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3rd Annual STRIDE BBQ & Brew Fundraiser

by Amy Modesti 

Smoked chicken and ribs? What more can be said about the perfect food to consume at a community BBQ? [Read more…] about West Sand Lake

A Celebration Of The Life Of Ron Jones

by Doug La Rocque

When Coach Ron Jones passed away in his sleep in April of this year, there was a pall of grief and disbelief that hung over the Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS), as well as the Village and Town, for days if not weeks. [Read more…] about Hoosick

Forest Fruit

Allegheny or Common Blackberry (Rubus allegheniensis) is found in our area, is fruiting now (red color turns darker), and affects the conditions of the understory of eastern forests. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix

Board Seeks To Fix A Leak In Its Water TankPetersburgh

by Alex Brooks

Town officials trying to find the leak that the Petersburgh Water District has been experiencing have come to the conclusion that the leak is in the bottom of the water tank. [Read more…] about Petersburgh

Tornado Touches Down In Schaghticoke, Skips Over Hoosick

A strong storm front passed over northern Rensselaer County on Saturday evening, August 29, spawning what the National Weather Service confirmed was an F-1 tornado. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County

Racial Injustice Resolution Will Not See Another Vote

by Doug La Rocque

As was reported last week, the minority members of the Rensselaer County Legislature have filed, for the third time, a resolution which they say is aimed at eradicating systemic racism and the harm it causes. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature