A genealogical workshop sponsored by the Ondawa-Cambridge, Cpt. Israel Harris/ Gen. John Williams and Willard’s Mountain Chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution, will be held Saturday, November 22, at the First Baptist Church, 29 West Main Street, Cambridge, NY, from 10 am to 1 pm. [Read more…] about Three DAR Chapters To Sponsor Genealogical Workshop
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Frederick C. Brenenstuhl, Jr.
Hoosick – The bell tolled for MR1 Frederick C. Brenenstuhl, Jr. on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick C. and Gertrude (Rudd) Brenenstuhl of North Petersburgh, NY. [Read more…] about Frederick C. Brenenstuhl, Jr.
School Bus And SUV In Second Critical Rt. 7 Accident In Two Days
by Bea Peterson
According to the New York State Police two vehicles were totaled in an accident near the intersection of Routes 7 and 22 in Hoosick on Thursday afternoon, October 30. Preliminary reports indicate that an SUV, with a kayak on top, driven by Chauntelle Alkinburgh, 42, of Oswego, NY, was heading west when it crossed the center line and struck a school bus head on. [Read more…] about School Bus And SUV In Second Critical Rt. 7 Accident In Two Days
How Rensselaer County Voted In An Historic Election
by David Flint
Although Barack Obama took 62% of the New York State vote and 53% of Rensselaer County’s vote, he failed to win in all of the Eastwick towns. [Read more…] about How Rensselaer County Voted In An Historic Election
HAPPY Receives A $369,000 Three Year Grant
by Alex Brooks
HAPPY, the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents & Youth, has recently announced that they have been awarded a three year grant from the U.S. Department of Education for implementation of a mentoring program. The grant is for a total of $369,000 over the three years. [Read more…] about HAPPY Receives A $369,000 Three Year Grant
Lakes To Locks Meeting In Hoosick Falls
On Wednesday, November 12, at the Town Offices in the State Armory, Janet Kennedy, Executive Director, of Lakes to Locks Passage, will be meeting with Town of Hoosick Supervisor Marilyn Douglas and Village of Hoosick Falls Trustee Ric DiDonato to discuss plans to promote the historic, natural and cultural significance of the area. [Read more…] about Lakes To Locks Meeting In Hoosick Falls
Fatal Accident On Route 7
by Bea Peterson
A fatal accident on Route 7 near the Hoosick-Pittstown line closed the road from 8:30 Wednesday morning, October 29, until two o’clock in the afternoon while the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department investigated the cause of the crash. According to Sgt. Shane Holcomb of the Sheriff’s Department, Brian McGovern of Schaghticoke, NY, was eastbound in his Suzuki automobile when he crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic. His vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer, an empty fuel tanker from Abenqual Carriers out of New Hampshire. The tanker was on its way to the Port of Albany. [Read more…] about Fatal Accident On Route 7
Draft Land Use Law Ready For Review
by Bea Peterson
Members of the Town of Hoosick Zoning Commission met at 8:30 Wednesday morning, October 29, to compile the information they had gathered at meetings held at Buskirk, North Hoosick, Hoosick and West Hoosick on the first draft of a Land Use Law. [Read more…] about Draft Land Use Law Ready For Review
Correction: Pittstown Fire House Not Condemned
The article on the Hoosick Fire District vote in last week’s Eastwick Press incorrectly stated that the Pittstown Fire Department’s building had been condemned and that a new building will cost $1.9 million. [Read more…] about Correction: Pittstown Fire House Not Condemned
Kiwanis Club Gets A Taste Of India
by Bea Peterson
Hoosick Kiwanis Club member Jean Andrick works for a food company. She was surprised that some of their largest sales were in Indian foods. This inspired her to take a trip to India by herself to learn more about these interesting dishes and the culture that inspired them. [Read more…] about Kiwanis Club Gets A Taste Of India