Sunday, April 1 – Investigate a Property Damage Auto Accident on Congress Street. A tractor trailer took down telephone wires.
Investigation of Larceny from a house. Arrest made.
Warrant Arrest of Tracy New, age 21, of Rogers Avenue, Village of Hoosick Falls. Arrest on a warrant for Criminal Possession of Marihuana. Remanded to Rensselaer County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail
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Local Restaurants Show Support For Taste Of Hoosick Food And Music Festival
Do you have a desire to sample some of the best food in upstate New York? Here is your chance. Popular restaurants returning for the third annual Taste of Hoosick on May 6 at St. Mary’s Academy include Potters Tavern, Falls Diner, Eagle Bridge Inn, Subway and Pizza Bella. The Taste of Hoosick Committee is excited to announce major additions. Joining this year will be newcomers, Cambridge Hotel, Farrara’s Restaurant, Weeb’s Fish Fry and Jeannie’s Sweet Dreams.
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Hoosick Falls Elementary School Accepting Universal Pre-Kindergarten Applications
The Hoosick Falls Central School District is currently looking for the Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) class of 2012-2013. UPK is a special program established by the State Education Department to provide an early learning experience for the children of eligible families. Eligible families are defined as those who live in the Hoosick Falls School District and have children who will be four years old on or before December 1, 2012.
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Armory Is Still A Hot Topic
by Bea Peterson
Due to vacation issues the regular meeting of the Hoosick Town Board was held on Tuesday, April 3. The future of the Armory still dominated a portion of the meeting, though there appeared to be a kinder, gentler approach from all sides. Once again the meeting room was filled to overflowing.
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Hoosick Lions Club Penny Hunt
by Bea Peterson
The weather on Saturday, March 31, was cloudy and a little on the chilly side. It was warmer than last year but not as warm as St. Patrick’s Day! Didn’t matter. As usual there was a large crowd for the Town of Hoosick Lions Club 51st Annual Penny Hunt in Wood Park. [Read more…] about Hoosick Lions Club Penny Hunt
Progress Right Around The Corner
Work has been underway at the Dougherty’s corner since last Thursday. [Read more…] about Progress Right Around The Corner
Hoosick Falls Police Seek Tips On Alleged Home Invader
On Sunday, April 1, the Hoosick Falls Police Department completed its investigation of a reported Home Invasion that occurred on Saturday morning March 24, 2012.
The initial report was that three females had broken into a home on Elm Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls where they assaulted a 26 year old female.
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Luis Weierbach At Youth Summit
The County sponsored Youth Summit event at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn was attended by approximately 200 students from throughout Rensselaer County who have created and participated in programs in their schools aimed at keeping their peers from using drugs or alcohol. [Read more…] about Luis Weierbach At Youth Summit
Bogardus Bicycle
Barber Don Bogardus has had a contest going on at his barbershop for several months. Customers could drop his name in the box any time they got a haircut. A couple of weeks ago Bogardus held a drawing for the prize. [Read more…] about Bogardus Bicycle
Letter To The Editor – You Are Not Speaking For Me
To The Editor:
In regards to the Hoosick Falls Armory issue that has become a point of contention in our community. The simple fact is that communities and cities everywhere are scaling back services as well as spending. Areas of Detroit, Michigan, have essentially been abandoned because the city can no longer afford to provide services such as water or care of roads because of a lack of revenue. Is Hoosick Falls any different? [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – You Are Not Speaking For Me