News Updates
Grim milestone: County sees 500th COVID death
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — The county passed a grim milestone Thursday when the 500th resident died from COVID-19. The latest death was a man in […]
Dems cross the aisle to nominate Misuraca
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — What a difference a day makes. On Monday, Republican Mayor Bill Misuraca lost the GOP nomination for the March village elections […]
Ruggeri upsets Misuraca for GOP mayoral nomination
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Dominic Ruggeri defeated incumbent Mayor Bill Misuraca for the Republican nomination in the March 15 village elections. Village Republicans held their […]
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Driver shortage leads to canceled bus runs Monday
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — A shortage of bus drivers on Monday forced the RCS school district to cancel several bus runs for the day. The […]
Columns
Winter 2022: Spinning straw into gold
By Pat Larsen For Capital Region Independent Media Stories are magical and can even be medicinal. They can reflect our inner turmoil and often heal the troubled mind, offering up […]
Social Security Matters: I have VA coverage: Should I get Medicare Part B?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a 74-year-old veteran enrolled with the VA. I have never had Medicare Part B. Should I? My only […]
Positively Speaking: Helping a stranger in need
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I spent the New Year celebrating with my girlfriend in a beautiful, small, old town in northwestern Illinois named Galena. We had […]
How do I apply for Social Security benefits?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I would like some advice concerning Social Security. In January I will be 62.5 years old. I was laid off […]
Events
Record number of tickets issued in Operation Hardhat
The New York State Police, the state Department of Transportation, and the Thruway Authority have announced that state police and local law enforcement agencies issued a record number of tickets during 2021’s Operation Hardhat.
Troy Turkey Trot takes steps to reduce COVID risk
TROY — Organizers of the 105th anniversary Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning have released a series of guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all participants, spectators and volunteers.
Flag burning ceremony retires stars and stripes
RAVENA — More than 100 flags were disposed of in a flag burning ceremony last Wednesday on the grounds of Ravena VFW Post 9594.
Health & Wellness
Hochul: Indoor mask mandate returns
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — The state’s indoor mask mandate is back, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. Face coverings are required in all indoor public places […]
Troy Turkey Trot takes steps to reduce COVID risk
TROY — Organizers of the 105th anniversary Troy Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning have released a series of guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all participants, spectators and volunteers.
Hochul: Vaccinate for a chance at free college education
ALBANY — Students ages 5 to 11 who get the COVID-19 vaccine have the chance to win a free college education.
Getting gardens ready for winter
Most of our region finally had a hard freeze recently, putting an end to a gardening season that lasted much longer than “normal.”
Lifestyle
Social Security Matters: I have VA coverage: Should I get Medicare Part B?
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am a 74-year-old veteran enrolled with the VA. I have never had Medicare Part B. Should I? My only […]
Positively Speaking: Helping a stranger in need
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media I spent the New Year celebrating with my girlfriend in a beautiful, small, old town in northwestern Illinois named Galena. We had […]
Change yourself to change your situation
By Toby Moore For Capital Region Independent Media We’ve all experienced times when things were going well, we were moving towards a goal, and suddenly things began to sour. […]
Mayor wants second opinion on ‘gritty dusting’
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Mayor Bill Misuraca is considering getting a second opinion on what the gritty substance was that coated areas of the village […]
All Ravena News-Hearald Articles
Grim milestone: County sees 500th COVID death
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — The county passed a grim milestone Thursday when the 500th resident […]
Dems cross the aisle to nominate Misuraca
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — What a difference a day makes. On Monday, Republican Mayor Bill […]
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