News Updates
Town tables Hollow concert series
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — The joint planning/zoning board of appeals will not make a decision on the proposed concert series at Magic Forest Farm […]
Voters approve $51.2M school budget, elect three BOE members
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Voters approved the $52.1 million budget for the 2022-23 school year when they went to the polls May 17. The budget […]
Community celebrates RCS talent in inaugural festival
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The inaugural We Love aRtCS Music and Art Festival drew hundreds Saturday to celebrate local artistic talent in the community. The […]
Voters to decide on $51.2M district budget, three BOE seats
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Voters will head to the polls May 17 to determine the fate of the proposed $51,256,929 school district budget and to […]
Columns
Whittling Column: The Laurel and Hardy of home repair
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I became an elementary school teacher back in the days when male teachers were handed their diploma and a paint brush in […]
Weekly Gardening Tips: Grafting, Part 1
By Bob Beyfuss For Capital Region Independent Media March arrived with typical March-like weather — snow, rain, sleet, some sunshine and breezy. Days are longer and many people are anxious […]
Weekly Gardening Tips: Wily coyotes
By Bob Beyfuss For Capital Region Independent Media I suspect that every single town in almost all of New York state has a resident population of animals that RE called […]
Whittling Away: A feeding frenzy
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s time to feed the birds. I personally blame Walt Disney for this daily duty. As a small child, I was exposed […]
Events
Free digital marketing seminar
RAVENA — A free digital marketing seminar offered at Faith Plaza on May 26 will help local businesses build their digital footprint and develop new marketing opportunities. The seminar is […]
Alcove Day to celebrate history and community fellowship
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALCOVE — Community fellowship will be celebrated on Alcove Day on April 30. Residents and visitors will get together for communitywide yard sales […]
RCSCBA: Creative and non-traditional financing for small businesses
RAVENA — Non-traditional funding options, SBA loans and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) are part of the lending opportunities that will be explained at the monthly meeting of the Ravena […]
Health & Wellness
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 all indoor public places […]
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.”
Lifestyle
Inaugural music and art festival to highlight local talent
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Local artistic talent will be celebrated during the first-ever We Love aRtCS Music and Art Festival in May. On Thursday, local […]
RCS Drama Club: The lights of Broadway beckon
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After a digital-release-only show in 2021 due to continuing pandemic restrictions, the RCS Drama Club was back in the spotlight this […]
Fixing today’s problems by resolving yesterday’s trauma
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Trauma that dates back to the enslavement period is at the root of many of the challenges facing today’s African-American community, […]
Social Security Matters: I have VA coverage: Should I get Medicare Part B?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a 74-year-old veteran enrolled with the VA. I have never had Medicare Part B. Should I? My only […]
All Ravena News-Hearald Articles
Town tables Hollow concert series
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — The joint planning/zoning board of appeals will not make a […]
Voters approve $51.2M school budget, elect three BOE members
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Voters approved the $52.1 million budget for the 2022-23 school year […]
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