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Happy Traum, Greenwich Village Folksinger and Bob Dylan Collaborator, Dead at 86
Happy Traum, a stalwart of the Greenwich Village and Woodstock folk scenes and longtime friend and collaborator of Bob Dylan, died on Wednesday at age 86. The Hudson Valley magazine Chronogram first reported the musician’s death, and his close friend and fellow musician John Sebastian confirmed to RS that the cause was cancer. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Activist and Founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Dead at 81 In addition to making records on his own and with his late brother Artie, Traum was also a key figure in the post-Fifties folk scene thanks to his role as...
ValleyCats to host Veterans Day Out on July 24
Veterans can catch a free ballgame at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. Albany County and “The Joe” are honoring our local heroes with “Veterans Day Out.”. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the Tri-City ValleyCats baseball game happening on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. The special event offers free tickets and a meal voucher for anyone eligible.
Esopus Man Behind Bars For Making Terroristic Threat, Police Say
Ulster County resident Michael J. Bassile, age 37, of Esopus, was arrested on Monday, July 15, by the Ulster County Sheriff's Office. According to Capt. Joseph Sciutto, one of the department's deputies assigned to the Security Division at the Ulster County Department of Social Services building, received a report from staff regarding Bassile.
Schoharie County woman, 70, identified as victim of deadly Middleburgh crash
Schoharie County woman, 70 dies in Middleburgh crash. Police have released the name of the person killed in a crash in Middleburgh on Tuesday. She is Beverly R. Conto, 70, Fultonham. The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. on Route 145 near the intersection with Route 30. Conto was traveling south...
5 things to know this Thursday, July 18
At Garvey VW Kia, located in Queensbury, chaos ensued when high winds brought down a powerline onto a row of parked cars, sparking a massive fire. Also, the suspect accused of attacking a restaurant cook after attempting to dine and dash at Shogun Sushi on May 29 appeared in Albany County court on Wednesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
Willa Cather’s Literary Legacy Celebrated in Ancram
In a packed room at the Ancram Center for the Arts, the legacy of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Willa Cather came alive as excerpts from her celebrated works were read aloud, eliciting nods, applause and moments of quiet reflection. The event on Sunday, July 14, was a testament to the enduring power of Cather’s prose, which continues to resonate 150 years after her birth.
Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served
Services at St. Thomas in Delmar on Friday for priest Gregory Weider who accused in three sexual abuse cases The post Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served first appeared on Spotlight News.
359 arrested in New York 4-month retail theft crackdown, police say
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — More than 350 people have been arrested for organized retail theft since Mar. 15, 2024, according to state police. Steven G. James, superintendent of New York State Police, stated on Thursday that state police have arrested 359 people and recovered $101,000 in stolen property in accordance with Gov. Hochul's initiative of multi-agency retail theft crackdown announced earlier this year.
Attorney E. Stewart Jones disbarred for commingling clients’ money
Prominent local attorney E. Stewart Jones has been disbarred after an investigation found that he was commingling clients’ funds. The probe was spurred by a check associated with an escrow account at his former firm that was returned in January 2019. All of the escrow accounts at the firm were audited over a seven-year period.
Impressions of a New World
A virtual lecture from Toya Dubin, hosted by the Jacob Leisler Institute, Hudson Area Library, and with support from the Columbia County Libraries Association. Impressions of a New World: Jacob Leisler, Nicasius de Sille, & the promised Eden of 1660s New Amsterdam.
‘The Gilded Age,’ filmed in the Capital Region, earns 6 Emmy nominations
The nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards were announced on July 17 and "The Gilded Age" secured six of those nominations. The HBO series filmed in the Capital Region for its first two seasons, and is returning this summer to film the third season.
Albany man accused of public lewdness at Empire State Plaza
On July 8, around 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to Agency Building 1 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for reports of a man exposing himself and performing a lewd act in public. Police say he fled before their arrival, which instigated an investigation.
Pine Plains Town Board Takes Steps to Relocate Town Hall, Discusses Funding for Housing
The Pine Plains Town Board took a decisive step in its ongoing efforts to relocate and construct a new town hall, choosing an architecture and planning firm at its meeting on Thursday, July 18. The board also signaled its intent to pursue state funding for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The...
Milan Amends Solar Zoning Code, Funds Road Repairs
The Milan Town Board meeting began five minutes early on Monday night, July 15, allowing residents to voice their concerns at a public hearing regarding proposed Local Law #1 of 2024. No residents attended the hearing, and the law was unanimously ratified. The new law, prepared by board members Debra...
Raising Money for Cancer Care One Strenuous Mile at a Time
With numerous marathons and triathlons, including two Ironman races, under his belt, competing in arduous athletic events is nothing new for Pine Plains resident Bruce Knickerbocker. But this time, he’s training — and fundraising — for more than just the personal challenge. “The Lake Placid [N.Y.] Ironman...
Police Investigating Break In at Hudson Valley Community Pool
Officials are reminding people that unauthorized swimming after hours is not allowed and it affects the community. The weather has been pretty warm lately and I am all for it. The hotter the better is my motto and for the past few days everyone in the Hudson Valley has been trying to enjoy it and stay cool.
Many Improvements Ongoing and Planned for Park; What about Bocce?
The Thompson-Mazzarella Park in Rhinebeck is “suffering from a success story,” according to Frank Mazzarella, the local architect, who has designed buildings in the area as well as in Spain and Peru, and has been contracted by the town to design upgrades to the busy park. The park, located behind the Starr Library and co-named for his mother, Sally Mazzarella, founder and former president of the Winnakee Land Trust.
St. James-Smithtown Little League Holds Another Successful Little League Softball State Championship
St. James-Smithtown Little League just completed its second year of hosting the 12U New York State Little League Softball Championship Tournament, and it was a major success. The week was filled with fun activities, like face paint and bouncy houses, along with delicious food and beverages. And, of course, plenty of softball.
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