Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
800 New Jobs in the Offing
By Doug La Rocque
The Article 78 proceeding brought by some residents of Schodack attempting to stop the construction of an Amazon warehouse near the corner of Routes 9 and 20 in Schodack, has been dismissed by State Supreme Court Judge Patrick McGrath. [Read more…] about Amazon Warehouse Clears Court Hurdle
Area Births
This dove or pigeon (Columbidae) gave birth to chicks at the Berkshire Bird Paradise in Petersburgh. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
The 1916 Fourth of July Parade in Petersburgh, at that time also called the Preparedness Parade, as the country prepared for entry into World War I. [Read more…] about Historical Picture Series
Contributed by Kayela Stanton
In order to continue to fuel the discovery of new solutions and solve big challenges in human health, agriculture, and food, it will be critical to cultivate the next generation of leaders in science. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Youths Attend Summit On Agri-Science
In all, six boats broke loose from the mooring and began to float down the Hudson River from Troy to Albany last Friday morning, January 25, resulting in a number of bridges across the Hudson river being closed for safety concerns, and creating massive traffic backups. [Read more…] about Havoc On The Hudson
In the January 24, New York State Sportswriters Association poll, Cambridge (10-1) moved up one to the #6 spot, Maple Hill (14-1) was #7, Lake George (11-2) rose from #19 to #9, while Hoosic Valley (10-4), tumbled from #5 to #12. [Read more…] about Girls Basketball
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday, March 16 is the date and plans are underway for the Village of Hoosick Falls Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
There was a report out of Washington Tuesday afternoon, January 29, that the Environmental Protection Agency will not limit PFOA/PFAS in drinking water. [Read more…] about Delgado Slams Report Feds Won’t Limit PFOA In Drinking Water
Waterfront Revitalization Update
By Irene MacCollar
While Tuesday night’s temperature hovered just above 0 degrees a relatively small yet enthusiastic group of Hoosick Falls residents were inside discussing warm weather activities such as summertime amphitheaters, flowers, and kayaking on the Little Hoosic River. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls 7 9 8 6 30
Lake George 18 7 16 14 55
Sunday, 1/27. This late Sunday afternoon game was held in front of a good sized crowd at the Cool Insuring Arena in Glens Falls. [Read more…] about Boys Basketball
