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beccs To Open for Pomme in New York City and Boston
Beccs has announced that she will be opening for the French singer and songwriter Pomme at her upcoming Boston and New York City shows this June. The indie pop artist will be added to the June 12 date at Boston’s The Sinclair and New York City’s Webster Hall show on June 15.
Catskill family faces new tragedy as landslide claims home months after fatal crash
CATSKILL, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Catskill family is left picking up the pieces after a landslide last week took their home and everything inside. It’s the second tragedy to hit the Whittaker family this year. Their friends, Jill O’Connell and Carol Greene, who are also their neighbors, are now stepping up to help, hoping the community will do the same. They’ve started a GoFundMe for the family.
Ichabod Crane softball handles Hudson Falls to land in Class A final
The Ichabod Crane softball train "kept a-rollin'" Tuesday with a 15-0 win over Hudson Falls in the semifinal round of the Section II, Class A tournament. The Riders will compete for a staggering sixth straight section title Thursday.
5/22/24 RT Panel
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Diplomat in residence at Bard College Ambassador Frederic Hof, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer for the Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, and Albany Law School Professor of Law and Director of The Justice Center Sarah Rogerson. Sarah LaDuke hosts.
Stuyvesant man accused of home burglary
According to New York State Police, a Kinderhook resident contacted Columbia 911 while watching a suspect enter their home through a window on home security cameras. Police say the suspect went through the house searching for valuables.
Hastings’ Ace Pitcher Billy Murnighan Takes His Arm to California
All athletes emphasize the importance of getting into the zone by eliminating crowd noise and whatever else might create a distraction. That goal is, of course, admirable. The ability to get to that special place is rare. Not for Hastings High School senior Billy Murnighan. The ace right-hander used his...
Roe Jan library free summer concert May 26
COPAKE — The season opener for the Roeliff Jansen Community Library’s free summer music program will be on Sunday, May 26 at 3 p.m. in the Library’s community room. It will feature classical music from two series newcomers, pianist Bob Logan and cellist Julian Müller, both of whom have appeared with nationally recognized groups.
NY weather: Flood advisory affecting Greene County Tuesday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:49 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Greene County. The weather service states, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas...
Retelling the Woodstock story
A group of artists and longtime residents have breathed new life into the semi-moribund Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Arts. About a year ago, Rachel Marco-Havens, daughter of Richie Havens, partnered with Shala Lang-Moll, daughter of Woodstock concert producer Michael Lang. They wanted to rent the small building on Rock City Road that served as the Chamber information booth. One thing led to another. They are now co-presidents of the business group.
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