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.

In a Quiet Corner of Columbia County, a Forest Kept Wild

Every fall, Jennifer Berne watches the light shift through the woods as rust-colored leaves cover the forest floor around her Westfall Road home, where she writes children’s books. “It’s like nature’s choreography,” Berne said of the forest. “It changes shape, it changes color.”. The unpaved,...

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.

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...

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.

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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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

‘Disgusting’ hotel passes county health inspection

A Latham hotel that was investigated by NewsChannel 13 earlier this month for having ‘disgusting’ living conditions passed a health inspection one day after NewsChannel 13’s story aired.

Most local town posts were uncontested, Beers beat Marshall for Westerlo board

ALBANY COUNTY — In a year where many incumbents for town posts went unchallenged, Albany County voters handily passed two propositions to amend the county charter. Nearly 60 percent of voters approved replacing the county coroners with medical examiners, a move that the Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy said would modernize and streamline the office.

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.

Anthony Constantino declares victory in NY-21

Republican Anthony Constantino won New York’s 21st Congressional District by a narrow margin in a race that was much closer than recent results there.

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...

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.