Columbia County social services commissioner suddenly resigns

Bob Gibson’s resignation was announced Wednesday, though the county would not give a reason for the commissioner’s departure.

First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

Berkshire County's first indoor climbing gym officially opened its doors Friday in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

New Cafe Opening in Pittsfield's Former 'That's A Wrap' Space

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A new cafe is moving into the former That's A Wrap space at the corner of First and Fenn Streets. Ward 2 Councilor Cameron Cunningham has submitted a request for a 10-minute parking-loading zone in front of 132 Fenn St. It was referred to the Traffic Commission after last Tuesday's City Council meeting under Rule 27.

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Another emergency for Housatonic Water Works

Update Friday, Nov. 6 2:50 p.m.: Leak estimated at 20 gallons per minute, work won’t begin until Monday, Nov. 9. Lenox Construction is scheduled to begin repair work near Van Deusenville Road and Oak Street on Monday. The leak is estimated at approximately 20 gallons per minute. Conservation efforts...

Capital Region Divided! See Which Counties Voted Red and Blue for Governor

Hochul won all four core Capital Region counties, but Blakeman carried six surrounding counties. See how yours voted.

The Stockbridge Mohican Militia Company in the American Revolution

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes back guest historian Larry Howard. From 1775 to 1777, Mohican Indians from Stockbridge, Massachusetts, formed a Patriot militia company that served in the American revolution, including the siege of Boston, the capture and siege of Fort Ticonderoga, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Battle of Monmouth. In the summer of 1789, while patrolling in the Kingsbridge, New York, area in what is now the Bronx, the Stockbridge company was attacked by British Lt. Col. John Simcoe’s Loyalist Queen’s Rangers in a battle alternately known as the Battle of Kingsbridge, the Battle of Cortland Ridge, or the Battle of Van Cortlandt’s Woods. It is also known as the Stockbridge Massacre, because the Queens’ Rangers killed an estimated forty Stockbridge Indians. The Rangers had one soldier killed and three wounded. This ended the Stockbridge Indian militia company’s service.

Chloe Pierce becomes youngest assemblymember in Upstate NY

Chloe Pierce won the 107th State Assembly District race, becoming the youngest person elected from upstate New York in state history.

This Gigantic Floating Rock In Massachusetts Looks Like Something Straight Out Of A Sci-Fi Movie Set

Nature apparently decided that Massachusetts needed something truly jaw-dropping, and the result is Balance Rock in Lanesborough, a massive boulder that looks like it has absolutely no business doing what it’s doing. Sitting perched on a tiny cluster of smaller rocks, this enormous slab of stone seems to defy...

Community Excited About New Hobby Lobby Location In Popular Ulster County Plaza

On Facebook, Fitz's Liquor Store mentioned that Hobby Lobby is coming to the neighborhood in Kingston!

New Grants of Up to $20,000 Available to Columbia County Small Businesses

CEDC is inviting existing Columbia County entrepreneurs and those who are interested in starting a small business to submit applications for Columbia County’s new 2026 Microenterprise Grant Program. The program will make grants of up to $20,000 available to eligible businesses, backed by a $270,000 award to Columbia County from New York State.

State Rep. John Barrett III Says Reviving The Berkshire Mall 'Needs To Happen'

Behind the scenes, State Rep. John Barrett III is stitching a deal back together for the Berkshire Mall, with water, sewer and road help on the table.

Lenox Winter Market returns Dec. 5 to support local businesses

The Lenox Winter Market will return next month, bringing shoppers to downtown businesses in the Berkshires.

Republican holds razor-thin lead in New York's 43rd Senate District

While Election Day has moved into the rear-view mirror in most communities, they're still counting votes in New York's 43rd Senate District. That's because incumbent Republican Jake Ashby led Democratic challenger Devin Lander by only 103 votes (49.23% to 49.15%) Friday out of more than 121,989 votes cast, down slightly from 125 on Thursday, according to the state Board of Elections.

Ancram Re-elects Lutz as Supervisor and Sends Brown to the Town Board

Incumbent Ancram Supervisor Colleen Lutz won a new term on Nov. 3 and Democrat Joe Brown won a vacant Town Board seat, according to unofficial results from the Columbia County Board of Elections. Lutz, who is not affiliated with either the Democrat or Republican party, defeated her predecessor, Republican James...

More than apartment rent: Inside the cost of DSS motel placements

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A month in a single motel room can cost Albany County’s Department of Social Services nearly $2,000 to $3,570 — more than the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Albany. Records obtained by CBS6 show the county paid nearly $1.2 million...

Black Bear Gets Locked Out of Upstate NY School, Leaves Parting Gift

A black bear caused quite the commotion at an Upstate NY school, prompting a lockout. But it's what the bear did after being asked to leave that really takes the cake...

Three Berkshire Educators Awarded $500 Classroom Grants

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Green River Financial Services has awarded three Berkshire County educators $500 each in classroom grants. According to a press release, the grants will help create a welcoming classroom space at Hoosac Valley High School, give fourth graders more hands-on time with coding robots at Williamstown Elementary School and support financial literacy lessons at Hancock Elementary School.

Holy Names grad elected to Congress

(WRGB) — A woman elected to Congress from South Carolina has Capital Region ties. Nancy Stewart Lacore is a 1986 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. The Democrat was elected to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The school says Lacore is a Navy veteran who achieved...