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Ambulance and Traffic Concerns Addressed

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By Doug La Rocque
Hoosick Road (NYS Route 7) traffic and ambulance coverage questions dominated the discussion at the Brunswick Town Council meeting on Thursday, November 10. First, the traffic. Supervisor Phil Herrington mentioned the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) has picked the engineering firm of Creighton Manning to complete the traffic study along Hoosick Road. [Read more…] about Ambulance and Traffic Concerns Addressed

2022 Election Results

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Information Obtained from the NYS Board of Elections and Columbia County
Below are the unofficial results of the Tuesday, November 8 New York General Election. These are the races that affect residents in The Eastwick Press’ coverage area. Vote counts represented in this article were obtained from the New York State, Rensselaer County, and Columbia County Board of Elections, respectively. Please note these are the numbers as of the time this week’s edition went to print. Elections will not become official until each County Board certifies their respective results.

Governor and Lt. Govenor
Kathy C. Hochul and Antonio Delgado, D, WF     2,957,602
Lee Zeldin and Alison Esposito, R, C      2,666,065

Comptroller
Thomas P. DiNapoli, D, WF 3,118,466
Paul Rodriguez, R, C 2,376,688

Attorney General
Letitia A. James, D, WF 2,985,689
Michael Henry, R, C 2,539,461

United States Senator
Charles E. Schumer, D, WF 3,124,001
Joe Pinion, R, C 2,414,478
Diane Sare, L 25,469

State Supreme Court – Third Judicial District
Heidi Thais Cochrane, D 160,822
Sharon A. Graff, D 162,909
Meagan K. Galligan, D 164,493
Thomas J. Marcelle, R, C 162,834 [Read more…] about 2022 Election Results

Cambridge Closet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Submitted by Cambridge CSD
On Friday, November 11, from 8 am to noon, the Cambridge Central School District (CCSD) will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Cambridge Closet, for community members to find items for their students who are in need of clothing or toiletries. 

The closet is equipped with lightly-used or new clothing, sneakers, boots, winter gear, backpacks, hygiene kits, and more, for those who find themselves in need. The closet is available daily for teachers and staff to access should a student need arise during the school day. [Read more…] about Cambridge Closet Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Fatal Accident

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Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Police Department
Hoosick Falls Police along with the New York State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred on High Street just North of Danforth Street on Monday, November 7, at approximately 4:36 pm. The motorcycle, which was traveling North on High Street, struck a telephone pole. The operator was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center pending an autopsy. The name of the motorcycle operator is not being released at this time, pending notification of next of kin. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to contact Hoosick Falls Police at 518-686-7651. Information will be released as it becomes available.

Foodstock 8

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By Amy Modesti
According to Feeding America, in Rensselaer and surrounding counties, over 89,000 people are food insecure, 25,000 of which are young children and infants. They don’t have the means to afford fresh food, hygiene products, or provide baby formula to their infant. Where does one go to receive assistance and combat food insecurity? The Food Pantries of the Capital District. 

Sunday, November 6, the Rustic Barn Pub, along with event host and advocate Bob Gamache, hosted Foodstock 8. Since its 2017 inception, Foodstock is held to raise awareness about food insecurity and help feed the hungry in the Capital Region. And the eighth edition of Sunday’s event was no different. [Read more…] about Foodstock 8

Workforce Development Career Center Opens at Hudson Valley Community College

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Courtesy of HVCC

On Thursday, October 27, College, State, and County officials gathered for the opening of the new Workforce Development Career Center at Hudson Valley Community College. The Center, which will be a satellite office of the Rensselaer County Career Center, is operated in conjunction with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board, which will also be located on campus. The new Career Center will provide job seekers with customized career planning, resumé assistance, career search workshops, and tuition assistance for short-term training through the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act. The Center will work in partnership with the College’s Center for Career and Transfer in providing services that complement and expand the connection between education and workforce placement, and development activities in the region. Local and regional businesses also will have the opportunity to use the Center for recruiting and development of current and future employees. [Read more…] about Workforce Development Career Center Opens at Hudson Valley Community College

2023 County Budget Proposed

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Fifth Straight Year with Property Tax Reduction

From the Office of County Executive Steve McLaughlin
The proposed 2023 Rensselaer County budget would include a 1 percent property tax reduction, making it the fifth consecutive year with such a reduction. When combined with the previous four years, property taxes will have been reduced by 20 percent under County Executive Steve McLaughlin.

“Under the 2023 budget, the County tax levy will decrease by 1 percent. While modest, when coupled with the previous tax reductions from the past four years, it will mean our taxes have decreased by one-fifth in just five years. A 20 percent reduction in taxes is, we believe, is not equaled by any County in the State, and shows Rensselaer County is a leader in protecting taxpayers and encouraging other development,” added McLaughlin. [Read more…] about 2023 County Budget Proposed