Murder suspect jailed 6 months after indictment
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media CATSKILL — A Cairo man charged with murder and assault was returned to Greene County and processed at the […]
Thousands without power as high winds batter area
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Thousands of residents in Greene and Albany counties were still without power Tuesday morning after hours of high, gusty […]
New police chief, board member named amid town changes
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A new police chief, town councilman and longtime highway superintendent retirement mean numerous changes in the town […]
WEB EXCLUSIVE: COVID rates put Greene at low risk
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Data show the level of COVID infections and hospitalization rates put Greene County in the green, according to the […]
Groups vie for state funding at virtual Hinchey forum
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media A virtual budget forum hosted by state Sen. Michelle Hinchey, D-46, drew dozens of speakers vying for funding for […]
Local activist renews calls to amend Child Victims Act
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Child victims activist Gary Greenberg is fighting to amend legislation he championed through the state Legislature […]
Utility bills on the rise again
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GREENVILLE — Utility prices are expected to rise again, for the second time in as many months. In February, […]
Mass food distribution aids hundreds of families
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — More than 70 volunteers offered a helping hand at a mass food distribution that aided hundreds of […]
Soft Paws: Resolving canine competition
By Charlene Marchand For Capital Region Independent Media At a time when many families are adding new “kids” to the household, I want to focus on […]