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December 19, 2025
GREENPORT—The Winter Solstice Celebration at Olana State Historic Site, 5720 State Route 9G, happens Saturday, December 20, 1 to 5 p.m.Come celebrate the changing of the seasons during this special community day. Join Olana staff for an afternoon of free activities to celebrate the season.Artist ...
PHILMONT—The Philmont Santa Claus Club hosts the Philmont Light Parade in the village, Saturday, December 20.Starting at 5:30 p.m. marchers head down Main Street from County Route 11 to Rock Street, then to Prospect and follow through to Maple Terrace to Maple Avenue, where all parade participants ...
ATHENS—The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) assisted the Greene County Sheriff’s Office in the seizure of 99 animals from a property on Lime Kiln Road, an isolated dead-end road in the Town of Athens, Greene County.Among the animals removed were 18 Belgian Malinois dogs, two cats, ...
Writer says intersection is hazardous to your health To the Editor: Once again, the New York State Department of Transportation is ignoring common sense and local officials and residents wisdom. The NYSDOT has rejected the request made by the Town of Canaan on behalf of residents and those passing ...
HUDSON—Three men were arraigned December 11 in Columbia County Court on a sealed indictment in connection with the July 4th death of Henry Miller, 21, following a boating accident in which the operator is alleged to have been under the influence of alcohol, according to a press release from the ...
The Copake Holiday Light Parade rolled through town on Saturday evening, December 13, with colored light bedecked fire trucks, floats, horses and Santa and Mrs. Claus. They processed to the community building in the Copake Memorial Park where Santa and Mrs. Claus were set up to receive the wishes ...
Saturday, December 13 brought the Chatham Winterfest, with various events on Main Street in the village and in the stores sponsored by the Chatham Area Business and Arts (CABA).
ALBANY—The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for $851,255 in Volunteer Fire Capacity grants to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is December 22.“Volunteer fire departments are ...
CANAAN--Town Supervisor Brenda Adams presided over a marathon public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Town Plan developed over two years by community volunteers with guidance and assistance professionally of planning consultant Nan Stolzenburg with over 50 residents attending in person and ...
CANAAN--While sale of the former Berkshire Farm, now known as Together for Youth, was on the mind of attendees both in the room and on Zoom, it was not an action item the board approved at their board meeting on December 8. It will be on the agenda for the Town Vision Meeting on December 16 at 7 ...
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CHATHAM--Chatham High School has nine vocalists performing with the Melodies Chorale as part of the annual CBS 6 Melodies of Christmas concert series held at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. Maddie Metrando, Ariana Costa, Hazel Michalek, Axel Vose, Aiden McShane, Addie Searl, Annaleigh Butts, ...
GIVE A NEW dog owner a great holiday gift! Dogs love dens. They go together like kids and candy. They’re meant for each other. My wolfy babies love to stretch out under tables and scrunch under bureaus and beds if they can squeeze in. When outside, they curl up under trees with low-hanging ...
CRARYVILLE – Taconic Hills Junior/Senior High School has released the names of the students on the High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Merit Roll for the 1st quarter of the 2025-26 school year. Students on the High Honor Roll must have an average of 89.5 to 100 for the marking period. Students on the ...
The Students of the Quarter were selected by the Chatham High School Faculty based on their fine work and contribution to the class. The Students of Quarter are listed below next to the course they received the honor in: Aiden McShane, Physics; Zoe Ewers, Spanish II; Tyler Gebel, Spanish V, Hayden ...
CHATHAM – Chatham High School released the names of students who received the Excellence in Effort Award for the first quarter of the 2025-26 school year. These students have been nominated by their teachers to receive recognition for their diligence, reliability, and motivation in their class ...
CHATHAM--Chatham Middle School announces that it has nominated 8th graders Skylar Blass and Abbott Holsapple for the Siena College Courage Award, which recognizes students who actively promote the ideal of a just and inclusive society that values diversity and uniqueness. Skylar is a truly ...
CASTLETON–Questar III BOCES has announced the appointment of Kevin Kolakowski as its new assistant superintendent of Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative Programs, effective November 24. “Kevin Kolakowski brings a combination of instructional expertise, leadership, and a longstanding ...
CHATHAM--The Board of Education swore in new member Ashley Zwingelberg (r), Chatham, at its December 9 meeting. The board appointed Ms. Zwingelberg to fill a vacant seat caused by the resignation of Steve Michalek. She will serve a term lasting from December 9 through May 19, 2026, at which time ...
HUDSON—Sam Hodge, 39, a former prosecutor, community activist, progressive, lifelong Democrat, and chair of the Columbia County Democratic Committee, announced his candidacy for the New York State Assembly District 106, pledging to bring new leadership to meet the affordability challenges facing ...
HUDSON--As November came to a close, Columbia County officials were notified by Moody’s Ratings that its credit rating has been upgraded to Aa2 status from Aa3. The practical result of this upgrade, said county Controller Jim Breig, is “a lowering of the rate we pay on new bonds by about .05%, ...
NEW LEBANON–Should a human relations department within New Lebanon town government be staffed by an employee or an outside contractor? And what would be the scope of their duties? Those were the questions that were the subject of debate between Town Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling and Councilman ...
ALBANY--Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106th) and Senator James Skoufis (D-42nd) announced their bill to make all military uniformed service members and veterans equally represented in New York has been signed into law. The legislation, S.243/A.291-A, ensures members of the United States Space ...
AT THE QUIET intersection of County Routes 21 and 27 in Harlemville, where the road bends past old farmhouses and the land rises gently behind the fields, sits an aged and unassuming building that could easily be mistaken for a home if not for the modest sign out front. Inside, sunlight fills the ...
COPAKE—People in Copake are getting old—it happens to most of us sooner or later—and the town is in search of ways to best assist its aging population. This issue is critical to Copake’s future and how to address it is emerging in Copake Comprehensive Plan Review Committee talks about updating the ...
CATSKILL--CMH pediatrician Maria Covington is becoming disheartened because recent federal statements and actions, not to mention the anti-vax, MAHA speech that is widespread on social media, are making it harder to do what she cares about – keeping children healthy and safe. “I went into pediatric ...
KINDERHOOK—Ichabod Crane Central School District residents approved $31.3 million in capital improvements at a special election on Tuesday, December 16. The project includes upgrades at every school building and the replacement of the main field and the track. A second proposal to replace the grass ...
Dancers and students at the Hudson Valley Academy of Performing Arts (HVAPA) rehearsing for their annual performance of “The Nutcracker” at the academy in West Taghkanic. They will be performing at the Taconic Hills Performing Arts Center on December 20. See page A9 of this issue for more photos ...
Stuyvesant Fire Company #1, 194 County Route 26A, 4:30–7 pm.18" cheese pizza $11; toppings $1–$2; white pizza available.12 wings $12; meatball or pepperoni subs $8. Eat-in or take-out. Call 518-758-6713 to order.
First Presbyterian Church of Valatie, 3212 Church Street, 11:30 am–1 pm. Enjoy Manhattan clam chowder and ham & Swiss sandwiches. All are welcome!