his home in Elizaville. Born August 1, 1981 in Poughkeepsie, he graduated from Red Hook […]
WRENTHAM, MA—Marcia Crisp (nee MacDonald), 87, passed away peacefully February 28, 2025, in Wrentham, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by the love of her life, husband Fred Crisp, who passed away […]
By NANCY JANE KERN MOST PEOPLE DO not realize we have two species of crows in our county. Our most common, usual crow is our American crow at 19” long, […]
KINDERHOOK—It is with endless sadness that his family announces that David Alan Smith, 76, of the Town of Kinderhook passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2025. He graduated from SUNY Albany […]
PHILMONT—Jean T. Smith, 93, of Kinderhook passed away peacefully February 28, 2025 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born May 29, 1931 in Vermont, she was the cherished daughter of the […]
By PATSY NICOSIA Times-Journal/Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY–Monday, March 3, in state Supreme Court, Sullivan County Judge James Farrell ruled that the state law that taxes wind and solar at […]
GREENVILLE — Greenville High School senior Anthony Zhang is a finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program, a distinction that places him in a group of more than 15,000 […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — A brush fire on Tompkins Road drew a response from five local fire companies. There were no injuries in the […]
By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Just a quick note to kick off this week’s column — the CGHS/SPCA food bank, which provides nearly 50,000 pounds of free […]
Thursday, March 20, 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 DIANE VALDEN KINDERHOOK—A Kinderhook man was killed in a one-car accident on County Route 28, March 4 at 10:03 a.m. Columbia County 911 dispatched Niverville firefighters, Valatie Rescue and […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE GHENT—The four villages in the county will hold elections on Tuesday, March 18. In three of the villages, Chatham, Valatie and Philmont, incumbent candidates are running unopposed. […]
First in a series By Deborah E. Lans For Capital Region Independent Media In 1958, in “A Nation of Immigrants,” John F. Kennedy wrote: “Since 1607, when the first English […]
CAIRO – Linda Carley Rippel passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Ketchikan, Alaska. The family moved to Greenville, and she was […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media My dad was obsessed with the Battle of the Alamo, which fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836—189 years […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media EAST DURHAM — The streets were lined with revelers Sunday afternoon for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in East Durham. This was […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council voted by a 3-2 margin in favor of a resolution aimed at moving forward with a $17 million […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Issues pertaining to Hudson’s waterfront, sites near it, 11 Warren Street, all of Hudson and Columbia County arose during a town hall/community conversation for Hudson’s First Ward […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media This is a true story about a war hero named Reckless who served in numerous combat operations during the Korean War. […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I hope we haven’t made a mistake! My wife just applied for her Social Security benefit. She was born in May […]
By RUSS IMMARIGEON STARTING ABOUT 1903, the New York City-based Women’s Prison Association, which has thrived now for 180 years since its founding in 1845, initiated a 10-year campaign to […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—At their regular meeting on March 4, Superintendent Marie Digirolamo told the Ichabod Crane Board of Education that the district is facing “staggering increases in our health […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The villages of Catskill and Athens were awarded a combined $14.5 million from New York state to revitalize their downtown areas and encourage […]
Submitted by Stephen Donnelly For Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS – At the recent State of the Town address, I outlined my commitment to aligning Coeymans with its history, comprehensive […]
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 Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media As I sink slowly into the seas of antiquity, I find frequently that things of importance to me shift up and down […]
GREENVILLE — A group of faculty and staff at the elementary school organized a secret “Underground Spirit Week” recently, where the adults embraced themed dress-up days while the students had […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS – A mix of supply chain issues, quality concerns, and price fluctuations has made road salt management a critical challenge for highway […]
News Herald – March 6, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 5, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By NANCY JANE KERN THE VERNAL EQUINOX marks the official start of spring and will happen on March 20, 2025. Can it only be two weeks away? We are enjoying […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaMarch 13, 2025 At the Farm at Miller’s Crossing in Claverack, the cold late winter weather has made for a relatively short maple […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaMarch 6, 2025 CHATHAM–Marian Day has a backyard operation to make syrup for her family use. She has 3 taps in the sugar […]
HUDSON—Cleland J. Wynkoop, 80, of Stuyvesant passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a brief illness February 15, 2025. Born in West Haven, CT, he was the son of the […]
KINDERHOOK—It is with great sadness that his family announces the passing of Richard A. McDonald, age 81, who died peacefully Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He […]
STOCKPORT—It is with heavy hearts that his family announces the passing of Thomas M. Davis, Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 75. A loving and devoted husband, father, […]
HUDSON—Philomena “Dolly” VanDeCarr was born December 19, 1943 and died February 22, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Partemio and Luisa Cacchillo, and by her brother, Anthony. Married September […]
CLAVERACK—Irene Viebrock (nee Bauer), 90, of Claverack and long-time resident of Columbia County, died peacefully at home Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was the daughter of Helene (Milchert) and Adolf […]
HUDSON—Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Arlene M. Hogan, age 97, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family February 9, 2025. She was born June 2, 1927 and […]
GHENT—Sandra Ann (Wagar) Kratt, 77, passed away February 22 surrounded by her loving family. Born October 11, 1947 in Chatham, she was the youngest daughter of the late Frances (Mesick) […]
CHATHAM—Robert Osborne Richardson died February 21, 2025. “Bob” was born December 20, 1938 to Frank A. and Catherine Osborne Richardson of Rockville Centre, Pulaski, Hillsdale and Kinderhook. He graduated from […]
ALBANY—Kimberly Rose Hartley, 59, of Claverack passed away February 13, 2025 in Albany. Born June 29, 1965 in Charleston, SC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Richard L. […]
GREENPORT—Violanda Cordato of Greenport, age 87, passed away February 16, 2025. She was born November 10, 1937 in Castlevetere sul Calore, Avellino Campania Italy, to Vincenzo Doto and Maria Grazie […]
