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Columbia County Sanctuary Movement putting on 1st Annual Caribbean Festival this Saturday
Albany — Columbia County Sanctuary Movement is preparing for its 1st Annual Caribbean Festival this Saturday, July 27th. Their goal is to bring together Albany's diverse culture, people, businesses and also its new residents seeking asylum. It's free, running from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Jennings Landing, with...
Pittsfield will take national stage as Vice President Harris appears at fundraiser
Harris plans to attend weekend fundraiser in Pittsfield. The City of Pittsfield will be on the national stage this weekend as Vice President Kamala Harris will make one of the first stops on her presidential campaign at a ticketed fundraiser there. Harris announced just days ago that she would look...
Inaugural Scenic Sips Fest showcases the significance of Columbia County & its many offerings
Columbia County is home to a truly thriving variety of businesses, including a notable array of artisanal beverage producers. In an effort to spotlight the area’s breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, this year’s first Scenic Sips Fest will be held on August 3rd from 4-8pm. Organized at Roeliff Jansen Park’s Hilltop Barn in Hillsdale, NY, the event will showcase a plethora of exciting provisions, including not only delicious, locally sourced beverages, but also tasty food, specially crafted goods, and delightful entertainment.
Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Former Community Care building eyed for town hall
COEYMANS — The town is considering purchasing the former Community Care building on Route 9W for conversion into a new town hall. The board held an informal public hearing Thursday to discuss the property and gather feedback from the community. A handful of residents turned out for the meeting.
Harris candidacy impacts other races
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential election continued to see developments this week when President Joe Biden made the historic announcement that he would not seek reelection. Attention turned to Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic candidate. This week on Empire State Weekly, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, a Democrat representing the 104th District, […]
West Stockbridge’s Card Pond continues to be closed due to high bacteria levels in water
West Stockbridge — Although the town’s annual Card Pond Party is iconic in the area, this year, that tradition won’t be followed. The event was canceled June 14 and swimming at the popular recreation spot continues to be prohibited due to high levels of Escherichia coli (E. Coli) or harmful bacteria in the water. Pursuant to the town’s website, the local Board of Health will keep the pond closed until test results show safe levels of bacteria due to the risk of illness from coming into contact with water at the site. Notices were given June 25 and updated July 9.
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
Leaders create Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority
Following the closure of the College of Saint Rose, local leaders looking to save the campus and the surrounding Pine Hills neighborhood created the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority. The city of Albany has one seat to fill on the board and is looking for applicants.
Hoosick Falls Dollar Tree becomes Rensselaer County senior center
Exactly one year ago this week, plans to buy a vacant property to newly house seniors in Rensselaer County were underway. The work to reinvent the property began shortly after and on Wednesday the center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening.
Board of Health’s decision on tobacco sales at Dollar General tabled until future meeting
Great Barrington — The company that operates Dollar General wants to sell tobacco products at its store at 197 Main Street. The store, which is the seventh in Berkshire County, opened earlier this year in the former Walgreens location. According to its website, the company, based out of Goodlettsville,...
Ben Oreskes joins The New York Times
We are thrilled to announce that Benjamin Oreskes, most recently of The Los Angeles Times, will be joining The New York Times to become a statehouse correspondent in Albany, N.Y. For Ben, this is a coming home of sorts, in more ways than one. He’s a native Upper West Sider,...
Leigh Davis has demonstrated all the necessary attributes to serve as state representative
An ideal representative legislates, advocates, communicates, is accountable, and has been in our shoes, showing empathy that leads. After 11 positively impactful terms, Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli is passing the torch for the 3rd Berkshire District, showing what a true representative does: putting the constituency above personal ego.
“REPAIR” at BCC Shares the Stories of Formerly Incarcerated Men in Berkshire County.
Amy Brentano and Sara Katzoff have collaborated with an extraordinary group of humans to co-create a work- in-process theater piece inspired by the words and stories of formerly incarcerated men in Berkshire County. Come and experience REPAIR, developed in partnership with 2nd Street. Performed & Devised by Marcus Neverson, Max...
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