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November 19, 2025
CHATHAM--The Chatham Middle School Drama Club presents “Dear Edwina Jr.,” directed by Tracy Gelston. The cast and crew have been hard at work preparing this fun and heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up. Follow the adventures of plucky young advice-giver Edwina Spoonapple as she and her ...
CASTLETON--Questar III BOCES to host a job fair on Thursday, November 20, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Questar III BOCES Main Office at 10 Empire State Boulevard. The organization offers a wide range of positions in and out of the traditional classroom setting. Open positions are spread across ...
The Ghent Food Pantry is committed to nutrition and dignity Ghent Food Pantry volunteers Betsy Van Alstyne, Sue Merrill and Jeanne Westover with a donation from Long Table Harvest. Photo by Betsy BrennanTo the Editor: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, the Ghent Food Pantry Board extends ...
THE SPENCERTOWN ACADEMY Roots and Shoots Concert Series presented a twin bill of local performers, the Dusty Wright Four and the Amy Ryan Band, Saturday, November 1. Dusty Wright is a tall man. He wore a black, western style shirt with a turquoise yoke trim, black jeans and boots. On his head Dusty ...
HUDSON—The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce joined Joanne Wilson, founder of Gotham, along with her team, friends, community, and chamber members, to celebrate the first anniversary of Gotham’s Hudson location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 260 Warren Street. Gotham is the world’s first ...
HUDSON--The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA (CGHS/SPCA) extends its heartfelt appreciation to The National Bank of Coxsackie for their support of the organization and the local community. The bank recently donated $5,000 to benefit CGHS/SPCA and the many programs that the shelter offers to pets ...
KINDERHOOK--An awning was set up at the front of Jack Shainman's School Gallery in the Village of Kinderhook on Saturday morning, November 8, to collect donations for the Valatie Food Pantry. Cars lined up to be unloaded of donations of food, hygiene products and cash. They were assisted by ...
HUDSON--With the current uncertainty surrounding the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors and county officials have issued a reminder that for those who have been affected by the recent halt in SNAP benefits, the home page ...
HUDSON--At its regular meeting on October 21, the Hudson Common Council voted to urge New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to stop purchasing Israel Bonds, in an effort to economically pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza and its occupation of the Palestinian Territories. The vote was ...
NIVERVILLE—The Niverville Fire Department hosted a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Spill Response with Columbia-Greene Regional Hazmat teams, North Chatham and Stuyvesant fire companies and the Columbia County Fire Coordinators Office for a review of the Geographic Response Plan for ...
COPAKE—Copake Firefighters responded to an active fire coming from the chimney and fireplace of an occupied residence, November 8 at 9:20 p.m. First units on scene, including the Community Rescue Squad and chief officers were able to evacuate the non-ambulatory residents to a safe, nearby location ...
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GHENT--The Art School of Columbia County (ASCC), 1198 Route 21C, has announced two festive events this holiday season, inviting the public to experience the best of local creativity and community spirit: the Member Show 2025 and the First Annual Holiday Bake Sale and Cookie Swap. While each event ...
HUDOSN--In preparation for Hudson New York’s holiday festival, Winter Walk, producing organization The Foundry at Hudson along with the City of Hudson announce a creative new partnership with Processional Arts Workshop, the celebrated arts organization based in Red Hook, that creates site-specific ...
HUDSON--At its regular meeting on October 21, the Hudson Common Council voted to urge New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli to stop purchasing Israel Bonds, in an effort to economically pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza and its occupation of the Palestinian Territories. The vote was ...
LIVINGSTON—Troopers from the State Police Livingston barracks along with Livingston firefighters and Northern Dutchess Paramedics were called to a personal injury rollover accident with reported entrapment on County Route 10 in the area of Wire Road, November 4 at 8:20 p.m.An investigation revealed ...
HUDSON--Don’t start a conversation with Mike Tucker if you’re in a hurry. With a career at the intersection of economic and real estate development and the energy level and enthusiasm of a five year old at a county fair, there are so many stories to be told and personalities to remember.In late ...
NEW LEBANON–Two-term Town Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling, the Democratic/Working Families Party candidate, had no opposition from within the Republican or Conservative parties this past election day but did face an organized write in campaign from Darla Dobert Crosby. When the votes were counted on ...
COLUMBIA COUNTY—Jackie Salvatore, the Democratic and Working Families parties candidate and current county undersheriff, won the top job at the Sheriff’s Office on election night, November 4. She is the first woman of color elected to sheriff in New York State.Ms. Salvatore was elected to that ...
Chatham is a place where history lingers in the storefronts and on the sidewalks, even as the village continues to reshape itself. The closing of Browns Emporium after more than a century marked the end of an era on Main Street, but it also opened the door to a new chapter—one reflected in the ...
KINDERHOOK--A local history talk, “Speaking of History: Were Slaves Living in Your Cellar?” will be held Sunday, November 16, 2 to 4 p.m. in-person at the Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street and online. For reservations visit Eventbrite: ...
NEW LEBANON--On November 16, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the New Lebanon Town Hall, 14755 Route 22, join Wallace Stock for a fun and informative afternoon as he presents a fascinating program of vintage music and sound recordings. Hear the voices of Teddy Roosevelt, Thomas Edison and others from the early ...
WASHINGTON – Late Wednesday night with the stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump signed the budget extender bill re-opening the federal government. This came after the House of Representatives voted to accept the amended legislation the U.S. Senate passed over the weekend.The vote was far from ...
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HILLSDALE--PSK Supermarkets, operating Foodtown, Freshtown, Peck’s Market, and Pathmark, has directed its store managers to order and donate $22,000 worth of groceries to local food banks around its stores. Shoppers in the stores are also being asked to buy and donate groceries to local Food ...
HUDSON--A former Hudson Department of Public Works (DPW) Superintendent received a piece of the Hudson waterfront named after him. The family and friends of Charles Butterworth gathered at the Hudson train station for the dedication of Charlie Butterworth’s Way on November 1. It’s a stretch of ...
KINDERHOOK—The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) has announced the election of new officers to its Board of Trustees, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to preserving and sharing the rich history and cultural heritage of Columbia County.Ben Tuttle has been elected president of the ...
HUDSON—The Hudson Business Coalition (HBCi) hosted its Fall Business After Hours gathering on Tuesday, October 21, at St. Florian, bringing together local business owners and community members for an evening of connection, conversation, and camaraderie.The event drew a vibrant mix of familiar faces ...
CLERMONT—A Holiday Food Drive is now underway throughWednesday, December 31 at the Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, to support the Germantown Food Pantry and the communities it serves.Non-perishable food items can be dropped off in the designated collection bin at the Visitor Center ...
CHATHAM--With Thanksgiving approaching, the Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family program is once again bringing holiday meals to people in our community.The annual program is hosted by Capital Region Independent Media, which publishes The Columbia Paper.Feed Your Mind, Feed a Family is the brainchild of ...