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Village Man Arrested On Sex Related Charges
The Hoosick Falls Police Department, in a joint investigation with the New York State Police in Brunswick, arrested 48 year old Rodney Bourn of 16 5th Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Judge Koweek Endorsed For Re-Election
At its last meeting held via zoom, the New Lebanon Democratic Association welcomed Judge Koweek to speak to the membership about his upcoming candidacy for County Court Judge. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Power of Attorney No Good?
by Jim Martinez, President, Tri State Area Federal Credit Union
Here is a common scenario I have seen many times over the past 33 years: A member comes into my office with a Power of Attorney (POA) looking to close out the account of a deceased family member. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column
Responding to Last Week’s Minority Report
It is politics as usual for the Rensselaer County Legislature Majority members that represent Troy. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislative Majority Report
Judith Hart 62, of New Paltz, NY, daughter of Ruth [Rose] Thomson, passed away on December 31, 2020 after a long illness and was buried in the Rose family plot in Meadowlawn Cemetery on January 6. [Read more…] about A Note of Thanks
Buying Turkeys And Selling Sheep
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, November 24, 1849: Today Geo P. took the one horse wagon. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Lighting Up The Night For The Kids
by Doug La Rocque
For many of us, the challenges of 2020 have continued into the New Year. As adults, we know first hand how hard this is. [Read more…] about Berlin Central School District
Transfer Station Issue Remains A Quandary
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Town Board held its 2020 End of Year meeting and 2021 Organizational meeting virtually on January 13. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Town Board
Rensselaer County Ready to Return to Prosperity and Success in 2021
“Work lowering taxes and improving services, along with a courageous and compassionate response shows the strength and resiliency of Rensselaer County.” [Read more…] about Troy
Spread Underground
Flat-branched Tree Clubmoss (Dendrolycopodium obscurum) is not a moss, but rather an evergreen plant native to the eastern U.S. [Read more…] about Nature Photography by Trix Niernberger
