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Search For Cubs Underway After Mama Bear Killed On Taconic State Parkway In Spencertown Search For Cubs Underway After Mama Bear Killed On Taconic State Parkway In Spencertown
Search For Cubs Underway After Mama Bear Killed On Taconic State Parkway In Spencertown Despite social media buzz and some help from a couple of drone operators, there’s still no sign of a family of black bear cubs days after their mama was struck and killed on a highway in the region. The Columbia County incident happened Friday evening, April 19, on the Taconic State Parkway near Exit 99 in the hamlet of Spencertown. Two or three 10-pound cubs that are still nursing were left orphaned when the adult bear was hit and killed, according to the wildlife nonprofit Lucky Rehabilitation Center. “We located the body of their mom and will be gathering hair samples this morning in th…
'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Chatham Closes After 3 Decades In Business 'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Chatham Closes After 3 Decades In Business
'Pretty Good Run': Restaurant In Chatham Closes After 3 Decades In Business A popular restaurant in the region has closed after 31 years in business. Columbia County eatery Blue Plate Restaurant – located in Chatham at 1 Kinderhook Street – informed customers in a Facebook post on Monday, March 4. “A pretty good run of 31 years (minus a few breaks),” owner David Grunberg said. The landmark, three-story building has also been home to Hess’s Market, the Inn Between, Hail Columbia, and others over the years. Opened in 1993, Blue Plate kept longtime diners coming back with dishes like edamame gnocchi and grilled Moroccan shrimp, and appetizers like fried calamari an…
‘Just So Grateful’: Chatham Restaurant Closing After 7 Years In Business ‘Just So Grateful’: Chatham Restaurant Closing After 7 Years In Business
‘Just So Grateful’: Chatham Restaurant Closing After 7 Years In Business For Christopher Knable, that’s a wrap on seven years of serving up comfort food with a side of “old fashioned values.” His Columbia County cafe and bakery, Main St. Goodness – located in Chatham at 20 Main Street – will permanently close on Sunday, Feb. 11. Knable is hanging up his apron and moving overseas after accepting “a really exciting new job,” he said in a video announcement on Facebook. “I just want to say thank you. Thank you, Chatham. It’s really been such a joy and I’m just so grateful to have been here for the last seven years and really enjoyed serving the community,” he said…
'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Chatham Closes After 9 Months 'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Chatham Closes After 9 Months
'Business Was Very Hard': Pizzeria In Chatham Closes After 9 Months A struggling pizzeria in the region is calling it quits after less than a year in business. Columbia County eatery Napoli Pizza & Cucina, located in Chatham at 10 Main Street, initially announced that it was temporarily closing on Friday, Dec. 15. A spokesperson later confirmed to Daily Voice that the pizzeria will not be re-opening. “All I know is business was very hard for them, very slow,” the employee said. “They are not planning on opening up again.” Napoli Pizza & Cucina opened in March 2023 in the former PIMA Mediterranean Kitchen building, serving up specialty wood fired …
These Are Best School Districts In Columbia County, Report Says These Are Best School Districts In Columbia County, Report Says
These Are Best School Districts In Columbia County, Report Says When it comes to quality education, two school districts in Columbia County stand out for their academic excellence, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. Of the six school districts in the county to receive a grade, the following earned the highest marks on the website’s 2023 “Best School Districts in Columbia County” report: The Kinderhook Central School District in Valatie Chatham Central School District in Chatham Each district was given an overall grade of B+ when considering eight different categories that include academics, teachers, diversity, and sports. Kinde…
New Restaurant In Chatham Cited For 'Excellent' Food, 'Beautiful' Decor New Restaurant In Chatham Cited For 'Excellent' Food, 'Beautiful' Decor
New Restaurant In Chatham Cited For 'Excellent' Food, 'Beautiful' Decor A new restaurant in the region serving up flavors inspired from around the globe is garnering high praise days after opening. In Columbia County, Bimi’s Canteen & Bar in Chatham, located at 19 Main Street, held its grand opening on Saturday, June 3. Inspired by the community, the eatery’s menu features an eclectic mix of fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a “uniquely special dining experience,” reads its website. Diners can start with the grilled rustic sourdough bread, and choose from several cheese plates, soups, and salads - like the Tomato Salad, featuring heirloom tomatoes, …
'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include This Chatham Eatery 'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include This Chatham Eatery
'Best NY Burger' Nominees Include This Chatham Eatery When it comes to the best burger in New York, two contenders vying for the title aren't very far away. Rensselaer County eatery Illusive, located in Rensselaer at 3 Ferry Street, and Columbia County’s Chatham Brewery, found in Chatham at 59 Main Street, are among 29 restaurants that were nominated for this year’s Best New York Burger Competition. Voting for the 7th annual contest, which is put on by the New York Beef Council, is underway until Wednesday, April 19. Chatham Brewery was nominated for its burgers, which are made with beef from local Trowbridge Farms, in the town of Ghent. In…
Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Chatham, Police Say Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Chatham, Police Say
Therapist Busted Practicing Without License In Chatham, Police Say A therapist in the region is facing charges for allegedly practicing without a license. Columbia County resident William Culley, age 57, of Chatham, was arrested Saturday, March 18, according to State Police. After being tipped off, investigators determined that Culley was practicing as a psychotherapist without a license, police said. He specializes in treating those recovering from a traumatic brain injury, as well as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other behavioral issues, according to his profile on Psychology Today. Culley is facing one count of unauthorized prac…
