Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
The County Budget unveiled on Friday afternoon, October 19, by Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin holds the line on taxes, while increasing county spending by $70,000. The total budget comes in at just under $347 million. The County Executive said the proposal maintains, and in some areas increases, the level of county services.
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The Louis Miller Museum, 166 Main St, Hoosick Falls, is pleased to announce a special presentation by Phil Holland, who will explore the fascinating and controversial case of Loyalist David Redding on January 9th at 6 pm. The presentation will delve into Redding’s supposed crimes, his trials, execution, and the fate of his remains, as […]
November 1, 1955 – December 25, 2024 Richard (Ricky) DeShane was the son of the late Alice Lackey DeShane, born in Bennington VT Hospital November 1, 1955. Ricky is survived by three brothers, Robert DeShane of Maine, Edward DeShane of Massena, NY, David DeShane Buskirk, NY and sister Sally Johnston of Eagle Bridge, NY. Survivors […]
Hoosick Falls Girls Basketball by Jeffrey Bernstein Meg Barber, now the head coach at NYU, is one of the best basketball players to come out of Hoosick Falls High School. The 1998 graduate’s 1,643 career points were the most scored by a female Panther when she left the program. Barber held that record until 2020, […]
Submitted by HFCSD Communications Dear Hoosick Falls Community and Beyond, Christmas is one of the happiest times of the year. However, for some families, it can be very stressful. The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) Philip Leonard Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) is dedicated to helping those in need within our community. Members […]
Submitted by Hoosick Falls Central School Communications The HFCS PTA is hosting a free event that will be fun for the whole family — Winterfest! This year’s Winterfest will take place on Saturday, December 14th, from 2 to 6 pm at the HFCS Elementary School gym and cafeteria. Winter-themed activities will be offered such as […]