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Hurley Memorial Day Parade
HURLEY- The Town of Hurley’s annual Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 27, 2024. The staging area – the THikit print shop at 185 Zandhoek Road (formerly St. John’s Mission) – will open at 9 a.m. May 27. Participants should arrive no later than 9:15 a.m., entering from Zandhoek Road and parking in the grassy area on the right.
Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition Addresses Substance Abuse in Local Communities
According to Hannah Calhoun, the executive director of the Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition, the organization’s main goal is to support communities affected by substance use disorder. CGAC was first established over a decade ago in response to the opioid crisis. The creation of the coalition was initiated by Columbia Memorial...
Suicides on Hudson River bridges this weekend
KINGSTON – A person jumped off the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge at around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, according to Ulster County 911. Several area rescue agencies responded to the Hudson River to investigate. Emergency medical services said the was person was a woman who jumped from the mid-span. At about 11:08...
5 things to know this Tuesday, May 21
Two EMS employees in Catskill have resigned after an alarming surveillance video has made its rounds on social media. The video depicts the alleged mistreatment of a patient. Also, the Colonie Police Department is investigating a burglary at a doughnut shop. The co-owner of Cider Belly Donuts on Fuller Road said the suspect broke into the back door, broke the cash register, and several tools were smashed. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
Woodstock Land Conservancy acquires over 54 acres
SAUGERTIES – The Woodstock Land Conservancy had purchased over 54 acres of land from the Marazita family in Saugerties expanding the Israel Wittman Sanctuary beyond 210 acres. The newly acquired wild land is part of the more than 86 acres that Jan and her late husband Dan owned since...
Hudson, Johnstown fires under investigation
Five people are recovering from a pair of separate fires in the Capital Region. One fire started Friday afternoon on Hill Street in Hudson. The American Red Cross is helping two adults, they said. Meanwhile, firefighters responded to a fire on Burton Street in Johnstown on Friday with three adult...
Letter to the Editor: Concerns Regarding Teacher Union’s Involvement in School Board Elections
As a concerned member of our community, I feel compelled to shed light on a troubling trend that has emerged in our local school board elections. While our school board plays a crucial role in shaping the future of education in our district, recent developments suggest that its integrity may be compromised by undue influence from external parties, particularly the Hendrick Hudson Education Association teacher’s union.
André Leon Talley’s Wardrobe Auction Benefits Abyssinian Baptist Church And Mt. Sinai Missionary
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a piece from André Leon Talley’s iconic wardrobe, your chance has arrived. This fall, Stair Galleries will host an in-person auction featuring the late fashion pioneer’s personal collection. The event is scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Hudson, NY, with the full catalog on exhibit starting September 8, 2024.
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