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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at Albany has issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulates in the air. The alert is in effect […]

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In honor of National Purple Heart Day, members of the Albany County Executive’s Office, Albany County Legislature, the Albany County Veterans Service Bureau, and the Albany County Department of Public […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve been writing this missive for 25 years as of this month. With over a thousand columns behind me, there are times […]

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HUDSON—The Citizen Review Panel for Police Reform has completed the process of developing policies and procedures for filing a complaint against a police agency in Columbia County, Columbia County Board […]

By DAVID LEE HUDSON–The Hudson Department of Youth runs a six-week summer camp for kids from July 8 to August 16 at Oakdale Park. The camp is free, and the […]

CHATHAM–Representatives from local non-profit organizations were presented with donations to fund a wide-variety of community projects from the Bank of Greene County’s Charitable Foundation at the bank’s Chatham branch. These […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media How many of you collect antique local postcards? If you don’t, you might want to consider taking it up as a […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — Area first responders were honored during the annual National Night Out last Tuesday hosted by the Bethlehem Police Department. Fire departments, […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media There’s a persistent belief that talking to your plants benefits them. Supposedly, the vibrations of the sound waves enhance their growth. I […]

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Pauline Stanger, 90, of Greenville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. She was born on Nov. 10, 1933, to the late Frank and Daisy […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media WESTERLO — It was back in 2004 that the idea for a sanctuary for retired racehorses was first born when Thoroughbred Stalwart Member […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The state Department of Transportation completed a $3.2 million construction project that replaced the Route 144 bridge over the Hannacrois Creek. […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media I’m sure if you follow my columns, you already can hear the rant coming about something or other. Goodness knows, there’s lots […]

Thursday, Aug. 15, 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. […]

HUDSON—Oakdale Lake Beach in the City of Hudson has been closed due to the presence of a blue-green algae bloom according to an announcement from the Columbia County Department of […]

Melbourne, FL– The United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) announced the rosters for the two All American Teams set to compete in the SuperCup NI 2024. Greenville resident Areanna Goode […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Carver Companies has sold its mining and trucking divisions to Heidelberg Materials North America. The company, based in Irving, Texas, purchased […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Throughout American history, several presidents have faced the terrifying threat of assassination, yet many of their responses were marked by extraordinary bravery […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Most people think of stocks when financial markets are mentioned. That is where the action is and where the big money is […]

Another in the continuing series on housing in the area By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–In July, Pattern for Progress released its annual analysis of rental housing affordability throughout the Hudson […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media OAK HILL — For a small community, Oak Hill is chock full of history. That history was celebrated during Oak Hill Day, a […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town is expected to close on the purchase of a new town hall building in mid-September. Contracts are being finalized […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I’ve been told that members of Congress do not have Social Security deducted from their pay, and that their retirement […]

By William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Stop for a moment and closely observe this trial you’ve been going through. When you are wounded and perplexed, it seems all […]

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By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Kinderhook Town Board adopted a Local Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Plan (CARP) at their meeting on August 5. The motion passed says that the town’s […]

By NANCY JANE KERN CAVES WERE ONE OF THE FIRST PLACES early man may have learned that food and drink could be cooled and stored for longer periods. About 10 […]

By LORNA CHEROT LITTLEWAY HUDSON–About 100 people, mostly children, attended the Owl and Raptors program at the Hudson Library, 51 N 5th Street, Wednesday, July 24. The presenters were Annie […]

HUDSON—A memorial ceremony was held July 22 on the grounds of the Hudson Correctional Facility to honor the women and children buried in a long-overlooked cemetery on the site. This […]

By RICHARD BAZELOW Continuation from “A log book’s story, voyage of the whale ship” column on July 25. THE CITY OF HUDSON was started with whaling families and investors from […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — A Wynantskill man has been charged with unlawful surveillance after police allege he put a “disguised” camera under the desk of […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I like commercials on television. Some of them are more entertaining than the shows they are liberally sprinkled throughout.  I will admit […]

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By DIANE VALDEN CATSKILL—A Columbia County man was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash on State Route 9W, July 24 at 11 p.m., Troopers from the State Police barracks in […]

By Thomas Christopher For Capital Region Independent Media In a recent column I discussed the unique aesthetic potential of annual flowers. Today I want to share the equally unique benefits […]

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By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—Approval of the minutes of the previous board meeting is usually one of the first items dealt with on any board meeting agenda and probably the most […]

By KAYLEE MILLER KINDERHOOK–The Village of Kinderhook’s Palmer Engine and Hose Company #1 has purchased a new customized fire truck. The Village Board passed a resolution two years ago approving […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–The Columbia County Board of Supervisors tabled a proposal to create an animal abuser registry, adopted a policy for surveillance cameras, and requested OSHA (the Occupational Safety […]

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By Debra Danner For Capital Region Independent Media In the world of real estate, staying informed about industry regulations is crucial. Recently, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) implemented a […]

