ALBANY — Officials on the state’s Coronavirus Task Force on Monday outlined new microcluster target zones in Western New York to prevent a widespread COVID-19 outbreak as new virus infections increase and global health experts edge closer to developing a successful vaccine. Read More
COXSACKIE — A local business donated a number of appliances to those in need Wednesday. Read More
ALBANY — Officials on the state’s Coronavirus Task Force on Monday outlined new microcluster target zones in Western New York to prevent a widespread COVID-19 outbreak as new virus infections increase and global health experts edge closer to developing a successful vaccine.
COVID-19 cases in the incarcerated population are on the rise in Greene County as Columbia County battles an outbreak at an assisted-living facility.
HUDSON — Columbia County has launched new initiatives to help residents affected by COVID with housing assistance.
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ALBANY — Officials updated state microclusters Friday and National Guard patrols will increase in New York airports to reduce community spread of the novel coronavirus as COVID-19 cases surge across the nation, also driving new upstate infections higher than the downstate metropolitan area.
CHATHAM — Paid administrative leave for Chatham Police Chief Peter Volkmann has been extended for 30 days, Mayor John Howe said Friday.
Long lines on Sixth Street and Prison Alley for the Department of Motor Vehicles has brought thousands of dollars in revenue to Columbia County.
ALBANY — The presidential election was a “blow-out” in support of Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday, encouraging unity among Americans as mail-in ballots start to be counted across New York.
GREENPORT — A custom-built replica of a classic roadster was destroyed by fire in the Fairview Plaza on Friday afternoon, Greenport Fire Chief John Onufrychuk Jr. said.
HUDSON — A Claverack woman and an area bank were honored for their work with and support of animals by the Columbia-Greene Humane Society.
The state will increase National Guard patrols in New York airports statewide to reduce community spread of the novel coronavirus as an influx of travel and activity is expected with the approaching holiday season.
Twin County in-person voters generated few surprises with the majority-supported candidates in Tuesday’s presidential, congressional and state races, leaving Columbia and Greene counties to lean toward opposite sides of the political aisle.
CRARYVILLE — The Maple Hill Wildcats upset the Greenville Spartans 1-0 Monday night to win the Patroon Conference Girls Soccer Championship for the abridged 2020 fall season. Read More
CRARYVILLE — The first snowfall Friday morning across the Capital Region made for a frigid Patroon Conference Championship Game for boys soccer at Taconic Hills High School. Read More
CRARYVILLE — Wednesday afternoon featured two outstanding semifinal matchups in the Patroon Conference Championship Tournament for boys’ soccer at Taconic Hills High School. Read More
CAIRO — The Cairo Historical Society is presenting its 3rd annual historical calendar. Chock full of pictures from Cairo’s storied past, it is sure to bring back many memories for local residents from Cairo and the surrounding towns. The cover is particularly evocative with a photo by Willia… Read more
OLIVEBRIDGE — The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has forced many events and activities to be cancelled or switched to an online format and for good reason. Traditional schooling for many students in Ulster County has moved fully online or to a hybrid of online and in-person teaching. Most aftersc… Read more
Faithful and long-term readers of my column may recall that several years ago, I addressed problems with supposedly “edible” dog treats. That article could have been titled “Just say NO to Greenies!” — or pig ears, rawhides, chew-hooves and the like. Read more
American Indians, Dr. Enrique Salmón points out, have had 40,000 years to explore and experiment with our native North American flora. By contrast, European-descended botanists have been studying these plants for just a couple of centuries. Dr. Salmón, who is Native American himself and teac… Read more
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