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.

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.

Catskill businesses celebrate end of Main Street construction

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Catskill officials held a celebration to mark the end of a construction project that turned streets and sidewalks upside down for nearly a year and a half. Village President Natasha Law cut the ribbon on Main Street to celebrate the end of road work that she said completed three projects at […]

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Hudson Valley Theaters Launch New Program Offering Discounted Tickets

I love that these historic theatres came together to bring something fun to the community. It also allows movie lovers to check out a theatre that they have never been to before in Greene County or Ulster County at a discounted price!

The Most Jaw-Dropping View In New York Awaits At The End Of This Remote Scenic Drive

Somewhere between the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley, there’s a peak near Bearsville, New York, that has been making people forget their problems since before problems were this complicated. Overlook Mountain Wild Forest is the answer to a question most New Yorkers haven’t thought to ask yet, which...

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!

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...

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...

The woman who helped break Albany’s Democratic machine in 1973

Elizabeth “Betty” Gallagher challenged election fraud in 1973, helping expose corruption in Albany’s O’Connell-era Democratic machine.

NY-21 has a winner. The wait continues in the 43rd State Senate District

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Three days after Election Day on Tuesday, there's an official winner in one of the closely watched congressional races, while the outcome of a tight Capital Region state Senate contest remains unsettled. The Associated Press on Friday called New York’s 21st Congressional District for Republican...

Suspended Albany Med CEO Daniel Pickett sues for defamation

Suspended Albany Med CEO Daniel Pickett is suing a former girlfriend for defamation saying her allegations of assault against him are false.

Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

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.

Engineering Review Delays Saugerties Splash Pad

Plans to build an accessible splash pad at Cantine Field Complex in Saugerties have been delayed by engineering studies required for a state grant, Deputy Town Supervisor Leeanne Thornton said. The town had hoped to begin construction before winter. Officials now aim to finish planning over the winter to take advantage of the spring construction […] The post Engineering Review Delays Saugerties Splash Pad appeared first on The Overlook .

Kiwanis Club Reimburses Saugerties for Garlic Festival Costs

The Kiwanis Club of Saugerties reimbursed the town $19,575.76 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its work at this year’s Hudson Valley Garlic Festival. Richard “Doc” Kappler, chair of the club’s festival planning committee, presented the annual check to Supervisor Fred Costello and the town board. The payment covers the Parks and Recreation Department’s preparation, staffing, […] The post Kiwanis Club Reimburses Saugerties for Garlic Festival Costs appeared first on The Overlook .

Free Veterans Day car wash at Hoffman Car Wash on Nov. 11

Hoffman Car Wash will offer a free car wash next week for veterans and military members as part of its annual Veterans Day tradition.

First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

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