Thursday, Aug. 8, 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. […]

COXSACKIE— The former Save-A-Lot distribution center in Greene County sold for $20.5 million and will be upgraded and rebranded to attract industrial tenants that want access to the state’s Hudson […]

RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It may be hard to believe, but it’s already time for students to register for the fall 2024 sports season at RCS. The district’s Athletics Department has announced […]

By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: For a 30-year period, I was making a living as an independent contractor and freelancer. I was working on behalf […]

By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve been in church all my life and I know people who believe that attending an assembly fulfills the majority of […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the world of horse racing, where glory is fleeting and careers are short, what becomes of the equine athletes once the […]

By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media How do some people find and seize great opportunities? Throughout history, individuals have achieved monumental success by recognizing and acting on unique […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS First in a series GHENT–The social scientist David Canter says that “to know a society, know its crime.” To think “of crime as generated by abnormal […]

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By KAYLEE MILLER THE VALATIE COMMUNITY THEATER has been with the community for 20 years now; throughout the theater’s time it has gone from a movie theater to what it […]

By NANCY JANE KERN BEYOND THE LARGE WHITE PINE TREE trooped a rafter of two wild turkey hens with their young poults. They walked with purpose straight to the dusty […]

By NANCY JANE KERN IT WAS UNNERVING TO HOLD my great-great-grandmother’s rib. I looked at the hole the woodchuck dug into the family cemetery plot and suddenly knew how Hamlet […]

By RICHARD BAZELOW WHEN YOU HEAR the words “golden age of American whaling” there is an air of romanticism about them. Advertisements in 19th century newspapers, or stories passed from […]

By DIANE VALDEN CANAAN—A 71-year-old New Lebanon woman, her name not released by authorities, died, possibly as a result of drowning in Queechy Lake last week. Columbia 911 dispatched Canaan […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — After a drawn-out process to determine the winner of the Democratic primary in the 102nd Assembly District, Janet Tweed was named […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA – The Ravena Innovation Station has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation to support crucial technology upgrades and improvements. […]

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By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media After the great responses to the column “Guy in the Kitchen,” it became evident that sharing the next chapter, “Kids in the […]

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By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Members of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Business Association on July 18 hosted a Frese’s Bakery & Catering chicken and rib barbecue dinner […]

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GREENVILLE — The Greenville Athletic Association is hosting its 15th Annual Golf Tournament to support the athletic programs within the Greenville Central School District. The four-person scramble tournament, hosted at […]

Ravena resident Sarah Franchini was named to Wofford College’s spring 2024 dean’s list. Two Selkirk students, Erica Ganns and Erika Lehtinen, earned President’s List Honors at SUNY Canton during the [...]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald “Donnie” Berkhofer, age 89, of Hannacroix, who peacefully departed this life on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his […]

By DOUG LAROCQUE Capital Region Independent Media NEW LEBANON–The future of the community center, walkable downtown and the Shaker Historical Preservation district were the major topics under discussion at the […]

By DIANE VALDEN COPAKE—Hundreds of new, old and never been residents flocked to Copake Memorial Park, 305 Mountain View Road, July 13 for the town’s bicentennial “Come Home to Copake […]

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Since Greenville’s capital project was passed in December of 2022, district administrators have been working with an engineering firm to solidify plans for the project and determine a timeline for […]

COEYMANS — Carver Companies on Monday announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement in which Heidelberg Materials North America will acquire Carver Sand and Gravel, the largest […]

By Bill Schmick For Capital Region Independent Media Starting Sept. 23, there is good news for savers who want a fair shake when looking for investment advice. Let’s hope that […]

WESTERLO – As the thundering hooves echo through Saratoga Race Course this season, just an hour south, Unbridled Sanctuary marks a poignant 20-year milestone in equine protection. The Sanctuary’s story […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — An early morning fire on Monday destroyed a home at 53 Lawson Lake Road. Members of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — From cows to alpacas to chickens and ducks, local youth showcased their agricultural skills in the annual Greene County Youth Fair […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON—On July 10, The Columbia County Board of Supervisors voted down a local law that would have established an online animal abuser registry, sending it back to […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–Did you know that Big Tree Hunters roam the forests and fields of Columbia, Greene and neighboring counties in search of great old trees? Moreover, they […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town is considering purchasing the former Community Care building on Route 9W for conversion into a new town hall. The […]

By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media In the world of equine care, there are many professionals whose contributions are readily apparent—veterinarians, trainers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, dental practitioners, grooms, stable […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I admit to getting older but I’m still waiting for the getting wiser part to kick in.  I often ponder about the […]

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By DIANE VALDEN KINDERHOOK—State Police (SP) and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Corey Hinz, 35, of Stuyvesant following an extended pursuit in the Town of Kinderhook, July 9. […]

