News Updates
McTigue appointed new RCSCBA chair
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Marlene McTigue has been appointed the new chairperson of the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Community Business Association by its board of directors. She has served the board for five […]
Dry weather prompts water request
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A dry summer with little rainfall has prompted a request from Mayor Bill Misuraca — ease up on the sprinklers. The […]
Hannacroix man charged in fatal crash
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media BETHLEHEM — A Hannacroix man has been charged in a fatal crash in the town of Bethlehem, according to the Albany County Sheriff’s […]
Town mourns loss of longtime historian
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Longtime town historian and Ravena News-Herald columnist Harry Sturges died Thursday. Sturges, 94, was a longtime columnist for the newspaper, compiling […]
Columns
Supervisor’s Message: Several projects underway
By George McHugh Coeymans Town Supervisor With summer upon us and autumn right around the corner, the town board and staff are hard at work with several projects underway and […]
Whittling Away: Loser wanna be
It seems that everywhere one looks these days the main topic is that of weight loss. It is one of the perennial subjects of talk shows and news programs. I […]
Supervisor’s Message: Looking ahead to summer
By George McHugh Coeymans Town Supervisor As we welcome spring, the Town of Coeymans has truly hit the ground running with new and exciting projects already underway. Construction of a […]
Weekly Gardening Tips: Pollinators
By Bob Beyfuss For Capital Region Independent Media Yesterday, late afternoon, I sat outside and watched the “Flight of the Bumblebees” in real life. Actually, they were carpenter bees, but […]
Events
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Altamont Fair begins today
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALTAMONT — The Altamont Fair opens today and will continue through Sunday. Running from Aug. 16 to 21, the fair will have something […]
Coeymans Hollow inaugural Steak Bake sells out
COEYMANS HOLLOW —The Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation held its first annual Steak Bake last Saturday and the event was a sell-out, according to fire officials. “We would like to […]
10th annual Hot Rods in the Hollow
COEYMANS HOLLOW — On June 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a car cruise at Trinity United Methodist Church, Route 143, Coeymans Hollow. Come enjoy classic […]
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
Weekly Gardening Tips: Lyme Disease Awareness Month
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and by now I would hope that everyone in our region is on the alert for the deer ticks that transmit this as well […]
Inaugural music and art festival to highlight local talent
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — Local artistic talent will be celebrated during the first-ever We Love aRtCS Music and Art Festival in May. On Thursday, local […]
RCS Drama Club: The lights of Broadway beckon
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — After a digital-release-only show in 2021 due to continuing pandemic restrictions, the RCS Drama Club was back in the spotlight this […]
Fixing today’s problems by resolving yesterday’s trauma
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media ALBANY — Trauma that dates back to the enslavement period is at the root of many of the challenges facing today’s African-American community, […]
All Ravena News-Hearald Articles
McTigue appointed new RCSCBA chair
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Marlene McTigue has been appointed the new chairperson of the Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Community Business Association by its […]
Dry weather prompts water request
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media RAVENA — A dry summer with little rainfall has prompted a request from […]
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