HUDSON - A little rain did not dampen the enthusiasm and celebration of OutHudson Inc.'s 14th annual Columbia County Pride Parade down Warren Street in Hudson on Saturday. Read More OutHudson's 14th annual Pride Parade celebrated in Hudson
CHATHAM — Equine Advocates has joined other equine-related organizations and horse advocates to push for passage of state Senate and Assembly legislation that prohibit slaughtering of horses for human or animal consumption. Read More Advocates: Ban export of horses to Canadian slaughterhouses
GHENT — As communities in Columbia and Greene counties continue to face significant gaps in essential broadband services and deteriorating infrastructure systems, U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro wanted to hear first-hand what government leaders had to say.
COXSACKIE — The Greene County YMCA in Coxsackie has announced that it will be partnering with the Livestrong Foundation to host a 12-week fitness and support group program for those who are in treatment for or have recovered from cancer.
WASHINGTON — Less than half of all eligible people over age 60 make use of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is hoping to make it easier for those seniors to access the benefit.
HUDSON — Dog lovers rejoice!
WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package Wednesday night four days shy of a national default crisis. The Senate was rushing Thursday to approve the bill and send it to President Joe Biden’s desk before the legislative session ends.
HUDSON — The Shared Streets Program will not be returning.
CATSKILL — Greene County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director James Hannahs said all local existing and startup small Greene County businesses that employ five or fewer workers are eligible for grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000.
LEXINGTON — The town board passed a resolution at its May meeting to establish an ambulance district subject to a permissive referendum. The new ambulance district will also serve the towns of Prattsville and Ashland.
STUYVESANT — The town of Stuyvesant is celebrating its 200th birthday this year.
HUDSON — Three people were charged with driving while intoxicated on area roads over the Memorial Day weekend, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.
Sports
MALTA — The Ichabod Crane Riders defeated the Canton Golden Bears, 16-5, on Saturday in the New York State Softball Regional Final at Luther Forest Field. Read More H.S. SOFTBALL: ICC coasts to Final Four with win over Canton
GLOVERSVILLE — The Salmon River Shamrocks defeated the Ichabod Crane Riders 8-7 in a ten-inning thriller Thursday night in their New York State Class B quarterfinal baseball game. Read More H.S. BASEBALL: Riders’ road ends vs. Shamrocks in 10-inning classic
MALTA — The Chatham Panthers beat the St. Lawrence Larries 11-3 Wednesday in the sub-regional round of the Class C New York State Softball Tournament. Read More H.S. SOFTBALL: Panthers roll to regional final with big win over Larries
Arts & Life
IT’S OPERA! IT’S CABARET! IT’S DRAG! “VOWEL MOVEMENTS” PREMIERES AT HUDSON HALL JUNE 3RD Read moreIT’S OPERA! IT’S CABARET! IT’S DRAG! “VOWEL MOVEMENTS” PREMIERES AT HUDSON HALL JUNE 3RD
SPENCERTOWN — The Garden of the Earth Through- June 25 Read moreThe Garden of Earth
Opinion
I hope you were all able to take a glance at our last column, a reminder to all about the significance of your leash. The importance of that nurturing “umbilical cord” cannot be overstated. Read moreSoft Paws: Remember the significance of the leash and collar
Not for the first time, I’m glad that I’m not a senior in High School. The seniors have survived prom but now finals and graduation are coming at them faster than my Aunt Evelyn heading for an all you can eat buffet. The triumvirate of teenage stress falls in the last month of a 12 (13 if yo… Read moreWhittling Away: Glad I’m not a high school senior
Back in late April, I attended an Earth Day celebration, where I met a thoroughly remarkable woman, Maya K. van Rossum. Today, I’m going to step back from advice on how to cultivate your garden to profile a movement — “Green Amendments for the Generations” — that she is leading. This movemen… Read moreBe a Better Gardener: Green amendments for the generations
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