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ALBANY—The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) remind drivers to be extra cautious in the fall months as deer and moose become increasingly active.“A chance encounter with a deer or moose is much more likely this time of year. There ...
COPAKE—Three candidates, two for Town Board and one for Town Justice, all with prior experience in elected office, are on the ballot in Copake this election year. None of the candidates face a challenger.Linda Gabaccia and Will Morningstar, both Democrats, are running to retain the Town Board seats ...
CHATHAM—One incumbent, one former board member and two newcomers are running for two open seats on the Chatham Town Board this November.Rick Werwaiss is running for reelection to the board on the Democratic and Chatham Neighbor’s Party. Newcomer Lisa Simonetti is also on those ballot lines. Vance ...
HUDSON--Federal funding cuts and policy changes might threaten services that many Columbia County residents benefit from, officials and activists have acknowledged. In addition, the county might have to start paying for some things that other sources currently pay for, Board of Supervisors Chairman ...
DO YOU CARRY preconceived notions about Columbia-Greene Community College? Many do. Yet this small campus just five miles from the bustling and burgeoning city of Hudson, with the Catskills rising in the distance, is not the quiet outpost some imagine. With new funding through the SUNY system and a ...
Seventh Street Park in Hudson was filled with people from sidewalk to sidewalk on Saturday afternoon, October 18, to participate in a No Kings protest. Signage carried by protesters were pointed, heavily ironic or angry, but the atmosphere was closer to that of a block party than a protest rally.
ANCRAM—It has already been a lively election season in this small town of just over 1,400 people in the southern corner of Columbia County.In hotly contested races for town supervisor and two town board seats, local campaign literature has made frequent appearances in mailboxes with the Republican ...
THIS PAST WEEKEND, something beautiful happened at Locust Hill Barn in Ghent. A day of sunshine, smiles, and second chances. Under a perfect early-fall sky, more than 200 animal lovers came together for the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA’s 2025 Summer Paw Picnic—a joyful celebration of ...
HUDSON—The Hudson Area Library’s Ghostly Gallop 5K run/walk is back. Join the library on Sunday, October 26, at the Hudson Jr./Sr. High School for a spirited day of fitness, community spirit, and Halloween fun—all in support of the Hudson Area Library!Event highlights:• Kids One-Mile Fun Run: Free ...
ALBANY – Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Mark O’Connell, JCD, as the new Bishop overseeing the Albany Roman Catholic Diocese. He replaces Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, who is retiring. Scharfenberger, age 77, has been in place since 2014 when he was named bishop by Pope Francis.Under Scharfenberger, ...
FARMERS MARKETS COPAKE HILLSDALE FARMERS MARKET, Roeliff Jansen Park, 9140 Route 22, Copake, 9 am-1 pm. Saturdays, May 17-November 22. Weekly vendors: Coleman's Catch Seafood, Old Klaverack Brewery, DoughCo Bagels; occasional/pop-up vendors, Haema Hospitality, Bread Story. Supplemental Nutrition ...
CLAVERACK—State Police arrested two facility residents following a fight at Brookwood Secure Center. The Livingston Bureau of Criminal Investigation was contacted by staff at the Brookwood Secure Center for Youth, 419 County Route 29 (419 Spook Rock Road), regarding a reported assault involving two ...
LIVINGSTON—State Police warn the public of a recent scam targeting residents in Troop K. In these incidents, scammers contact victims by phone, falsely claiming the victim has an outstanding balance that must be paid immediately. Victims are instructed to withdraw large sums of money from a ...
ALBANY—October is national Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) highlights New York’s “Operation See! Be Seen!” a statewide pedestrian safety enforcement mobilization and public awareness campaign, and offers safety tips to both drivers and ...
GREENPORT—The Greenport Rescue Squad, Inc. has been awarded the New York State EMS Council’s EMS Agency of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition was given to the Greenport Rescue Squad for its innovation, compassion, and integrity. The squad's commitment to EMS provider wellness, clinical ...
It was a vibrant day of storytelling, nature, and hands-on fun for all ages.
KINDERHOOK--This September, local non-profit arts organization Super-Stories led a community mural painting project at Rothermel Park. This mural marks the first Super-Stories mural in a public park in Kinderhook. This bright, bold and playful mural was painted on all four sides of a facilities ...
GHENT--The Columbia County Board of Elections (BOE) will conduct a countywide race for sheriff and town contests for supervisors and board members in late October and early November. There are no statewide or federal races. The Columbia Paper emailed forms to candidates for Ghent town supervisor ...
COPAKE—No one would be surprised to see a deer in Copake or anywhere in Columbia County for that matter. In fact, there are so many white-tailed deer throughout the state that the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a program aimed at managing the burgeoning deer population. So, it ...
CHATHAM--Our stories to date about young(ish) people doing interesting and important work in the county have featured people from other parts of New York and out of state. And, indeed, one common belief is that the county is losing its younger “indigenous” population due to a lack of opportunity, ...
HUDSON--The Columbia County Board of Elections (BOE) will conduct the countywide race for sheriff in late October and early November.At the beginning of the year, current Sheriff Donald J. Krapf announced he was not running for reelection.The Columbia Paper emailed forms to Democratic candidate for ...
The weather was beautiful and the crowds came out for the annual Hawthorne Valley Harvest Fest in Harlemville on Saturday, October 11. The celebration consisted of excellent food, music, crafts vendors, children's activities, a puppet show and the opening of the newly-created Biodiversity Trail.
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Writer says your vote makes all the differenceTo the Editor:The Claverack Library is a special place where neighbors come together. Patrons include history buffs, new moms, fabric artists, bridge players, home schoolers, gardeners, and some just seeking a moment of peace. They find all of that and ...
KINDERHOOK–After months of collaborative work with district leaders, staff, students, families and community members, the Ichabod Crane CSD Board of Education (BOE) has finalized the scope of the district’s Capital Project, which the BOE will formally adopt at it’s meeting on October 7. The project ...
HUDSON—The Hudson Literacy Fund (HLF) has expanded its successful partnership with Columbia Memorial Health’s Hudson Pediatrics, delivering an additional round of chapter books for young patients and families across the City of Hudson.The first donation in August was met with enthusiasm, as ...
CHATHAM--Chatham High School senior Paxton Brownell and junior Aiden McShane have been selected for the NYS School Music Association's (NYSSMA) Conference All-State. This is an honorary performance opportunity reserved for only the most highly-rated student musicians in our state, akin to a state ...
CASTLETON--Questar III BOCES will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Questar III BOCES Main Office at 10 Empire State Boulevard. The organization offers a wide variety of positions in and out of the traditional classroom setting. Open positions are spread across ...
CHATHAM—Shaker Museum, home to the world’s most significant collection of Shaker design and material culture, has announced that Bill Kramer, who serves as the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to its Board of Trustees. Ms. Kramer joins the Shaker Board ...