News Updates
BOE begins interviews for new superintendent
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The application period in the search for a new district superintendent has closed and the RCS Board of Education is beginning […]
GOOD NEWS!: Community garden offers free healthy food for all
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Helping the community eat healthier, with no strings attached, is the goal of the Community Gardens at Trinity United Methodist […]
Showers can’t halt Easter egg hunt festivities
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — With free raffle prizes from bikes to remote control cars, and loads of candy, everyone was smiling from ear to ear […]
Coffee cart teaches life and leadership skills at Pieter B.
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Friday mornings at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School, the line starts forming early. Teachers, staff and administrators eagerly wait—not just […]
Columns
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – April 17, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –April 16, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Whittling Away: Thrift store gems
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I hadn’t been for a visit to my favorite thrift store lately so in a lull in the usual rush of senior […]
Whittling Away: Aging
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I find the whole process of aging to be fascinating. Things change on an almost daily basis. Minor aches and pains keep […]
News from the Past in Memory of Harry A. Sturges
News Herald – April 3, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 2, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Events
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, April 17, all day This is a great way to bring happiness to children in hospitals while doing your part for the environment by recycling. Just bring your broken, […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, April 10, 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. […]
Events: RCS Community Library
Thursday, April 3, 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. […]
Health & Wellness
Positively Speaking: Real or imagined?
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever been lost in a daydream so vivid it felt real? A moment that left your heart racing and produced […]
Positively Speaking: Stop hiding from your problems
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media It’s easy to hide from the issues of life. Most of us have done it. I know I was hiding from things […]
Positively Speaking: Here’s a thought
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media If you’re someone with ambition—someone who wakes up every day thinking about your goals, your dreams, and where you want to be—it […]
Positively Speaking: Say less
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all had that moment—the instant regret of saying something we wish we could take back. Maybe it was in a business […]
Lifestyle
Social Security Matters: Will my Social Security increase if I keep working after applying?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. […]
Social Security Matters: When is the best time for me to claim Social Security?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ½ in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me […]
Social Security Matters: Can my wife and I get spouse benefits from each other?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife and I are currently collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we […]
Social Security Matters: Will my Medicare premium change because I sold investment property?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have questions concerning the deduction of money from my Social Security benefit amount as relates to the sale of […]
ALL RAVENA NEWS-HEARALD ARTICLES
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The application period in the search for a new district superintendent has closed and the RCS Board of Education is beginning […]
News Herald – April 17, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –April 16, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Editor’s Note: Here are images from the Ravena Fury Duals at RCS High School, where the hometown team took 11th place. The Ravena Fury won one dual, defeating The Ark […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I hadn’t been for a visit to my favorite thrift store lately so in a lull in the usual rush of senior […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — A second inning drive against Schalmont on Wednesday was all it took to seal a win for the RCS Ravens. The […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Helping the community eat healthier, with no strings attached, is the goal of the Community Gardens at Trinity United Methodist […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am going to be 67 in a few weeks and I plan on working for another year or two. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — With free raffle prizes from bikes to remote control cars, and loads of candy, everyone was smiling from ear to ear […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — On Friday mornings at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School, the line starts forming early. Teachers, staff and administrators eagerly wait—not just […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Residents are invited to roll up their sleeves and join the annual Ravena Village Cleanup Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 25, […]
News Herald – April 10, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 9, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors Mr. Wm. Seabridge has purchased a […]
COEYMANS — Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and Albany County Legislator Zach Collins are hosting a free paint recycling event at RCS High School on Saturday, April 19, from […]
Thursday, April 17, all day This is a great way to bring happiness to children in hospitals while doing your part for the environment by recycling. Just bring your broken, […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — On Tuesday, April 2, members of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation held the annual election to select this year’s line officers to lead the organization. Here […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever been lost in a daydream so vivid it felt real? A moment that left your heart racing and produced […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to approve a proposed $56.9 million budget. The spending plan will next go […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 66 ½ in June and would like to discuss when would be the best time for me […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — In an era where civic discourse often feels polarized, a group of seniors at RCS High School is quietly, steadily learning […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I find the whole process of aging to be fascinating. Things change on an almost daily basis. Minor aches and pains keep […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Get ready for hundreds of kids and thousands of candy-filled Easter eggs to turn out for the annual Easter egg hunt […]
News Herald – April 3, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – April 2, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
ALCOVE — The annual Alcove Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 26. Registration forms are now available and can be picked up at the Coeymans Hollow firehouse, Alcove Post Office […]
Thursday, April 10, 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. […]
COEYMANS — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the agency will be conducting prescribed burns on DEC-managed land in different areas now through early May. One of […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media It’s easy to hide from the issues of life. Most of us have done it. I know I was hiding from things […]
By Stephen Donnelly Coeymans Town Supervisor When we talk about economic development in the Town of Coeymans, we’re not just talking about industry, infrastructure or tax incentives. We’re talking about […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife and I are currently collecting Social Security. We both started receiving SS at 62 years old. That said, we […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A child was hit by a car on Main Street in the village on Sunday afternoon, according to a statement from […]
A first-of-its-kind tax credit to give small businesses in Coeymans some much-needed financial support is gaining momentum in Albany. Earlier this month, a large bipartisan group of New York state […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The evening news today had an article about school lunches and how they are being made healthier with less fat, less sodium, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After four years of studying, hard work and excelling at extracurriculars, graduation is nearing for the RCS Class of 2025. With […]
News Herald – March 27, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 26, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
NEW BALTIMORE — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that all along the Hudson River estuary, teachers, students and volunteers are donning waders and venturing into […]
Thursday, April 3, 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, April 13, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present the last of the winter/spring program series. The program, rescheduled because of a weather […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media If you’re someone with ambition—someone who wakes up every day thinking about your goals, your dreams, and where you want to be—it […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media In the Capital District, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives remain a priority for many organizations, even as some companies nationwide walk back […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have questions concerning the deduction of money from my Social Security benefit amount as relates to the sale of […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — Local residents and business owners gathered at the Blanchard-Currey American Legion Post 1040 recently for the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s annual […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The things that used to be a normal part of daily life are changing at a rate that makes a person of […]
News Herald – March 20, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 19, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Got a sweet tooth? Then Crosstown Maple on New York’s Maple Weekend is the place for you. Crosstown Maple on Blodgett […]
Thursday, March 27, 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 following local students earned inclusion on the fall 2024 dean’s list at SUNY Cortland: Makenna Deitz of Ravena, an adolescence education: social studies major; Aidan Lochner of Ravena, a [...]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all had that moment—the instant regret of saying something we wish we could take back. Maybe it was in a business […]
RAVENA – The RCS Community Business Association is proud to introduce She Means Business!, a new annual event recognizing and celebrating women who exemplify leadership, success in business, and deep […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Is there any way I can get out of paying the $185 I am told will be taken out of […]
The passing of Florence M. Traver on Thursday, March 20, 2025, is announced with heavy hearts. Florence was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She dedicated her life to […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was watching television last week when a catchphrase uttered by someone I didn’t recognize stuck in my head. As I said […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — New York state’s 2025 budget and a historic investment in downtown Albany were the focus of a recent Capital Region Chamber […]
News Herald – March 13, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 12, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors* *No issue for this date. The […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — A brush fire on Tompkins Road drew a response from five local fire companies. There were no injuries in the […]
Thursday, March 20, 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. […]
First in a series By Deborah E. Lans For Capital Region Independent Media In 1958, in “A Nation of Immigrants,” John F. Kennedy wrote: “Since 1607, when the first English […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media My dad was obsessed with the Battle of the Alamo, which fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836—189 years […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council voted by a 3-2 margin in favor of a resolution aimed at moving forward with a $17 million […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I hope we haven’t made a mistake! My wife just applied for her Social Security benefit. She was born in May […]
Submitted by Stephen Donnelly For Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS – At the recent State of the Town address, I outlined my commitment to aligning Coeymans with its history, comprehensive […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media As I sink slowly into the seas of antiquity, I find frequently that things of importance to me shift up and down […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS – A mix of supply chain issues, quality concerns, and price fluctuations has made road salt management a critical challenge for highway […]
News Herald – March 6, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 5, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
SELKIRK — A.W. Becker 5th grader Kevin from Ms. Palas’s class chose a police escort to school as his prize for being one of the top fundraisers for the A.W. […]
Thursday, March 13, 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 — Now that winter sports are in the books, it’s time to sign up for the spring sports season. RCS offers the […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all been there. You’re just minding your business, maybe running errands or sipping coffee, when—BAM—someone snaps at you like you personally […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — More than 60 RCS students sang, danced, built props and scenery, and poured their hearts into this year’s musical theater production […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a married woman, at my full retirement age, and the primary earner in my marriage. How do I […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Justice for Orphans is launching the ReFurnishings Thrift & Flip Challenge, a unique event that combines creativity, sustainability, and community engagement […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was in the supermarket the other day, making my daily visit, pushing the cart that they seem to reserve just for […]