STUYVESANT—Meghan Sue Herchenroder, 37, of Stuyvesant passed away peacefully at home, February 17, 2025. Born June 15, 1987 in Hudson, she was the beloved daughter of William Herchenroder, Sr., and […]
HUDSON—Betty Jane Doty of Hudson passed away peacefully February 7, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born March 27, 1946 in Stephentown, to Harvey Roberts and Gladys Jones. […]
ANCRAM—Denise “Sis” Hamm of Ancram passed away peacefully February 16, 2025. She was born June 29, 1936 in the Bronx, to Frank and Helen (Hofler) Jones. She graduated in 1954 […]
By NANCY JANE KERN FOR WHATEVER REASON Amber the cat wandered from a neighboring farm and picked our farm to live. Fortunately for us, her owner said we could keep […]
By BRENDA SHUFELT, History Room Coordinator THE HUDSON AREA LIBRARY History Room has monthly local history talks you’ve probably read about in this newspaper but also offers free research services. […]
Photos and text by DAVID LEE CHATHAM–In late 2024, the Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street, temporarily closed to begin a major renovation and restoration project. According the non-profit theater’s website, […]
GREENVILLE — Greenville Middle School recently welcomed 19 new members into the Greenville Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Congratulations to the following new members: Aubrey A., Kaitly, A., […]
By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Wintry weather may not be done with us just yet, so let’s take a few minutes to think about winter weather […]
SELKIRK — A.W. Becker 5th grader Kevin from Ms. Palas’s class chose a police escort to school as his prize for being one of the top fundraisers for the A.W. […]
Thursday, March 13, 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. […]
As winter starts to loosen its grip, New Yorkers are looking forward to spring’s warmer temperatures. However, warmer weather brings with it an increased risk of fires. As the snow […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Now that winter sports are in the books, it’s time to sign up for the spring sports season. RCS offers the […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media They love their country. As such, it is no surprise that many veterans would want to continue to serve their nation after […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all been there. You’re just minding your business, maybe running errands or sipping coffee, when—BAM—someone snaps at you like you personally […]
HUDSON—Columbia County Board of Supervisors Chairman Matt Murell declared a State of Emergency for the county beginning at 4 p.m. March 11, banning all outside burning. The ban continues through […]
By DIANE VALDEN HUDSON—On February 25, State Police investigators from the Livingston barracks arrested two people for allegedly stealing more than $2,220 from an elderly victim’s bank account and $690 […]
NASSAU—Craig A. Fuss, born September 23, 1976, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Nassau, February 22, 2025. He was predeceased by Ralph Fuss, Sr., Nancy Fuss (Rivenburg) and Ralph […]
VALATIE—Henry “Hank” Gustav Reimer, 90, of Valatie passed away February 24, 2025 in his home. He was born in Jamaica, Queens to Gustav and Bertha (Becker) Reimer, October 10, 1934. […]
ELIZAVILLE—Gina (Miller) Hedges, 69, a longtime resident of Elizaville, succumbed suddenly February 25, 2025. Born September 2, 1955 in Manhattan, she was the daughter of the late Peter J. and […]
ALBANY—Louis R. Negri, 77, of Hillsdale passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital February 21, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in North Canaan, CT, May 5, 1947 to […]
GERMANTOWN—Victor L. DelPozzo, 88, passed away peacefully at home February 27, 2025. Born May 20, 1936 in Yonkers to Caroline and Carmine DelPozzo, “Vic” moved to Germantown in 1948 with […]
ALBANY—Kevin G. Herber, 63, passed away peacefully February 22, 2025 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his daughters and his family. He was born in Hudson to the late John […]
EAST CHATHAM—David Kelly Wilson of East Chatham passed away February 27, 2025 after a short but courageous battle with an unexpected illness. He was only 73 years old, and his […]
HUDSON—Phyllis Mottoshiski, 90, of Stottville died peacefully Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born in Tivoli, January 30, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Harold and […]
NORTH CHATHAM—John Kevin Fanning, 80, passed away February 27, 2025 at his home in North Chatham after a long fight against leukemia. He was surrounded by his wife and family. […]
PHILMONT—Richard D. Losaw, 81, of Philmont, formerly of Pittsfield, MA, died peacefully Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Pittsfield, MA, April 13, […]
HUDSON—Philip E. Hazelton, 39, of Hudson passed away peacefully February 16, 2025 at his residence. He was born February 25, 1985 in Catskill, the son of the late George and […]
GHENT—Kenneth E. Heath, 88, died Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Hartford, CT, October 30, 1936, he was the son of the late […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — More than 60 RCS students sang, danced, built props and scenery, and poured their hearts into this year’s musical theater production […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid (GCWL) is preparing for its second annual Cabin Fever fundraiser on March 15 […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media We do not have to look very far to find someone that is struggling. Many are suffering from a crisis of […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a married woman, at my full retirement age, and the primary earner in my marriage. How do I […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–A new manager, a new commissioner, and a graduation speech by Executive Director Jeffrey Dodson highlighted the Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) Board of Commissioners meetings in January […]
By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—Though the evening was peppered with heated remarks and the Town Supervisor walked out, board members were still able to adopt several notable resolutions at the February […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY KINDERHOOK–The Kinderhook Library hosted the African American Archives of Columbia County (AAACC) for an information session about the organization on Sunday, February 23. The three founders […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The district and the board of education are hashing out the preliminary school budget for the 2025-26 school year. The preliminary […]
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 Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Justice for Orphans is launching the ReFurnishings Thrift & Flip Challenge, a unique event that combines creativity, sustainability, and community engagement […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was in the supermarket the other day, making my daily visit, pushing the cart that they seem to reserve just for […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–Imagine this: you are an unauthorized resident of the United States living in Hudson. Fleeing gang violence and crushing poverty in El Salvador, you fled to […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaMarch 6, 2025 CHATHAM–In late 2024, the Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street, temporarily closed to begin a major renovation and restoration project. According […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE COLUMBIA COUNTY Libraries Association sponsored the webinar “The Roosevelts, Race, and Civil Rights” via Zoom February 10. Jeff Urbin, educator at the FDR Presidential Library […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Raising kids must have been pretty tough on our parents back in the ‘50s. We were a tough bunch. Parents faced the […]
