Hudson Valley 360

08/19/2024

Wait times on items like buses have led to worries over grant funding, Taconic Hills Superintendent Lynnette Brunger says.

With only two years until the state's 2027 deadline for schools to begin purchasing only electrified buses, school administrators and industry leaders have told state officials there are still significant challenges to the rollout of bus-fleet electrification.

08/19/2024

The utility is unsure if access to the property will be allowed again after the wash-out dries up, and the trail was not official, spokesman says.

HUDSON — A trail in Hudson was closed to users in the city by National Grid on Friday, a spokesperson from the utility said.

08/19/2024

National Grid customers in upstate New York could potentially see an increase to their electricity and gas bills if a rate increase is approved by the state Public Service Commission.

08/17/2024

The community was divided at Thursday’s Town Planning Board meeting over the proposed redevelopment of Windham Mountain, a project planned by Windham Mountain Club that has sparked discussion over its master plan for the ski slopes and more.

WINDHAM — The community was divided at Thursday’s Town Planning Board meeting over the proposed redevelopment of Windham Mountain, a project planned by Windham Mountain Club that has sparked discussion

08/16/2024

The three-time Class C champions were honored. On the field. Includes announcement video.

The Chatham varsity baseball team was honored on the field prior to a game last week by the New York Yankees, following the Panthers third straight NYSPHSAA Class C championship.

08/16/2024

Girls’ wrestling is one of the fastest-growing high school sports in New York State.

08/16/2024

A Brooklyn man was rescued at the waterfall Fawn’s Leap in Kaaterskill Creek with no injuries, the state Department of Environmental Conservation reported this week.

A New Yorker from Brooklyn was rescued at the waterfall Fawn’s Leap in Kaaterskill Creek with no injuries Saturday, the state Department of Environmental Conservation reported in a news release this week.

08/16/2024

The budget represents a $172,201 increase over the previous year.

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved a $20 million operating budget for Columbia-Greene Community College Wednesday following a brief public hearing with no one speaking for or against the college’s budget.

08/15/2024

Ghent's Gallagher’s Stud is one of New York’s oldest and most storied breeding and racing operations.

Ask Karen Mort about her life with horses, and she might demur, saying that she’s not really involved in the equine industry. Don’t let her get away with that, though:

08/15/2024

“Griswold” at Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre through Sunday is a mind-blowing, laugh out loud, heartbreaking history lesson that could amuse, enrage and empower you simultaneously, Nippertown's Patrick White writes.

“Griswold” at Bridge Street Theatre through Sunday is a mind-blowing, laugh out loud, heartbreaking history lesson that could amuse, enrage and empower you simultaneously. It certainly had that effect on

08/15/2024

“Knock on wood because it's not in the bin yet and it's not sold, but we are optimistic. And that is rare for a grower.”

This year, orchards faced a close call during a late April frost after blooming early again and persisted again through a wave of excess heat, noted Executive Director Scott Ramsay, president of the New York Cider Association.

08/15/2024

This week is the last week of summer camp at the lake, and the programs’ end of summer beach party will still go forward, but only on the sand surrounding the lake, mayor says.

Youth programs at Oakdale Lake will continue, even with the lake being closed to water-related activities, Mayor Kamal Johnson said Wednesday.

08/15/2024

State Police received information from Child Protective Services on Tuesday on potential abuse and mistreatment occurring at the facility, police say.

State Police in Livingston are seeking assistance with an investigation into an unlicensed day care facility.

08/14/2024

The motorcyclist died at the scene, police said.

A motorcyclist from Glenville was killed in a crash Sunday in Kinderhook, New York State Police said Wednesday.

08/14/2024

The village Planning Board is reviewing a proposal to convert the former Agway, located at 95 W. Bridge St., into a mixed-use property with rental apartments.

08/14/2024

Our full story: Oakdale Lake will stay closed to all water-related activities until water test results come back from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Mayor Kamal Johnson said Tuesday afternoon.

Oakdale Lake will stay closed to all water-related activities until water test results come back from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, Mayor Kamal Johnson said Tuesday afternoon.

08/14/2024

The two-week postponement comes following the discovery work at the site had begun without the proper permits, officials say.

The plans by American Petroleum to renovate a convenience store and gas station, located at 260 W. Bridge St., have been delayed after the village Planning Board decided Monday to postpone the project for two weeks, following the discovery work at the site had begun without the proper permits.

08/13/2024

Steven Mann, a local historian, Catskill native and cemetery chair of Temple Israel, will lead the discussion, highlighting the contributions of the town’s Jewish community and its business leaders.

Temple Israel of Catskill will host a lecture, The Jewish Influence in Catskill’s History, on Sunday, Aug. 25.

08/13/2024

Looks at Hudson's Oakdale Lake, closed for water-related activities due to harmful algae found there.

Full Story: Hudson's Oakdale Lake closes over harmful algae

08/13/2024

He's looking for progress beyond just the win column this year.

“Hopefully we can produce some wins this season to help generate more interest, but right now it's really [about] focusing on that core group, building a leadership squad,” he says.

"Football is life," isn't just the mantra of Dani Rojas from Apple TV's "Ted Lasso." Evin Hill swears by those words as well — even if the two are referring to different kinds of football.

08/13/2024

It was closed to all water-related activities Tuesday because of signs of harmful algae in the water, Mayor Kamal Johnson says.

Oakdale Lake was closed to all water-related activities Tuesday because of signs of harmful algae in the water, according to Mayor Kamal Johnson.

08/13/2024

According to the report, The Town Hall and Garage experienced a 4.9% increase in energy use intensity. In contrast, the Ambulance Hall, where the town’s ambulances are kept, saw a 8.1% decrease in energy usage.

The town’s annual Energy Benchmarking Report for 2022 and 2023 was released last week and showed the municipality’s Town Hall is using more energy in 2023 than in 2022.

08/13/2024

She was attending the sentencing of a man who murdered her brother. She alleges her phone was improperly released to another person, a relative of the man being sentenced, the lawsuit reads.

The phone was then used to gain access to her social media and send intimate photos and videos of her to her contacts, the suit reads.

A lawsuit was filed by a city woman against the Columbia County Sheriff Donald J. Krapf, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and five unnamed deputies, alleging the woman’s phone was improperly released by deputies at the Columbia County Courthouse.

08/12/2024

Community members voiced concerns about the direction of the joint village of Stuyvesant and Columbia County project to replace the Route 25A bridge over Kinderhook Creek.

Community members voiced concerns at a public informational meeting Aug. 8 at Stuyvesant’s Town Hall about the direction of the joint village of Stuyvesant and Columbia County project to replace

08/12/2024

Images from the recent 1199SEIU meeting in Hudson.

Full Story: Health care workers in Hudson call for higher wages, better benefits at union meeting

08/12/2024

The meeting, hosted by the health care union 1199SEIU, attracted over 100 people who sought information on the ongoing negotiations between health care workers and Columbia Memorial Health administration, and learn about the conditions inside of the hospital from individuals who work there.

Health care workers and residents gathered at the Hudson Firehouse on Thursday to discuss staffing and retention issues at Columbia Memorial Health, as well as ongoing contract negotiations.

08/09/2024

An injured New York City man was recently rescued near the Kaaterskill Falls observation deck, state officials reported this week.

An injured New York City man was recently rescued near the Kaaterskill Falls observation deck, state officials reported in a news release this week.

08/09/2024

The 7,500-square-foot home is situated on more than 120 acres of land in Gallatin.

This week, join us in taking a look 461 Silvernails Road in Gallatin in Columbia County.