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Smith’s community service spans decades of dedication

Calling Sue Smith a “volunteer of the month” is an understatement, but since the Dispatch has yet to start a

Cartoonist to highlight decades of ‘Real Life Funnies’

By Tom Gambardella For over 20 years at The Village Voice, Stan Mack chronicled life in New York City “from

Hastings High School students reflect on living with lockdown drills

The following story resulted from a mentorship program between professional and student journalists facilitated by the Rivertowns Dispatch. The writer,

Black History Month speaker shares libraries’ power and comfort

Volunteer of the Month: Colgate leads hands-on efforts to help the local ecosystem

Haven Colgate’s interest in environmental activism began when she read “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel) in

Dancers connect with city’s upswing

The Hudson River Museum’s exhibition “No Bodies: Clothing as Disruptor” culminated last month with the deinstallation of a sculpture

Grammy-winner resists the label ‘legend’

Three-time Grammy Award-winning bassist John Patitucci is aiming to inspire hope with his new jazz trio album, “Spirit Fall,” featuring

New exhibit explores American identity through painter’s portraits

Throughout the Hastings Village Hall Gallery are paintings of American figures, from Abe Lincoln to Angela Davis, with the embroidery

Writer crafts a world of dragons and peace

For her 31st children’s book, “Dragon Dreams,” Roni Schotter of Hastings sought to offer an escape into a world

Writer embraces her multifaceted identity

Newbery Honor-winning author Veera Hiranandani of Hastings often looks to her family’s history to inspire her middle-grade novels.  “I

Hastings grad runs for governor of Colorado

HASTINGS — As he announced his candidacy in the 2026 Colorado gubernatorial race, Phil Weiser, currently that state’s attorney general,