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Hoosick Rocks The Block With A Feast And Music

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

 Bring A Dish And Join The Party

It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to let loose a little. And Hoosick is a community with tremendous strength and spirit, and Hoosick residents have organized a [Read more…] about Hoosick Rocks The Block With A Feast And Music

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Rensselaer County

750 Thousand Dollar Grant To Purchase New Pagers For Rensselaer County Emergency Service Providers

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

On July 13, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino and leaders of the Rensselaer Fire and EMS Community gathered at the new Defreestville Fire Station to formally announce the awarding of the $750,000 NYS grant for [Read more…] about 750 Thousand Dollar Grant To Purchase New Pagers For Rensselaer County Emergency Service Providers

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Grafton, Hoosick, Local News, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

An Evening With The Paranormal In Grafton

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Please don’t label them “ghostbusters,” said Gary Robusto of the Tri-City New York Paranormal Society. “We are investigators.” That is what he and his teams have been [Read more…] about An Evening With The Paranormal In Grafton

Filed Under: Berlin, Grafton, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, New Lebanon, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Jesus Is Lord Ministries Now Serving Free Meals At ‘Heaven Sent Kitchens’ On Tuesdays

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

by Bob Gallucci

Heaven Sent Kitchens, a free eat-in food kitchen located at Jesus is Lord Ministries Church #2 in East Nassau, officially opened its doors for the first time at 8 am on July 26. The kitchen will be serving breakfast and lunch

[Read more…] about Jesus Is Lord Ministries Now Serving Free Meals At ‘Heaven Sent Kitchens’ On Tuesdays

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, New Lebanon, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive August 4

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center will host an American Red Cross Blood drive on Thursday, August 4, 11:30 am to 5 pm in its employee cafeteria. This drive provides an opportunity [Read more…] about Southwestern Vermont Medical Center Hosts Blood Drive August 4

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Petersburgh, Rensselaer County

Sand Lake Center For The Arts Invites the Public To The World Premiere Of “The Last Chance Diner”

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

SLCA’S Youth Theatre Players present the world premiere of “The Last Chance Diner” on August 5 at 7 pm and August 6 at 2:30 pm.   Directed and written by Val Kavanaugh and Sue Frost, with music [Read more…] about Sand Lake Center For The Arts Invites the Public To The World Premiere Of “The Last Chance Diner”

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, New Lebanon, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Book Sale At Cheney Library

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Cheney Library in Hoosick Falls will hold its First Saturday Book Sale on August 6 from 9 am to 1 pm in the [Read more…] about Book Sale At Cheney Library

Filed Under: Front Page, Hoosick, Hoosick Falls, Local News, Rensselaer County

Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

By Doug La Rocque

Coach Josh Weaver is looking for a way to push the boy’s basketball program at Berlin Central School to the next level, and feels their participation in the summer basketball program at [Read more…] about Berlin Summer Boys Basketball Program Off To A Good Start

Filed Under: Berlin, Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County

Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale

July 28, 2016 By eastwickpress

Assess your attic. Cull your cupboards. Besiege your basement. Grub out your garage. Your donations can help support the Stephentown Historical Society and its programs. Good clean, usable items will be [Read more…] about Stephentown Historical Society Seeks Goods For Tag Sale

Filed Under: Front Page, Local News, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

Fallen Soldier Monument

July 21, 2016 By eastwickpress

The Veterans of Stephentown have announced plans to install a “Fallen Soldier Monument” in the Stephentown Veterans Park located on Route 43. This monument, also known as a “Battle Cross”, has been used most recently to honor those who have fallen in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it also memorializes all those who have fallen in battle during US conflicts throughout the years.

The Stephentown Veterans plan a “Fallen Soldier” monument similar to this one at the Veterans Park in Schroon Lake, NY.
The Stephentown Veterans plan a “Fallen Soldier” monument similar to this one at the Veterans Park in Schroon Lake, NY.

This monument will comprise a “life size” replica of a pair of combat boots, rifle, helmet, and dog tags, all made of bronze. A U.S. Army Field Manual section on memorial ceremonies indicates that, “The helmet and identification tags signify the dead soldier. The inverted rifle with bayonet signals a time for prayer, a break in the action to pay tribute to our comrade. The combat boots represent the final march of the last battle.”
A bronze plaque will accompany the monument recognizing all branches of the service. The monument will be installed on a stone foundation at the Stephentown Veterans Park.
Funds to build and install this new addition to the Veterans Park will be raised through community donations and several fund raising activities during the next several months. The cost is approximately $7,000. A tentative date to unveil the monument will be at the Veterans Day ceremony in 2017.
If you would like to help the vets reach their goal, you can send a donation to the Stephentown Veterans, PO Box 612, Stephentown, NY 12168.

Filed Under: Local News, Rensselaer County, Stephentown

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38th Annual Ice Fishing Contest Rescheduled

Submitted by GLSP Due to warmer than usual temperatures, the 38th annual ice fishing contest at Grafton Lakes State Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 am to 2 pm. Join in on the fun as several-hundred anglers brave the cold temperatures for their chance to make a winning catch on several […]

Celebrating Retiring Board President Deborah Tudor

On Tuesday, January 25, Cheney Library honored Ms. Deborah Tudor for her 12 years of service on the Cheney Library Board of Trustees. During her tenure as a trustee, Ms. Tudor made immense contributions to physical improvements of the library’s property. Some of these projects include the installation of a propane fireplace, creation of the […]

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Powers Claims Runner-Up

At Inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational Submitted by BNL Varsity Wrestling Coach Wade Prather Tallulah Powers was runner-up at 165 pounds in the inaugural NYSPHSAA Girls Wrestling Invitational held at Onondaga Community College. She was one of only three finalists from Section 2, and the only Runner Up. The meeting of 204 of the State’s top female […]

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