Morgan Taylor, Renowned Kids Musician, Cartoonist From Chatham Dies At Age 52 Morgan Taylor, Renowned Kids Musician, Cartoonist From Chatham Dies At Age 52
Morgan Taylor, Renowned Kids Musician, Cartoonist From Chatham Dies At Age 52 If you aren’t familiar with Morgan Taylor’s music, that’s okay given you most likely are not in the New York musician's target demographic. But chances are some kids you know have jammed out to the Columbia County singer, songwriter, and cartoonist’s work while watching his award-winning Gustafer Yellowgold video series, or at one of his many live performances around the country. The two-time Grammy nominee, who lived in Chatham with his wife and two sons, died Thursday, Aug. 11, at the age of 52 following a brief illness, according to his obituary. Born in Kettering, Ohio on Sept. 5, 19…
Daytime Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway Between Chatham and Claverack Daytime Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway Between Chatham and Claverack
Daytime Closures Scheduled On Taconic State Parkway Between Chatham and Claverack Be ready for possible travel delays on the Taconic State Parkway in the coming days. Road crews in Columbia County will be closing both directions of the parkway between Chatham and Claverack beginning Tuesday, Aug. 16, the NY State Department of Transportation said. Full closures are planned from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. between I-90 and State Route 295 through Thursday, Aug. 18. Transportation officials said the closures will allow road crews to complete needed paving operations. Drivers were advised to follow posted detour signs, which will direct traffic onto Upper Caddy Street, Rock City Ro…
One Lane To Be Closed On Taconic For Daytime Roadwork In Columbia County One Lane To Be Closed On Taconic For Daytime Roadwork In Columbia County
One Lane To Be Closed On Taconic For Daytime Roadwork In Columbia County Be ready for possible traffic delays on the Taconic Parkway in the coming weeks. Paving work on the parkway beginning Monday, May 23, will close one lane in both directions in Columbia County between Claverack and Chatham, according to the Department of Transportation. Lanes will be closed between State Route 217 and Interstate 90 each day from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to wrap up Thursday, June 30. Transportation officials said drivers should plan for delays and slow down during those times. They also reminded drivers that fines are doubled for speeding in …
Woman Killed In Upstate Crash Involving Long Island Man Woman Killed In Upstate Crash Involving Long Island Man
Woman Killed In Upstate Crash Involving Long Island Man A Long Island driver was involved in a fatal crash in upstate New York. At approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, New York State Police troopers responded to a crash on I-90 in Albany between the westbound exit 24 and exit 25. Police said that Nassau County resident Jesus Estivente, age 28, of Uniondale, was driving a 2021 Freightliner tractor-trailer when he attempted to change lanes. As the truck moved from the center lane to the left lane, it crossed the rumble strips and Estivente overcorrected, causing the vehicle to lose control, police said. The tractor-trailer then drove thro…
NY Duo Splits $1M NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize NY Duo Splits $1M NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
NY Duo Splits $1M NY Lottery Scratch-Off Prize A pair of New Yorkers are feeling lucky after sharing the claim of a $1 million NY Lottery scratch-off ticket that was sold upstate. Long Island residents Martin O’Grady of Long Beach and J. Bradley Borders of Huntington have claimed a $1 million top prize on the “25X The Cash” scratch-off game on a ticket sold at Stewart’s Shop on Chatham Street in Chatham New York in Columbia County. Related story - NY Man Claims $1 Million Lottery Prize According to NY Lottery officials, both men opted to take their share of the prize as a lump sum payment. O’Grady received a single payment of $39,978…
Skeletal Remains Found Near Lehigh Shopping Center ID As 36-Year-Old NY Man Skeletal Remains Found Near Lehigh Shopping Center ID As 36-Year-Old NY Man
Skeletal Remains Found Near Lehigh Shopping Center ID As 36-Year-Old NY Man Skeletal remains found near a Lehigh County shopping center were identified as a 36-year-old New York man, PennLive reports. The remains of Bryan Geel Jr., 36, of Chatham, N.Y., was found March 8 in a wooded area in the 2100 block of Hoover Avenue in Hanover Township, the news outlet reports. The area where investigators found the body of Geel Jr. is also not far from a shopping center on Airport Road that houses a BJ's Wholesale Club, PennLive says. An autopsy was performed on March 9 by the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, but the cause of death has yet to be determined, the outlet report…
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops 23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
23 Area Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Nearly three dozen area residents were arrested by New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley. Local residents charged include:  Westchester County On Friday, Dec. 20, State Police from Brewster arrested Michael A. Verella, 44, of Somers, for DWI. He was traveling on Interstate 684 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a violation of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation revealed he was under the influence of alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Dec. 21, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Maribel D. Polanco, 35, of Bedford, for Aggrav…
Former Nassau County PD Lt. Robert Cuerbo Dies At 69 Former Nassau County PD Lt. Robert Cuerbo Dies At 69
Former Nassau County PD Lt. Robert Cuerbo Dies At 69 A former Nassau County Police Department detective has died. Retired Detective Lt. Robert L. Cuerbo, of Old Chatham, formerly of Long Beach, died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 1 at a hunting lodge. He was 69. Cuerbo served 38 years in the Nassau County Police Department, as well as 11 years to the Tri-Village Fire Department in Columbia County, in his retirement.  He leaves behind his wife Mary T. Cuerbo, mother Madeline Cuerbo, sister Joanne Caggiano, and children Erica Cuerbo, Alex Cuerbo, and Amanda Cuerbo, as well as his grandson Francescantonio Barone.  Visitation will be Th…