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Rensselaer County 

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Legislative Minority Report

Submitted by Minority Leader Peter Grimm

It is not debatable; 2020 has been a year of constant challenges for all Americans. The COVID-19 crisis alone with all of the unknown variables that have come with it has, if not paralyzed us, undeniably altered our stability.

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Troy

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

38th Victorian Stroll

The Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its plans for the 38th Annual Troy Victorian Stroll Season.

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Hoosick

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Rescue Squad Dedicates New Flagpole

A new flagpole was donated by members of the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Board of Directors and dedicated on September 11, 2020.

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Hoosick Falls

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Woman Is Rosekrans Winner

Submitted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County

The recipient of this year’s Rosekrans award is Ally Hoag.

This award is selected by the cattle program in memory of Helen Rosekrans, a long-time cattle leader and Schaghticoke Fair “Mom” to all.

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New Lebanon

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Free Store Giveaway Well Attended

The Town of New Lebanon free store, started by now Town Supervisor Tistrya Houghtling 5 years ago when she was Town Clerk, is now being overseen by the Climate Smart Task Force of New Lebanon as one of its climate smart actions (reduce, reuse, recycle).

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New Lebanon Town Board

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Board Returns New Payloader

Asks For Trade-In Back

by Doug La Rocque

The board convened a special meeting on Friday, November 20 to consider whether or not to pay an invoice from Monroe Equipment (Tractor) for a new 2020 payloader, purchased by Highway Superintendent Jeffrey Winestock.

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Stephentown Town Board

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Don’t Trash The Neighbors Place

by Michelle Van Horn

Business owner Alan Stuart from the New Scrub Board, Stephentown’s laundromat & car wash spoke to the Stephentown Town Board at its Monday, November 16 meeting, to say he has had a bit of trouble with people dumping their personal garbage in trash cans provided for the car wash, but not washing their cars.

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The Life Of George Holcomb

November 26, 2020 By steve bradley

Geo P. Defends Himself

by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks

Saturday June 2, 1849: Today while Geo P. was plowing out his nursery on R. G. Pierce’s farm James B. Chapman insulted him by taking his horse by the bits and then kicking the horse, which startled the horse and broke the harness.

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Welcome Mrs. Claus, Christmas 2020

November 23, 2020 By steve bradley


New Christmas Song, “Mrs. Claus,” to Premiere,
November 29, 2020

Luke McNamee and Josh Greenberg, (also known by their stage names as SaxoClaus and the Elf) have written produced and are digitally distributing a new Christmas song entitled, “Mrs Claus,” that they say acknowledges the strength of women in keeping us all together, especially during the Holidays.

On Sunday, November 29, 6 – 8 PM at Nanola’s, 2639 U.S. 9, Malta, NY 12020, The World Premiere airplay of their new song, “Mrs. Claus,” will be held at a song release event for all of the performers and engineers who contributed their talents to the recording. Dinner will be served at no charge, cash bar.  There will be a Sing A Long and cake.  Guests are also welcomed and must reserve a spot by contacting Nanola’s at nanolaevents@gmail.com.  The song, “Mrs. Claus” will be available on all digital music streaming platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Play, ITunes, Apple Music, etc. on Thanksgiving Day!  SEARCH: SaxoClaus.

Luke McNamee developed the character SaxoClaus 25 years ago and has entertained Capital Region residents with his spirited renditions of Christmas Pop Music and Christmas Carols.  He was joined by Josh Greenberg (the Elf) ten years ago.  Together, the two have a street act that rivals any New Orleans band.

 The Origin of the Mrs Claus Song

Behind every song lies a story and the new song “Mrs Claus” written by Luke McNamee and Josh Greenberg is no exception. As a matter of fact, it has a sweet story.

It was a cold, snowy night in early December and Luke, who portrays himself as SaxoClaus was driving through the snow to play his saxophone for a group of seniors at a local nursing home. The wind and snow were fierce that night. The journey took longer than usual and by the time Luke arrived he was quite shaken from the ride but ready to perform. His red suit was covered with snow, which was now melting as he played his opening number.
After finishing the first song, he introduced himself as SaxoClaus and told them that he was going to play a song about a red nosed reindeer, another about a jingling bell, he even bragged about one that told the story of a snowman and of course he had plenty of Santa Claus songs. Then without even thinking about it he exclaimed “I’ll even play one about Mrs Claus.” He stopped in his tracks realizing that he had misspoken. There was nothing to do but chuckle as he said, “Sorry folks there is no song about Mrs Claus.” It was then that a sweet 90-year-old woman looked at him and said, “Santa, that’s not right! Mrs Claus should have a song for her, think of all the things that she’s done for you over the years. Every Christmas she makes sure things run right and on time. If she doesn’t have a song already, you should write her one.” A lightbulb went off in Luke’s head after hearing her words and they stuck with him while he finished his performance.
The snow and wind accompanied him on the way home but all he could think about was what that sweet lady had said. It made Luke think about his wife and all that she does at Christmas time, how she really makes it all come together and maybe does not get the credit she deserves. He decided right then and there that he was going to make it his goal to produce a song for “Mrs Claus.”

Over the next few days, he wrote down some lyrics and after he had a rough draft, he showed the words to his musical partner Josh Greenberg, who performs saxophone duets with him dressed as his Elf. Josh took the rough lyrics, polished them up a bit and began to craft melodies and harmonies that would bring these words to life.
Josh Greenberg’s abilities as a music producer stem from 35 years as an elementary music educator, and his experience as Composer/Director/Producer of The Mother Goose Jazz Band, a family entertainment group that brings jazzed up nursery rhymes to children and families in CDs and Live performances. His music has won awards from The American Library Association, The International Association of Jazz Educators, and Family Life Magazine.  With “Mrs. Claus,” he was the driving force behind scoring the music and rehearsing the band and vocalists. His attention to detail coupled with his musical knowledge and intuition made him vital to the project. The song, “Mrs Claus,” is a creation by two friends and musical partners who share a love of music, especially Christmas music.

This Christmas season Luke and Josh hope not only to entertain folks all over the world with their composition “Mrs Claus” but also to inspire people to take a moment to look at their wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter and thank them for everything that they do, not only at Christmas but all year long. Because, as we now know by listening to the song, “there would be no Christmas without Mrs Claus.”

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Hoosick Falls

November 19, 2020 By steve bradley

Are The Tracks Really Being Fixed?

by Doug La Rocque

For about a year a section of the Pan Am Railways track along Railroad Avenue have been a point of concern, as residents, town and village officials have reported it to be undermining and actually moving when trains pass over it.

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