19+ hour, 6+ min ago   (1171+ words) WHITEHALL, New York – In his new book, “Bigfoot in Whitehall: How my Hometown Became a Cultural Icon,” local author and Bigfoot researcher Paul Bartholomew documents how the sleepy village in Upstate New York has learned to embrace its hairy heritage....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (654+ words) KINGSTON, N.Y. — There’s little question that Democrats will retain control of the county Legislature following the November election. With 12 Democrats running unchallenged for election to the 23-member board, the only question is how tight a grip on the body the party…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (310+ words) The Hudson Valley is truly one of the best places to live! We have a great balance of natural beauty around us, local communities that bring the small town feel to life and easy access to New York City. There…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (697+ words) A rendering of the future New Utrecht Avenue station that will be a part of the Interborough Express. Rendering courtesy of MTA The state is continuing to move ahead with its plan to build a 14-mile light rail connecting Queens…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (318+ words) You don't need a passport or a boarding pass to properly unplug. As the travel landscape shifts toward shorter, stress-free "micro-vacations," New Yorkers are discovering that some of the most luxurious escapes are sitting right in their own backyard. According…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (280+ words) The Sternberg House looked like this just before 6 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2026. The sign advertised Wednesday’s public hearing. The Albany City Council Wednesday unanimously denied a conditional use permit that would have allowed an outpatient substance-abuse treatment center to operate out of…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (287+ words) September 9, 2026 by Editorial Staff 1 Comment The Grant Cottage State Historic Site officially celebrated the completion of a new, fully ADA-accessible paved pathway to its historic Eastern Overlook on Mount McGregor in Wilton, NY. The new 878-foot hard-surfaced pathway replaces a…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (870+ words) After a Minneapolis police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd for nearly 10 minutes, police departments around the country promised wide-ranging systemic reforms. Six years later, in New York State, the results are mixed at best. Albany Times Union…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (870+ words) After a Minneapolis police officer knelt on the neck of George Floyd for nearly 10 minutes, police departments around the country promised wide-ranging systemic reforms. Six years later, in New York State, the results are mixed at best. Albany Times Union…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (331+ words) There's so much to love about sweet summertime! It's my favorite season for many reasons. I love that there's plenty of sunshine and warm days with views of nature's greenery. In the Hudson Valley, there's something for everyone to enjoy…...