Columbia County social services commisioner 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.

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There’s A Family Campground In Connecticut So Massive It’s Practically A Small Town

Connecticut has been hiding something spectacular in its northwest corner, and it goes by the name of Lone Oak Campsites in Canaan. This isn’t your average patch of dirt with a fire ring and a prayer. It’s a full-blown outdoor community that makes you wonder why you ever bothered...

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...

Route 44 in Norfolk expected to reopen to two-way traffic by year’s end

NORFOLK — The replacement of three retaining walls with two new walls on US Route 44 (Greenwoods Road West) in Norfolk is nearing a return to two-way traffic, with the road expected to reopen in both directions by the end of the year, according to First Selectman Henry Tirrell.

Trevor Roush Defeats Brian Walsh for Pine Plains Supervisor

Democrat Trevor Roush defeated Republican incumbent Brian Walsh in Tuesday’s election for Pine Plains town supervisor, a year after voters elected Roush to the Town Board. Roush received 598 votes to Walsh’s 465, a margin of 133 votes, according to unofficial Dutchess County Board of Elections returns as of 9:20 p.m. Tuesday. The tally included votes cast early, by mail, and on Election Day.

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...

Sharon plans replacement of West Cornwall Road bridge

SHARON — The Board of Selectmen and Planning & Zoning Commission have approved new plans to replace the West Cornwall Road bridge over Pine Swamp Brook, just south of the historic covered bridge over the Housatonic River in West Cornwall. The project has been in the works for three...

Another emergency for Housatonic Water Works

Update 7:20 p.m.: Water emergency goes into the night. According to State Rep. Leigh Davis, MassDEP has detected the leak to be the vicinity of Hart and Oak, and additionally near the intersection of Van Deusenville Road and Oak Street. “Efforts are underway to find a contractor to make the...

Appeals court rules in favor of town in eminent domain case

RED HOOK – The town is moving closer to an eminent domain proceeding to acquire the Red Hook Boat Club property on the Hudson River. In July 2025, the Red Hook Town Board voted 3-2 to proceed with an eminent domain action to take the property where the boat club has been located for decades. The boat club appealed the decision in the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, claiming the town did not properly conduct a SEQRA review. In late October, the court dismissed the appeal, allowing the town to move forward.

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...

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.

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!

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.

Work begins on relocation of Lakeville’s historic train station

SALISBURY — Preparations to relocate Lakeville’s historic railroad station are underway, with trees removed behind the Ethan Allen Street building and asbestos remediation in progress. First Selectman Curtis Rand told the Board of Selectmen Monday, Nov. 2, that a crew removed trees behind the station the previous week.

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 .

Dems pick up supervisor seats in Dutchess

POUGHKEEPSIE – Of the five contested town supervisor races in Dutchess County, the Democrats flipped three and held on to the supervisor seat in the county’s largest town while Republicans kept one supervisor seat in eastern Dutchess. The results match Democratic victories across the country on Tuesday night.

Democrats earn big wins in 2026 elections

Democratic candidates in northeast Dutchess County succeeded along with their counterparts in state and federal elections. Voters turned out to express dissatisfaction with a turbulent economy, the Trump administration and — in the case of Pine Plains's race for Town Supervisor — issues with transparency and police surveillance.