Breakfast fundraiser for Arnold family planned for Saturday By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — When tragedy strikes in a small town, that’s oftentimes when the community steps […]
News Herald – February 27, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 26, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Republicans pick slate of candidates By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Former Town Supervisor George McHugh will be on the ballot for town supervisor in November. The […]
Virgil J. Meliti Sr., 101, of Selkirk, passed away on Feb. 26, 2025, at his home. Born on June 1, 1923, and raised in Croton, New York, Virgil James Meliti […]
Thursday, March 6, 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. […]
Mabel Klenk, 100 years old, a lifetime resident of Ravena, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 31, 2025. Mabel was a loving mother to Susan Ferber, Kathy Durkin and […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Officials from the village of Ravena and the town of Coeymans gathered recently for their first joint meeting of 2025 at […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I love stories about people who saw the world differently—people who challenged everything society told them was true. These are the people […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS sophomore Jayden Acomb headed to the state wrestling tournament and made it to the second day of competition. While a […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Please help. I served from 1964 to 1966 in the U.S. Army. I have been trying to contact Social Security […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Like ice? Then Lawson Lake was the place to be this weekend for the annual Winter Festival. Hundreds from around […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Watching the news over the past few weeks has me wondering if I followed the wrong career path during my working days. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — As Black History Month draws to a close, the RCS Community Library hosted a history talk celebrating the achievements of the […]
News Herald – February 13, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: of the congregation who had arranged a party in celebration of their pastor’s birthday. Fifty guests were present, and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens boys’ basketball team lost a heartbreaker Wednesday against Ichabod Crane in the first round of Section 2 sectionals. The […]
ALBANY — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced another safe year of hunting seasons, with the 2024 season being the second safest on […]
Thursday, Feb. 27, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun, participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. No registration is required. Friday, […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Middle School Science Olympiad team ended their season with an impressive third-place finish at the regional competition. Several students also earned medals in their respective events. […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I was recently invited to a Super Bowl party in LA, so I figured—why not? I flew out, rented a car, and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — He’s done it again — RCS wrestler Jayden Acomb placed second in sectionals and qualified to compete in the state tournament […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Village Board met earlier this month to discuss community updates, including the expansion of St. Catherine’s Center for Children’s […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was driving through our little hamlet the other day and suddenly a strange feeling that something was missing, something that used […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Get ready to bundle up and head to Lawson Lake for a day of winter fun. The annual Winter Festival, […]
By Doug La RocqueCapital Region Independent Media UTICA – An Oneida County Grand Jury has charged six corrections officers with 2nd degree murder in the beating death of Marcy Correctional Facility […]
News Herald – February 6, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 5, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
March 2, 1954 – Jan. 31, 2025 RAVENA — Susan L. Moore, 70, formerly of Ravena, passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Advent Hospital in Daytona Beach, Florida. Susan […]
Thursday, Feb. 20, 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 — A new business has joined the growing local economy as Country Wine and Spirits officially opened its doors. Located in the […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Life isn’t just a straight path—it’s a series of bizarre, sometimes embarrassing, and unpredictable phases. And when you think about it, every […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Wrestler Gabe Davis was named Most Outstanding Wrestler, or MOW, in the Bethlehem JV Duals Tournament earlier this month. Davis competes in the 285-pound weight class. Special thanks […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Why were the Social Security funds moved from the Social Security account to the General Fund with the government? Is […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A fire destroyed the home of Sergeant Kelly Arnold in the Coeymans Police Department, and now the community is pulling together […]
By Gina Pelletier and Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Five Ravens wrestlers will head to the state qualifier tournament on Saturday, with four athletes named as alternates. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS girls’ basketball team honored three players on Senior Night on Tuesday. Danielle DeLuke, Meadow Rabideau and Kendall Bullock are […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I wish they’d stop messing around with our money. I’m not referring to how the government spends the stuff or to the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The Port of Coeymans prepared the third and final section of a bridge Wednesday for transport down the Hudson River. The […]
News Herald – February 6, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 5, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Collins family, a well-known entrepreneurial family behind the multi-generational Collins & Son, Inc., has added a new venture to their […]
Thursday, Feb. 13, 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 — Jayden Acomb’s winning streak on the wrestling mat continued at the King Bison Invitational when he took first place in his […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Life doesn’t always give us the outcomes we hope for. In those moments, it’s easy to let your emotions take control. But […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens on Friday honored two boys’ basketball players and one cheerleader on Senior Night. There are two graduating seniors on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS junior varsity boys’ basketball team won back-to-back games on their home court last week. On Feb. 4, the team […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — Four key issues were the focus of the annual State of the Town address delivered by Bethlehem Town Supervisor David VanLuven […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media As I age gracefully and mature into the full bloom of senior adulthood, I find that my circle of friends and acquaintances […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — How can the community get younger people — and some of the youngest students — more involved in their community? That […]
News Herald – January 30, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 29, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Town Supervisor Stephen Donnelly EDITOR’S NOTE: Town Supervisor Stephen Donnelly released the annual budget message for the town. Below is his message in its entirety. It is the duty […]
Thursday, Feb. 6, 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 COEYMANS—The town of Coeymans has been awarded $17 million through New York state’s Fast NY-Track program to enhance electrical infrastructure and support shovel-ready […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Many people feel they can’t have the life they want because of their past limitations or failures. Maybe your family wasn’t there […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS wrestling team honored its graduating seniors on Senior Night during a tri-meet against Lansingburgh and Maple Hill. This year’s […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 65 and currently working full-time. Can I apply for and start receiving my Social Security benefit? I’d expect […]
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By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The boys’ basketball team scored a season high Monday against Troy but it wasn’t enough. The Ravens put 60 points on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education launched its search for a new superintendent at its Jan. 22 meeting. The board announced in […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I paused the other day during my mid-morning energy booster time, and had a little ponder about my snack. It occurred to […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — While the numbers are preliminary and not yet finalized, the RCS school district may be looking at a tax cap in […]
News Herald – January 23, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 22, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS High School FIRST Tech Challenge Team won the Motivate Award and took 17th out of 26 at the qualifier tournament in Utica. The team’s autonomous score […]
Thursday, Jan. 30, from 10-11 a.m. Family Storytime is a fun participatory storytime for the whole family that includes songs, and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Grange celebrated a significant milestone last week, marking the 20th year of its “Words for Thirds” campaign. The initiative, […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Sometimes, life feels so busy I dream of having one more day in the week. How great would that be? Eight days […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Jayden Acomb took first place in the 131-pound weight class in the annual Schenectady Invitational. Acomb defeated five straight opponents, from […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: For most folks collecting Social Security, you get back what you put in within three to five years, so for […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens inched past the LaSalle Cadets in a dual meet 36-34 to become the Colonial Council champions. Coming up […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The gym stands were packed Saturday afternoon as the RCS Athletic Hall of Fame inducted 15 former athletes into its Class […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district invites everyone in the community to a public forum on volunteerism on Monday, Jan. 27, at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School library. In partnership with […]
RAVENA – “Understanding Herman,” an evocative photography exhibit by journalist and photographer Marlene McTigue, is now on display at the RCS Community Library. Presented by Old-School Naturalist, the exhibit runs […]
News Herald – January 16, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 15, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Patsy Nicosia Capital Region Independent Media With the presidential inauguration earlier this week, the biggest question in the 21st Congressional District remains who will be the local representative in […]
Thursday, Jan. 23, 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 – The Knights of Columbus of Ravena, NY – Mother McAuley Council 3424 – held its first National Spaghetti Day supper in January. The Knights of Columbus held a […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve always been a person who loves to travel. Over the years, I’ve taken dozens of road trips, spanning almost every state. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The girls’ basketball team had a big win at home Saturday afternoon right before the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS boys’ basketball team fell to the Ichabod Crane Riders by a score of 59-49 Saturday afternoon. The team played […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I’m 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security, my military pension, and […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK – The town of Bethlehem officially opened its new food scraps composting shed at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in December, marking a significant […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was sitting quietly the other day having a pleasant little ponder, something I try to fit into my busy schedule daily. […]
ALBANY — State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report that showed nonprofit organizations in 2022 provided 1.3 million jobs to New Yorkers, just over 1 in 6 private sector […]
News Herald – January 9, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 8, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors Wm. J. Cox in Coeymans Hollow […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — New technology changes are coming to the RCS Central School District. At the board of education’s Jan. 8 meeting, District Superintendent […]
Thursday, Jan. 16, 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 NEW LEBANON — On a winding road up Mount Lebanon in New Lebanon, Columbia County, a remarkable piece of history has been brought […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media After their stunning victory on Christmas morning in 1776, General George Washington and his army held Trenton, aware that the British would […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — More than two dozen teams and their fans crowded into the two gymnasiums at RCS High School last weekend for the […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age, which is just under two years […]
ALBANY — Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy and the Albany County Legislature last week announced the county is investing over $1.5 million in opioid settlement funds into a series […]
By Dick Brooks Capital Region Independent Media I awoke to find that the weatherman had sprinkled an inch or so of fluff over my backyard and yes, I’m holding him […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The contributions of local individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations that make our community thrive are countless, from those helping to feed […]
