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Hot Labor Day Weekend Brings Crowds To Grafton Lakes State Park

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A Banner Year For Grafton Lakes State Park

By Doug La Rocque

By all accounts, the summer of 2015 was one park management can point to with pride.  Park Manager Melissa Miller said attendance at the park was up more than 25 thousand people this year over last.  And last year was nothing to hang your head over.   [Read more…] about Hot Labor Day Weekend Brings Crowds To Grafton Lakes State Park

Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History

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submitted by Chris Philippo

On August 8 Joe Ferrannini of Hoosick Falls-based Grave Stone Matters repaired the headstones  in the “Old” Mount Ida Cemetery of several people of historical significance who had ties to eastern Renssaelear County, including Dr. Jeffery W. Thomas and Dr. Philander H. Thomas of West Sand Lake, and his wife, Laura Hull Thomas. Her grandfather was Lt. Daniel Gray (1756-1830), who fought in the Revolutionary War and is buried in Center Berlin Cemetery.  [Read more…] about Restoration Of Remarkable Headstone Of Dr. Philander H. Thomas, Born In Stephentown And Former Sandlake Supervisor, Offers A Window Into Local History

Lots Of Happenings And Classes This September At Grafton Lake State Park

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Bark and Brew To Benefit Local Animal Shelters

Saturday, September 12: Capital Region Geocachers Picnic and Campout starting at 9 am. Get introduced to this outdoor sport that brings technology together with treasure hunting in the outdoors. If you’re already a fan, meet other local geocachers and enjoy a day or an overnight under the Grafton sky. For more information, call 279-1155. [Read more…] about Lots Of Happenings And Classes This September At Grafton Lake State Park

Rensselaer County Hard Hit By Home Foreclosures

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Hoosick Falls A Hot Spot In The Eastern Portion Of The County

by Doug La Rocque

The New York State Comptroller’s Office has recently released a new report on home foreclosure rates across the state that indicate the numbers since 2013 have returned to the levels seen in the recession that started in 2008 and peaking a year later.  In the immediate Capital District, Rensselaer County has seen the largest percentage of increase.  [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Hard Hit By Home Foreclosures

Two Exciting Events Coming To Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

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Evening Paddle 

Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center is offering an Evening Paddle on September 9 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Bring a picnic dinner you can eat by the lake, if desired.  This program is limited to 12 boats so pre-registration is required and can be done by contacting the Center at dykenpond@fairpoint.net or by calling 518-658-2055. Kayaks can be rented for $10, or you can bring your own. A complete list of programs can be found at: www.dykenpond.org.

The Hill Hollow Band 

Under The Trees

DPEEC is holding a Music Under the Trees event featuring the Hill Hollow Band on Saturday, September 12 from 4 to 7 pm.  One of the emerging bright lights in the Capital Region’s roots music scene, the Hill Hollow Band performs with rambling energy that must be seen to be appreciated.   [Read more…] about Two Exciting Events Coming To Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center

Rensselaer County 4-H Wraps Up Summer Trips

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Rensselaer County 4-H wrapped up an exciting slate of summer trips with its members from across the county. These trips included the annual Cornell Career Explorations, the Rensselaer County 4-H “Pre-Teen Adventure,” and the Rensselaer County 4-H “Cloverbud Outing.” [Read more…] about Rensselaer County 4-H Wraps Up Summer Trips