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Greenway Approves $10,000 Grant For Rensselaer Plateau Study

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Mark Castiglione, Acting Executive Director of the Hudson River Valley Greenway, announced the approval of a $10,000 Greenway matching grant to the Town of Nassau, a Greenway Community, for the development of a regional economic impact study of the Rensselaer Plateau region.
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Time To Register Young Hoopsters In The Hoosick Area

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Registration is now being accepted for the Hoosick Area Youth Center’s Annual Youth Basketball Program. This fun, recreational program, geared toward improving skills and teamwork through weekly practices and league games, is open to boys and girls from kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Panthers Win Big On Homecoming Night

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by Ryan Mosher
In front of their homecoming crowd the Hoosick Falls football team gave their fans something to cheer for Friday night, taking on the Golden Horde of Granville. Quarterback Billy Pine connected with Randy Tutunjian for a 40 yard touchdown pass on the Panthers first play from scrimmage. Tanner Williams was next up, catching a 7 yard touchdown pass from Pine in the opening quarter.
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Both Panther Boys And Girls Soccer Win 9-0 On Senior Night

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Panther Boys Soccer Runs Streak To Six With Pair Of Wins
by Ryan Mosher
The Hoosick Falls boys soccer team continued to make its strong run to the Sectionals with a pair of wins this week. On Friday the boys took on Lansingburgh in a non-league game. The game was very evenly matched, with both teams playing very well. Early in the game, Hoosick Falls took the 1-0 advantage when P.J. Priore fed Justin Gaines who scored the first goal.
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Berlin Boys XC Takes Fifth At Burnt Hills Invy

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by Ryan Mosher
The Berlin Cross Country teams took part in the prestigious Burnt Hills Invitational meet at Saratoga State Park on Saturday, taking fifth place against some of the top running schools in the state. The meet draws schools from all areas of New York as well as some from Massachusetts and Vermont.
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Venison For Vultures

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Turkey Vultures Are Gentle
by David Flint
According to the Turkey Vulture Society (vulturesociety.homestead.com) the Turkey Vulture is a gentle and non-aggressive bird that has often gotten a bad rap. They generally do not kill anything, do not spread disease and will not hurt your pets or children. They roost in large community groups but forage independently during the day. They easily and gracefully soar on thermal updrafts and have both a keen eyesight and a highly developed sense of smell.
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