News Updates
Walkers build awareness of high veteran suicide rates
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 […]
Library celebrates Banned Books Week with unique display
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—The week of Sept. 22-28 marked “Banned Books Week,” an annual event that underscores the importance of free and open access to information, […]
Morrissey appointed director of Special Education
BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Central School District’s Student Support Services Department, which includes special education, began the 2024-25 school year with some new faces, and some familiar faces in new […]
Onesquethaw Reformed Church celebrates 200 years of faith and community
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media FEURA BUSH—The Onesquethaw Reformed Church marked a significant milestone on Sept. 14, as it celebrated its 200th anniversary with a day of worship, […]
Columns
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – September 26, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 25, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Whittling Away: A hairy situation
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media An all-day rain put a crimp in the fun activities I had planned for today, mostly weed whacking and mowing. Telly, my […]
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – September 19, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 18, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Whittling Away: Aging
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media All in all, I’m pretty comfortable with myself and my life. I had the wisdom to pick a lovely, talented life partner […]
Events
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, Oct. 3, 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 […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, Sept. 26, 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. […]
The Little Red Schoolhouse final open house Sept. 29
COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society will hold its final all open house on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2-4 pm. The schoolhouse is located on Route 143 […]
Health & Wellness
Positively Speaking: The staircase of Loretto
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all had those moments in life when we turn to prayer. Whether it’s a whispered plea in a crisis, a silent […]
Positively Speaking: Ode to coffee
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media When I was 15 or 16, I had some friends over for a sleepover, and we were determined to stay up all […]
Positively Speaking: What do you believe?
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I believe in the power of positivity, something my father instilled in me from a young age. He taught me that our […]
Positively Speaking: Praise in public
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Few things sting as profoundly as the sharp edge of embarrassment. It’s the sinking feeling of all eyes on you for the […]
Lifestyle
Social Security Matters: Should my husband file and then suspend his benefits?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My financial advisor used a computer program which told my husband to take his SS at age 68, then suspend […]
Social Security Matters: Widow’s benefits vs. benefits from ex-spouse
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately $2,300 when […]
Social Security Matters: Husband upset about his wife’s survivor benefit
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife – a retired teacher – was told that, should […]
Social Security Matters: Advice on when to claim Social Security
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am […]
ALL RAVENA NEWS-HEARALD ARTICLES
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 […]
News Herald – September 26, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 25, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—The week of Sept. 22-28 marked “Banned Books Week,” an annual event that underscores the importance of free and open access to information, […]
Thursday, Oct. 3, 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 […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK – The RCS Ravens took to the field Friday night for the annual homecoming game and came away with a 42-8 win. At halftime, RCS honored all of the […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all had those moments in life when we turn to prayer. Whether it’s a whispered plea in a crisis, a silent […]
BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Central School District’s Student Support Services Department, which includes special education, began the 2024-25 school year with some new faces, and some familiar faces in new […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My financial advisor used a computer program which told my husband to take his SS at age 68, then suspend […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens won a blowout 42-8 in Friday night’s homecoming game against the Broadalbin-Perth Patriots. The win brings the team’s season […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media FEURA BUSH—The Onesquethaw Reformed Church marked a significant milestone on Sept. 14, as it celebrated its 200th anniversary with a day of worship, […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media An all-day rain put a crimp in the fun activities I had planned for today, mostly weed whacking and mowing. Telly, my […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SLINGERLANDS — Community leaders, including U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Assemblywoman Pat Fahy, gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the Learning Garden […]
News Herald – September 19, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 18, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Schalmont Sabres snapped the RCS Ravens’ six-game winning streak Tuesday. After starting off the season unbeaten over the first six […]
Thursday, Sept. 26, 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 RAVENA—In a concentrated effort to ensure that every eligible voter is prepared for this year’s pivotal elections, the League of Women Voters (LWV) […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media When I was 15 or 16, I had some friends over for a sleepover, and we were determined to stay up all […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society will hold its final all open house on Sunday, Sept. 29, from 2-4 pm. The schoolhouse is located on Route 143 […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: In November I will be 60 and eligible for widow’s benefits. My late husband’s Social Security was approximately $2,300 when […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens coasted to a victory Friday night after scoring three touchdowns in the first quarter. The team was on the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS girls’ soccer team made it six wins in a row Thursday in a season where they remain undefeated . […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media All in all, I’m pretty comfortable with myself and my life. I had the wisdom to pick a lovely, talented life partner […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—Excitement continues to build in the village of Ravena as the long-anticipated splash pad at Mosher Park nears completion. The project, championed by […]
News Herald – September 12, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 11, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS varsity girls’ soccer team continued its dominance Tuesday with a 4-0 shutout over Troy. The Ravens headed out on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — A 37-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in North Bethlehem early Wednesday morning, according to the Bethlehem Police Department. […]
Construction of foundation components reaches 50% completion milestone By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — New York state’s largest offshore wind project will be off the coast of […]
