More Money For Charlotte’s Court
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, May 26, 1849: Today Geo P. took one horse and wagon and went to Troy. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
Grafton
Mass Food Giveaway A Huge Success
by Doug La Rocque
There is an old phrase – “it takes a village,” but in this case, it took a county, a state and lots of dedicated individuals. They all came together on Monday morning, November 9, to hand out enough food to feed an estimated 425 households or about 1,500 people. [Read more…] about Grafton
Stephentown
Unveiling Of New Revolutionary War Markers
Amy Modesti
Saturday afternoon at the Stephentown Veterans Memorial Park was beautiful and warm. With the sun illuminating the sky, guests gathered to celebrate the unveiling of six new American Revolutionary War markers honoring Stephentown veterans that fought so hard for liberty, freedom and justice. [Read more…] about Stephentown
Hoosick Falls Village Board
Police Review Board Process Begins
by Doug La Rocque
Deputy Mayor Bob Ryan and Village Police Chief Bob Ashe spent time at the Tuesday, November 10 Village Board meeting to update the Board and the public on their progress to meet Governor Andrew Cuomo’s executive order for a complete and thorough review of a municipality’s police department policies and practices. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Village Board
Outdoors With Trix
Let Young Bucks Go
White-tailed deer season is open for bowhunters now. [Read more…] about Outdoors With Trix
Rensselaer County
Budget is Well Received By Legislature
by Doug La Rocque
The Rensselaer County Legislature has scheduled two public hearings on County Executive Steve McLaughlin proposed 2021 budget, which reduces spending by $1.1 million and holds the line on property taxes. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County
Troy
New Youth Apprenticeship Program
Assembly members Jake Ashby and John T. McDonald III and joined Questar III District Superintendent Dr. Gladys I. Cruz at the Rensselaer Educational Center in Troy to present a bipartisan legislative resolution to honor National Apprenticeship Week and Questar III’s Youth Apprenticeship Program on Tuesday, November 10. National Apprenticeship Week is November 8 through 14. [Read more…] about Troy
Letter To The Editor
A Statement on the National Election from New York’s Behavioral Health Advocates:
With the national election results clear, it is time for our federal government to deliver for New York. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor
Eastwick Press Guest Column
From time to time, the Eastwick Press offers a variety of community leaders the opportunity to write columns we think would be of interest to our readers. This week, we are featuring Attorney Daniel S. L. Rubin of the law firm Girvin & Ferlazzo, PC. Here is his advice. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column