The announcement by Mayor Seth Gallagher that he’s not planning to seek reelection, first reported last week at PCNR.com, has sent Cold Spring politics into overdrive. More...

Nelsonville Mayor Tom Corless definitely dropped a bomb or two at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday night. More...

A new state senator will represent Philipstown, Putnam Valley and Kent on January 1 now that Senator-elect Terry Gipson has defeated long-time State Senator Stephen Saland. More...

What does that person’s facial expression really mean? Why don’t the kids want to play with me? How do I fit in? These are some of the questions that school children often ask. More...

(l-r)Garrison School’s 5th Grade Band’s percussion section lets loose; The Elementary School Chorus sings. Photos Provided More...

Peter Lourie, a renowned adventure writer, visited Haldane fourth grade students to present his journey down the Hudson River in a canoe. More...

Come to the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum for special Holiday Open Hours! The Museum’s Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, will be open Wednesday, December 26 through Sunday, December 30 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. More...

Children ages 3 and up are welcome to drop by the Howland Public Library on 313 Main St. in Beacon on Saturday, Dec. 22nd, between 10:30 a.m. and 12 noon to decorate a salt dough ornament. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult. More...

On Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. (rain date Dec. 23) have a Beary Merry Holiday with the bears of Bear Mountain. Bring the family to Trailside Museums and Zoo to make tasty holiday snacks for the black bears. More...

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Last week the Devil visited the elementary school in Connecticut where numerous children were slaughtered. Many people will focus on the weapons that were used by the young man who killed the innocents. More...

To the Editor: Finally. Some action, and some forward movement! Now... Whatever did happen to Loretto Rest? John P. EatonCold Spring More...

PHILIPSTOWN TREE SERVICE: Land clearing, take downs, trimmings. Stump Removal. Fully insured. Reg. No. PC 607. 845- 265-2187. More...

PET SITTING AVAILABLE: Going on vacation? Coming home late from work? This local Cold Spring pet lover will be there to take care of your pets. Experience with great references. More...

Artist wanted The Constitution Island Association is looking for an undergraduate or graduate student in the fine arts who is a capable artist to create a series of images of Constitution Island and it’s history. More...