News Herald – January 2, 1925 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 1, 1890 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
RAVENA — On Sunday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present its first 2025 program. Join in as speaker Ron Gabriele relates the program, “The […]
Thursday, Jan. 9, from 4-5 p.m. The library will supply materials and ideas for kids to unwind and get creative after school. There is no specific project or goal; instead, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens took second place in the annual Lewis Johnson Memorial Duals on their home mat, and Aiden Forster won […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media During the first Christmas of World War I, something extraordinary happened. Amid the mud, barbed wire, and endless gunfire of the Western […]
By Catherine M. Oliverio For Capital Region Independent Media So, what is your New Year’s resolution? There are so many to choose from. The most common resolution is to lose […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I lost my wife several years ago and I qualified for Social Security spousal benefits. Unfortunately, because of my income, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media EARLTON — It’s January, the temperature is a toasty 27 degrees and there’s ice floating in the water — it’s the perfect time […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM – In a bold step toward environmental sustainability and climate resilience, the town of Bethlehem is establishing itself as a leader in […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Already a new year is here, seems like just yesterday we were saying goodbye to 2023. I remember as a small child […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALCOVE — Since 1848, the chimney that soars above the Valley Paper Mill Park just off Route 143 in Alcove has stood sentry […]
Saturday, Jan. 4, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join in for the library’s Saturday Fun for Families monthly event. This month, participants will learn how animals adjust to the winter season. The […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media VALATIE — When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in late September, countless families, communities and businesses were devastated. One local company has done […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media As 2024 winds down to a close, it’s time to take a look back and see what some of the top issues and […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now. I believe that in the last […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media The small mountain communities of western North Carolina are still reeling in the wake of Hurricane Helene, a storm being called a “1,000-year […]
News Herald – December 19, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 18, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Doug LaRocque NYVT Media The reaction to the release of a video of the beating death of 43-year-old state prison inmate Robert Brooks at the hands of prison guards […]
By Doug LaRocque A small plane had made an emergency landing on the NYS Thruway near Albany’s exit 23. There were three people on board but state police say none […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Board of Education announced on its website that District Superintendent Dr. Brian Bailey’s contract has concluded and will not […]
News Herald – December 12, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 11, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Warren Dews Jr. and Bruce Tryon of Capital Region Independent Media’s Times-Journal are live from Cobleskill, NY as the town works to uncover history: A time capsule, sealed away in […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — What is now commonplace in the local area — the RCS acronym for the school district — was once a hotly […]
Thursday, Dec. 19, 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 — The RCS Ravens took to the mat again as the 2024-25 wrestling season got underway. The team faced off against Tamarac […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media As the holiday season heats up and the smell of roasted turkey and pumpkin pie fills the air, it’s easy to get […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was a banner year for the RCS girls’ modified volleyball team, which finished with an impressive 13-0 undefeated season under […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was a tough week for the RCS varsity basketball teams. Last Tuesday, the girls’ team trailed most of the game […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: In a recent article about Medicare’s “Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount” (IRMAA) and how IRMAA affects Social Security taxes, you described […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — This may be Santa Claus’ most hectic time of year, but he’s never too busy for the kids of Coeymans […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was getting the bird feeders ready to put up for another winter and just for a fleeting moment I thought about […]
News Herald – December 5, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 3, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media VALATIE — When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast in late September, countless families, communities and businesses were devastated. One local company has done […]
By Dr. Brian Bailey RCS District Superintendent As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and visitors, we are exploring the […]
Thursday, Dec. 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. No registration is required. Thursday, […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Brandon Herwick, RCS physical education teacher, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year Award by the New York State Association […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I was conversing with a friend recently and we found ourselves in a back-and-forth about ego. She thought focusing too much on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Though temperatures were frosty, residents turned out by the hundreds to see the annual Christmas parade march from Coeymans Landing up […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 76 years old and a retired high school counselor/teacher. I was married to my first husband from 1968 […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Junior Grange No. 663 has had an eventful year, with its young members busily engaging in various craft projects […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It hit me in the supermarket the other day — no, it wasn’t the cart piled high with baked goods being propelled […]
RAVENA — The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will hold a holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 1-3:30 p.m. in its museum, located in the rear entrance of the Ravena […]
News Herald – November 28, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 27, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Massive parade set for Saturday By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The village and town are gearing up for one of the community’s biggest bashes of the […]
Thursday, Dec. 5, 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 Deborah E. Lans Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Concerned that future legislatures might tilt to the right, New York state legislators placed Proposition 1 on the statewide ballot […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We recently wrapped up another election season and opened the latest chapter in our nation’s history. The act of voting, an honor […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Discover RCS program is looking to take its game — and the community — to the next level. The program […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I turned 64 in July and my wife turned 62 in August. My wife has not worked for approximately 15 […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville recently hosted the third annual Ruck March, drawing residents, veterans and supporters together to raise funds and gather supplies for […]
News Herald – November 21, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 20, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — The town of Bethlehem recently celebrated the acquisition of its first-ever Community Forest with a vine-cutting ceremony. The event took place […]
Thursday, Nov. 28, to Friday, Nov. 29 The RCS Community Library will be closed for Thanksgiving recess. Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 10-11 a.m. Romp and Read will help get the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — No one should have to choose between paying rent and feeding their family a nutritious Thanksgiving meal. Capital Region Independent Media, […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Well, I know I said last week that my spooky series was done, but with many requests for one more, I said, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Three individuals were arrested and charged with illegal possession of a weapon on the Thruway in the town of Coeymans. State […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I served in the U.S. Army from January 1958 to February 1961. What increase should I receive for those years […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS – Last Thursday morning, John Barr, a volunteer from TCI of NY, packed his bag and headed for North Carolina with a […]
News Herald – November 14, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 13, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
RAVENA – Frances Jean Wilsey Neri, affectionately known as Blondie to all who knew her, died peacefully at home on Oct. 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She […]
Thursday, Nov. 21, 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 warm, sunny days were here and gone and when ice fishing season begins remains to be seen. The good news is there’s still good fishing to be had for […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’m wrapping up my spooky series with a tale that fits perfectly into the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. We’ve explored unsettling phenomena […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Firefighters from several local fire companies were deployed downstate last week to fight the spreading wildfires in Orange County. The Ravena […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens fell short in Saturday’s Section 2 Class B championship game against the Glens Falls Black Bears. The game […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — A landmark in the heart of New Baltimore since 1833, the New Baltimore Reformed Church has announced a major initiative […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve noticed a rather unique thing that happens as you age, in my case, gracefully. Your mind picks a pleasant spot and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district is considering hiring a retired police officer or other security employee to monitor the high school and […]
News Herald – November 7, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 6, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Volunteers with several local fire departments are heading downstate this morning to help with the wildfires that are still burning in […]
Thursday, Nov. 14, 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 — The holiday season can be difficult for military members serving overseas, far from family and friends, but a local group is […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Well, if you read my column last week, you’ll know that I decided to venture into the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious—a bit […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media As Thanksgiving approaches, the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program, initiated by Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM), is once again bringing comfort […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: The Social Security program is funded by employees and their employers. The federal government does not contribute to the program, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS has done it again… the Ravens are headed to the Class B Section 2 championship. It will be a rematch […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — With the regular season over for fall sports, it’s time to register for the winter sports season at RCS. Junior varsity and varsity registration will run through Nov. […]
RAVENA — On Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present a program featuring Dr. Patricia West McKay. Dr. West will reflect on a lifelong study of […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Long ago, when both the Earth and I were young, simple things entertained, amused and occupied me. The Earth and I are […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Dozens turned out to VFW Post 9594 last weekend for the fourth annual breast cancer walk to show their support for […]
News Herald – October 31, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 30, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Election Day brought Coeymans a new state senator. Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy was elected to fill the seat vacated by state Sen. […]
Thursday, Nov. 7, 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. […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: All results are unofficial at this time. An “X” next to a candidate’s name indicates a projected winner. U.S. SENATE: (with 11,531 of 13,357 districts reporting) X Kirsten […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated areas of western North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky, families and communities […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media While I focus on the positive, I’m a fan of the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I’m […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens continued their winning ways on the gridiron Friday night when they defeated Gloversville 56-21. Playing in the Sectionals game […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am past my Social Security full retirement age and I am still working. I am married and we file […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s out there, waiting, hiding in the pack, looking like all the others. It knows when I’m coming and somehow it works […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS—Riverview Missionary Baptist Church is once again operating its annual Toys for Tots campaign, thanks to the dedication of local volunteers like Rosa […]