Thursday, Sept. 19 to Oct. 11, 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 […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I believe in the power of positivity, something my father instilled in me from a young age. He taught me that our […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens’ girls’ volleyball team came up with their third win of the season in a home match Monday. RCS skated […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS varsity girls’ soccer team is undefeated so far this season with a 4-0 record, and the team has only […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: This is a matter that I find particularly irksome. My wife – a retired teacher – was told that, should […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens defeated the Ichabod Crane Riders in a 45-0 rout on their home field Friday night. In front of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — In their first home game of the season Thursday, the RCS Ravens’ boys’ soccer team took a 0-3 loss against the […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Driving home the other day, I passed a couple of old poops on bicycles, no spandex outfits or fancy cycling shoes, shorts […]
By Mark Vinciguerra Capital Region Independent Media It is an obligation for town leadership to provide the most cost-effective services for taxpayers as possible, but that is not happening in […]
News Herald – September 5, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 4, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Horse owners across New York are being urged to vaccinate their horses against two viruses that have been identified in the state. Eastern […]
Thursday, Sept. 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. Early literacy activities are emphasized. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — They’re back at it again — students, teachers and staff were back in school beginning Thursday for the first day of […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Few things sting as profoundly as the sharp edge of embarrassment. It’s the sinking feeling of all eyes on you for the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A disturbance on Main Street this weekend led to two arrests and a crowd of about 20 people who attempted to […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Local athletes took to the field and the court Thursday for the first time as the Ravens. The new team name […]
News Herald – August 29, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –August 28, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – August 15, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 14, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 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 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 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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
News Herald –August 8, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 7, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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. […]
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. […]
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 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 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 […]
News Herald – August 1, 1924 – F. E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 31, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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. […]
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 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 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 […]
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. […]
News Herald – July 25, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 24, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
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 [...]
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 […]
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 COEYMANS — The town is considering purchasing the former Community Care building on Route 9W for conversion into a new town hall. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – July 18, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 17, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
News Herald – July 4, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 3, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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 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 […]
Ronald L. Munzberg, 79, passed away June 13, 2024, in Daytona Beach, Florida, after a long illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Albany, NY, son of the late […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW—Once again, another Saturday rolled around bringing iffy weather to Albany County. Despite the constant threat of rain, three intrepid souls and […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS—A familiar face is returning to the Coeymans business community. Kristine Tracey Lindskoog, a lifelong resident known to many through her 30-year career […]
COEYMANS — The Albany County Department of Public Works advises that there will be a road closure on County Route 111 (Alcove Road) in the town of Coeymans for a […]
RAVENA — With temperatures soaring, residents were looking for ways to cool off this holiday weekend — and there was no better way to do that than taking a dip […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A pedestrian bridge that began its journey in Italy and traveled across the Atlantic saw its final preparations in Coeymans before […]
Allie Mae Edwards, 84, of Ravena, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. The youngest of seven, she was born in Charlotteville, Schoharie County, New York, to her late parents […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media LENOX, Mass. – As the summer heats up the picturesque grounds of Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, Massachusetts are set to come alive […]
The following local students were recognized for outstanding academic achievements of part-time undergraduate students at University at Albany: Delaney Beck of Selkirk; Matthew Dombrowski of Delmar, Amy Kirsch of Ravena, […]
On June 11, 2024, Patricia E. Irving, 65, daughter of Naomi Keir and the late Donald Keir, lost her battle with cancer. From our first moment together and forever, our […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — School is out for summer, but not before RCS students did a victory lap. Grades from pre-kindergarten up through high school […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Class of 2024 walked the stage Thursday evening as they accepted their diplomas at commencement at the Empire State Plaza […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW—A baked ham dinner will be held at the Ravena Grange Hall on Saturday, June 29, from 4-6 p.m. The menu will include baked ham, mashed potato, vegetables, apple […]
By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media It was a different time but the place was the same—the “Track of Champions” Fonda Speedway. Over the years there have been […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media As the seasons change, so too does the work of the Town of Coeymans Highway Department. Cemeteries need mowing, parks need weed whacking, […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW—The weather this spring, and now early summer, has been anything but steady, and Saturday’s weather offered a roller coaster ride of […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media It’s no secret that the arts scene is alive and well in Western Massachusetts. With the summer home of the Boston Symphony […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK—As the final bell rang through the halls of RCS High School last Thursday an air of excitement and relief filled the building. […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW—Albany County will host the inaugural Summer Fest and Trail Run on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media One of the more enjoyable parts of aging is the frequent flashbacks that occur for no apparent reason. The one that occurred […]
In anticipation of the high temperatures today, the Village of Ravena Fire Department will make their fire station available as a cooling station on Wednesday June 19, according to Deputy […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK—The RCS school district is wrapping up the school year and honoring its students’ achievements. The accomplishments of this year’s juniors were recognized during the annual Junior Awards Breakfast held […]
News Herald – June 6, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – June 5, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
