by Bea Peterson
Shortly before 1 pm on a beautiful, warm Sunday afternoon, April 28, several 911 calls were received reporting a plane crash in Hoosick Falls. The single engine Aeronica model airplane, piloted by Stanton Denis King of Bunker Hill Road, Valley Falls, was seen circling the Hoosick Falls Country Club and open land behind Rogers Avenue. [Read more…] about A Plane Crashes In Hoosick Falls
Local News
A Fire On Brenenstuhl Road Destroys Dwelling
by Steve Bradley
On Wednesday evening, May 1, a fire on Brenenstuhl Road in Hoosick resulted in the total loss of an older mobile home. Hoosick, Pittstown, Hoosick Falls and North Hoosick received the fire call and responded. [Read more…] about A Fire On Brenenstuhl Road Destroys Dwelling
Humphrey Injured In Hit-Run Accident In Pittsfield
by David Flint
Brad Humphrey, owner of the End of the Trail motorcycle parts and service shop in Stephentown, was injured on Sunday afternoon, April 28, in Pittsfield in a hit and run accident. [Read more…] about Humphrey Injured In Hit-Run Accident In Pittsfield
Hoosick Falls Scam Alert
by Bea Peterson
Spring is here. And, like the daffodils and tulips that are blooming everywhere, so are the scams. According to Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Ashe the police have had reports about one or two calls every week specifically targeting the elderly. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Scam Alert
The Sidewalks Of New Lebanon
by Thaddeus Flint
On March 12 the Town of New Lebanon held a public hearing on a proposed plan to add sidewalks from roughly Lovers Lane, running along the north side of routes 20 and 22, to about the High School. There was mention of taking property through eminent domain, and many residents were worried taxes would go up, so it was little surprise that the new Town Hall was packed that night.
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Petersburgh Fire Department Installation
by Alex Brooks
The Petersburgh Fire Department held its Annual Installation Dinner in a new venue this year, at the Hoosick Falls Country Club. Although the surroundings were new, the faces were familiar. [Read more…] about Petersburgh Fire Department Installation
Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department RecruitNY Day Open House
by David Flint
“If you don’t, who will?” That’s the question put to Town residents in a letter from the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department on the occasion of its open house at the Fire Station on RecruitNY Day, April 27. “We all lead busy lives,” the letter continued, “but we also make time for the fire department because it is right. Every member of our Fire Department is a volunteer. We have no paid personnel. We also understand that family, work and school come first. Our civic pride says give something back to the community.”
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A Point Of View
The Fourth Annual Taste of Hoosick
The fourth Annual Taste of Hoosick, on Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 6 pm at St. Mary’s Academy, showcases eighteen of the top restaurants and caterers in the area to give the public the opportunity to taste specialty items from each of them and the opportunity to vote for their favorite taste.
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Melissa Rubin Art Show At The Berlin Library
The Berlin Free Town Library is pleased to host an exhibit of works by artist Melissa Rubin from May 11 through June 8.
Melissa, daughter of local residents Bob and Helane Rubin, is a visual artist and art educator currently living and working in Rockaway Beach, New York City. [Read more…] about Melissa Rubin Art Show At The Berlin Library