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By Jonathan Palmer, Greene County Historian Reprinted with permission It was with great pleasure that I had the opportunity at the beginning of June to join the Greenville Local History […]

By Pat Larsen Capital Region Independent Media It seems that collecting antiques has become increasingly more popular as of late. Younger Baby Boomers with disposable income and with a keen eye for […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Combining the great outdoors with the prospect of fresh food and a love of community — how can you go […]

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Peter J. Sorell, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday evening, July 19, 2024, with his family at his side. Peter was born in Albany on March […]

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RAVENA – Here are upcoming programs at the RCS Community Library. The library is located at 95 Main St. in the village. Thursday, July 25, from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Join with […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — Looking for a fun — and free — time with the kids? The Greene County Youth Fair opens Thursday and is […]

COXSACKIE — Join history enthusiast Lex Grey and special guests for a summer vacation through the ages on Sunday, July 28, at 2 p.m. The Catskill resort experience has been […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media If you haven’t had the experience yet, you really should know, just over the river and through the woods a bit, there is […]

ALBANY — Albany County last week officially launched the “USA-250” Commission with the ceremonial swearing in of its members. The committee announced plans to help prepare the county for the […]

By Sara Foss Reprinted with permission ALBANY—New York students would no longer be required to pass a certain number of state Regents’ exams to earn a high school diploma under […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG CATSKILL–Common Ground Dispute Resolution, Inc. helps people in adversarial situations come to solutions. It serves Columbia and Greene counties and has its main office in Catskill. It […]

By EMILIA TEASDALE VALATIE—The Planning Board received two rounds of applause from residents attending the meeting on July 2 when the board approved a subdivision for St. Luke’s Church parsonage […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY – After the news broke Sunday that President Joe Biden was exiting the 2024 presidential race, reactions from local and state officials […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS HUDSON–In his memoir “The Flag, The Cross, and The Station Wagon” environmentalist and Third Act founder Bill McKibben says that during his lifetime he has seen […]

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

I write the Grandma Mackey’s Diary for the Greenville Pioneer. Well, I don’t write it, I transcribe it from my great-grandmother’s (Grace Mackey) diaries. My great aunt, Gene Mackey Smith, […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—Improvements at Ravena’s Mosher Park are underway thanks in part to a $19,000 grant from the Albany County Legislature. Mosher Park is one […]

COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Community Gardens at Trinity United Methodist Church will hold an open house on July 20, from 5-7 p.m.  Tour the vegetable gardens open for public use, learn […]

By DIANE VALDEN STUYVESANT—The 99th annual Columbia County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention brings firefighters and the public together when festivities kick-off on the home grounds of this year’s host, Stuyvesant […]

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By NANCY JANE KERN    COYOTES ARE OFTEN HEARD AT NIGHT and the eerie yips, barks, and howls send instantaneous shivers down the spine. There were a few glimpses of them […]

GREENVILLE — A great horned owl trapped in netting at a soccer field in Greenville has been released back into the wild. On June 26, Environmental Conservation Officer Lucas Palmateer […]

By Mary Lou Nahas For Capital Region Independent Media “There was no question as to what was the most popular sport [in Oak Hill and Vicinity in the early decades […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — Some people are gloriously fortunate enough to know their life’s passion from an early age. The even more fortunate among us […]

By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media There is a special bond that develops between old men and old dogs.  It’s different than the bond between kids and puppies […]

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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CAIRO — World War II veteran Ralph Osterhoudt has one message — never forget. Never forget the horrors of World War II, never […]

By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Summer 2024 is now upon us. Depending on what age you are, the bearing down of this season will conjure up an […]

Lorraine F. Giannone, 73, passed away suddenly at her daughter’s residence on Friday, July 5, 2024. Lorraine was born in Brooklyn on Aug. 9, 1950, a daughter of the late […]

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RAVENA — The RCS Community Business Association will host a chicken and rib barbecue on July 18, from 3-7 p.m., in the National Bank of Coxsackie parking lot at Faith […]

By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS — Hundreds of households in Ravena and Coeymans are still without power following a powerful thunderstorm that struck the area Tuesday afternoon. […]

By DIANE VALDEN NEW LEBANON—State Police responded to the Lebanon Valley Speedway for a fatal crash, July 7 at 12:30 p.m. During a Top Sportsman National Hot Road Association (NHRA) […]

By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS — Once again this summer the Albany County Department of Parks and Recreation is offering free programs to local kids here in […]

By JEANETTE WOLFBERG HUDSON–As the Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) awaits feedback on a proposal to redevelop its property, the opportunities for and challenges facing the people living now in its […]

By DAVID LEE CHURCHTOWN—The Churchtown Fire Company no longer responds to medical or firematic calls, effective July 1. The territory typically covered by the company is now the responsibility of […]

By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–Within weeks after issuing its “Money Migration” report, non-profit Pattern for Progress released “Moving In, Moving Out 2024,” an analysis of population shifts in the nine […]