With extreme heat and the summer season now here, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy is reminding everyone to stay indoors in cool conditions as much as possible, to drink […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS district’s elementary schools will be dismissing students early today due to the heat wave. High school will remain as […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE—Do you know what a glass eel is? As inhabitants of the banks of the mighty Hudson River, you may have seen […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA ─ Something cool is happening in the Capital District. Kids are getting excited about STEM ─ science, technology, engineering and math. […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS seniors Jacob Alaimo and Jayden Holl joined other Career and Technical Education students recently for a National Signing Day, where both seniors signed letters of intent to […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The community turned out recently as HEARt Ear Boutique opened its third location, a satellite office located at Southtown’s Optical […]
RAVENA — Capital Region Independent Media, which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, is pleased to welcome Marlene McTigue as its new regional director of Client and Community Relations. McTigue is a […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — A crowd of dignitaries assembled at Ducommun Aerostructures in Coxsackie recently to help celebrate, with company leadership and employees, the 175th […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Those who made the ultimate sacrifice in battle were memorialized at an annual ceremony in New Baltimore on Monday. Each […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Members of the RCS Community Business Association gathered at Rail to River Brewing last Thursday night to hear about help with […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Donning bright orange shirts and carrying placards, dozens of local residents set off from Mosher Park last Sunday for the inaugural […]
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by the RCS Central School District. RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Tuesday, May 21, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District residents will vote on a proposed $54,578,339 budget […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Capital Region Independent Media, which publishes this newspaper, received numerous statewide honors for its journalism and advertising. Each year, the New York Press […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It may be the off-season for wrestling, but that doesn’t mean RCS wrestlers aren’t seeing some action. The school on April 27 hosted the Ravena Fury dual meet […]
By Warren Dews Jr. Capital Region Independent Media I had promised to write a monthly article about my weight loss journey, but I got really busy in April and missed […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife passed away four years ago. I want to retire so I called SSA and was told I can […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all been there before — standing at a crossroads, faced with a major decision that could shape our future. Pacing back […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was having my usual Telly-my-trusty-canine-companion’s sprinkle walk, toast and coffee before the day starts ponder. A little time to contemplate the […]
News Herald – May 2, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – May 1, 1889 – S. H. & E. J. Sherman, Proprietors
Adam C. Marrone, age 59 years young, of Westerlo, NY, passed away suddenly and too soon on April 12, 2024. Born on June 21,1964, in Catskill, New York, Adam was […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — It was free meatballs hot off the grill and a warm welcome at Persico’s Ace Hardware on Main Street in Ravena […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — The Bethlehem Grange is one of the oldest Granges in New York state and recently celebrated a major milestone — its […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It’s been four long years, but with the end of high school in sight, the RCS school district has announced the […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Some of RCS’s youngest athletes went toe to toe in the 2024 Dual of the Schools this weekend. The youth wrestling tournament pit young athletes from Pieter B. […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media As luck would have it, it was a cloudy but rainless spring morning when over 40 people turned out at the Ravena village […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I want to apply for Social Security, but I want to make sure I get all the benefits I have […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media As a young boy in the gritty streets of Torrance, California, Louis Zamperini was no stranger to mischief. His parents, Anthony and […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve had time to realize that I have a very full life. It might be because it contains so many things that […]
News Herald – April 25, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 24, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS High School Drama Club received two nominations for this year’s High School Musical Theatre Awards for their production of “Mary Poppins.” The Drama Club’s crew was […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS track and field athletes had their last home meet of the 2024 season Tuesday and celebrated six graduating seniors. “Today […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — By all accounts the second joint meeting of elected officials in the town of Coeymans and the village of Ravena was […]
By Melanie Lekocevic, Lorna Littleway and Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media For the second year in a row, Capital Region Independent Media put out the call for nominations for […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 74 years old, retired and receiving Social Security. My wife will be 65 in January of 2025. Our […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I waited tables for quite a while in my early acting days. It’s a common choice for actors because you can work […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’m tired, my back hurts, my hands look like prunes, my shirt is still wet. I had a great time! We just […]
News Herald – April 18, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 17, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Fire Chief Bill Kapusta has stepped down as chief of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation after 15 years of service. Kapusta joined the department in 1993 […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media Over the years, the common rooms of the Congregational Christian Church at the corner of Mountain and Main in Ravena have hosted Boy […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — For RCS junior Mary McHugh, Tuesday’s track and field meet against Schalmont and Holy Names offered a first — it was […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — Eager customers lined the sidewalk outside Simone’s Kitchen as the eatery planned to reopen Wednesday for the first time in two […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be turning 63 soon. Can I apply for Social Security and continue to work? Would I be limited to […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media A close friend of mine shared a fascinating story about a lady in his family from China who lived to be over […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’m beginning to think there may be something to this idea of global climate change. It seems that our usual spring has […]
News Herald –April 11, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 10, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena fire department is looking for a few brave souls. The firehouse held an open house Saturday, seeking new volunteers […]
RAVENA – Dennis J. Jones, 66, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, after fighting a long, hard battle with cancer. Dennis […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — At her spacious home on Pulver Avenue in Ravena, 100-year-old Mabel Klenk accepts visitors. Her hair is white now and she […]
RAVENA — On Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present the last of the winter/spring program series. Guest speaker and author Gerald A. Finin […]