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Improvements To Route 2 Bridge Over Route 22 In Petersburgh Planned In Next Few Years

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By Doug La Rocque

The Capital District Transportation Committee last week released its 2016-2021 draft Transportation Improvement Program, which includes two projects in Eastern Rensselaer County, both on Route 2 in the Town of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Improvements To Route 2 Bridge Over Route 22 In Petersburgh Planned In Next Few Years

Faraci Lange and Weitz & Luxenberg Named Co-Lead Counsel in Hoosick Falls Water Contamination Lawsuit

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by Alex Brooks

The law firms of Faraci Lange LLP and Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. have been appointed co-lead counsel in a class action lawsuit involving the contamination of the Hoosick Falls drinking water supply with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). [Read more…] about Faraci Lange and Weitz & Luxenberg Named Co-Lead Counsel in Hoosick Falls Water Contamination Lawsuit

Berlin Town Board Proactive On Issue Of Town’s Involvement In Petersburgh Dump

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By Doug La Rocque

When the issue of PFOAs first surfaced, the Berlin Town Board breathed a sigh of relief when test results showed the village water levels to be less than 10 parts per trillion (ppt), far below the levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as dangerous.  That relief has now turned to concern, with the discovery of PFOA laden leachate at the dump they once shared with the Town of Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Berlin Town Board Proactive On Issue Of Town’s Involvement In Petersburgh Dump

Local Students Are Members of Class of 2016 At Hudson Valley Community College

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More than 1,500 students recently completed the requirements for graduation from their academic degree or certificate programs at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. The college’s Class of 2016 includes students from around the Capital Region and around the globe, graduating from more than 80 degree or certificate programs. [Read more…] about Local Students Are Members of Class of 2016 At Hudson Valley Community College

Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic

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By Doug La Rocque

Officers of Rensselaer Organizations United for Senior Endeavors (ROUSE), the senior community and Rensselaer County dignitaries enjoyed some beautiful weather for the organization’s annual picnic this past Wednesday.  [Read more…] about Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic