Winter 2022: Spinning straw into gold
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Stories are magical and can even be medicinal. They can reflect our inner turmoil and often heal the […]
Hochul: Indoor mask mandate returns
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — The state’s indoor mask mandate is back, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. Face coverings are required in […]
The kindness of strangers
By Pat LarsenFor Capital Region Independent Media First and foremost, yes, there is a title change to my column that will better reflect the work I […]
Sources of Strength at Cairo-Durham
CAIRO – Twenty-five Cairo-Durham students were trained to be peer leaders forSources of Strength (SOS), a student organization that focuses on mental health awareness and support. […]
Hochul: Vaccinate for a chance at free college education
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Students ages 5 to 11 who get the COVID-19 vaccine have the chance to win a free college […]
‘Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family’ offers helping hand
By Melanie LekocevicCapital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Twenty turkey meals with all the fixin’s were handed out to families in need during a holiday food […]
Troy Turkey Trot takes steps to reduce COVID risk
TROY — Organizers of the 105th anniversary Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning have released a series of guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all participants, spectators and volunteers.
Hochul: Vaccinate for a chance at free college education
ALBANY — Students ages 5 to 11 who get the COVID-19 vaccine have the chance to win a free college education.
Getting gardens ready for winter
Most of our region finally had a hard freeze recently, putting an end to a gardening season that lasted much longer than “normal.”