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July 16, 2025
CHATHAM—The Mac-Haydn Theatre, 1925 Route 203, continues its 2025 season with the long-awaited debut of “A Bronx Tale,” running through July 20. This marks the first time Mac-Haydn has staged the gritty and heartwarming musical based on Chazz Palminteri’s one-man show and the acclaimed film of the ...
GREENPORT--Patsy Leader was officially recognized as a Woman of Distinction yesterday by Assemblyman Scott Bendett (R-107th) at the Veterans Food Pantry.Ms. Leader served 12 years on the Kinderhook Town Board and made history as the first woman elected Town Supervisor. Her career includes time as a ...
Upstate open studios comes to Ancram Four Ancram artists open their studios to the public on Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participating local artists include Bob Bachler, ceramics (2404 Route 82, Simons General Store), Keith Bendis, illustrations (1423 Route 7), ...
Summer Bash at Taconic State Park in Copake Falls, Saturday, June 28 was all about sunshine, swimming and getting active—safely and responsibly. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office brought its Bicycle Safety Course to the event, helping kids and families gear up for a safe ride this summer. They ...
NEW LEBANON–For the second consecutive year, the Lebanon Valley Community Corporation (LVCC) announces the awarding of a scholarship to a graduating 2025 senior from New Lebanon High School. This year’s recipient Chase Maxon will be attending the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, North ...
Students graduate from Clarkson UniversityPOTSDAM--Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, masters and doctoral degrees this spring on May 10, 2025.Local students include: Joseph LaPell, East Nassau, and Ella Weldy, Valatie. Local students graduate from University at ...
Chatham Middle School announces its students of the month for May/June. These students have shown outstanding effort, kindness, and leadership in their school community.
CLAVERACK—The Ackerman Foundation has doubled the dollar value of its annual awards to Columbia County non-profits for community improvement activities.Awards this year totaled $100,000, with a new high of 40 organizations supported, including 14 first-time applicants. The grant total nearly ...
STUYVESANT FALLS—The Stuyvesant Falls Fire Company, 9 Firehouse Lane, hosts an Open House to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Saturday, July 12 from 2 to 8 p.m.Parking for the event will be at the Stuyvesant Falls VFW grounds, 845 County Route 25. A shuttle bus will be available for those who are ...
NEW LEBANON—First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, as recreated by eminent historical reenactor Phyllis Chapman, visits the New Lebanon Town Hall, 14755 Route 22N, Sunday, July 13 at 2 p.m. Ms. Chapman, well-known for her portrayal of notable women in history, provides a glimpse into the past as attendees ...
Explore the studios of the 2025 cohort of artists-in-residence at Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent, intermingled with pop-up performances, site-specific installations, and other creative activations, on July 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. Open Studios offers an intimate glimpse into the work of ...
COPAKE—Copake Grange #935, 628 Empire Road, offers opportunities for children and adults to tap into their creativity while learning drawing and art-making techniques this summer.Three “Let’s Make Art” classes for children (ages 7 to 18) take place Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m.: July 13, Collage and ...
To the Editor:Some officials in Columbia County are disregarding the rules and playing political games to block a lawful, popular referendum—because they’re afraid of what voters might decide.As an organizer of Columbia County Forward, I helped lead the effort to submit nearly 4,000 signatures to ...
CANAAN—The weather is hot and so are the subs at Hot Sub Night at the Canaan Firehouse, 2126 State Route 295, July 11, 5 to 8 p.m.Six-inch subs made of meatballs, pepperoni or sausage, peppers and onion will be available to eat-in or take-out.The price is $13 for adults, $7 for kids. You get a sub ...
NEW LEBANON--New Lebanon resident Elizabeth Poreba and Gilboa resident Katrinka Moore are returning to the New Lebanon Library, 550 State Route 20, on Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m. to read their poetry in celebration of Ms. Poreba’s latest book “Yamma.” Though the poets have been sharing and ...
CANAAN—One man died of his injuries following a boating accident on Queechy Lake in the early morning hours of July 4.State Police have not yet released the man’s name.At 12:33 a.m. Independence Day, Columbia 911 dispatchedCanaan firefighters, Red Rock firefighters under mutual aid, the Chatham ...
HUDSON--Columbia County District Attorney Chris Liberati-Conant talked about Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), domestic violence, alternatives to incarceration and various other topics at a town hall in Hudson on June 25. About six members of the public attended. Mr. Liberati-Conant said he hopes to ...
SPENCERTOWN–Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents The Twilight BBQ Dance Party on Saturday, July 12 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on the grounds of the Austerlitz Historical Society located at 11458 NY-22. Tickets to this family-friendly event are $225 for all-event access (drinks, dinner, dancing, and ...
CANAAN—The 50th annual Queechy Lake Boat Parade brought fun, nostalgia, and fierce creativity to the water July 5 as dozens of families and friends celebrated the golden anniversary of this beloved local tradition, according to a Queechy Lake Boat Club Facebook post.Under sunny skies, spectators ...
HUDSON--The Basilica Farm & Flea, 110 South Front Street, hosts a Summer Market July12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring some of the Hudson Valley's very best edible and sippable offerings available to sample and take home. From the spring sap that makes syrup, to the summer blossoms ...
At a reception June 17 the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) presented Chatham firefighter Maryann Laspada with the FASNY Fire Safety Educator of the Year award, chosen from among all the entries across New York State. Pictured (l-r) are: Barbara Fisher from FASNY, Ken ...
HUDSON--The Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) reported on soil sampling at its June 23 Board of Commissioners meeting and on summer youth employment on-site at its July 1 residents' meeting. The HHA runs the 135-unit income-restricted Bliss Tower and Columbia Apartments in Hudson. It plans to ...
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To the Editor:I write to express my deep disappointment in the Hillsdale Town Board and its newly formed “Loose Gravel Gift Committee” for their disregard of public concerns, lack of financial transparency, and failure to appreciate the long-term value and potential economic opportunity of ...
CHATHAM--Kyle Marshall Choreography with BlackBox Ensemble will perform “Femenine” at PS21’s Pavilion Theater, 2980 Route 66, on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m.An evening-length dance piece set to composer Julius Eastman’s (1940-1990) jubilant work of the same title, “Femenine” ...
HARLEMVILLE--Geothermal is one of the cleanest ways to produce energy, it is renewable and sustainable, to date the Trump Administration has not attacked funding for it, and it is coming in a big way to the county, as a core element in the ambitious project to make the Hawthorne Valley ...
ANCRAM--The regional premiere of “Where the Mountain Meets the Sea,” a poignant play about an estranged father and son written by Jeff Augustin with music by The Bengsons, will be presented by Ancram Center for the Arts July 11 to 20. The production will be directed by film and theater veteran ...
ALBANY–State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41th) honored Vietnam veteran and U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant (E-5) Patrick Wemitt on Tuesday, May 27, at the New York State Capitol, inducting him into the esteemed New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. Established in 2005, this prestigious accolade ...
COLUMBIA COUNTY--The New York State Department of Transportation is advising Columbia and Dutchess counties motorists to expect traffic slowdowns and brief road closures through Thursday morning, July 10, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night, and Friday, July 11 between 8 a.m. and 5 ...
COPAKE—Hecate Energy has now been issued a second Notice of Incomplete Application (NOIA) in its quest for permission to build the Shepherd’s Run Solar Facility, a controversial industrial-scale 42-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) solar facility in and around the Copake hamlet of Craryville. Opponents of ...