Register-Star

02/09/2025

"This is an immense tragedy for all of us at the Colwell Law Group. Kevin built not just a business, but a family, and the loss of his presence is felt deeply by all who had the privilege of working with him."

He previously worked in the Columbia County Public Defender's office and as Hudson city attorney.

The founding partner of a prominent Capital Region law firm, a Columbia County native, was killed Saturday in a skiing accident at Gore Mountain, officials said.

02/08/2025

Our puzzles and comics from today available here.

Our comics and puzzle pages were inadvertently omitted from Saturday's publications.

02/08/2025

The expansion will include adding a compression-only enhancement on two compressor stations located in Athens and Dover in Dutchess County.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation approved the air permits for the Iroquois natural gas pipeline expansion Friday.

02/07/2025

The proposed cell phone tower would be located behind the village’s office building at 3211 Church St., on property owned by the municipality.

Verizon Wireless presented a plan for a 125-foot cell phone tower in the village during a joint meeting of the village Planning Board and Village Board of Trustees on Wednesday night.

02/06/2025

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02/06/2025

The hearing was granted to consider a lesser sentence based on a state domestic violence law. district attorney says.

Carrie Weiser, the Catskill woman convicted last year in the November 2021 stabbing death of 68-year-old Scott Myers, was granted a hearing to consider a lesser sentence based on a state domestic violence law, the Greene County District Attorney said Thursday.

02/06/2025

The announcement follows months of bargaining and legal action between the parties that together provide services for thousands of residents in the greater Capital Region.

Albany Med Health System announced Thursday that it has reached a new two-year deal with the Capital District Physicians Health Plan (CDPHP) following months of intense negotiations.

02/06/2025

He's currently directing 'Lend Me a Tenor' at The Ghent Playhouse, running Friday through Sunday and Feb. 14 to 16.

02/06/2025

A group of Columbia County supervisors have joined other local governments and officials supporting an injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship.

02/05/2025

Stewart's Shops' Mountain Brew returned to the shelves on Monday with an updated look and recipe.

Five years after pulling the beer from its shelves due to declining sales, Stewart’s late last year decided to bring it back, partnering with Paradox Brewery to concoct a new recipe and label. This time around, the 6% lager is sold in larger, 19.2-ounce cans.

02/05/2025

The contract includes 22.25% in salary increases over the span of the agreement for over 750 union members.

Members of the union representing hospital workers at Columbia Memorial Health ratified its contract with the hospital Tuesday, Albany Med announced Wednesday.

02/05/2025

A proposed nonprofit pharmacy will not be opened in the town after the company did not receive enough funding for the new location.

NEW LEBANON — A proposed nonprofit pharmacy will not be opened in the town after the company did not receive enough funding for the new location.

02/05/2025

For public schools, the 45-year-old federal agency plays a few roles: it can influence policy decisions from the state; it collects data; it awards $120 billion a year in grants and other funds, though most aid is subnational.

For public schools, the 45-year-old federal agency plays a few roles: it can influence policy decisions from the state; it collects data; it awards $120 billion a year in grants and other funds (keep in mind, most aid is subnational).

02/05/2025

He's set to defend his Section 2 Class CC title and put himself into a strong position heading into the Division 2 state qualifiers next weekend.

Ichabod Crane Central School District

Ichabod Crane sophomore Peter Filli is just three wins away from securing the 100th victory of his varsity career.

02/04/2025

Among the upcoming matchups of note: Ichabod Crane vs. Chatham boys' volleyball and Hudson at Greenville boys' basketball.

Greenville will look to win its eighth game in a row this season at 6:30 Tuesday at Catskill, who the Spartans beat 70-53 on Dec. 12. The Spartans are 10-2 in the Patroon Conference and 14-2 overall with four games remaining this season.

02/04/2025

A Columbia County-based immigrant ally nonprofit organization has reported an increase in reports of federal immigration raids, the organization's co-executive director said Monday.

02/04/2025

The latest Siena poll shows most of her top budget proposals with favorability ratings above 50%, however, Hochul carries a 39% favorability rating two years before re-election.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s kitchen table agenda is faring well in the court of public opinion, according to the Siena College Research Institute. However, she’s not.

02/03/2025

With a 3-pointer in the second quarter of a win against Germantown, Hawthorne Valley senior Oliver Towe made boys’ basketball history at a school not heavily known for sports — becoming the Wildcats’ first official 1,000 point scorer.