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Saint-Gobain Sponsors Hoosic River Bike Ride

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by Bea Peterson and Shelly Stiles
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is this year’s Title Sponsor for the Hoosic River Bike Ride. Almost 200 bicyclists participate in the annual event, which is sponsored by the Hoosic River Watershed Association (HooRWA). The ride has four different routes of various lengths and degrees of difficulty which allow riders to explore the Vermont, Massachusetts and New York watersheds, farms, forests, covered bridges and historic settlements via mostly secondary back roads. [Read more…] about Saint-Gobain Sponsors Hoosic River Bike Ride

27th Annual Run For The Roses At Grafton Lakes State Park – Winners And Local Finishers

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Runners headed off from a new “START” banner that recognized the race as a Tom Conklin legacy. Conklin was the manager of Grafton Lakes State Park for 22 years who passed away almost a year ago, having initiated the Run for the Roses during his tenure as well as many other park events.  His wife Leslie Conklin and his son Scott were there to start the race on Sunday. [Read more…] about 27th Annual Run For The Roses At Grafton Lakes State Park – Winners And Local Finishers

Stephentown Historical Society – The Troy Draft Riots

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by David Flint
“Sir: Your are hereby notified that on the 28th day of October you were legally drafted into the service of the United States for a period of three years…You will accordingly report on or before 5 December 1863 at the place of rendezvous in Albany, New York or be subjected to the penalty prescribed therefore by the rules and articles of war.”
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Hoosick Falls Police Blotter – July 28 to August 4, 2012

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Saturday, July 28 – 2:09 am – Gary Brust, age 23, of 45 South River Road, Valley Falls was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and unlawful possession of Marihuana. Christopher Wilber, age 22, of 92 Eddy Street, Greenwich was arrested for possession of Marihuana. Bodean Hunziker, age 25, of Carroll Road, Valley Falls was arrested for possession of Marihuana.
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Hoosick Artist To Exhibit Paintings In Cambridge

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“Studies and Contemplations” at the Small Gallery of the Valley Artisans Market, 25 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY, will feature oil paintings by Berta Burr of Hoosick. In this show closely related tonalities are used to create a sense of atmosphere. The goal is works that meet traditional standards and address a contemporary vision. By working in a highly resolved style Burr hopes to show her respect for both her materials and her audience.
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