Breakfast fundraiser for Arnold family planned for Saturday By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — When tragedy strikes in a small town, that’s oftentimes when the community steps […]
News Herald – February 27, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 26, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaMarch 1, 2025 The eighth edition of the Hudson Oakdale Plunge was held on Saturday, March 1. Proceeds from the event benefit the […]
Republicans pick slate of candidates By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Former Town Supervisor George McHugh will be on the ballot for town supervisor in November. The […]
Virgil J. Meliti Sr., 101, of Selkirk, passed away on Feb. 26, 2025, at his home. Born on June 1, 1923, and raised in Croton, New York, Virgil James Meliti […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–On February 12, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors passed a local law extending the county property tax reduction for emergency service workers to those serving outside […]
By Guest Columnist Ron Perez For Capital Region Independent Media For countless families, a pet is more than just an animal—they are a cherished companion, a source of unconditional love, […]
Thursday, March 6, 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. […]
Mabel Klenk, 100 years old, a lifetime resident of Ravena, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 31, 2025. Mabel was a loving mother to Susan Ferber, Kathy Durkin and […]
By MELANIE LEKOCEVIC and EJ CONZOLA Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE—Corrections officers at prisons around the state continued striking all last week and through the weekend, and returned to the […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Columbia County’s bus service is slated to continue and perhaps expand this year, though the future of some service is uncertain starting next year. On February 12, […]
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Readers, This week’s column is extra special, as we welcome our youngest guest to share her story. While she may be […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Officials from the village of Ravena and the town of Coeymans gathered recently for their first joint meeting of 2025 at […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media At last count, the federal government owned 28% of the total land in the U.S., and under the surface of that real […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I love stories about people who saw the world differently—people who challenged everything society told them was true. These are the people […]
By Jim Hutchins Courtesy of Greenville Central School District GREENVILLE — After months of preparation and practice, the Greenville Middle School Olympiad team competed in the Regional Olympiad competition on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS sophomore Jayden Acomb headed to the state wrestling tournament and made it to the second day of competition. While a […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media God’s love and His provision of eternal salvation is the greatest peace and security we could ever hope for. We heard […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Please help. I served from 1964 to 1966 in the U.S. Army. I have been trying to contact Social Security […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — Thousands of correctional officers at prisons around New York have been on strike for weeks protesting working conditions at state prisons, […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–The truth is that no one is untouched by mental health disorders. Some are more serious than others, and some are manifested by substance use disorders. […]
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—It’s back to the drawing board for Hecate Energy as its latest permit application for a smaller, yet still controversial industrial-scale solar project was found deficient in […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The state announced a tentative deal with the corrections officers’ union to end the strike at state prison facilities, but as […]
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Like ice? Then Lawson Lake was the place to be this weekend for the annual Winter Festival. Hundreds from around […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Watching the news over the past few weeks has me wondering if I followed the wrong career path during my working days. […]
By EMILIA TEASDALEKINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane School District held the first of two forums on safe and responsible cell phone use for students on February 13. About 15 people attended the […]
By NANCY JANE KERN IN 1942 COLUMBIA naturalist Alan Devoe gave a grim description of this month of winter in his book “Lives Around Us.” He wrote, “February, none but the […]
CAIRO – Mackenzie Sherburne, a Cairo-Durham High School senior, scored her 1,000th career point on Monday, Feb. 3, during the girls’ varsity basketball game versus Hunter-Tannersville. Sherburne is the first girl […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — As Black History Month draws to a close, the RCS Community Library hosted a history talk celebrating the achievements of the […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media OK, I know what you’re thinking already. Honestly, I really never saw this one coming. So one day, purely as a result […]
News Herald – February 13, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: of the congregation who had arranged a party in celebration of their pastor’s birthday. Fifty guests were present, and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens boys’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker Wednesday against Ichabod Crane in the first round of Section 2 sectionals. The […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY Continued from ‘Van Buren, new book looks at his history’ FROM DAY 1, Martin Van Buren’s presidency was fraught with economic crises fomenting the Panic of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The Ichabod Crane Riders boys’ basketball team won a close one Wednesday against Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk in the first round of Section 2 sectionals. The […]
ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with the 2024 season being the second safest on […]
PRESTON HOLLOW – Barry W. Cooke, Jr., 55, passed away on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Cobleskill on Nov. 20, […]
By Guest Columnist Aaron Clause For Capital Region Independent Media Let’s dive a little deeper into the world of animal adoption this week! The economics of adoption prove it to […]
Thursday, Feb. 27, 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. Friday, […]
ALBANY—Leni Bierbaum, 81, of Germantown passed away February 8, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Hamburg, Germany, March 11, 1943 to the late Hans and Minna Pein. […]
RHINEBECK—Lucy I. Rifenburgh, 94, passed away peacefully February 7, 2025 at the Baptist Home in Rhinebeck. Born February 4, 1931 in Hudson, she was a cherished daughter of the late […]
ALBANY—Alice B. Thompson, aged 86, passed peacefully away February 9 at Albany Medical Center, after complications from a medical procedure. She is survived by: many loving friends; her cousins, Doretha […]
