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Hochul announces 30 projects to help transform Capital Region
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced 30 transformational projects across the Capital Region. Eleven projects were announced for the city of Cohoes, including transforming historic Cohoes Music Hall into a carbon-neutral building. Seven projects are set for Coxsackie, and five projects will take place in Cambridge. There are also seven projects...
Rescue horses give back for the love they get
When Kelsey Merrow rescued her first horse, she was astounded by the immediate warmth of the relationship she developed with the blind pony she called Potato. Why did the name the rescue horse Potato? “Because like a potato, he has eyes but can’t see.”. “I’d been around horses...
Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative aims to bring down gun violence
ALBANY – Shooting incidents in municipalities participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) program have seen an overall decrease in gun violence in recent years, the State Division of Criminal Justice reports. In terms of raw numbers, the City of Newburgh saw the largest drop in...
Why Red Hook players, coaches say $2.5 million field, gym upgrade is necessary
There is a bit of envy, the athletes will admit, when Red Hook teams visit other high schools to compete. Almost immediately, they take notice of the playing surface, how even it is, the ease with which it allows them to maneuver and how unburdened they feel without constant concern of injury. That, they...
Moira-A girl who will keep you laughing and on your toes!
Hey, my name is Moira. I'm a compact gal who will always keep you laughing (and on your toes!). I know a few obedience commands but can get so excited that I forget. If you're interested in meeting me, fill out an inquiry form today!. Age/Gender/Breed/Location: 6 yo Female Pit...
Germantown girl, 11, becomes sheriff for the day
You might have seen an unusually young member of the sheriff’s department trying out equipment in Hudson today. An 11-year-old girl quickly rose through the ranks to become sheriff right away. Kelsey Mergenthaler is a fifth grader at Germantown Elementary. She won the contest to be sheriff for the...
Jeffrey Gibson Details His Painting on Art in America’s Latest Cover
Jeffrey Gibson, whose beaded painting Born to Be Alive (2023) appears on the cover of Art in America’s Summer 2024 “Icons” issue, is the subject of a profile in the magazine. From his studio in Hudson, New York, Gibson told A.i.A. the backstory of the cover image, a detail of a larger work shown here in full.Joan Semmel Details Her Painting on A.i.A.’s Latest Cover As told to A.i.A. I was listening to music hunting for words to use in my work and came across this disco song, “Born to Be Alive,” by Patrick Hernandez from 1978. As a mix of different kinds of...
Kingston zoning code wins two awards
ALBANY – The City of Kingston has been awarded a 2024 Local Government Achievement Award from the New York State Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) and a 2024 Congress for New Urbanism (CNU) Charter Award. The NYCOM Local Government Achievement Awards recognized the city for instituting Kingston Forward, its form-based...
Hendrick Hudson Board of Education: We stand for transparency and unity
As the Hendrick Hudson Central School District Board of Education, we are deeply committed to transparency and responsibility. The Board of Education's role is different from other organizations. Our job is to establish and monitor goals for the district, build and oversee the school district's finances, as well as write and maintain school district policy. In times of disunity, it is also our job to lead. That is what we are doing now. We are not only board members but also parents and community members — our children attend these schools, and we share the same concerns and hopes for the school district.
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