LAKE GEORGE — The wait will soon be over for the debut of the most anticipated new winter attractions in New York. Ice Castles in Lake George will open to the public on Jan. 23. Tickets are on sale at www.icecastles.com/new-york.

CHATHAM — Thanks to the generosity and good stewardship of landowner Helene D. Jaffe, 152 acres adjacent to Lake Taghkanic State Park was recently acquired by the Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC). Contingent upon all necessary approvals by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and H…

SYRACUSE — A series of free webinars will be presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York State. FSA Fridays in February will cover a variety of programs and services FSA offers agricultural producers in New York. Topics include an overview o…

CHATHAM — The Mary E. Dardess Elementary School (M.E.D.) announces the registration dates for the 2022-2023 Kindergarten Class.

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CHATHAM — Have you ever wondered what our wildlife neighbors are doing when we’re not watching? Join CLC and wildlife camera specialist Sally Naser, of CR Wildlife Cams to learn how trail cameras work, tips on where to set them up and how to get started in your own backyard. Sally will share…

NEW YORK — The Legal Aid Society urged New Yorkers in need of rental assistance to apply for the state’s Emergency Rent Relief Program (ERAP), which reopened on Jan. 11, after a court ruling in Hidalgo v. New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) — class action liti…

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — After a hiatus in 2020 and 2021, due to COVID-19 concerns, the New York State Military Museum has announced the return of its winter and spring program of weekend talks.

ALBANY — With recent sub-zero temperatures — and many more weeks of cold weather still to come — New York State Office for the Aging Director (NYSOFA) Greg Olsen reminds older adults, their caregivers and neighbors to take extra safety precautions and check in on one another.

CHATHAM — The Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham, announces the January 2022 programs. For information, call 518-392-3666.

COPAKE — Taconic Hills High School’s Science Research program is pleased to be able to share with its community the culmination of three years of intensive research work completed by two student scientists. Imogen Drake and Ellie Yang will present their research findings at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at…

HUDSON — The Hudson Area Library History Room in collaboration with the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History presents Fanatic or Martyr: Jacob Leisler, a Window into an Age, a talk by Dr. David Voorhees 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 via Zoom.

WESTBURY — The New York State School Music Association announces Samantha McShane as area representative to its Executive Council. She was selected by her peers in a local election and will liaise between NYSSMA and colleagues in Columbia, Dutchess and Putnam counties.

STONE RIDGE — Teens 13 to 19 with an interest in animals and veterinary science can now sign up for the 4-H Veterinary Science Program, which will be held at SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge. The program is a nine-week commitment, covering two units of study. The program is spons…

SCHENECTADY — Proctors Collaborative announced that they have entered a partnership with the American Red Cross for the upcoming show, Come From Away.

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KINGSTON – State Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that her office will host mobile office hours across the 46th Senate District during January, continuing her goal to bring state government resources directly to the communities she serves. During mobile office hours, constituents can meet …

CATSKILL — The Advisory Council to the Greene County Department for the Aging (Human Services), announces that nominations are being accepted for the Greene County Senior Citizen Awards. The two awards, presented annually, are Senior Citizen of the Year and Outstanding Contribution by a Seni…

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ALBANY — In a continuing effort to combat social isolation, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Association on Aging in New York (AgingNY) have partnered with Pets Together, a national non-profit organization, to connect older New Yorkers with the therapeutic power of pets u…

COPAKE — The Roeliff Jansen Community Library will host Tech Labs: Google Drive and Google Docs 5:45-7 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 7 via Zoom. The two tech labs will be led by Roeliff Jansen Community Library’s tech guru, Pam Doran, on how to use the applications Google Drive and Google Docs. This…

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ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON — On January 21, novelist and Bard literature professor Bradford Morrow, founding editor of Conjunctions, will host an online evening of readings to celebrate the publication of the latest issue of Conjunctions, the celebrated literary journal published by Bard College. M…

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