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.

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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.

First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

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

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...

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 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...

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...

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 .

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.

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...

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...

Albany officials head to Somos conference as city grapples with budget cuts

Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, Common Council members and others are at the political confab in Puerto Rico. Applyrs says no taxpayer dollars are being used.

Massive New Development Planned for Casperkill Golf Course

A new proposal could bring hundreds of homes, a hotel and other major changes to a former Hudson Valley country club.

Tenants rally for repairs, lighting at Stony Run Apartments

Tenants at Stony Run apartments are calling out ownership. They say that repair issues, ranging from years old to months, are not getting done. Chief among them, a lack of lighting throughout the property that residents say is dangerous once it gets dark. Trina Wolfersteig says she broke her ankle...

NY-21 not finalized yet; Constantino likely to win

Two days after the election, there are still a few races that are up in the air. One is the 21st Congressional District. While it has not been called by the AP, it appears likely to go to Republican Anthony Constantino. Unofficial returns show he has a lead of just...

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 […]