Calling all kids! Come and shop for your parents, brothers and sisters, grandparents, aunts and uncles. The elves have been bringing lots of gifts to Cheney Library. As soon as you pick them out they will be wrapped and a gift tag put on ready for giving. The Holiday Shop is for all children and will be open Saturday, December 3 at Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls, NY from 9 am to 1 pm. All gifts are between 50 cents and $1. This is the same day as the First Saturday Book Sale. So be sure to take advantage of this fantastic offer to shop locally.
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St. Mary’s Academy Students Visit Veterans
submitted by Nadia Christy
The students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls created sun catchers, God’s eyes, and cards for the veterans at the Veterans Home in Bennington, Vt. [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visit Veterans
Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh
NYSDEC Press release
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced November 12 that the State has executed a Consent Order that holds Tonoga Inc., (otherwise known as “Taconic”) legally responsible for addressing the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) contamination in the Petersburgh area. [Read more…] about Taconic Signs Consent Order With DEC, Holding It Responsible For PFOA Contamination In Petersburgh
Man Finds Dog, Loses Truck
Just before dark last week, a man went down the Waterworks Road end of the Greenway Trail in Hoosick Falls to walk his dog. While he was on the Trail he “heard an explosion” and saw his truck become engulfed in flames. [Read more…] about Man Finds Dog, Loses Truck
Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove
By Gail Smith
If you have driven by Maple Grove Cemetery on Hill Road in Hoosick Falls recently, you have probably noticed an American Flag and some crosses that are being displayed fairly close to the road.
In May of this year, Voice of a Vet kicked-off our Adopt a Serviceman program, the second phase of our Town of Hoosick Tribute Flag Program which honors the 99 servicemen from our community who died in service. [Read more…] about Adopt A Serviceman Memorial Crosses At Maple Grove
St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless
submitted by Donna Cuddihy
Sixth grade students at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls traveled to the Sheridan Hollow neighborhood in Albany to visit guests staying in the emergency shelter at Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless (IPH). [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy Students Visits the Homeless
HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes
The Panther Ladies (19-1) won the heart of every fan at the state regional game in Greene on Saturday. The Ladies gave it everything they had and more, holding two time reigning state champion Whitney Point Eagles (17-1) to one goal. [Read more…] about HFCS Field Hockey Wins Hearts With Valiant Play But Loses In Tie-Breaker After Two Overtimes
New Project Sheds Light On Battle of Bennington
A presentation was given at the Hoosick Falls high school auditorium about archaeological research at the Bennington Battlefield on Friday evening November 4. [Read more…] about New Project Sheds Light On Battle of Bennington
John Faso Downs Zephyr Teachout To Keep 19th Congressional District In Republican Control
By Doug La Rocque
It was one of the most hotly contested races in the nation in the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and one of the most expensive. [Read more…] about John Faso Downs Zephyr Teachout To Keep 19th Congressional District In Republican Control
Wasaren Soccer All-Stars Chosen
Recently the Wasaren League released its list of players chosen for All-Star recognition. Hoosick Falls placed several on each team. [Read more…] about Wasaren Soccer All-Stars Chosen