HUDSON — Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) today announced that its stroke care program has achieved certification through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), an internationally recognized nonprofit accrediting organization that has stood as a symbol of quality and excellence s… Read moreColumbia Memorial Health Stroke program achieves certification with ACHC
CATSKILL — The Catskill Youth Clubhouse, an OASAS funded program of MHA of Columbia-Greene (MHACG), cordially invites the public from both Greene and Columbia counties to attend a Harm Reduction Heroes (HRH) Youth Leadership event 4-6 p.m. March 27 at the Youth and Recovery Center, 455 Main …
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NEW YORK — The Open Space Institute (OSI) announced that it is accepting applications for the 2023 Barnabas McHenry Hudson Valley Awards.
CHATHAM — Tai Chi is a slow-moving, meditative exercise for relaxation, health and self-defense. Originally from China, Tai Chi is practiced in this country primarily for its health benefits. It is a physical manifestation of the Taoist philosophy, embracing the principles of yin/yang by acc…
CHATHAM — The snow may have fallen and the wind is blowing, but spring is arriving, and green things will sprout again. The Chatham Community Garden at Crellin Park has several garden plots available for this growing season. Families and individuals who are interested in gardening are invite…
HUDSON — The Hudson City School District announces it will be hosting two separate film showings free to the public in the JSHS Auditorium.
VALATIE — Ichabod Crane Central School District announces petitions for candidates for the Board of Education are currently available. Petitions are obtained through the District Clerk, Mindy Potts, in the Central Office, located in the High School Building, 2910 Route 9, Valatie. Three vaca…
CATSKILL — The Catskill Youth Clubhouse, an OASAS funded program of MHA of Columbia-Greene (MHACG), cordially invites the public from both Greene and Columbia counties to attend a Harm Reduction Heroes (HRH) Youth Leadership event 4-6 p.m. March 27 at the Youth and Recovery Center, 455 Main …
SPENCERTOWN — Spencertown Academy Arts Center will host a benefit concert for Kids Need Music at 3 p.m. April 15 at the Academy, 790 Route 203, Spencertown. “Strings for Spring” will feature violinist Joana Genova and pianist Gili Melamed-Lev playing music by Piazzolla, Beethoven, Scott Jopl…
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CHATHAM — Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters.
SPENCERTOWN — Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “Wild and Wacky: Creating Inventive Settings for Your Original Stories” with children’s book illustrator Jacqueline Rogers and author Nancy Castaldo 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. from April 11 through April 13 and 1-4 p.m. April 14 at the Academy 79…
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COXSACKIE — The National Bank of Coxsackie announced that Elizabeth Chiong has joined their team as the new Branch Manager for their Athens location.
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COPAKE — The Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, Copake, announces programs. For information, call 518-325-4101.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The performance line-up for the fifth annual Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on March 27 at Universal Preservation Hall has been announced.
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ALBANY — Senator Michelle Hinchey announced that her bill (S1792) to establish March 8 as International Women’s Day in the State of New York passed the Senate unanimously. International Women’s Day grew out of the labor movements in North America and Europe and has been observed since the ea…
KINDERHOOK — The Santa Claus Club of the Kinderhook Fire Department has received a $250 donation from the Stewart’s Holiday Match program. Every Christmas Eve since the mid-1950s, several ‘Santas and helpers’ from the fire department deliver a gift, fruit item and fruit drink to the children…
POUGHKEEPSIE — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross avoid a blood shortage in the weeks to come.
ALBANY — For National Nutrition Month in March, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support nutritional health for individuals age 60 and over.
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CHATHAM — The Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave., Chatham, offers the following programs in March.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Stewart’s Holiday Match funding has been allocated and checks have been sent to nonprofit organizations impacting children. This year, the Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match Program will benefit 1,938 nonprofits.
ALBANY — The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges all individuals 60 and older to answer a newly launched statewide Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).
CATSKILL — We are requesting proposals for the Greene County Youth Bureau Funding for Youth Development programs, as well as separate Youth Sports Opportunities that will run Jan. 1 through Sept. 30, 2023 sponsored by any 501(c)(3) (Non-profit tax-exempt charitable organization per IRS).
ALBANY — BST & Co. CPAs, LLP, one of the Capital Region’s leading accounting and management consulting firms, announced Sareena Sawhney as a director of the firm’s Valuation, Forensic Accounting & Litigation Support (VFL) team.
HUDSON — William Gerlach, President and CEO of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, has been named the 2023 Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Columbia County Association in the City of New York.
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CATSKILL — Once again, Greene County is seeking nominations for the annual Greene County Youth Awards (Youth of the Year, Youth Advisory Board Chairman’s Choice Award, and Greene County Department of Human Services Director’s Award).
TROY — Nothing says spring quite like sight of thousands of beautiful flowers at the Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo, March 24-26 at Hudson Valley Community College. The Capital Region’s most anticipated springtime tradition features over 60,000 square feet of themed floral exhibits,…
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COXSACKIE — NBC Bancorp Inc., the holding company for The National Bank of Coxsackie, announced that the bank has entered into an agreement to lease 6,600 square feet of office space located at 1003 New Loudon Road in Latham. The office space will be deployed by the bank to expand commercial…
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VALATIE — Ichabod Crane Central School has the Requests For Transportation to a “Non-Public School” available to residents who are planning to enroll their children in a NON-PUBLIC SCHOOL for the 2023-2024 school year. However, a child must reside within 15 miles of the non-public school in …
SPENCERTOWN — Austerlitz officials are asking Town residents and landowners to fill out a survey to help plan for the communities’ future. This survey is part of the Town’s effort to update their 2004 Comprehensive Plan.
ANCRAM — Applications are now open for the Ancram Opera House’s third annual Summer Play Lab residency.
CHATHAM — Take a moment and put yourself in a salamander’s skin. It’s a chill night at about 40 degrees, but warmer than it’s been for some time. A light rain is falling. Everything in your body is telling you it’s time to move – to travel back to the small pool in the forest where you were …
CRARYVILLE — Anyone interested in becoming a candidate for the Board of Education of the Taconic Hills Central School District may download a packet of information including nominating petitions from the Taconic Hills Website or request one from the District Clerk, https://www.taconichills.k…
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ALBANY — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Feb. 16 for Nani’s Iced Tea’s bottling facility, 99 Pine St., Albany. Joining owner Maria Gallo and Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) Executive Director Georgette Steffens were Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Congressman Paul D. Tonko’s Gran…
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