NEW LEBANON—It has been said that a life is not important except for the impact it has on other lives. It is with deep sorrow that her family announces the […]
CLAVERACK—Robert M. Fisher, 81, longtime Claverack resident passed away February 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 3, 1943 in Hudson to the late Irving and Evelyn (Dietz) […]
HUDSON—Renee L. Gravlin, 68, of Greenport died Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Raymond and Laura Wolfersteig. She graduated from Hudson […]
PHILMONT—Ulla-Britta Neufeld, 81, of Germantown died peacefully Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 8, 1943 in Stockholm, Sweden, she was the daughter […]
HUDSON—Cynthia M. Hosier, 63, of Hudson died at home Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Sharon, CT, January 23, 1962, she was the daughter of Gladys (Angier) Hosier and the […]
STUYVESANT—Harry “Gus” Augustus Munson, 78, of Stuyvesant passed away surrounded by his loved ones, February 11, 2025. He was born in Westport to Harry and Ruth (Moore) Munson August 29, […]
CLIFTON PARK—Eugenia “Gena” (Penock) Kolesnikoff, age 90, passed away February 12, 2025. She was born July 21, 1934, St. Mary’s Hospital Brooklyn, to Anthony and Pruzina Penock (nee Astoshonak). Her […]
GHENT—Kevin Kermit Oakes, 29, of Ghent passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 9, 2025, his soul enveloped in the arms of his family. He was born June 19, 1995 to Kermit […]
STUYVESANT—Raymond J. Ponkos, Sr., 93, of Stuyvesant passed away February 2, 2025. Born April 1, 1931 in Hudson, he was the son of Thomas Ponkos and Anna Petro Ponkos. “Ray” […]
VALATIE—Raymond T. Chuley, 89, passed away peacefully February 9, 2025. He was born in Valatie, September 12, 1935 to John Chuley and Carrie (Edwards) Chuley. He attended school in Albany […]
VALATIE—Cynthia “Diddy” Elizabeth Scoville Lill of Valatie passed away February 12, 2025 at home after a brief illness. She was born in Orangeburg, SC, to Sarah “Sally” Van Alstyne (Abraham) […]
HUDSON—Georgia E. “Dolly” Daniell died February 9, 2025. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1953. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and was one of Jehovah’s witnesses. She […]
VALATIE—Leslie J. Astarita of Valatie, NY, and Dumont, NJ, passed away peacefully February 7, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: Robert, Patrick, Anne, Frank, Mary, Christopher and Tracy; […]
PHILMONT—Rose Mary Rogers, 97, of Craryville died peacefully Monday, February 10, 2025 at Pine Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born October 9, 1927 in Claverack, the daughter of the […]
Gary Charles Baker HUDSON—Gary Charles Baker, 72, of Philmont died peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Hudson, October 23, 1952, he […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — As the corrections officers’ strike at 25 prisons around New York state entered its second week Monday, several elected officials turned […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Middle School Science Olympiad team ended their season with an impressive third-place finish at the regional competition. Several students also earned medals in their respective events. […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Scott Bessent, the nation’s new Treasury secretary, is a product of the investment world. His private sector background brings to the government […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I was recently invited to a Super Bowl party in LA, so I figured—why not? I flew out, rented a car, and […]
By DIANE VALDEN HILLSDALE—A 77-year-old Hillsdale man was indicted by a Columbia County grand jury February 14 on 66 counts relating to sexual assaults stemming from alleged incidents dating back […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS AUSTERLITZ–In late January Scenic Hudson Land Trust and its partners entered into conservation easements that will permanently protect more than 600 acres in the county at […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaFebruary 25, 2025 The Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) hosted an archery workshop at the New Lebanon Junior-Senior High School on Friday, February 21. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The newly merged RCS and Greenville boys’ swim and dive team — known as RCSG — competed at the Section 2 […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — He’s done it again — RCS wrestler Jayden Acomb placed second in sectionals and qualified to compete in the state tournament […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The vast complexity of the human mind has fascinated mankind since the beginning. As our divine book of instruction, the Bible […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, […]
By DOUG LaROCQUE NYVT Media NEW LEBANON – Some proposed changes to the town codes along with water and sewer for the so-called downtown area were the most prominent points […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–The housing crisis is not improving. Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress President Adam Bosch summed up the situation by noting that the American Dream of “Homeownership […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Village Board met earlier this month to discuss community updates, including the expansion of St. Catherine’s Center for Children’s […]
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
Eli Larson, of Earlton and a SUNY Canton Mechatronics Technology major, received the Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship. Hailey Allen, of Freehold and assigned to the Company B, Recruiting and [...]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was driving through our little hamlet the other day and suddenly a strange feeling that something was missing, something that used […]
By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—A 150-foot tall “wireless telecommunications facility,” also known as a cell tower is proposed on property at 6534 State Route 22 near the Columbia/Dutchess County line. Anyone […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaFebruary 20, 2025 The Canaan Conservation Club held its annual “Hardwater Fishing Derby” on Queechy Lake Saturday, February 15. The ice was about […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Eleven Warren Street, concern for people at risk for losing public assistance, a conservation area in Ghent, buses, opioid settlement funds, tax reductions for emergency workers, Columbia-Greene […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Get ready to bundle up and head to Lawson Lake for a day of winter fun. The annual Winter Festival, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — The wildcat strike by corrections officers in the Coxsackie and Greene correctional facilities entered its third day Thursday. The strike was […]
By Doug La RocqueCapital Region Independent Media UTICA – An Oneida County Grand Jury has charged six corrections officers with 2nd degree murder in the beating death of Marcy Correctional Facility […]
By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media One thing I’ve always valued about gardening is the strength of its traditions. This has given the craft a continuity that can […]
VALATIE—With deep sadness and broken hearts, the children of Ronnie Gene Williams announce his passing February 2, 2025 at the age of 74. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, […]
ALBANY—Lois J. (Van Natten) Sears, 80, of Valatie passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Cobleskill, February 17, 1944, she was […]
