TOP LOCAL News
By DIANE VALDEN
March 1, 2026
During the execution of a search warrant, troopers seized crack cocaine, fentanyl, and a mixture of the two drugs. State Police photoHUDSON—Troop K Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) arrested a Bronx man twice, according to a February 19 press release from State Police.Members of the ...
CLERMONT—Vendors are wanted for the Chancellor’s Sheep and Wool Showcase which takes place at Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The vendor application deadline is March 11.This is the first fiber festival of the season in the region and is an ...
CHATHAM—The Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street, in partnership with the Chatham Bookstore and the Chatham Public Library, announces a new program, the Crandell Book-to-Film Club, which culminates with a community discussion about books and their film adaptations. The book club is the latest Crandell ...
HUDSON--At Hudson Mayor Joe Ferris’ appointment, Nick Fox was sworn in as the city's new Code Enforcement Officer. Mr. Fox is a seasoned facilities professional with over 20 years experience building, maintaining, and managing residential and commercial properties. He is skilled in electrical, ...
NEW YORK–At the annual New York Association of Towns conference, a Columbia County town and a town supervisor were both recognized for outstanding achievements on February 16.Canaan Supervisor Brenda Adams, along with New Windsor (Orange County) Supervisor Stephen Bedetti, were award the 2025–2026 ...
STEPHENTOWN—The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department cooks up a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the fire hall, 35 Grange Hall Road, Saturday, March 7 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.The cost is $20 for adults and all take-out meals; dine-in meals are $10 for kids age 6-10 and free for kids age 5 and under.
CLERMONT—Staff is kicking off Clermont’s celebration of the semi-quincentennial with a series of presentations about Clermont at the brink of revolution. The first installment is: America 250: The Livingstons of Clermont in 1776, Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Visitor Center, ...
NEW LEBANON—The Lebanon Valley Seniors provide activities, trips and important information related to seniors and many special socializing events for members. New Lebanon was one of the first towns in the county to address the senior population and its need for socialization. The Lebanon Valley ...
Sub Night is sponsored by American Legion Post #1236, 7 Mill Road, at the American Legion building behind the firehouse, New Lebanon, Tuesday, March 3 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.Subs available are: meatball; pepperoni; sausage, peppers and onions, or a combination. The price is $12 for adults, $6 for ...
CHATHAM—Women Owning Woods Catskills | Hudson Valley hosts an Easements 101 webinar, March 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Curious about what an easement is? Come learn more about this land conservation tool that may be a good fit for you, a friend, or a neighbor! The event features the Columbia Land ...
To the Editor:Predictions in 2024 that Donald Trump would make us poorer and sicker if elected have come to fruition. Trump’s tariffs and health care cuts have made life less affordable. The recent rollback of regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency ending the federal government’s legal ...
COPAKE--Hecate, the developer of the controversial 42 MW Shepherd’s Run solar project, has requested a change in the NYS Draft Permit for the project that would exempt it from the Town of Copake’s Floodplain Code, according to a press release from Sensible Solar for Rural New York (SSRNY).In a ...
HUDSON VALLEY--Recently a dozen middle school girls attending the NYCREATES and Tech Valley STEM Empowerment Camp visited the National Grid (ERCC) Control Center for lunch, Q&A, conversations around workforce opportunities in the energy sector and a tour of the regional control room. Students ...
CHATHAM--On Sunday, February 22, the Center for Contemporary Performance known as PS21, 2980 Route 66, concluded eight days of programming that included a variety of performances presented on stages around the county. It was billed as a new annual festival “that celebrates and elevates the depths ...
HUDSON--Unsettled and controversial topics, along with on-going developments, came up at the Columbia County Board of Supervisors meeting February 11.One is how Columbia Memorial Hospital’s (CMH) upcoming conversion from a Rural Referral Center to a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) will affect the ...
HUDSON--The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on February 13, to celebrate the grand reopening of Nolita’s Café and Gallery, a longtime Warren Street favorite known for delicious, affordable food and warm hospitality. The celebration took place at Nolita’s ...
CHATHAM--All five of Chatham Central School District's varsity sports teams made the grade and have been named scholar athlete teams for the 2025-26 winter season by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).The Panthers’ girls basketball, boys basketball, boys ...
CHATHAM–Beach & Bartolo Realtors is proud to announce that two of its key team members have been appointed to major leadership roles within the regional real estate industry. During the annual induction of Officers and Directors held on Wednesday, January 14, Jeffrey McKinney was sworn in as ...
GREENPORT—Join Congregation Anshe Emeth of Greenport and Temple Israel of Catskill for a Purim event: The Whole Megillah at 240 Joslen Boulevard, March 2 at 5:30 p.m.Rabbi Dave leads the Megillah with musical accompaniment by Rabbi Zoe. Come in costumes—noise makers will be provided. Jason ...
STEPHENTOWN—Bobbie Reno will talk about Colonel Henry Knox and the Cannon Caravan at the Stephentown Heritage Center, 4 Staples Road, Sunday, March 1 at 2 p.m.This gathering of the Stephentown Historical Society is free and open to the public. For more information or directions, call ...
COPAKE—Copake Grange #935, 628 Empire Road, opens its doors for a Winter Dance Party, Saturday, February 28, 7 to 9 p.m.Chase away the winter blues by dancing the night away.Participants help create the play list by submitting their favorite dance tunes at ...
PHILMONT—Philmont Fire Company hosts an all-you-can eat breakfast at 1 Maple Avenue, Sunday, March 1, 8 a.m. to noon.The price is $12 for adults, $6 for children 4 to 10, under 4 free. Breakfast consists of: scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries, plain and blueberry pancakes, coffee, hot chocolate, ...
HUDSON—The FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue, hosts a Scallywag Scavenger Hunt February 28, from 10:30 a.m. until noon.SOS! The museum has been invaded by pirates! Venture through the museum to complete a pirate scavenger hunt and meet colorful pirate characters who will teach ...
VALATIE--The Ichabod Crane Board of Education held their third budget presentation (of seven total) at their February 10 meeting. This presentation looked at the non-instructional budget, including expenses for the central administration, services and transportation. District Business Administrator ...
HUDSON--The opening reception for the Hudson Area Library’s History Room exhibit “Patriots of Hudson in the Revolutionary War” will be Thursday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. The exhibit celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States ...
KINDERHOOK--This February, local non-profit arts organization Super-Stories led a community mural painting project at the Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street.The mural sketch was created with images from a variety of drawings that were collected during a brainstorming session that Grace ...
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IF YOU SAY the word squirrel, most of us visualize the scampering gray squirrel of parks and woodlands. Both the gray and the red have generally the same body type, with the American red squirrel about half the length and a weight of only 8 ounces. Both are classified as tree squirrels that nest in ...
The Town of Ghent’s fleet of plows were ready for another run during yet another winter storm in the county on Monday afternoon at the Ghent Highway Garage on Garage Place Road. The area did not get hit as hard as some counties downstate but it did get the crews up early. Photo by David ...
PHILMONT--Simply super soup sales and delectable desserts are back at the Philmont Public Library. Pick up soups made by inspired home cooks and local chefs like McNan’s Variety Foods and Deli. Then add a dessert or two.Enjoy an easy, delicious dinner and support your local library at the same ...