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NY weather: Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in New York early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Greene, Columbia and Ulster counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:40 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Claverack, or near Hudson, moving...
This Week: TAKING CARE OF COLUMBIA COUNTY'S SENIORS
Curious about the resources Columbia County offers seniors?. Come meet Nina Benvenuto, the new Director of the Columbia County Office for the Aging. She will talk about the numerous services available to our county's seniors and how to access them. There will be plenty of time for questions. Wednesday July...
Brandy distillery Klocke Estate opens high-end Claverack property
CLAVERACK — Klocke Estate, a new brandy distillery in the rolling hills of Columbia County, officially opened Wednesday, unveiling a 160-acre farm that includes orchards, vineyards and a fine-dining restaurant with panoramic views of the Catskill Mountains and the Hudson Valley. The opening marked the beginning of what CEO...
Thousands without power in Twin Counties after storms
Thousands of customers in the Twin Counties were without power Wednesday morning after powerful storms ripped through the area Tuesday night. By Wednesday morning, 1,732 New York State Electric and Gas customers were left without power in the Columbia County, according to the utility's outage map. New Lebanon was the...
Gospel Fest takes place Saturday in Chatham
CHATHAM — The God Belongs In Our County, Tri-County Collaboration presents Gospel Fest 2024 from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia County Fairgrounds located at 182 Hudson Ave., Chatham. The special guest will be national gospel recording and award-winning artist Vicki Winans, who comes from a family...
Empire State Development announces grand opening of $21 million Klocke Estate brandy distillery in Columbia County
CLAVERACK — Empire State Development (ESD) announced Wednesday the grand opening of the more than $21 million Klocke Estate soil-to-glass brandy distillery, tasting room and event space on 160-acres of property in Claverack, Columbia County. The company is growing several varieties of apples and grapes specifically chosen and cultivated to make high quality brandy.
Severe thunderstorms knock out power across Twin Counties
Severe thunderstorms that have been pounding the area since Tuesday night are expected to continue through Thursday, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service said on Wednesday. The thunderstorms that rolled through the area Tuesday night caused the most damage by knocking out power to customers in Niverville, Chatham, and...
NY weather update: New York under a heat advisory Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 3:09 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 6 p.m. for Schenectady, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s." "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Wednesday Wanderings: The time of butterflies
“A power of Butterfly must be — The Aptitude to fly. Meadows of Majesty concedes And easy Sweeps of Sky – “ — Emily Dickinson. This month, we celebrate that aptitude to fly through the sky and go wandering in search of butterflies! While we’ve highlighted three properties here and featured particular species that call these places home, you can find many species of butterflies and moths at all of the sites.
NY weather: Severe thunderstorm watch issued for New York until early Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 6:59 p.m. on Monday valid from 7 p.m. until Tuesday midnight for Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie and Ulster counties. Lightning on the horizon: Expert safety measures for thunderstorms. Each year, lightning strikes...
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