PHILMONT—Jon B. Puckett, 70, of Philmont passed away unexpectedly at his home, January 26, 2025. He was born and raised in Hudson and lived and worked locally all of his […]
News Herald – February 6, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 5, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
HUDSON—On February 3, 2025, the world sadly bid farewell to Robert Fonck of Hudson at the age of 84. Born May 5, 1940, he grew up in Great Neck, Long […]
RENSSELAER—Carolyn Ann Bush, 83, of Rensselaer passed into the arms of her Savior, February 1, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Bush is survived by: her son, Daniel (Iliana) Rockefeller; three […]
ALBANY—Donald Edgar Price, 75, of Elizaville died Friday, February 7, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Catskill, August 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Kenneth Edgar […]
ALBANY—Stash Wojeski departed peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn, February 5, 2025. Raised in East Greenbush, he graduated in 1985 from Columbia High School. He began a life with his […]
GHENT—Donald R. Farrell, 80, of Ghent passed away peacefully at home February 4, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1944 in Brooklyn to the late Bernard […]
By NANCY JANE KERN FEBRUARY 14–17, 2025 is the Great Backyard Bird Count, the joint project of the National Audubon Society and Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. Consider participating and start […]
By NANCY JANE KERN THIS WEEK we celebrate Valentine’s Day which gets its name from several Christian men named Valentine who were martyred by the Romans about 250 AD, and […]
GHENT—John Joseph Winkler, age 93, of Ghent passed away peacefully at his home February 4, 2025. He was born July 9, 1931 in Albany, to the late Joseph and Rose […]
VALATIE—Barbara Thornton, 78, of Valatie passed away peacefully at home January 29, 2025. Born October 17, 1949, in Hudson, she was the daughter of Francis and Frances (Moy) Tauckus. She […]
GHENT—MaryLin Rose Sammaciccia, 63, died peacefully January 30 at Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born September 14, 1961, and grew up in Brooklyn. She was the daughter of […]
STUYVESANT—It is with great sadness her children announce the passing of their beloved mother, Anita C. (Sweet) Hinkel, 97, Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born in Troy, […]
PITTSFIELD, MA—Robert “Bob” F. Sutherland of New Lebanon died January 30, 2025 at a nursing home in Pittsfield, MA. He was born August 3, 1948 to Louise and Richard Sutherland […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media I recently continued my hypnotherapy studies with world renowned educator Paul Aurand, MHt, in the areas of Age and Past life regression […]
March 2, 1954 – Jan. 31, 2025 RAVENA — Susan L. Moore, 70, formerly of Ravena, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. Susan […]
Thursday, Feb. 20, 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 ALBANY — Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged Tuesday to deploy the National Guard if wildcat strikes at two dozen prisons around New York state […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY WHEN COLUMBIA COUNTY resident James Bradley penned the book “Martin Van Buren: America’s First Politician” his goal was to write the “most definitive work” about the […]
By Emilia Teasdale Capital Region Independent Media HUDSON – Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) announced it has reached an agreement with 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on a new four-year contract. […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE HUDSON – Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) announced February 5 it has reached an agreement with 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East on a new four-year contract. A press […]
ALBANY—The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cautions New York drivers to be aware of a rise in staged crashes and car insurance fraud. The DMV also reminds […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A new business has joined the growing local economy as Country Wine and Spirits officially opened its doors. Located in the […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Life isn’t just a straight path—it’s a series of bizarre, sometimes embarrassing, and unpredictable phases. And when you think about it, every […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Wrestler Gabe Davis was named Most Outstanding Wrestler, or MOW, in the Bethlehem JV Duals Tournament earlier this month. Davis competes in the 285-pound weight class. Special thanks […]
CATSKILL — The Greene County Women’s League (GCWL) will present its second annual Cabin Fever 2025 fundraiser to aid cancer patients living in Greene County on Saturday, March 15, from […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I receive questions about God and the Bible, and one of the more frequent is whether God really listens and answers […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Why were the Social Security funds moved from the Social Security account to the General Fund with the government? Is […]
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Hecate Energy has sent out a letter to neighbors and residents of Copake inviting them to a virtual meeting about the controversial Shepherd’s Run solar facility project […]
By DOUG La ROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–The good news is the school district is not facing quite as dire a situation this year as they did during […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A fire destroyed the home of Sergeant Kelly Arnold in the Coeymans Police Department, and now the community is pulling together […]
By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town Board heard from Town Justice David Kolb at their regular meeting on February 3. Mr. Kolb was elected to the position in 2024 and […]
By Gina Pelletier and Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Five Ravens wrestlers will head to the state qualifier tournament on Saturday, with four athletes named as alternates. […]
Part 2 in a series By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–In 1958, in “A Nation of Immigrants,” John F. Kennedy wrote: “Since 1607, when the first English settlers reached the New […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS girls’ basketball team honored three players on Senior Night on Tuesday. Danielle DeLuke, Meadow Rabideau and Kendall Bullock are […]
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 Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media On a frozen February morning in 2019, I stood at the edge of what was once the iconic Clermont Farm in New […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I wish they’d stop messing around with our money. I’m not referring to how the government spends the stuff or to the […]
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Copake Councilmember Jeffrey Judd resigned from the Town Board effective in January. Former Councilmember Linda Gabaccia has been appointed to fill the remainder of his term. Mr. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The Port of Coeymans prepared the third and final section of a bridge Wednesday for transport down the Hudson River. The […]
Mark your calendars for this year’s six free fishing days, including this weekend: On these days anyone can freshwater fish in New York without a fishing license, so it’s the […]
Eli Larson, of Earlton and a SUNY Canton Mechatronics Technology major, received the Phi Theta Kappa Endowed Scholarship. Hailey Allen, of Freehold and assigned to the Company B, Recruiting and [...]
