Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
By Doug La Rocque
A long line of marchers left the Grafton Town Park Saturday evening August 6 in a walk to the Grafton Peace Pagoda, with the desire to forever renounce war and create a nuclear-free world. [Read more…] about A Walk To Commemorate Hiroshima Day And Offer Prayers For Peace
The University at Albany congratulates the more than 2,800 students who graduated in May.
Students from your area include:[private] [Read more…] about University At Albany Announces Spring Graduates
More than 1,500 students recently completed the requirements for graduation from their academic degree or certificate programs at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. The college’s Class of 2016 includes students from around the Capital Region and around the globe, graduating from more than 80 degree or certificate programs. [Read more…] about Local Students Are Members of Class of 2016 At Hudson Valley Community College
First brought up by members of the community and the new Town Board early this year, Saturday night August 6 will see the culmination of the hard work by many to offer a free family fun night, open to all the residents of Grafton. [Read more…] about First Free Family Fun Night In Grafton Is This Saturday Aug. 6
By Doug La Rocque
Officers of Rensselaer Organizations United for Senior Endeavors (ROUSE), the senior community and Rensselaer County dignitaries enjoyed some beautiful weather for the organization’s annual picnic this past Wednesday. [Read more…] about Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic
Soldiers Complete Training Exercise At Army’s Joint Readiness Training Center
Members of a task force with the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team successfully completed the rigors of a force on force training exercise at Fort Polk and are now heading home. [Read more…] about Soldiers Head Home From Fort Polk Training
Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site, located on Route 67, North Hoosick, NY will host a commemoration of the Battle of Bennington on Tuesday, August 16, at 7 pm. [Read more…] about Commemoration To Mark The 239th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Bennington
by Alex Brooks
A bill sponsored by State Senator Kathy Marchione revising statute of limitation law relating to “toxic torts” was signed by Governor Cuomo on July 21. The intent of this bill is simple – to preserve the right of people who have been sick [Read more…] about Marchione’s Statute Of Limitations Bill Regarding Claims Against Toxic Polluters Is Signed By Governor Cuomo
By Doug La Rocque
At Monday evening’s special meeting of the Grafton Town Board, Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum delivered news about the long anticipated ambulance grant that no one in the room wanted to hear. Gundrum said she had spoken with [Read more…] about Future Of Grafton’s $150,000 Ambulance Grant Now In Question
By Doug La Rocque
On July 13, State Senator Kathy Marchione, Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino and leaders of the Rensselaer Fire and EMS Community gathered at the new Defreestville Fire Station to formally announce the awarding of the $750,000 NYS grant for [Read more…] about 750 Thousand Dollar Grant To Purchase New Pagers For Rensselaer County Emergency Service Providers
