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Tragic Pool Accident In Grafton

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by David Flint
A 19-month old infant was taken to Albany Medical Center Sunday after being found unconscious at the bottom of an above ground, backyard swimming pool in Grafton. New York State Police spokesperson Maureen Tuffey said that the police assisted the rescue squad at the scene at about 11 am on May 29. The child was reported to be on life support at the hospital. As of Wednesday morning the hospital was unable to provide any information about the child’s condition, but it was reported that the child had been taken off life support.
Trooper Tuffey said that following a police investigation the tragic accident was determined to be just that and no charges have been filed.

Memorial Weekend Starts With A Broken Waterline In Hoosick Falls

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by Bea Peterson
Memorial Day weekend got off to a roaring start in Hoosick Falls Friday evening when a waterline at the top of the hill on Carey Avenue burst and sent water, stone and mud surging down into the yard of the Brandon Harrington home and across the street to the pumping station. Village crews and the Hoosick Falls Fire Department arrived between seven and 7:30 to shut off the water and begin repair work.
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Hoosick Town Hall And Domes, Part Two

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by Bea Peterson
At the Hoosick Town Board meeting on May 24 the two main topics discussed were the proposal of a sports dome and the dilemma caused by NYS National Guard closing the armory in which the Town Office are currently located. Residents who live near the site of the proposed sports complex on South Street voiced a series of objections, notably Evan Wilson. The story was cut short in last week’s issue due to space considerations, but now we pick up where we left off.
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TV News Anchor To Visit The Hoosick Falls Senior Center

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Longtime Capital District television news anchor Ed Dague from Channel 13 will be visiting the Hoosick Falls Senior Center on Thursday, June 9, at 12:30 pm. Ed Dague retired in 2003 from Channel 13 as a television news reporter. He will be telling the story of his days as a news anchor. Ed also has written a new book, Six and Eleven. Come on in and meet Ed, and if you already have his book, bring it in to have him sign it. Everyone is welcome!

Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Celebrates 83 Years

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by Bea Peterson
The Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Club celebrated its 83rd birthday Tuesday evening, May 17, by hosting the Van Rensselaer Division Council dinner meeting at the Hoosick Falls Country Club.
Kiwanis members from Castleton, East Greenbush, North Greenbush, Rensselaer, Sand Lake and Troy joined Hoosick Falls for the event. NY Kiwanis Lt. Governor Wendy Prout conducted the business portion of the meeting. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Kiwanis Celebrates 83 Years

Poestenkill Man Killed By NYS Troopers

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by Bea Peterson
NYS Police say 54 year old Daniel Burgum of 99 Dater Hill Road, Poestenkill, called his sister around 9:30 pm Tuesday and told her he was going to kill himself. He told her he was armed with a “long gun.” She lives out of state, and she called the NY State Police. Troopers from Brunswick and Schodack and deputies from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office went to Burgum’s home, where phone calls to the home and his cell phone went unanswered. [Read more…] about Poestenkill Man Killed By NYS Troopers