Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
by Alex Brooks
A bill sponsored by State Senator Kathy Marchione revising statute of limitation law relating to “toxic torts” was signed by Governor Cuomo on July 21. The intent of this bill is simple – to preserve the right of people who have been sick [Read more…] about Marchione’s Statute Of Limitations Bill Regarding Claims Against Toxic Polluters Is Signed By Governor Cuomo
by Alex Brooks
This picture of the Iron Coffee logo superimposed on the new Parson’s Corner building was circulating on social media on Tuesday, and Hoosick Falls Mayor [Read more…] about Coffee Roaster Coming To Parsons Corner
submitted by Diane Hosterman
[private]On Thursday evening, July 21, the members of the Board of Directors of the Reynolds Foundation, made up of Norma Brenenstuhl, James Monahan, [Read more…] about Reynolds Foundation Gives Grants
Bring A Dish And Join The Party
It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to let loose a little. And Hoosick is a community with tremendous strength and spirit, and Hoosick residents have organized a [Read more…] about Hoosick Rocks The Block With A Feast And Music
By Doug La Rocque
Please don’t label them “ghostbusters,” said Gary Robusto of the Tri-City New York Paranormal Society. “We are investigators.” That is what he and his teams have been [Read more…] about An Evening With The Paranormal In Grafton
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center will host an American Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday, August 4, 11:30 am to 5 pm in its employee cafeteria. This drive provides an opportunity [Read more…] about Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive August 4
This August commemorates 125 years of Catholic education at St. Mary’s Academy in Hoosick Falls. Please join us on August 5 and 6 to celebrate this milestone. Friends, families and alumni [Read more…] about St. Mary’s Academy to Celebrate 125th Anniversary In August
The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will hold its First Saturday Book Sale on August 6 from 9 am to 1 pm in the [Read more…] about Book Sale At Cheney Library
High PFOA Levels Found In Leachate From Hoosick Falls Landfill
by Alex Brooks
The Village Board meeting on July 12 began with an engineer who is working on expansion of the Cumberland Farms in Hoosick Falls giving a presentation. Cumberland Farms is buying the neighboring property, formerly the Elks lodge, in order to expand its parking area to improve, in the words of the engineer, “access and maneuverability.” The existing building on that lot will be removed. There will be an entrance from John Street and the Church Street entrances will be moved further apart. [Read more…] about Cumberland Farms Describes Plans To Take Over Elks Property
submitted by Janice Tate
The 35th Annual Walter A. Wood Alumni Reunion was held at the Pittstown Rescue Squad on Saturday, June 11. Approximately 150 members and guests from the 50-year and over graduating classes attended. A turkey dinner was served and Ronald Seifert was Master of Ceremonies. Invocation was given by Malcolm Brownell. Janice Tate introduced the M.C. following dinner, and classes were introduced. [Read more…] about Walter Wood High School Reunion Is Well-Attended
