Fresh off celebrating their 30th anniversary, Yo La Tengo will release Stuff Like That There on August 28 via Matador Records and will kick off their world tour in Troy at the Music Hall at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 23. [Read more…] about Yo La Tengo Kicks Off World Tour At The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Local News
Clark Art Institute Extends Hours For Van Gogh Exhibition Over Labor Day Weekend
Permanent Collection, Whistler’s Mother Open Regular Hours
The Clark Art Institute has announced extended hours for its popular Van Gogh and Nature exhibition over the Labor Day weekend: Friday, September 4, from 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, from 9 am to 5 pm. [Read more…] about Clark Art Institute Extends Hours For Van Gogh Exhibition Over Labor Day Weekend
Walter A. Wood Tractor Show Coming To Hoosick Falls
The third annual Walter A. Wood Tractor and Agriculture Show will be held on Saturday, October 3 from 8 am to 5 pm in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Walter A. Wood Tractor Show Coming To Hoosick Falls
HAYC3 Texas Hold’em Tournament
HAYC3 is offering Texas Hold’em on the first and third Friday of each month. The next dates are Friday, September 4 and Friday, September 18.
Texas Hold’em Tournaments In Stephentown
The Veterans of Stephentown will hold a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday September 12 in the Stephentown Fire Hall, located at 35 Grange Road in Stephentown, NY. The doors will open at 5:30 pm and close at 6 pm. Play begins at 6:15 sharp. [Read more…] about Texas Hold’em Tournaments In Stephentown
Food Pantry Thanks Gardeners
The Stephentown Food Pantry thanks the many local gardeners who have been donating a bounty of fruits and vegetables this summer. These generous gifts go far in helping local families with fresh nutritious food. [Read more…] about Food Pantry Thanks Gardeners
Republican Primary Likely The Deciding Factor In Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Race
by Doug La Rocque
With no one nominated to run for the office on the Democratic line, the winner of the Republican primary will have the inside track to replacing three term Sheriff Jack Mahar. [Read more…] about Republican Primary Likely The Deciding Factor In Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Race
In Memoriam
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Photo tribute to Kieron Kramer, whose wit and writing will be missed. This picture taken by Trix Niernberger while visiting Rensselaer Land Trust’s Kinderhook Nature Preserve.[/private]
Home Of Deputy Rensselaer County EMS Coordinator Damaged In Grafton Fire
by Doug La Rocque
The home of Howard and Donna Baldwin at 2295 Route 2 in Grafton suffered serious fire, smoke and water damage Monday afternoon when flames broke out in an upstairs bedroom. [Read more…] about Home Of Deputy Rensselaer County EMS Coordinator Damaged In Grafton Fire
Solar Farm Moratorium Nixed
Committee Formed To Research Options
And Make Suggestions
Deb Alter
The Hoosick Town Board held an public hearing on Monday, August 24 to discuss the rise of solar farms in the Town. Supervisor Mark Surdam began by making clear that they were only talking about solar farms, not residential solar systems. Originally, a temporary moratorium on solar farms was suggested, but that option is now off the table. [Read more…] about Solar Farm Moratorium Nixed