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Contributed by Kayela Stanton
In order to continue to fuel the discovery of new solutions and solve big challenges in human health, agriculture, and food, it will be critical to cultivate the next generation of leaders in science.
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All Clear Sounded Saturday Morning
By Doug La Rocque
By 1 am Saturday morning, January 12, the last of the three propane laden tank cars that derailed Wednesday evening, had been removed without incident, and the remainder of the area residents evacuated, were allowed home
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McLaughlin Talks Water, Farming, Money In State Of The County
By Doug La Rocque
Speaking to a packed room at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin delivered his second State of the County address on Wednesday morning, January 9.
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Sheltered Fern
A fern grows in a maple tree in the Petersburgh woods on December 30.
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By Doug La Rocque
For 32 years, Penny Jones has dedicated her life to serving the seniors of Rensselaer County.
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Rensselaer County has learned its bond rating has been upgraded by Moody’s Investor’s Service.
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Submitted by Pam Lever of Uncaged
A conference about potential remediation options for the Dewey Loeffel EPA superfund site in the Town of Nassau will be held January 5, from 9:30 am to 5 pm, at the Comfort Inn, I90 Exit 10, Castleton.
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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 Denise Wright The December 16 meeting of the Petersburgh Town Board was busy and involved everything from setting dates for town meetings to the final allocation of ARPA funds. After the November 18 meeting minutes were amended and approved, the department reports were given. The Supervisor reported that a sales tax refund was received […]
By Denise Wright The December 16 meeting of the town board in Stephentown started with a presentation and discussion about the proposed Longroad Development LLC, ground-mounted 5 mW (AC) solar array on 26 acres of a 77-acre area located on New York Route 22. Improvements would include photovoltaic modules divided into three clusters (a south […]
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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 […]