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Claims It Will Have A Negative Impact On The County
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin has penned a letter to Troy City Councilman David Bissember, asking him to reconsider his legislation, believing it will undermine efforts to protect those who live and work in the city of Troy and Rensselaer County as a whole.
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By Doug La Rocque
“This budget is good news for residents and taxpayers, with the County avoiding a tax increase and remaining under the state tax cap for the eighth consecutive year.
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While held each year in Troy, the Northeast’s largest free holiday festival is truly a Rensselaer County and Capital Region event. This year’s version of the Stroll is slated for Sunday, December 2 from 11 am to 5 pm, with the kickoff point being at 1 Monument Square in Troy.
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by Doug La Rocque
It was a very cold, blustery day for the annual Stephentown Veterans Ceremony in Veterans Park on Saturday, November 10.
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Ashby Wins Full Term in Assembly
By Doug La Rocque
It was a political battle in which Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove touted his many years of experience as a prosecutor, while his Democratic opponent, Mary Pat Donnelly countered her years of judicial service helped to uniquely prepare her for the job.
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No Change In The 107th Assembly District
As “spirited” as the area’s congressional race was, the contest for the 107th New York State Assembly district seat was perhaps one of the most cordial of any of the races around, both candidates sticking to the issues.
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By Doug La Rocque
Before a packed house at RPI’s Chapel and Cultural Center, Rensselaer County District Attorney, Republican Joel Abelove and his challenger, Democrat Mary Pat Donnelly, traded jabs in what appears to be the only debate that will take place between the pair prior to Election Day.
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By Thaddeus Flint
There was plenty of consensus on the problems of New York State, but less agreement on what to do to fix those problems at an October 17 debate by candidates for the 107th Assembly District.
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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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By Doug La Rocque
The drinking water crisis was a topic at the debate between the 107th Assembly District candidates last Wednesday evening, sponsored by The Eastwick Press.
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By Doug La Rocque The electronic signs in front of area schools carry the message, “now hiring bus drivers.” You must be logged in to view this article.
by Alex Brooks At its workshop meeting on Wednesday, February 6, the Hoosick Town Board was presented with a draft law requiring that the owners of solar installations make a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT). You must be logged in to view this article.
Chinese Exchange Students Visit Berlin Schools by Rachel Turetsky Samantha Brewer, director of Exceptional Education at Berlin Central School, coordinated a visit last week of exchange students from China. You must be logged in to view this article.
From January 9 through January 18, the Junior National Honor Society members collected pasta for Hoosick Area Churches Assocation Food Pantry You must be logged in to view this article.
Vote Scheduled on Proposed Capital Project by Alex Brooks At its January 14 meeting, the Hoosick Falls School Board voted unanimously to put its proposed Capital Project up for voter approval. You must be logged in to view this article.
Senior Trip Update At the last regular meeting of the Berlin Central School Board of Education, many concerns were raised about the upcoming Senior Class trip to Virginia Beach, VA, chief of which was a lack of certified lifeguards for any planned swimming in either the ocean or a pool at the house the group […]