Representatives Antonio Delgado and Elise Stefanik have announced the annual Congressional Art Competition is now open to all high school students in their districts. The winning submissions will be displayed at the U.S. Capitol along side artwork from students across the nation for one year. Please visit their congressional websites for entrance forms and more information.
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Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Parade Canceled
What COVID-19 could not do this year, Mother Nature has. With a winter storm warning posted for Saturday the organizers of the Hoosick Falls St. Patrick’s Day parade have made the reluctant decision to cancel. Most indoor celebrations are still on.
“A Weak and Ineffective Leader”
by Doug La Rocque
Those were the words used by 21st Congressional Representative Elise Stefanik to describe President Joe Biden, as she made her first visit to Rensselaer County on Thursday afternoon, February 24. Ms. Stefanik was visiting Herrington Farms in Brunswick to critique the pending lowering of farm worker overtime threshold from 60 to 40 hours. The talk, however, quickly turned toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine, her thoughts on it and what she would like to see done.
She pointed out she does not think the United States should be putting “boots on the ground” in Ukraine at this time but called for the immediate imposition of new sanctions that “will cripple the Russian economy.” She also called upon European countries, whether members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or not, to follow suit.
The Congresswoman stated that Republican members of Congress, only a month ago, called for the imposition of sanctions on Russia, only to be shot down by the Democratic House and Senate members and President Biden. Ms. Stefanik also said Europe needs free and open democracies which is something Russian President Vladimir Putin does not want to see.
Congresswoman Stefanik is the House Republican Conference Chair, the third highest ranking Republican in Congress.
Missing Person
The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are currently investigating a missing person out of the Town of White Creek.
Morgan Bates, 20, was last seen in Eagle Bridge, Washington County, with a possible sighting in the Town of Petersburgh, Rensselaer County, around 2 am on February 22.
Morgan has not been heard from since, and we are seeking the public’s help regarding any information which may lead investigators to her whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact the GIVE tip line at 1-800-448-3847 or crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
Morgan is described as a white female, 5’3, 135 lbs, black hair with four shark bite piercings in her bottom lip. She was last seen wearing black sneakers, a blue or grey New Holland hoodie, black joggers and hot pink fingernails.
No further information is available at this time. [Read more…] about Missing Person
Matthew J. Waldron – Obituary
Mechanicville – Patrolman Matthew J. Waldron, 25, lifelong resident of Mechanicville, died suddenly on February 15, 2022 as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident early that morning. Born in Saratoga Springs on April 11, 1996, son of the Honorable Joseph D. and Samantha Brooks Waldron of Stillwater and brother of Carrie Anne Waldron. [Read more…] about Matthew J. Waldron – Obituary
SVHC Cuts Back On COVID-19 Vaccination Hours
Change Comes as the Number of Requests Declines
Starting on Monday, February 21, Southwestern Vermont Health Care is reducing the hours that COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots will be available. Vaccines will be available 1 to 5 pm Monday through Wednesday and 8 am to noon on Thursday at the Express Care Center at 120 Hospital Drive in Bennington.
They will also be offered from 8 am to noon Friday and Saturday at the COVID-19 Resource Center on the campus of the former Southern Vermont College at 981 Mansion Drive in Bennington.
No appointment is needed, although those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The services are free, though insurance companies may be billed for the testing.
Hoosick Falls Police Officer Died in an Automobile Accident
A Hoosick Falls Police officer died in an automobile accident this morning on Route 67 in Schaghticoke. He is identified as 25-year-old Michael Waldren, a resident of Mechanicville.
More details as they become available.
Schodack Town Council Highlights
by Denise Wright
After the public hearing on the Greendale Solar Farm located on County Route 32, the January 27 Schodack Town Council meeting passed a few resolutions. Several other topics were also discussed that ranged from personnel contracts to the Town parks.
The Council approved the resolution for the Greendale Solar Farm. They adopted the amendment to the zoning map for the PD2 following the Planning Board Site Plan. The other two resolutions involved [Read more…] about Schodack Town Council Highlights
McLaughlin Delivers State of the County Address
Executive Touts Past Successes and Future Goals
by Doug La Rocque
Area lawmakers, officials and business leaders gathered at Franklin Terrace in Troy Thursday, January 27, to hear Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin deliver the annual State of the County Address. In the speech he pointed out many of the accomplishments of his administration over the past year, highlighting finances, the battle with COVID-19, infrastructure, Hudson Valley Community College and seniors. [Read more…] about McLaughlin Delivers State of the County Address
Hoosick Falls Village Board Meeting
Suspended Police Chief’s Son Calls for Mayor’s Resignation
by Doug La Rocque
Justin Ashe, the son of the presently suspended with pay Hoosick Falls Police Chief Robert Ashe, rose to read a letter to the Village Board during the public comment section of their meeting on Tuesday, January 11, in which he accuses Mayor Rob Allen of several improprieties involving both his father, another member of the police force and the officer first placed in charge when Chief Ashe was suspended, as well as misuse of department equipment. He also accused Mayor Allen of [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board Meeting