Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno Passes Away At 91
by Doug La Rocque
The death of one of the most powerful political figures Rensselaer County has ever known was announced by his spokesperson Kris Thompson on Wednesday morning, October 7. [Read more…] about Brunswick
Wild Storm Knocks Out Power Around The County
by Doug La Rocque
The National Weather Service, and most of the television meteorologists, started warning everyone that some strong thunderstorms and high winds could develop Wednesday afternoon, October 7. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Area School COVID-19 Update
by Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) made a decision to switch to fully remote learning for the week of October 5 through 9, with the school building slated to re-open for classes on Tuesday, October 13. [Read more…] about Rensselaer/ Columbia Counties
Water Tank Being Filled
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Water District is refilling its tank after repairs were made to the inlet and outlet pipes. [Read more…] about Petersburgh
Internet Access Is Pushed By Ashby and Delgado
In a press release on Tuesday, October 6, 107th District Assemblyman Jake Ashby announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that will repeal a tax he claims has caused many in New York State to go without broadband internet. [Read more…] about Rural New York State
Supporting Small Business: A Community Effort
Submitted by Kate Manley
President of the Rensselaer County RegionalChamber of Commerce
At the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce, we are responsible for supporting the needs of our 800+ member businesses in Rensselaer County and our surrounding gateway communities. [Read more…] about Eastwick Guest Column
Perrego Gets OctoberFAST Win;
Leads Last 1 ½ Laps For $7,500 Payday
Compiled by Steve Bradley
Devil’s Bowl Speedway
Sunday, October 4. Fall Foliage Run.
Sportsman Modifieds: (25 laps) Ken Tremont Jr., [Read more…] about Auto Racing
Peter Martin III and Kevin Weeden win Monday Night Duffers League
by Kevin Weeden
Dewstomper Golf Notes
Every Wednesday morning a group of guys, anywhere from 15-25 gather to play in the “dew.” With an approximate 8 am start, there is a wide range of golfing abilities that show up. [Read more…] about Dutchaven Golf
Planning Board Approved Auto Repair Shop
by Denise Wright
After soldiering through some technical difficulties with the live stream for its Friday, October 2 meeting, the Schodack Planning Board reviewed and approved a plan for A & K Auto Repair at 1573 Columbia Turnpike. [Read more…] about Schodack
