Unemployment rates for the Twin Counties have changed drastically during the pandemic, according to data released from the state Department of Labor on Wednesday.
HUDSON — State officials suspended the liquor license of a city brewing company and charged its owners with reopening illegally and allowing dozens of customers to gather in defiance of state mandates to reduce the spread of COVID-19, officials said Friday.
HUDSON — As the nation continues to reel from protests that have turned into violent skirmishes and riots, Hudson had a peaceful night Sunday following a demonstration attended by 300 people, organized by Mayor Kamal Johnson. Read More
NEW YORK — New York City was placed under curfew from 11 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday and police presence will be doubled following this weekend’s rioting. Read More
NEW YORK — A Greene County woman is facing federal charges for allegedly playing an active role in the riots Friday night into Saturday in Brooklyn, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
HUDSON — Hundreds turned out to Promenade Hill Park on Sunday afternoon to rally for justice in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
NIVERVILLE — A Niverville home was destroyed by fire Saturday night, Niverville fire chief Chris Dedrick said.
NEW YORK — A Catskill woman was charged with attempted murder Friday for throwing a Molotov cocktail at an occupied police van during a protest in New York City over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Monday, New York Police Department spokesman Det. Brian Magoolaghan said Saturday.
The Greene County Youth Fair, a summer staple in the area for more than 60 years, is among the latest events canceled due to coronavirus fears.
HUDSON — More than 90% of respondents said wearing masks or other face coverings in public is necessary to protect their health and the health of others, according to a city business survey.
NEW ROCHELLE — After mass confusion among regional executives, half the state entered the second phase of reopening nonessential businesses Friday and New York City is expected to start reopening in early June as downstate COVID-19 numbers continue to drop, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
HUDSON — The city has become the 19th municipality on the Hudson River to oppose the $400 million Danskammer power plant expansion in Newburgh.
Law enforcement officials are trying to reassure communities in the Twin Counties following the death of an unarmed African-American man in Minneapolis and the protests that have followed.
MINNEAPOLIS _ Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been charged with murder and manslaughter.
Sports
On May 27 DEC announced its Draft Fisheries Management Plan for Inland Trout Streams in NYS is now open for public comment. The comment period closes on June 25, 2020. Read More
HUDSON — The Columbia-Greene Community College baseball team and its coaching staff are honored to announce the commitment of sophomore captain Sean Berry. Read More
CASTLETON — All it took was one year of varsity baseball at Maple Hill for Gavin Van Kempen to draw the interest from college recruiters. Read More
Arts & Life
GREENVILLE — Greenville High School announces the class of 2020 valedictorian and salutatorian. Read more
Opinion
A once-in-a-lifetime event such as the coronavirus pandemic forces us to reassess many things we may have taken for granted. Most of us take our personal good health for granted. Many of us assume we will always get by financially, that we will always be able to earn money in some way, and t… Read more
The title of this week’s column reflects the weather pattern over the past three weeks. Read more
I consider myself to be a fairly brave individual. I’ve always been a risk taker. I used to race cars, I’ve played football. I even arm wrestled a very large lady at a gym once. I’m not afraid of dark, large insects or messy things. Read more
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