News Herald – February 6, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 5, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Cheyenne, WY — Roberta Ellen Ingalls, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at her home in Cheyenne. Roberta graduated from Greenville Central High School in 1959 and then […]
By Pat Larsen with guest columnist Bob Gaus For Capital Region Independent Media I don’t know about you, but my first reaction to these two simple words was … “not […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Collins family, a well-known entrepreneurial family behind the multi-generational Collins & Son, Inc., has added a new venture to their […]
DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaFebruary 12, 2025 Saturday, February 8, the conditions were just about perfect for sledding on the hill next to the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at […]
NEW LEBANON–The Friends of the New Lebanon Railroad Station, Inc is having a Country/Square dance fundraiser at the community hall of the Catholic Church, Route 20, February 15 from 3 […]
Thursday, Feb. 13, 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 DIANE VALDEN CHATHAM—It took several hours to clear an empty CSX freight train car that derailed in the Village of Chatham January 30 at 7:21 p.m., according to Village […]
DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaFebruary 11, 2025 On the afternoon of February 8, under low clouds and with a fresh layer of snow, Hayden White, his mom Andria and […]
GREENVILLE — The average person takes approximately 35 exposures to learn new vocabulary. Research shows that vocabulary words are more effectively retained when using specific techniques, like learning words through […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Jayden Acomb’s winning streak on the wrestling mat continued at the King Bison Invitational when he took first place in his […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media It was supposed to be Agamemnon. Sixty percent-plus tariffs on all Chinese products imported into the U.S. levied on Day One. What […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Life doesn’t always give us the outcomes we hope for. In those moments, it’s easy to let your emotions take control. But […]
By Patsy Nicosia Capital Region Independent Media With hugs and kisses, tail wags, treats, and plenty of cameras and balloons, the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley celebrated the adoption of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens on Friday honored two boys’ basketball players and one cheerleader on Senior Night. There are two graduating seniors on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS junior varsity boys’ basketball team won back-to-back games on their home court last week. On Feb. 4, the team […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media The Almighty is always faithful, He never fails, and if we take a closer look throughout our past, we notice that […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social […]
By NANCY JANE KERN MOST GENERATIONS LIVE through a cultural transition or world change of sorts. My parents saw the wonder of flight when Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart took the […]
By DAVID LEE HILLSDALE–The Taghkanic Creek Old Road Society convened at the intersection of Rodman Road and Appletree Lane on Saturday, February 1, to make a show of support for […]
By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—If you are dog living in Ancram and you have no license, now is the time to get one. You’ll probably need some help from your human. […]
First in a series By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–In November, when The Columbia Paper first decided to write about our local immigrant population, our primary goal was to speak to […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–An additional commissioner and planned additional land highlighted the Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) Board of Commissioners meeting January 21. The HHA runs the 135-unit income-restricted Bliss Tower […]
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — Four key issues were the focus of the annual State of the Town address delivered by Bethlehem Town Supervisor David VanLuven […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media As I age gracefully and mature into the full bloom of senior adulthood, I find that my circle of friends and acquaintances […]
By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media I ended the last Oak Hill and Vicinity column by saying next I would share the story of the Cheritree familyduring […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — How can the community get younger people — and some of the youngest students — more involved in their community? That […]
News Herald – January 30, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 29, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaFebruary 1, 2025 The weather was fine for skiing on Saturday and the crowds were out at Catamount. It was not too warm […]
PHOTOS BY DAVID LEE Capital Region Independent MediaJanuary 25, 2025 The ice was hard and the competition fierce for this pick-up hockey game between friends on the skating rink at […]
By NANCY JANE KERN A BARN IS expected to house animals like cows, sheep or horses. Animals are protected by their combined heat in winter, a roof that gives shade […]
THE EMPIRE STATE LOCAL NEWS COALITION SMALL BUSINESSES ARE the heartbeat of our communities. They are the corner stores, family-owned restaurants, and local service providers that fuel our neighborhoods, create […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE MILLERTON MOVIEHOUSE hosted a special screening of the film “Millers in Marriage” written and directed by Edward Burns, Saturday, December 21. The film had its […]
By Town Supervisor Stephen Donnelly EDITOR’S NOTE: Town Supervisor Stephen Donnelly released the annual budget message for the town. Below is his message in its entirety. It is the duty […]
By Deborah E. Lans For Capital Region Independent Media It’s a new year, and state legislators have set their priorities for the coming months. State Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-41, represents […]
Thursday, Feb. 6, 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 a remarkable piece of history has been brought back to life with flair, imagination, and […]
By DIANE VALDEN RED HOOK—Village of Red Hook Police patrols were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 for a report of a two-car head-on crash on State Route 9G just south […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Should cellphones and other internet-connected devices be allowed in schools? In response to a state proposal to ban the devices in […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS—The town of Coeymans has been awarded $17 million through New York state’s Fast NY-Track program to enhance electrical infrastructure and support shovel-ready […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Eggs, fruit, vegetables, chocolate, cereal, and all kinds of protein—wherever you look—prices are rising faster at grocery stores than anyone may have […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Many people feel they can’t have the life they want because of their past limitations or failures. Maybe your family wasn’t there […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS wrestling team honored its graduating seniors on Senior Night during a tri-meet against Lansingburgh and Maple Hill. This year’s […]