News Herald – October 24, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 23, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS School District announced Thursday that John Thorson, retired principal from Chatham, will continue to serve as the interim high school assistant principal through June 30, 2025. […]
Thursday, Oct. 31, 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 — The presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump has been dominating the spotlight, but there are […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media While I focus on the positive, I’m a fan of the Strange, Dark, and Mysterious. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I’m […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens became the Reinfurt Division champions on Friday with a huge win over the Green Tech Eagles by a score […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens girls’ volleyball team celebrated Senior Night on Wednesday. There are two graduating seniors on the team — Talia Jones […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I just turned 69 years old in August 2024 and am still working full-time. I signed up for Medicare Part […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — After a successful debut last year, Ravena Innovation Station’s Puzzled Pints program has returned, offering locals a fun and mentally stimulating […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I think I’m finally catching on to this shopping thing. I had the disadvantage of having been born male, and shopping doesn’t […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Albany County has allocated $2.9 million to expand broadband access to unserved areas of the county, and there is a possibility […]
News Herald – October 17, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 16, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Two cats perished in a structure fire in a home on Starr Road but a third was rescued, received oxygen and made a full recovery. On Wednesday, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — With creaks and groans and screams that pierced the night, the community gathered at Joralemon Park on Saturday for the […]
Thursday, Oct. 24, 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 — The RCS school district is continuing to operate under a severe bus driver shortage. The district is eight to ten drivers short of being fully staffed, which is […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Manifestation—does it truly work? For decades, this concept has captured significant attention, especially in the pages of popular self-help books like “The […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The girls’ varsity soccer team enjoyed a three-game winning streak last week and celebrated Senior Night on their home field Thursday. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens easily picked up their fifth win of the season on the gridiron Friday night, defeating the Cohoes Tigers 34-7. […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Both my wife and I are 67 1/2, i.e., past our full retirement age of 66 years and six months. […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — Area residents gathered last Saturday at the town hall for a reduced-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats, organized by […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Pumpkins are starting to make their annual appearance on front doorsteps. Fog coats the yard in the morning. Leaves are starting their […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Strange happenings are going on at the Jorlameon Park in Coeymans Hollow. Sightings have been reported by local residents and passersby to the local police about strange lights, […]
News Herald – October 10, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 9, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy last week released the Executive Budget for fiscal year 2025. The $847 million proposal represents a […]
Thursday, Oct. 17, 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 — A Ravena man was arrested Friday and faces charges of possessing images of child sexual exploitation, New York State Police said […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media If you like to gripe, you’ll say about me, “He’s just writing this column to complain about people who like to gripe! […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — For some, the Lord’s Acre Auction and Fair has become a family tradition passed down through the generations. The auction, […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I claimed Social Security at 70. My wife claimed her own SS at 62, and her earnings were significantly lower […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After two shutout wins in the first week of October, the RCS girls’ varsity soccer team dropped a pair to the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens took their show on the road Friday night and came away with a big win, 34-7. RCS was in […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media The Rev. Dr. Roxanne Jones Booth and the Rev. Antonio Booth, former leaders at Riverview Missionary Baptist Church in Coeymans, have been recognized […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’m going out to my shop this morning and put together a toolbox to keep in the kitchen. The time has come […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Local firefighters and area crafters joined forces Saturday to showcase their work and draw more volunteers to their cause. The […]
News Herald – October 3, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 2, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA – Shawn Plante, a Ravena resident, is spearheading a crucial relief effort to assist both people and animals affected by recent […]
Thursday, Oct. 10, 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 […]
Earlier this year, Capital Region Independent Media—which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, The Columbia Paper and the Greenville Pioneer—joined over 200 other local newspapers in New York state to launch the […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media It’s easy to feel like everything is falling apart these days. The economy is uncertain, with prices climbing and jobs becoming more […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I just learned that if I served in the military during an active-duty period, I could get extra earnings for […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The girls’ varsity soccer team stands at an 8-2 record on the season after a big win on the road Friday […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens lost a home game on the gridiron to the Fonda-Fultonville Valley Hawks 21-7 Friday night. On the first possession […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens’ boys’ soccer team dropped a home game to Mohonasen on Wednesday. The 0-6 loss put the team’s record at […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA—The Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk (RCS) community is rallying behind a grassroots letter-writing campaign to address escalating truck traffic, which continues to disrupt daily life along […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I was going through my desk the other day and came across a packet of negatives. The long strips that had five […]
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
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 […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I just saw an article which said that certain spousal options were going away, but there are still good options […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Growing up, my dad was a huge fan of author and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar, filling our home with the sound of […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I drove by the elementary school where I spent the best 38 years the other day. Quiet, parking lot empty and no […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COXSACKIE — Celebrated Latina vocalist Bronte Roman will once again be the featured performer at Capital Region Independent Media’s Top 5ive Changemakers awards […]
By Marlene McTigue and Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media Skywatchers all over the Capital Region have been heading outside this afternoon to watch the solar eclipse. While some areas […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS student-athletes wrapped up another winter sports season, and the results were impressive. “I could not be more proud of how the season went,” said the Director of […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Throughout history, no one has made a greater impact than Jesus Christ. So, who is this person called Jesus? He was […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Growing up, my dad always told me to “dress for success.” But I hardly paid attention. I was the kid with unruly […]
News Herald – March 28, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 28, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Kenneth W. Fuller, 37, of Ravena, passed away Friday, March 29. Ken was born March 30, 1986 in Albany, NY. He graduated from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, Class of 2004, and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Everyone had an “egg-cellent” time Saturday. The annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Ravena VFW Post 9594 drew a record-setting number […]
Staff report RAVENA — There is a national foster care crisis in the U.S., with a reported 391,000 kids in the foster care system but only 208,823 licensed foster homes, according […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A small band of the faithful walked through the village on Good Friday to commemorate the walk of Jesus to the […]
Staff Report COEYMANS — It was standing room only at Yanni’s Too restaurant when the RCS Community Business Association gathered to celebrate the launch of Discover RCS, a multi-pronged community […]
By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Well, race fans, it is that time of year again. The race season will soon be here in the Capital District. Race […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The annual Easter Egg Hunt has evolved into one of the community’s most beloved traditions. Held outside Ravena VFW Post 9594 […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It’s the end of an era — after creating a “football dynasty” with a combined 100 years of coaching experience, three […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: How does Social Security handle the death of one spouse? Say, for example, the husband receives $2,000 per month in […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media They silently witness our lives every day, yet we scarcely acknowledge their presence. As we hustle through our days, our eyes might […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s March. March is not one of my favorite months. Telly, my trusty canine companion, loves the occasional light coating of snow […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Every March, New York state celebrates the vibrant maple industry, and local residents don’t have to go very far to enjoy […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media So, what are your kids up to after school on any given weeknight? Watching TV, playing video games? Here in the town […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Ravena village elections are taking place today, March 19, from noon to 9 p.m. Only two candidates will be on the […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The village board will bid farewell to one of its board members come April. Village Trustee Joe Ganley has opted […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media Around 50 members of the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Community Business Association (RCS CBA) and their guests gathered last Thursday at Patrick Henry’s […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 64 in March and currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. My full retirement age is […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Enemies. We all have them. Some people are your enemy, and you don’t even know it. They may have been motivated by […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Having grown up in the middle years of the last century, I was introduced to a couple of phrases or mottos that […]
News Herald – March 7, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – March 6, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — As part of the budget development process, RCS is looking at the needs and challenges of the district moving forward. District […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — When hard times hit, oftentimes it is the support of family and sometimes total strangers that can make the intolerable, tolerable. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A watershed time period in American history directly led to the construction of one of Coeymans’ major landmarks. Riverview Missionary Baptist […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am collecting full Social Security benefits at age 72 and also working full-time. Why is the federal government still […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Starting all over again often feels like carrying the weight of an ending. It’s challenging to move forward when your thoughts are […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’m starting to like routines. Routines are comfortable — doing the same things in the same order means that all is well […]
News Herald –February 29, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –February 27, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
Competitors help to feed the hungry 18 years running By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The 18th annual J-Park Ice Bowl went off without a hitch as […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Rescue Squad recently bid a fond farewell to Chief Brian Dunican, who retired from the position after six years […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — In every small town across America, in home offices, at kitchen tables, in basements, in garages and in old barns, human […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media My mom always said to me, “Toby, just forgive and forget.” I always thought, “Of course, just forgive and forget.” But when […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media In spite of my advancing age, there are still those rare moments when things snap into focus. It’s at these times that […]
News Herald – February 22, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – February 20, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
RAVENA – Susan B. Carhart, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Born in Ravena on April 10, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and […]
