Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
Expanding Those in Group 1B Vaccinations
Rural Rensco Vaccination Sites On The Horizon
Earlier this week, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that taxi drivers, restaurant workers and those employed at developmentally disabled facilities were being added to the current list of those eligible for a first round of COVID-19 vaccinations. [Read more…] about Troy
Local Eats & Essentials Is Expanding To Rensselaer And Berkshire Counties
You will soon be able to order takeout and support local restaurants in these two counties, with a new local partnership between Localeatsandessen
tials.com and The Eastwick Press. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Area
Board Holds Vision Planning Workshop
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board held a workshop meeting on Tuesday January 6 to discuss broad educational issues and the state of the schools. [Read more…] about Hoosick Falls Central School
SVMC Women’s Health Webinars
This February, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) will host four webinars focused on a range of public health topics designed for women in the community. [Read more…] about Bennington
Livestock Perish In Shed Fire
A fire claimed an animal coop / shed and some small farm animals on Buskirk-West Hoosick Road mid-morning Saturday, January 30. [Read more…] about Buskirk
Patire Resolution Opposes Assembly Move To Outlaw Shooting Sports In Schools
District 5 Rensselaer County Legislator Bruce Patire has authored a County Legislative Resolution that opposes a bill, currently moving through the New York State Assembly, prohibiting clay target shooting clubs in state high schools. [Read more…] about Eagle Bridge
Food Giveaways Continue At Town Hall
Sponsored by the New Lebanon Central School District and the Town of New Lebanon, the next two food giveaways are slated for Monday, February 8 and Monday, February 22. Both events begin at 9 am. [Read more…] about New Lebanon
Historian Helps Protect the Past
by Denise Wright
Nassau Town historian Melody Howarth’s goal has always been to preserve history for future generations. [Read more…] about Nassau
Looking Forward to Happier Times
Written this week by Kate Manle
President of the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce
If you’re anything like me, then by now, you miss gathering together for in-person events. [Read more…] about Eastwick Press Guest Column
Brother Sylvester Is Injured
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, December 8, 1849: I called to Nichols Store and paid the postage on November and December Ladies Repository, which was nine cts. [Read more…] about The Life Of George Holcomb