GREENVILLE — Significant progress has been made on the capital project since the district’s last update in November. The project remains on track for completion in September of this year. […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media No matter what the negative naysayers declare about the absence of the love of God, do not allow these dark imaginations […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 65 and currently working full-time. Can I apply for and start receiving my Social Security benefit? I’d expect […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–It’s a new year, and The Columbia Paper spoke with local representatives in Albany about their legislative goals for the year. Agriculture, affordable housing, the environment […]
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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The boys’ basketball team scored a season high Monday against Troy but it wasn’t enough. The Ravens put 60 points on […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY THE CLERMONT STATE Historic Site is hosting a special exhibit “Redefining The Family: The Livingstons and the Institution of Slavery in Early America,” for the next […]
By DOUG La ROCQUE NEW LEBANON–That was the not-so-subtle message the New Lebanon Town Board sent to the firm that once sought to build a non-for-profit wellness pharmacy at the […]
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the early morning hours at Unbridled Sanctuary, when the world is still quiet and the frost makes diamonds of the grass, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education launched its search for a new superintendent at its Jan. 22 meeting. The board announced in […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I paused the other day during my mid-morning energy booster time, and had a little ponder about my snack. It occurred to […]
By NANCY JANE KERN “Nature is full of genius, full of the divinity; so that not a snowflake escapes its fashioning hand.” –Henry David Thoreau LAST NIGHT THE DAMP CHILL […]
By DIANE VALDEN LIVINGSTON—Wanted man William M. Metz, 34, of Claverack turned himself in at the State Police Livingston barracks January 18. Investigators charged Mr. Metz with first degree gang […]
By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media After the Dewitts, the Cheritrees are arguably the most prominent early family in Oak Hill and yet little has been published […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — While the numbers are preliminary and not yet finalized, the RCS school district may be looking at a tax cap in […]
News Herald – January 23, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 22, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Deborah E. Lans Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — An alleged early morning worksite raid in the Greene County town of Cairo on Jan. 28 resulted in the detention […]
ELECTION 2025 GHENT–Undersheriff Jackie Salvatore, a Hudson native with over 30 distinguished years of law enforcement leadership, announces her candidacy for Columbia County Sheriff. With a proven record of innovation, […]
By PETER FLIERL CANAAN–The 2025 organizational meeting of the Canaan Town Board on January 13, presided over by Supervisor Brenda Adams, began with a public hearing on Public Law No. […]
By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–Demographic trends, whom to focus on housing for, and proposed state housing assistance programs highlighted the Columbia County Housing Task Force meeting January 9. Task Force leader […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ATHENS — With temperatures hovering around freezing, it’s a great time to head out on the water, right? That’s what dozens of ice […]
By Guest Columnist Aaron Clause For Capital Region Independent Media Charlene put out an APB to me regarding the need for readiness and preparation in the wake of the animal […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS High School FIRST Tech Challenge Team won the Motivate Award and took 17th out of 26 at the qualifier tournament in Utica. The team’s autonomous score […]
Thursday, Jan. 30, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — The Greenville Faculty Association from the school district will host the 2025 Relay for Life walkathon for Greene and Columbia counties. […]
By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY HILLSDALE–At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 14, the Town Board approved spending $4,000 to conduct a boundary survey at 2728 US 23, site of the […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Grange celebrated a significant milestone last week, marking the 20th year of its “Words for Thirds” campaign. The initiative, […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media We grew up with tales of $500 toilet seats and bridges to nowhere when describing the abuses of government spending. In a […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Sometimes, life feels so busy I dream of having one more day in the week. How great would that be? Eight days […]
By DEBORAH E. LANS CRARYVILLE–As birth rates and school enrollment decline in Columbia County, school closures have occurred and school consolidation becomes a greater possibility. At Taconic Hills Central School […]
State Sen. Monica R. Martinez and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford, with support from the Empire State Local News Coalition, introduced legislation to establish a new tax credit for small businesses that advertise […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Jayden Acomb took first place in the 131-pound weight class in the annual Schenectady Invitational. Acomb defeated five straight opponents, from […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Are you confident that God is watching you, listening to your words, and searching your heart during times of difficulty or […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: For most folks collecting Social Security, you get back what you put in within three to five years, so for […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens inched past the LaSalle Cadets in a dual meet 36-34 to become the Colonial Council champions. Coming up […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Warren Dews Jr. and Bruce Tryon of Capital Region Independent Media’s Times-Journal are live from Cobleskill, NY as the town works to uncover history: A time capsule, sealed away in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – November 21, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 20, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – November 7, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 6, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – October 24, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 23, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – October 17, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 16, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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, […]
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 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 […]
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed areinnocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended ordismissed. STATE POLICE
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 […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DURHAM — Looking for something to do in Durham over the weekend or after school? Check out the newly renovated park and playground […]
