Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
The thought of taking a brisk morning swim in Long Pond at Grafton Lakes State Park in a balmy 15 degrees is enough to make most people shiver, before even stepping foot in the water. [Read more…] about Braving The Elements At Winterfest
The Future Of the Armory Grows Brighter
By Doug La Rocque
When the news broke in December of HAYC3’s financial woes that led to the canceling of some programs at the Armory, and the need to abolish the Director and Business Manager’s positions, many wondered what would become of the venerable old structure [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls
With eight wrestlers entered, Hoosick Falls took fourth overall at the Ken Baker Tournament. Four of the team made it to the finals, with one champion and one third place finish. [Read more…] about Wrestling Results From Ken Baker Tourney
800 New Jobs in the Offing
By Doug La Rocque
The Article 78 proceeding brought by some residents of Schodack attempting to stop the construction of an Amazon warehouse near the corner of Routes 9 and 20 in Schodack, has been dismissed by State Supreme Court Judge Patrick McGrath. [Read more…] about Amazon Warehouse Clears Court Hurdle
Area Births
This dove or pigeon (Columbidae) gave birth to chicks at the Berkshire Bird Paradise in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
The 1916 Fourth of July Parade in Petersburgh, at that time also called the Preparedness Parade, as the country prepared for entry into World War I. [Read more…] about Historical Picture Series
Contributed by Kayela Stanton
In order to continue to fuel the discovery of new solutions and solve big challenges in human health, agriculture, and food, it will be critical to cultivate the next generation of leaders in science. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Youths Attend Summit On Agri-Science
In all, six boats broke loose from the mooring and began to float down the Hudson River from Troy to Albany last Friday morning, January 25, resulting in a number of bridges across the Hudson river being closed for safety concerns, and creating massive traffic backups. [Read more…] about Havoc On The Hudson
In the January 24, New York State Sportswriters Association poll, Cambridge (10-1) moved up one to the #6 spot, Maple Hill (14-1) was #7, Lake George (11-2) rose from #19 to #9, while Hoosic Valley (10-4), tumbled from #5 to #12. [Read more…] about Girls Basketball
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16 is the date and plans are underway for the Village of Hoosick Falls Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