By Marlene McTigue For Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Last Monday evening, at the Ravena Village Hall every member of the Town of Coeymans Board and the Village of […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have a question regarding my SS benefits. I turned 68 this month and work part-time. I earned $28,000 last […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’ve always been a cheerleader for chasing dreams, but sometimes, I miss a crucial piece of the puzzle. It’s not just about […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The process of aging fascinates me. Everything in nature goes through the transition from young to old. It’s been going on for […]
News Herald – February 15, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –February 13, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council will take another look at which newspaper should be the town’s official paper of record. The newspaper that […]
By Warren Dews Jr. Capital Region Independent Media Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring our readers the second installment in an ongoing series about the weight loss journey of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS teacher Brandon Herwick was named Teacher of the Year by the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS wrestler Jayden Acomb will advance to the state wrestling championships at the MVP Arena in Albany this weekend. Acomb, who […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media The late, great PT Barnum once said, “Without promotion, something terrible happens… nothing!” That sentiment was at the core of the Ravena Coeymans […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I appreciate your recent article dispelling the myth that politicians have stolen Social Security money. As a CPA, I dispel […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Loss is a part of everyone’s life, as common as the air we breathe. It’s one of those things we all face […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I have been schizophrenic for as long as I can remember. I think everybody is to a certain extent. I’m not talking […]
News Herald – February 8, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –February 6, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — An unidentified individual was found deceased during an early morning fire Wednesday in the village. Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple Sr. […]
Anthony Gatt, 87, died on Feb. 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Greece, he was the son of Andrew and Marie Gatt of Chania, Greece. Anthony loved his family […]
Sarah Franchini, of Ravena, was named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Wofford College. Dylan Duvall, a member of the Class of 2027 from Delmar, was named to the [...]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians took second place in the Section 2 Class CC wrestling tournament held in Glens Falls last weekend. RCS scored […]
COEYMANS — The next program of the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society, scheduled for Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., will feature retired co-pastors of the Riverview Missionary Baptist Church, the Rev. […]
By Marlene McTigue Capital Region Independent Media What happens when you get three ex-presidents of the RCS Community Library’s Board of Trustees in a room together? Big ideas are hatched. […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I’m 63 years old and have not yet started my Social Security. I now work for the State of Illinois […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I was recently reading Norman Vincent Peale’s renowned book, ‘”The Power of Positive Thinking.” In it, a chapter titled “I Don’t Believe […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Like an old beagle on his daily route around the neighborhood, I have my daily routine to follow. One of my daily […]
News Herald – February 1, 1924 – F. E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 30, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — What a good dog! Make that “dogs.” The RCS school district’s three facility dogs last week passed their Canine Good Citizen […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — In the past week the RCS girls’ basketball team picked up one victory and dropped two games. The win was a […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Longtime state Sen. Neil Breslin, D-46, announced his retirement last week after more than 25 years of service. The 46th state […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — New Town Supervisor Stephen Donnelly proposed reviving the Coeymans Conservation Advisory Council, which was disbanded when former supervisor George McHugh took […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The statewide all-girls wrestling invitational may only be in its second year, but RCS senior Alivia Ortiz has already made her […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My full retirement age (FRA) is 66 and 8 months, which I’ll reach in September 2024. I’m still working three […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Remember when you were young? Anything and everything was possible. You were innocent, you had faith, you were able to believe in […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media As I slide down the slippery slope of “seniordumb,” I have noticed that as my physical activity level gradually decreases, my powers […]
News Herald – January 25, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 25, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians wrestlers are now the Colonial Council champions for this season. The team clinched the championship after defeating Ichabod Crane […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Roger Wilber of the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society may be known locally for his historical research and restoration know-how, but he […]
TROY — The following local students were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Hudson Valley Community College:
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A man claimed he was robbed at gunpoint after responding to a dating app. Coeymans Police received a report Jan. 24 […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Construction of more than 20 miles of cables in the local area for the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project is getting […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS wrestlers Kaden Potter and Jayden Acomb took first and second place in their respective weight classes at the Schenectady Wrestling […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Early one bright morning, Ludavine, a spirited bloodhound, was let out into the expansive yard for her daily exploration. The property, a […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I found myself with a few spare moments the other day. Telly was dozing on the living room rug, the bird feeders […]
News Herald – January 18, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Miss Louise Bodden gave a very interesting talk on the life and works of Walter Scott, and Mrs. Harry […]
RAVENA – Deborah “Debbie” Griffith passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Debbie was born on March 2, 1969, in Albany, to Nancy Griffith and the late Robert Griffith. […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The wrestling team is bidding farewell to 12 seniors this year. Here are images of all the graduating wrestlers. Congratulations to all! Special thanks to photographer Gina Pelletier […]
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded anglers to be safe when venturing onto the ice this season, especially given recent variations in weather conditions. Outdoor […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The new Coeymans Town Council held its first regular meeting Jan. 11 and sparred over the Code Red system and bringing […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 69 years old and my wife turned 70 early last year. I am still working full-time. My wife […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Lately, I have been trying to read more. I bought a book I have been told to read many times, but I […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Last weekend, during a quiet time, I found myself with a few minutes to enjoy my favorite form of exercise. It involves […]
News Herald – January 11, 1924 – F. E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 11, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Firefighters from fire companies across the area bid a final farewell to a local hero on Sunday, Past Assistant Chief […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians’ wrestling team took ninth place in the annual Jamie Mormile Invitational Tournament on their home mat. Senior Kaden […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The village is continuing to compile data on lead water services lines running from the village’s water supply into local homes. […]
By Warren Dews Jr. Capital Region Independent Media Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring our readers a series about the weight loss journey of Warren Dews Jr. He is […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have a very good friend who has cancer and will begin chemotherapy this week. He is 71 years old […]
By Toby Moore Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever had one of those days where life seems to be plotting a comedy at your expense? Each step you take […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s that time of the year again, resolution time. A whole brand-new year ahead of us and we get stuck with homework! […]
News Herald – January 4, 1924 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – January 4, 1889 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has chosen a new name and mascot, and now they’ve got a new logo, too. And it […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Juliana Fahey was named Artist of the Month at RCS High School for November. Artist of the Month is an RCS High School program that acknowledges an art […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council saw a major political shift on New Year’s Day when three new officials took their oaths of office. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Winter has been relatively mild so far, but that is expected to change this weekend. A winter storm watch is in […]
News Herald – December 28, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 26, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Both my wife and I have worked our entire lives. When we retire, will we both be entitled to full […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We all possess many talents and gifts that vary from one person to another. While some gifts blossom early and visibly, others […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Already a new year is here, seems like just yesterday we were saying goodbye to 2022. I remember as a small child […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians hosted a tournament prior to the winter break for the varsity girls wrestling team and junior varsity boys. The […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ravena News-Herald is counting down the top 5 local stories of 2023. We looked at the top stories of the year, those that drew the highest number […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ravena News-Herald is counting down the top 5 local stories of 2023. We looked at the top stories of the year, those that drew the highest number […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ravena News-Herald is counting down the top 5 local stories of 2023. We looked at the top stories of the year, those that drew the highest number […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ravena News-Herald is counting down the top 5 local stories of 2023. We looked at the top stories of the year, those that drew the highest number […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The state Department of Environmental Conservation is now the lead agency on the review process for the offshore wind power project […]
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ravena News-Herald is counting down the top 5 local stories of 2023. We looked at the top stories of the year, those that drew the highest number […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — An exhibit on display at the RCS Community Library pairs two unexpected elements — art and nature. Workshops held at the […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I turned 65 earlier this year and I still work full-time. I was divorced four years ago after 38 years […]
By Toby Moore Capital Region Independent Media “Birds born in a cage think flying is an illness.” This metaphor encapsulates how our beginnings — our families, our environments — can […]
News Herald – December 14, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – December 12, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town has filed an appeal of the state Supreme Court decision essentially ordering the planning/zoning board of appeals to approve […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A new exhibit was unveiled celebrating the history of Riverview Missionary Baptist Church. The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society held its annual […]
ALBANY — Proposed offshore wind manufacturing facilities at the Capital Region’s major marine ports will bring an influx of jobs by the thousands while adding billions to the local economy, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A public hearing for a proposed Carver Companies project drew so many people that the crowd spilled out into the street. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — With Christmas just a couple of weeks away, Santa Claus was able to take time out from his busy schedule […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — If there’s one thing we know Santa likes — other than kids and elves, of course — it’s cookies. On Saturday, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Sixteen former RCS athletes and coaches were inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday. The Athletic Hall of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians headed to Salem-Cambridge for a meet on Friday. Salem-Cambridge came out on top 51-21, but several Indians had victories. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians’ girls basketball team came up short against the LaSalle Cadets in their second loss of the season. The Indians […]
RAVENA — The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will hold a holiday Open House on Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1-3:30 p.m. in its museum, located in the rear entrance of the Ravena […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district is beginning the annual budgeting process for the 2024-25 school year. School Business Administrator Jesse Boehme outlined […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife (born May 1962) and I (born April 1963) are retired and will soon be looking to start collecting […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media For many of us, a never-ending stream of worries dominates our thoughts. These persistent fears disturb our peace of mind and impact […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s almost here! I still get excited about Christmas, I wonder if this will be one of the years that I hear […]
News Herald – November 30, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – November 28, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A motorcycle powered by a lithium-ion battery caught on fire in the village Monday, according to the Ravena Fire Department. It […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was a busy weekend for RCS wrestlers. Indians wrestlers competed in two tournaments this weekend — the Bethlehem Round Robin and the LaSalle Ladies Round Robin. RCS […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The streets were lined Saturday night with hundreds of spectators looking to usher in the holiday season, Ravena-style. The annual Christmas […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The dog park at Mosher Park continues to have problems with residents not adhering to the rules that have been put […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The school district’s switch from the Indians to the Ravens is beginning its final phase. The district’s team name and mascot […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I was married to my ex-husband for 30 years. For 14 of those years, I was an unemployed mom and […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Speaker and author Earl Nightingale said, “You become what you think about.” I’ve struggled with this concept for many years. Over and […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s now the heart of the holiday season and the three spirits written about so well by Charles Dickens make their yearly […]
HUDSON FALLS – Joseph S. Farinelli, 81, went into the arms of the Lord on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, at Elderwood in Ticonderoga, after a battle with dementia. Born on […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — For the past 13 years, Helping Harvest has helped provide struggling families and individuals in the area with both food and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town has purchased the Grace United Methodist Church building for $450,000 for use as a new town hall. The purchase […]
Jim “Red” Carroll was laid to rest on Oct. 29, 2023, after a long battle with heart disease. Jim was born in Brooklyn on Oct. 6, 1950, to Jim and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The results for the Nov. 7 town and county elections have been finalized by the Albany County Board of Elections. The […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — No one wants to sit down at an empty table on Thanksgiving, but for some families, that is a very real […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Senior Projects of Ravena held a ceremony last Thursday to officially thank Holcim and other corporate donors who helped raise the […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired from working in June but will not sign up for Social Security until age 70. To do that, […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media In 1889, the French psychologist Pierre Janet coined the term “subconscious mind.” Janet argued that underneath the layers of critical thought functions […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Thanksgiving is high on the list of my favorite holidays. It comes in just after Christmas and way above Groundhog Day. What […]
Panel Discussion, 11-15-2023 On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, the New York Press Association held a panel discussion featuring industry leaders in journalism. These local experts were brought together to discuss […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Republican Town Supervisor George McHugh has been defeated by Democratic challenger Stephen Donnelly in the race for supervisor. There will be […]
RAVENA — Are you a teenager interested in the fire service? The Ravena Hose Company will hold an open house to recruit junior firefighters and young people interested in the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The race for town supervisor is so close the results have still not yet been determined six days after Election Day […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — It’s the end of an era in Coeymans as the Rev. Dr. Roxanne Jones Booth and the Rev. Antonio Booth are […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — With the exception of Coeymans’ representative on the Albany County Legislature, town election results are too close to call on election […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — It was by far the closest game of the season Friday night, but the Indians found a way to win in […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — There was a sea of pink making its way through the village when VFW Post 9594 hosted the annual walk in […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Four candidates will be on the ballot vying for two seats on the Coeymans Town Council when voters head to the […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I will be 62 on Nov. 1, and I have chosen to take my benefits early. I know that my […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media In my formative years, I often chose silence over confrontation, retreating rather than facing the storm. While there’s merit in sidestepping conflict, […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Watching the news over the past few weeks has me wondering if I followed the wrong career path during my working days. […]
News Herald – October 26, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – October 24, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — From moose meat to venison to “boomer chili,” there was something for every culinary taste at the first annual chili cook-off […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Always a popular destination for trick-or-treaters, Magnolia Circle will again be closed to non-residential traffic this year on Halloween. Each year, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians won their ninth straight game heading into the playoffs Friday night against the Gloversville Huskies. The Huskies ended the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The number of volunteer firefighters has declined nationally, but the need remains — and Coeymans Fire Company is hoping to draw […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — After standing vacant for about two decades, a local eyesore has been sold and will be redeveloped by a new owner. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Two candidates will be on the ballot Nov. 7 for the county Legislature seat representing Coeymans in the 37th district. The […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have a question about the family maximum SS retirement benefit. As I understand it, if the breadwinner is drawing […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media What sparks the essence of our personalities? Some people seemingly dance through life. Every event, however trivial, is met with infectious optimism. […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Telephones are not my favorite thing. Not being one to indulge in frivolous chit chat much, the telephone then becomes a way […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS — This year the town of Coeymans has been celebrating the 350th anniversary of its founding. The Ravena Coeymans Historical Society’s final program of that anniversary is to be […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — When a veteran returns from service and struggles to reintegrate into the community, perhaps enduring years of difficulties, where can they […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians’ explosive offense scored a season high of 50 points Friday night to the Ichabod Crane Riders’ 7. The 50-7 […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has released winter sports information for the 2023-24 school year. Please note that not all details, such as coaches, first practice dates, etc., are […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Two candidates are vying for the town’s top spot in the Nov. 7 election. Incumbent Republican Town Supervisor George McHugh faces […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife, born in 1960, was a Texas school teacher for about 10 years and receives a $1,000 per month […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media A life that exemplified triumph over the deepest abysses of despair is that of Dr. Viktor Frankl. During World War II, Dr. […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I woke up this morning feeling a little out of sorts. I didn’t sleep well last night and got up early to […]
News Herald – October 12, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald –October 10, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — All schools in the Bethlehem Central School District were in lockout following a report of a bomb threat Wednesday. On Oct. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has put out a survey seeking input from the community on what the district has accomplished and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy released the Executive Budget for 2024. The $819 million budget includes an 8.3% spending increase over […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians football team continued their winning ways Friday night with their seventh straight win of the season. The hometown […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS has a long and proud history in its wrestling program. Many of those high school athletes do not get their […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Carver Companies owns the Port of Coeymans and is one of the area’s largest employers, but the company’s growth and impact […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I read with interest an analysis of the history, reasons and financial costs of the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media When you ask schoolchildren what they aspire to be when they grow up, their minds dart to specific professions. One might dream […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media One of my chores as house husband of our castle consists of laundry duty. It isn’t one of my more favorite tasks. […]
BETHLEHEM – National Manufacturing Day is observed on Oct. 6, and in honor of that day, three of the largest industries in Bethlehem will be at the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — It’s time to put those creative skills to the test. The village is hosting its second annual “Village of Ravena Scarecrow […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — They came, they saw, they drank. And ate and partied. The second annual Brews, Bites & Bands event was held Sunday […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district has unveiled the new team name and mascot. RCS will be the home of the Ravens beginning […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — A Selkirk woman was arrested Thursday on gun charges originating from a report from Child Protective Services, according to Bethlehem Police. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Class of 1973 returned to its old stomping grounds Saturday for its 50th reunion. The reunion weekend was filled […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Why are my Social Security benefits being taxed at all? The Social Security FICA payroll taxes taken out of my […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Many of us have an innate discomfort with change. Humans crave predictability — from the consistent taste of our favorite drive-thru burger […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media By the time you read this, I will be the proud possessor of a shiny new left knee. I tried WD-40 on […]
News Herald – September 28, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 26, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town closed out nearly a year of festivities this weekend with the final events marking Coeymans’ 350th anniversary. Family Fest […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS varsity girls volleyball team put their skills to work this weekend to aid cancer research. On Saturday, the team […]
New York State Police and Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference Sunday afternoon to discuss the disappearance of 9-year-old Charlotte Sena. The child was last seen about 6:15 p.m. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — When the RCS Indians and the Schalmont Sabres, both undefeated as of Friday night, went head to head, it was a […]
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media Unbridled is a sanctuary, a place of refuge and a safe haven that offers a reprieve to horses from chaotic circumstances as […]
By George McHugh Coeymans Town Supervisor As the town’s chief fiscal officer, it is my honor and privilege to present the 2024 proposed annual tentative budget for the town of […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I’m turning 95 this year and am caretaker for my wife in our 70th year of marriage. I served before […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The maxim “Use it or lose it” is heard so often it’s practically a background track to our lives. But wait! Before […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Some days I find myself feeling a little overwhelmed and I long for a simpler time, like my childhood days in the […]
News Herald – September 21, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 19, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — This year marks the 350th anniversary of the town of Coeymans, and while many of the celebratory events took place earlier […]
ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the start of several small-game hunting seasons in the coming weeks. WATERFOWL HUNTING New York offers vast waterfowl […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Here are more images from the RCS Indians’ game Friday night against Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley. The Indians picked up another win by a score of 41-6. Thanks to photographer […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Local kids and business owners showcased their talents at the fourth annual RCS Middle School Craft Fair on Sunday. Typically held […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Indians won again on the gridiron Friday night, this time defeating Mechanicville/Hoosic Valley by a score of 41-6. It was […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society will hold its third fall open house on Sunday, Sept. 24, from 2-4 p.m. The schoolhouse is located on Route 143 […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After a months-long process and engagement with the local community, the RCS school district is looking to finalize the district’s new […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I live in Michigan and my senior disabled father lives in rural Kentucky. His income is part Social Security and […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The adage “no one is an island” reminds us that we are social creatures, usually with the need to collaborate and thrive […]