COXSACKIE — The Greene County Historical Society will hold a presentation and book signing by author Debra Bruno on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., in the reading room of […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Strange happenings are going on at the Jorlameon Park in Coeymans Hollow. Sightings have been reported by local residents and passersby to the local police about strange lights, […]
News Herald – October 10, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 9, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media CAMBRIDGE — The story of Hubbard Hall Project and its new executive director, Erin Harrington, is one of resilience, passion for the arts […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Here we are folks, in the home stretch, just a couple of weeks away from this year’s all-important election cycle. I’m guessing […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy last week released the Executive Budget for fiscal year 2025. The $847 million proposal represents a […]
Thursday, Oct. 17, 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 — A Ravena man was arrested Friday and faces charges of possessing images of child sexual exploitation, New York State Police said […]
By Lorna Cherot Littleway Capital Region Independent Media The 2024 general election for the recently reconfigured 19th Congressional District is a rematch between Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro and […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media The U.S. economy continues to grow, fueled by generous fiscal spending in an election year, robust corporate earnings, and a consumer willing […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media If you like to gripe, you’ll say about me, “He’s just writing this column to complain about people who like to gripe! […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — For some, the Lord’s Acre Auction and Fair has become a family tradition passed down through the generations. The auction, […]
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 Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Many will disagree, but a happy and successful marriage is based on a personal relationship with Christ. And why is this? […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I claimed Social Security at 70. My wife claimed her own SS at 62, and her earnings were significantly lower […]
ELECTION 2024 By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY GHENT–The Democratic incumbent Michelle Hinchey seeks re-election in the 41st Senate District against Republican challenger Pat Sheehan. Early voting starts Saturday, October 26 and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After two shutout wins in the first week of October, the RCS girls’ varsity soccer team dropped a pair to the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens took their show on the road Friday night and came away with a big win, 34-7. RCS was in […]
COXSACKIE — Four centuries ago, the Bogardus, Conyn, deWandelear, Van Bergen, Van Buren, Winnie, Bronck and many other Dutch families were active participants in establishing the Dutch colony of New […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media The Rev. Dr. Roxanne Jones Booth and the Rev. Antonio Booth, former leaders at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Coeymans, have been recognized […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’m going out to my shop this morning and put together a toolbox to keep in the kitchen. The time has come […]
Seventh in a series about justice By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–A June 2024 study by the State Comptroller’s office reported that “Since 2019, motor vehicle fatalities in New York State […]
CHATHAM–The Board of Education has appointed Terry Bordell as Chatham Central School District’s new director of innovation, curriculum, and assessment, starting November 12. Earlier in his career, Mr. Bordell was […]
By DOUG LAROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media EAST GREENBUSH—If you were to ask many residents of the rural portions of the Capital Region, they might well tell you human trafficking […]
GREENVILLE — Michael Bennett, Superintendent of Schools, hosted the third annual School Safety Night on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Eight members of the school community were in attendance. Bennett shared that […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Local firefighters and area crafters joined forces Saturday to showcase their work and draw more volunteers to their cause. The […]
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Here we are, the generation called “Baby Boomers,” still walking this earth with our families, friends and kids known as the Gen […]
News Herald – October 3, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 2, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Barbara MacCalla-Dews, of the Bronx, passed away and leaves behind a loving family. She will never be forgotten. The funeral will be held at Refuge Temple Annex, 716 E. 233rd […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA – Shawn Plante, a Ravena resident, is spearheading a crucial relief effort to assist both people and animals affected by recent […]
By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media Though it seems as if we’ve neglected our feline friends in this column, they certainly have not been neglected at our Columbia-Greene […]
Thursday, Oct. 10, 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 […]
Earlier this year, Capital Region Independent Media—which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, The Columbia Paper and the Greenville Pioneer—joined over 200 other local newspapers in New York state to launch the […]
Sally Ann Bogardus, 65, passed away on Sept. 14, 2024, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Prior to living in Nova Scotia with her family, Sally resided in Greenville, NY. Sally held a B.F.A. […]
By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media On the back of the recent half-point cut in interest rates by the Federal Reserve Bank, equities and many commodities rallied anticipating […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media It’s easy to feel like everything is falling apart these days. The economy is uncertain, with prices climbing and jobs becoming more […]
By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Those familiar with the old Roeliff Jansen School building at 9065 Route 22, often lament that it has been vacant and left to decay for the past […]
Trial set through November 10 Participants in a hearing aid trial will have the chance to wear hearing instruments with artificial intelligence from two different laboratories during a two-week period […]
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 Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media Churches, like the houses we live in, need repairs over the years. The Durham United Methodist Church, built in 1895, is […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media When we think about God being The Almighty, we see Him as having infinite power and authority in heaven and earth, […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I just learned that if I served in the military during an active-duty period, I could get extra earnings for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – September 26, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 25, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
