The Upstater
School budget hearing set for Tuesday
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The budget and board of education vote will take place May 20, from 1-9 p.m., in the cafeteria of Scott M. Ellis Elementary School on Route 32 in Greenville. File photo GREENVILLE — The annual school budget hearing is slated for Tuesday, May 6, for the Greenville Central… Read More »School budget hearing set for Tuesday
Supervisor’s Message: Survey aims to improve infrastructure, riverfront
By Stephen Donnelly Coeymans Town Supervisor The Town of Coeymans is committed to strengthening our infrastructure and improving the quality of life for everyone who calls our community home. As part of that effort, we are applying for state and federal grant funding to support two critical projects: A revitalization of Riverfront Park at Coeymans… Read More »Supervisor’s Message: Survey aims to improve infrastructure, riverfront
Social Security Matters: Confusion about Social Security payments
By Russell Gloor For Capital Region Independent Media Dear Rusty: I am thoroughly confused. What do I need to do to continue receiving automatic Social Security deposits to my bank account, and maintain our Medicare and supplemental health insurance? My wife has received her SS deposit regularly on the third Wednesday each month with automatic bank… Read More »Social Security Matters: Confusion about Social Security payments
Living on Purpose: On earth as it is in heaven
By Dr. William Holland For Capital Region Independent Media Dr. William Holland This week we continue with our discussion about heaven, and realize we’ve left many stones unturned. Even though our knowledge of the next life is sparse by design, our curiosity makes this a popular subject. There are countless speculations of what heaven will… Read More »Living on Purpose: On earth as it is in heaven
SPORTS: PBC is 5x undefeated champs on wrestling mat
By Melanie Lekocevic Capital Region Independent Media The young wrestlers at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School did it again, winning the Dual of the Schools five times in a row. Courtesy of Gina Pelletier RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — They’ve done it again. The young wrestlers at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School once again took home the title… Read More »SPORTS: PBC is 5x undefeated champs on wrestling mat
Horses of Unbridled: Royal blood, shared birthday
By Susan Kayne For Capital Region Independent Media This best-selling art card captures the timeless beauty and quiet dignity of Fudge Ripple’s royal lineage. Courtesy of Holly Scism I remember the call about Ripple. August 9th, 2020. The mare with the fractured face on a North Carolina feedlot. “Skeletal,” they said. “Blind in one eye,”… Read More »Horses of Unbridled: Royal blood, shared birthday
A guaranteed income program comes to Columbia County
By DEBORAH E. LANS GHENT–Many county residents live in profoundly challenging circumstances: their incomes have not kept up with expenses; they pay far more for housing than federal guidelines recommend; child care (if accessible at all) costs dearly; the price of food and other basics continues to rise. Of necessity, many work multiple jobs, and… Read More »A guaranteed income program comes to Columbia County
Proposed solar facility draws criticism from neighbors
By DIANE VALDEN ANCRAM—The Ancram Planning Board will continue to hear comments on a proposal to install a solar facility at 3333 State Route 82 during the continuation of a public hearing on the application, May 1. Several neighbors spoke during the April public hearing objecting to the project based on visual and environmental impacts.… Read More »Proposed solar facility draws criticism from neighbors
Board approves $51M proposed budget
By EMILIA TEASDALE KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Board of Education held a special meeting on April 22 to approve the proposed 2025-26 school budget of $51,143,999 before the annual budget vote and school board election on May 20. The board heard the sixth budget presentation from administrators before voting. Superintendent Marie Digirolamo pointed out that though… Read More »Board approves $51M proposed budget
Police blotter
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. STATE POLICE Dorian Joel Carcamo Cordova, 38, of Cairo, was arrested April 26 at 8:45 p.m. in Cairo and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle,… Read More »Police blotter
ECA Review - Letters
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era
End of an Era
Dear Editor, Joyce it was with much sadness for Carolyne and I when we read about your difficult decision to close the Coronation Review. We do however wish you much good luck in your retirement, you truly do deserve a break from the deadlines and responsibilities of publishing a community newspaper. Thanks for your dedication.… Read More »End of an Era