I went to the hardware store the other day. My mission was simple — buy some white paint. Little did I realize that I was biting off more than I […]
News Herald – September 14, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: $10 in prizes will be given, $5 for the best costume and $5 for the funniest outfit. Finke’s […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Bargain shoppers and church members gathered at Trinity United Methodist Church on Saturday for the annual Lord’s Acre Auction and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Innovation Station held its grand opening Sunday, giving the community its first look at the new technology hub for local […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians remain undefeated after Friday night’s big 48-0 shutout of Green Tech. The hometown team came to the field […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Town hall was packed with residents looking to air their questions and concerns over a proposal to convert the Grace United […]
BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Police Department would like to alert the public to a scam involving individuals who are calling Bethlehem residents and identifying themselves as a police officer with […]
Elizabeth Ann (Liz) Muldoon, 80, of High Point, North Carolina, went home to heaven on Aug. 28, 2023, surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. Liz was […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I plan to retire in 2025 (the year I turn 70). Given that I’m still working, I’m delaying my Social […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The adage “When one door closes, another opens” often rolls off the tongue so easily it risks becoming trite. Yet, in the […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It doesn’t seem that long ago as time is measured that I would go in search of adventure during any free time […]
News Herald – September 7, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – September 5, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Indians dominated on both offense and defense in their second game of the season on their home turf Sunday […]
Harriet Gill-Miller, 76, formerly of New Baltimore, passed away three years ago on Jan. 8, 2020. Harriet was raised in New Baltimore, daughter of the late Carrie and Frank Gill. […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council will hold a public hearing Sept. 14 to gauge community reaction to the option of purchasing and converting […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media There is no question that technology is a good thing. Without it and the search for it, humans would still be hunkered […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and still working full-time. My question is — when should I start my Social Security? […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Life has a way of testing us, throwing curveballs when we least expect them. You may find yourself doing everything right, working […]
News Herald – August 31, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 29, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Flach Industries was awarded the contract to build a public restroom facility at Coeymans Landing. Flach submitted the lowest bid, coming […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A group of homeowners is voicing their concerns over construction of sidewalks in their neighborhood. Several residents on Frangella Drive, Einie […]
RAVENA — On Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m., the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society will present its first program of the fall season. In keeping with the programs themed around […]
By George McHugh Coeymans Town Supervisor With nearly 11 inches of rain falling on Coeymans in July, it was the wettest July in recorded history! In spite of the heavy […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Is there any way that Congress will vote to pay back the Social Security funds they took and left IOUs […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I’m a people pleaser. I have a tough time saying no. If I tell someone no, I often feel I’m letting them […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The indicators are starting to appear again, those little arrows that start blinking through my mental fog: “Diet-diet-diet.” I know now why […]
News Herald – August 24, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 22, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — From snakes to owls to hawks, there is wildlife all around us every day. Mackenzie Roof, the wildlife programs manager at […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Tomorrow’s leaders in the science and technology fields are being trained right now, and the local community is working to give […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — A Virginia man has been arrested and transported to New York on charges related to a domestic incident in Bethlehem. Steven […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Friendship Festival came to Mosher Park on Saturday, uniting a community and bringing together friends both old and new. Now […]
By Tim Farkas Capital Region Independent Media I hated going back to school. I hated having to go back to school. I hated my kids having to go back, and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Friendship Festival is about more than games and fun… it’s a time to make memories. Village Trustee and festival organizer […]
COEYMANS HOLLOW — The Little Red Schoolhouse Historical Society is pleased to announce the schedule for this year’s fall open houses. The schoolhouse, which is located on Route 143 in […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife will be 65 next year, and her full retirement age is 66 years plus 10 months. Can she […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media The dream thief is a cunning adversary lurking in the shadows, ready to strike at any stage. Whether you’re at the beginning […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Cocaine, alcohol, nicotine and yard sales. All addictive, all life-ruining, but fortunately the first three can be fought, subdued, and in some […]
RAVENA — Struggling families have access to deeply discounted fresh produce at Helping Harvest, a low-cost grocery store program, thanks to the Seymour Fox Memorial Foundation. Hope Full Life Center, […]
COEYMANS – Joyce (Mosher) Olmsted, 76, passed away on Aug. 7, 2023. Born in Endicott, NY, she is the daughter of the late Harold and Bernice Mosher. Survivors include her […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council is considering purchasing and renovating the Grace United Methodist Church building and turning it into a new town […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Perhaps one of the most unique outcomes from the COVID-19 pandemic is that it turned a local teen into a nationally […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The days of summer are dwindling and that means one thing in Ravena — the Friendship Festival is almost here! This […]
RAVENA — The Ravena Fire Department will host a steak dinner on Friday, Aug. 18, from 4-7 p.m. Dinners are sold pre-order only. Purchase tickets by calling 518-756-2089. Meals can […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I have been working since I started collecting Social Security when I turned 62. Last year I was apparently overpaid […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media One of my favorite books is “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. The book has so many helpful […]
By Robert J. LaCosta For Capital Region Independent Media A recent family-and-friends baptism at church renewed an obvious and profound conclusion: babies aren’t influenced by the world. Besides her obvious […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media After all these years here in “upstate New York,” I have to admit to being ignorant to the monsoon season in this […]
News Herald – August 10, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 8, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS HOLLOW — Lawson Lake on Saturday hosted Albany County’s first-ever Recovery Picnic. The event, the first of its kind in the area, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Local youngsters spent four weeks this summer learning about everything from art to cooking to math. Approximately 280 students participated in […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Technology is changing at a rapid pace — from Smartboards to distance learning platforms — that have changed the face of […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The first day of school may be a couple of weeks away still, but team practices for RCS athletes is gearing […]
By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media It has all come down to just six points for the Fonda Speedway Amsterdam Truck Center Modified Track Championship as Demetrios Drellos […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — There is a historical gem just minutes from Ravena that can bring the experiences of American sailors to life — the […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: As a military veteran, I was told that the final amount of my Social Security should be a little higher […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Many of us have dreams and aspirations. The path toward these goals can often bring us into a fierce struggle. After much […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media There’s a basic difference between men and women and it’s not what you might think. Men tend to be content with things […]
News Herald – August 3, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – August 1, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — When Senior Projects of Ravena found itself in need of a new vehicle, the organization put out the call, and the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DELMAR — Hundreds turned out at Elm Avenue Park last Tuesday for the annual National Night Out festivities. National Night Out is an […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — The state on Thursday unveiled plans for a new bridge to be built on Route 9W over the train tracks in […]
ALCOVE — The Alcove Preservation Association is sponsoring its annual Take-Out Chicken BBQ on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 4 p.m. until sold out at the Ravena Grange on state Route […]
GLENS FALLS — The Adirondack Theater Festival, informally known as ATF, has returned to its iconic blackbox in Glens Falls, New York. The summer theater is about to stage the […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The New York State Department of Transportation will host a public open house on Thursday evening, Aug. 3, to discuss plans to replace the Route 9W bridge over […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife turns 65 in November of 2023. She was born on Nov. 21, 1958. I am a year younger […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media On the road to accomplish your dream, you’re going to have plenty of opportunities to give up. You may have to try […]
Today I whipped up a batch of muffins. No one would believe that I had produced these fat, warm little beauties, in fact I was accused of trying to steal […]
News Herald – July 27, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 25, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
SOUTH BETHLEHEM – Susan M. Weisenburn, 89, passed away on Friday morning, July 28, 2023, at Delmar Center after a long illness. Sue was born in Albany on Aug. 3, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — What will be RCS’s new team name and mascot? The “Indians” name is in the process of being retired after the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town council held an informal public hearing July 27 to gauge the community’s position on repairing the town hall building, […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Three of the RCS district’s four schools qualified for a federal program that provides free breakfasts and lunches to all students […]
News Herald – July 20, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 18, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My wife worked for the U.S. Postal Service in New York for about 22 years, and then in the private […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Take a trip down memory lane to when we were kids. Everything was fresh and new. We watched the world in awe […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I had the great good fortune to have started life as an only child. This blissful condition lasted for two years, during […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A traveling farm made a stop at Mosher Park last Monday and kids lined up to meet the animals. The event […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Families have been making memories at the Mosher Park Pool for more than five decades. And even before that, what is […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Senior Projects of Ravena delivers thousands of meals every year to homebound seniors in southern Albany County, but they can’t do […]
By Mark Kane For Capital Region Independent Media Well, Chasin’ Racin’ lives on. We just had to take some time away, but we are doing much better and ready to […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — After a delayed opening, Chick-fil-A opened its doors at the newly renovated New Baltimore rest area on the New York […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: My husband of 21 years died in January 2022 at the age of 70. We were both retired at the […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media One of the prevailing messages in the United States is that anybody can pull themselves up by the bootstraps and create a […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The larder was getting low so I decided to do a major re-supply trip to the market. Having the short-term memory of […]
