Four New Corrections Officers Sworn In
Rensselaer County Sheriff Patrick Russo swore in four new Correctional Officers Monday morning, March 1, at a ceremony held at the Public Safety Building in Troy. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
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Rensselaer County
GOP Endorses Fall Candidates
by Doug La Rocque
At a meeting in Troy on Saturday morning, February 27, the Rensselaer County Republican Committee handed out endorsements for the long list of county governments positions on the ballot for this November’s elections. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Grafton
Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
State Police in Brunswick, with the assistance of the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce and Troop G Computer Crimes Unit, arrested 23-year-old Joseph Lyle of Grafton, for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class D felony, and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, a class E felony. [Read more…] about Grafton
Schodack Planning Board
Another Distribution Facility is in the Works
by Denise Wright
The creation of a proposed sales distribution center by Scannell Properties was a significant topic of conversation and concern at the March 1 Schodack Planning Board meeting. [Read more…] about Schodack Planning Board
North Greenbush
Town Completes Climate Smart Resiliency Evaluation
Submitted by Town Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo
North Greenbush is pleased to announce the completion of an evaluation of its local plans, codes and policies using the New York State Climate Smart Resiliency Planning tool to identify strengths, gaps and opportunities to reduce vulnerability to flooding and other climate risks. [Read more…] about North Greenbush
Brunswick
Hannaford Plans New Store At Route 7 and Lord Avenue
by Doug La Rocque
On Wednesday, March 3, the Hannaford Supermarket chain announced it plans to build a 49,000 square foot market in Brunswick, directly across Hoosick Road from where an Aldi is proposed. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Hoosick
Supervisor Surdam Will Seek Re-election
Hoosick Supervisor Mark Surdam has announced that he will be seeking re-election on the Republican ticket, and also announced he is endorsing County Executive Steve McLaughlin this year. [Read more…] about Hoosick
Hoosick Falls
Looking Forward To A Green September
Information submitted by Kevin O’Malley
As has been reported by The Eastwick Press in previous editions, the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has decided to postpone this month’s parade, because of the continued risk associated with COVID-19. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
High School Basketball
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Boys
Hoosic Valley 12 14 16 13 55
Hoosick Falls 14 14 5 19 52
Mon., 3/1. Hoosic Valley’s head coach Alex Lilac got his first win over his dad, Hoosick Falls’ longtime coach Mike Lilac on this evening. [Read more…] about High School Basketball
High School Bowling
HF Keglers Win WASAREN League Title
Submitted by Coach James Lynch
On March 2, the Hoosick Falls Bowling team took on Stillwater in the WASAREN League Championship match. [Read more…] about High School Bowling