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An Interesting Armory Auction

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New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner RoAnn M. Destito announced that a public auction for the Schenectady Armory at 125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, will be held on Tuesday, July 24. The auction will be held in Room 110, Schenectady City Hall, 105 Jay Street, at 11 am with registration to begin at 10. Complete property details including photos, legal and reference documents and auction requirements can be found at www.nysstore.com and clicking on “Surplus Property.” The minimum bid  is $180,000.
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HFCS Kindergarteners Raise $1,800 For Children’s Hospital During Bike Safety Trike-A-Thon

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submitted by Donna Nash
Friday, May 4, was the third annual kindergarten Trike-A-Thon at Hoosick Falls Central School. The morning started with a New York State Trooper visiting the kindergarten classes to teach them about bicycle safety and discuss the importance of always wearing their helmets when riding their bikes.
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West Hoosick FD Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast

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The West Hoosick Fire Department announces an “All You Can Eat” Breakfast at the firehouse on Father’s Day Sunday, June 17, from 7:30 to 11 am. We gave the moms their turn last month, and we had a phenomenal turnout, now it’s dad’s turn! The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, bacon, toast, juice, coffee, tea and hot chocolate.
The firehouse is located on Pine Valley Road near the intersection of County Routes 109 and 103. If you have questions, please call the firehouse at 686-1814.

Wild Edibles Walk In Hoosick

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The Hoosic River Watershed Association is sponsoring a Wild Edibles Walk on Wednesday, June 13, from 6 to 8 pm at the Tilldale Farm in Hoosick. The public is invited to join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known and Eaten, for a walk on an organic farm and along an abandoned rail line near the Hoosic River to learn about identifying, harvesting and preparing several species of wild edibles. Meet at the farm, on Tilley Lane just west of the traffic light at NY Rt. 7 and County Rt. 95 in the hamlet of Hoosick.

Saint-Gobain Contributes To HACA Food Closet

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by Bea Peterson
On Monday, June 4, Saint-Gobain Plant Manager Pat Traynor, Customer Service Representative Kristin Skiba, Ken DiMaggio from the Pressure Sensitive Tape Department and Phyllis Arnold from the Extruded Tape Department visited the Hoosick Area Church Association and presented Director Dianne Hosterman with a check for $1,720. [Read more…] about Saint-Gobain Contributes To HACA Food Closet

Suspect In Area Burglaries Is Arrested

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by Bea Peterson
After a month long burglary investigation, Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested Keith E. Gates, 25, of Church Street, Hoosick Falls. Gates is charged with Burglary Second Degree and Grand Larceny Fourth Degree, both are felonies. The arrest is in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on Tory Hill Road in Pittstown in April. Reportedly, jewelry valued at $1,800 was taken. It has not been recovered to date.
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HFCS Senior Awards Night

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Hoosick Falls Junior/Senior High School will be holding its annual Senior Awards Night for the graduating seniors on Thursday, June 21, at 7 pm in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium. If you are interested in giving a new award, or if you would like to attend to present your current award, please contact the Counseling Center at 518-686-7321 ext. 1510 by June 5.