Rensselaer County Legislature – A Bank Needed In The Valley

by Kieron Kramer The Rensselaer County Legislature’s meeting on Tuesday, May 14, contained a sizeable amount of news regarding the Eastwick area. And this time it had nothing to do with Hoosick Falls sports. The families of Steve Kellar, Ersel Hickey and Ray Darling Jr. appeared in the well of the Legislature to receive  presentations [...]

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Brownell and Goodermote Say More Convenient Bank Service Needed in Eastern Rensselaer County

 submitted by Rich Crist, Rensselaer County Legislative Liaison Rensselaer County Legislators Stan Brownell and Lester Goodermote say residents of eastern Rensselaer County need more convenient banking options following the closure of a Bank of America branch late last year. The closure by Bank of America of the Berlin branch means there is no bank service [...]

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The Savvy Caregiver

The Savvy Caregiver Program, from the Alzheimer’s Association, is a free, six session training series that helps family caregivers better understand the changes their loved ones are experiencing and how to best provide individualized care along the continued decline associated with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The course will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 [...]

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Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466 Breakfast

The Sullivan Jones VFW Post 7466 located in Poestenkill  invites the public to its Monthly Buffet Breakfast on May 12 from 8 to 11 am. Breakfast includes eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French toast sticks, toast, fruit, coffee, tea and juice. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for 6 to 12 years old and [...]

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The Future Of New York’s Forests

On Sunday, May 19, the New York Forest Owners Association, as part of their  “Restore New York’s Woodlands” initiative, will host a free woods walk to celebrate the many benefits forests provide and discuss solutions for the threats they face. Walter Kersch will lead the woods walk on the trails of the Pine Ridge XC [...]

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Trout Stocking The Walloomsac

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Lindsey McMahon of Petersburgh Is The 50th County Dairy Princess

by Bea Peterson A hundred and ninety people attended the 50th Rensselaer County Dairy Princess Banquet Saturday evening, April 13, at the Pittstown Ambulance Hall. For 50 years young women from Counties across the State and across the country have participated in this program that promotes the Dairy industry. These girls attend events in schools, [...]

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Volunteer Firefighter Recruiting Day

On April 27 volunteer fire departments across New York will open their truck bays and doors to local residents as part of the annual RecruitNY campaign to increase the number of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel statewide. Started two years ago, RecruitNY is part of a coordinated effort to boost membership in volunteer fire [...]

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A Lost Dog In Grafton

A black Lab named Pearl was last seen on Crandall Road in Grafton on April 7. She is your quintessential black Lab so she can’t be missed. If found, please call Liz or Dan at 658-0328.

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Brunswick Grange Tailgate Sale

On Sunday, May 5, the Brunswick Grange will hold its Annual Spring Agricultural Tailgate Sale at the Schaghticoke Fairgrounds, Routes 67 & 40, Schaghticoke, from 8 am to 12:30 pm. More than 50 vendors will have various varieties of chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, vegetables, plants, flowers and other agricultural items. Absolutely no dogs, cats, puppys [...]

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