CATSKILL — Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated internationally by public safety agencies, and is strategically designed for “at risk” individuals who are prone to the life threatening behavior of wandering. Read more
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HUDSON — The Safe Sitter Program, a program for youth 11-14, will take place 8:30-3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Extension Education Center, 479 Route 66, Hudson.
Wednesday, Jan. 29
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ALBANY — Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I,Ref-Castleton) recently greeted Leroy, a 1-year-old boerboel mastiff who is training to be a service dog for military veterans and first responders as part of the Paws and Warriors organization.
Thursday, Jan. 30
ALBANY — Significant development in downtown Albany has attracted new restaurateur Jeffrey Via, with a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Paper Dragon held Jan. 9. The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District (BID) was joined by Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Legislator Sam Fein, A…
NEW YORK — The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which includes specific protections for small- and medium-sized businesses, received Senate approval and will go to the White House for President Trump’s signature. The Agreement had passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisa…
RHINEBECK — The Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome announces that it has received a $100,000 grant from the Disosway Foundation to fund a professional study for purposes of upgrading the Aerodrome’s museum, hangars, grounds and support spaces. The study, which starts immediately, will produce a Compreh…
ALBANY — Passenger traffic at Albany International Airport continued a six-year pattern of growth during 2019. Enplanements during 2019 totaled 1,518,969, an increase of 3.6 percent over 2018 during which 1,466,706 passengers boarded at Albany.
OLIVEBRIDGE — Local, regional and international middle and high school students from more than 22 schools will congregate for a three-day immersion in climate literacy education: The Youth Empowerment and Sustainability Summit (YESS!), Feb. 6 through Feb. 8, at The Ashokan Center, 477 Beaver…
HUDSON — Columbia County Historical Society and Hudson Area Library to co-sponsor the lecture “Historical Significance of Impeachment in the U.S.” by Dr. Christopher Leahy at 4 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Hudson Area Library, 51 Fifth St., Hudson.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Tuesday, Jan. 28
ALBANY — Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced three new partners: Christopher W. Meyer, Monica R. Skanes and Brian M. Wang.
College Corner
CAIRO — Do you know a person or community organization that has given extensive service to the Cairo-Durham Central School District? Nominate them for the Mustang Pride Hall of Fame.
Church Briefs
Monday, Jan. 27
SHOKAN — Register now for a Winter Snowshoe Stream Walk with the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program (AWSMP) along Birch Creek, meet at the end of Lower Birch Creek Road near Pine Hill, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Feb. 1. If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, a “No-Snow” date is sc…
Saturday, Jan. 25
HUDSON — Did you know that students who meet with a mentor regularly are more likely to make better choices in school and life? In fact, students who meet regularly with their mentors are 37% less likely than their peers to skip a class and 52% less likely to skip a day of school, according …
ALBANY — The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) and The State University of New York (SUNY) announced the completion of a $2 million Health & Counseling Services Center on the University at Albany campus. The Center opened in time to welcome students for the spring seme…
Church Briefs
NEW YORK — The American Red Cross has extended its urgent call for donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets. With influenza escalating across the country and preventing some donors from giving, and winter weather threatening to cancel blood drives, the Red Cross now has a critica…
Monday, Jan. 27
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Friday, Jan. 24
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ALBANY — With the dramatic increase in the number of reported flu cases and hospitalizations across the state in recent weeks, the New York State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers and caregivers about the importance of getting their flu vaccination as soon as possible. It’s not …
MILLBROOK — The Hudson River Valley has been intensely studied by scientists for decades. Yet despite the tremendous discoveries made about the Hudson, many of the river’s science stories are not well known by the people who call the Hudson Valley home. The skills of understanding, interpret…
BUFFALO — Hiding in far too many homes is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, radon. This January, during Radon Action Month, the American Lung Association clears up five common myths around this deadly gas.
CATSKILL — CREATE Council for Resources to Enrich the Arts, Technology & Education (formerly the Greene County Council on the Arts) is pleased to announce a new solo exhibition, “After the Storm,” featuring the work of local artist Kristen DeFontes.
Upcoming February Programs and Events at Grafton Lakes State Park
Betsy Jacaruso Gallery Announces Watercolor Exhibition, “Timeless Light” on View February through March.
Thomas Cole National Historic Site Announces 2020 “Sunday Salons” Lecture Series
ALBANY — The NYS Writers Institute hosts “A Tribute to Toni Morrison” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Page Hall on the UAlbany downtown campus, 135 Western Avenue, Albany.
GRAFTON LAKES STATE PARK TO HOLD 35TH ANNUAL WINTER FESTIVAL
The bands BOPITUDE and Jazz Vibes will perform at several locations in January.
The Diary of Anne Frank
The Theater Barn Announces 37th Summer and Fall Seasons
The Week Ahead at Club Helsinki Hudson
Ars Choralis “Artist Within” Series Presents: Frets, Keys & Pipes
Taika Waititi’s “JoJo Rabbit” (nominated for several Academy Awards and reissued to theaters) is about the comically warped adventures of a 10-year-old Nazi and his imaginary friend, a fellow named Adolf Hitler.
Chicago Fire Excitement at the Museum!
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