COEYMANS — Families turned out for the annual fishing derby hosted by the R.C. Sportsmen’s Club. The fishing derby, held every June, is now in its 44th year. Held at […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — Over more than 50 years of service, Norma June left an indelible mark on her community and last Saturday the community […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — Callanan Industries got its start at a quarry in Selkirk and 140 years later has grown to include sites across much […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The RCS school campus hosts a major summer bike race each July, but this year there was a new twist to […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The summer just started, but for those student-athletes planning to compete on the field this fall, registration starts as early as Friday, July 21. Registration for varsity and […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media GLENMONT — Two cats died when a fire broke out in a Glenmont home, according to Bethlehem Police. The fire, at a home […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Town officials cut the ribbon Tuesday on the renovated Riverfront Park at Coeymans Landing. The project came with a price tag […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a 62-year-old widower that is still working full-time. While my late spouse was in hospice, I was able […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Have you ever read this old yet poignant poem by Jessie B. Rittenhouse? “I bargained with life for a penny, And life […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Puttering around is an art form that as a fairly new senior citizen I’m trying to fully understand and participate in. It […]
News Herald – July 6, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – July 4, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
SELKIRK – Charles Golding, 88, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Charles was born in Bennington, Vermont, on Feb. 4, 1935, a son of the […]
RAVENA – State and local elected officials, members of the Southern Albany County business community, and area residents recently joined the Ravena cement plant’s leaders and workers to celebrate the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — A woman’s body was found Tuesday floating in the Hudson River in Selkirk. The body was seen floating in the river […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town is expected to revise a proposed law prohibiting farm animals and fowl in some areas of the town. Proposed […]
Capital Region Independent Media hosts digital seminar for local businesses to help them connect with customers online. UPCOMING EVENT: DIGITAL SEMINAR, JULY 19, 2023 Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Mosher Park Pool opened its doors last month and returned to a full schedule June 26. The pool will mark […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The RCS Community Library’s summer reading program got off to a sweet start last weekend with an ice cream social. Every […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I just started receiving my Social Security in February of 2023. I am also working part-time at a company 24 […]
By Robert J. LaCosta For Capital Region Independent Media “If God seems distant, guess who moved?” This old saying could be putting its finger on background noise. An analogy, or […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Father’s Day has already passed, but I wanted to share with you a letter that my father, Gary W. Moore, the founder […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I grew up outside of Malone in upstate New York between North Bangor and Westville. Our little farm was a mile or […]
News Herald – June 29, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – June 27, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — What lies behind the fences and tall walls of your neighbors? Area residents had the chance to find out during the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Engineers have excavated portions of the town hall building to identify the source of mold that is growing in the structure […]
By Deborah E. Lans For Capital Region Independent Media There aren’t many reasons to dislike spring and summer, but ticks are one. The blacklegged tick, aka deer tick, becomes active […]
BETHLEHEM — On June 19, the Bethlehem Police Department completed phase one of a large-scale project that has equipped officers in the town of Bethlehem with body-worn cameras. The body-worn […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I was widowed years ago and, when I approached age 60, I looked into Social Security survivor benefits based on […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media My life is full. So is my garage, the cellar and my closet. I came to this conclusion while trying to close […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media With Canada still experiencing wildfires, the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation again issued a statewide air quality alert Wednesday afternoon. Both the lower […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district handed out senior awards and scholarships to dozens of students in the Class of 2023. This year’s scholarship awards were given as follows: Emma […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS bus driver Becky Walker was awarded the 2023 AAA Hudson Valley Safe Bus Driver Award on June 14. The award is given to drivers who present themselves […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Fourth graders from A.W. Becker Elementary School toured the State Capitol Building just before the end of school, with one group stumbling across a chance visit with the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Class of 2023 at RCS High School celebrated their graduation Friday evening and now will look to the next chapter […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — The Ravena Rescue Squad has been expanding its outreach in the community to put life-saving skills into residents’ hands. The squad […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics are among the fastest growing sectors of the economy, and students at RCS […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media As an individual driven by ambition, I often find myself brimming with the can-do spirit, ready to conquer all that lies ahead. […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media It’s funny how life reverses itself — the younger you are, the older you want to be. I can remember distinctly being […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A project that first got its start 20 years ago is finally coming to fruition. Town and county officials broke ground […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS school district is narrowing down the possibilities for a new team name and mascot, and is asking the community […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A local church celebrated a milestone of its own alongside the town’s 350th anniversary celebration this year. Riverview Missionary Baptist Church […]
News Herald – June 8, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – June 6, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired from working in January of this year and have since claimed Social Security. I didn’t work at all […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Renowned motivational speaker and entrepreneur Jim Rohn said, “There are times when you just lose, no matter what you do; it’s that […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I love words. I’ve always loved words. That’s not a strange statement coming from one who became an almost-famous columnist known near […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media A black bear was sighted in the village June 13, Mayor Bill Misuraca announced in a statement on social media. There has been […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Three of RCS’s top athletes signed letters of commitment to play their sport at the college level. RCS record-breaker Hannah VanDerzee […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A high-speed chase that began in Coeymans and ended in Delmar led to the arrest of a local man on numerous […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Fifth graders and school faculty at the district’s two elementary schools are getting ready for a big day — Moving Up ceremonies, as students prepare to make the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The town turned out in huge numbers this weekend to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Coeymans, culminating in a parade from […]
COEYMANS — The town of Coeymans on Saturday celebrated 350 years of history since the granting of the Coeymans Patent in 1673. Here are photos from today’s parade from Main […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Central School District received over 800 responses with more than 100 different names from its first rebranding survey that was distributed to the school and community […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The weekend’s 350th anniversary celebration got off to a wet start with rain Friday night at Joralemon Park, but it couldn’t […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — After months of planning, organizing and hard work, Coeymans’ biggest weekend of the year is finally here. The town is celebrating […]
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravena-Coeymans Selkirk chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed 21 new members — 18 from the sophomore Class of 2025 — in a formal induction ceremony held […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: Hypothetically, if I plan to sign up for Social Security at 70 and pass away before that, I will get […]
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Many are familiar with the beatitudes that are a section of a larger discourse spoken by Jesus in His earthly ministry. […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media Do good things come to those who wait? I don’t know; I guess it all depends! Growing up, they said my age […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Not for the first time, I’m glad that I’m not a senior in high school. The seniors have survived prom but now […]
COEYMANS — On June 22, from 4-8 p.m., a tour of the town’s beautiful gardens will take place as the community continues to celebrate the 350th anniversary of Coeymans. Each […]
Submitted by the Ravena Coeymans Historical Society For Capital Region Independent Media The town of Coeymans was formed from the original town of Watervliet, on March 18, 1791, and was […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — Long Energy filed suit against the town and joint planning/zoning board of appeals after a proposal to build a bulk fuel […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media DELMAR —A structure fire at two apartment buildings at 9 Equinox Court in Delmar was deemed not to be suspicious, but both buildings […]
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that the fishing seasons for muskellunge began on June 1 in inland waters and will open June 15 […]
News Herald – May 25, 1923 – F.E. Bleezarde, Publisher Coeymans: Ravena: Coeymans Herald – May 23, 1888 – S.H. & E.J. Sherman, Proprietors
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am fast approaching 65 (in August) and plan to continue working full-time. I would like to know the implications […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media In the fabric of life, there is a thread we seldom dare to pull because it seems a little harsh. It’s an […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media Bears, humans and beagles have all had the good fortune to have been born omnivores. For those of you who slept through […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS’s got talent. And that talent was on full display last Tuesday when the district held art shows at the middle […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — A crowd gathered outside Medway-Grapeville firehouse Monday to pay tribute and to honor troops that made the ultimate sacrifice. Each […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — The Taste NY program is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023 and on Thursday marked the occasion at the Capital […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — A public hearing over a proposed new town law governing properties that have multiple zones within them drew pushback from the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media SELKIRK — SABIC is a global company headquartered in Saudi Arabia, but it has plants all over the world, including locally in Selkirk. […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I retired at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each. I had a 401K only…no […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I don’t want to sound negative, but have you ever noticed that when you’re feeling good about something you’re about to do, […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media I’m in a crabby mood, which is unusual for one of a naturally sunny disposition. Things started going sour around five o’clock […]
RAVENA — The RCS Community Business Association will hold a business mixer on Wednesday, May 24 at 5 p.m. Come on in and mix it up with your friends and […]
Site will include area’s first Chick-fil-A, Shake Shack By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media NEW BALTIMORE — The New Baltimore rest area on the New York State Thruway is […]
RAVENA — The week of May 21 through May 27 is National EMS Week. To commemorate this occasion, the Ravena Rescue Squad is pleased to announce they will be hosting […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The parking lot at RCS High School recently was the scene of a mock car crash with a clear message to […]
350th anniversary festivities gearing up with parade, concerts and more By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — It’s something you will never see again in this lifetime — […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — School officials are looking into a pair of incidents this week of threats written on the wall at the RCS Middle […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media COEYMANS — The annual Recycle Day event was held Saturday, enabling town residents to dispose of 80,000 pounds of unwanted items free of […]
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: We were married two years ago at ages 78 and 81. Do we need to do anything with Social Security? […]
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media A few years ago, I spoke with a friend who enthusiastically shared his newfound interest in Stoicism. Puzzled, I inquired, “What’s that?” […]
By Dick Brooks For Capital Region Independent Media The price of gasoline just hit home. It has been sneaking higher and higher each time I fill my car, so the […]
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Voters approved the RCS school budget for the 2023-24 school year with 565 in favor and 239 against. The $53,548,486 budget […]
