Town resident David Buckley tells The Eastwick Press, that Tuesday, October 3 he mailed a complaint stating that he thinks the recent resignation of Grafton Town Justice Piece Hoyt, and the appointment of outgoing Deputy County Executive Chris Meyers to run on the Republican as well as other minor party ballots this November as his replacement, is improper and “smacks of judicial coercion.” [Read more…] about Judicial Complaint Filed
Rensselaer County
Renting Out Garage Space To The County
By Doug La Rocque
The Rensselaer County Highway Department needs a little more space than it currently has at it’s Berlin Garage. The Berlin Highway Department has some room to spare. [Read more…] about Renting Out Garage Space To The County
A Times Union Story Puts A Sour Note In The Republican Primary For Rensselaer County Executive
By Doug La Rocque
On Saturday, September 2, The Albany based Times Union newspaper ran a front page story in which they reported that tapes they obtained, and made by a female staffer of Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, contained vulgar language directed toward her, and alleged physical contact. [Read more…] about A Times Union Story Puts A Sour Note In The Republican Primary For Rensselaer County Executive
Rensselaer County Legislature
The District 5 Report From Legislators Brownell And Wysocki
Highlights of the August 8, legislative meeting:
At our August meeting we passed a resolution in support of changes to the 2018 Farm Bill as recommended by members of the New York State Congressional Delegation to improve protections for dairy farmers. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Legislature
15-Year Old Captures 32nd Annual “Run For The Roses”
By Doug La Rocque
Spencer Daley of Troy was first across the finish line this past Sunday, August 13 in the yearly 5K run at Grafton Lakes State Park, in a time of 19:39, edging out Rob Van Der Kar of Averill Park by a mere two seconds. [Read more…] about 15-Year Old Captures 32nd Annual “Run For The Roses”
Smyth Announces For Rensselaer County Executive
Congressman Paul Tonko Introduces Candidate At The Event
Andrea Smyth kicked off her campaign as the Democratic candidate for Rensselaer County Executive on Thursday, August 3 at 1 pm with an announcement at the Rensselaer Riverfront Park waterfront, on Broadway in the City of Rensselaer. [Read more…] about Smyth Announces For Rensselaer County Executive
The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
Purchase Provides Time For Implementation Of Permanent Conservation Strategies That Support Local Timber Economy And Recreational Access
The Conservation Fund announced August 1 its purchase of 23,053 acres of working forestland in New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. [Read more…] about The Conservation Fund Buys 23,000 Acres Of Forestland In New York, Vermont And Massachusetts
Hoosick Democrats Hold Barbecue At Polish Hall
The Hoosick Democrats’ Barbecue at the Polish Hall on Thursday July 27 was well-attended. [Read more…] about Hoosick Democrats Hold Barbecue At Polish Hall
Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic
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 on Wednesday, July 26. [Read more…] about Seniors And County Officials Gather At Grafton Lakes For The Annual R.O.U.S.E. Picnic
Ingrid Gundrum Pulls Out Of County Legislative Race Hoosick Fall’s Bruce Patire To Replace Her On Ballot
By Doug La Rocque
Grafton Town Supervisor Ingrid Gundrum officially announced Tuesday, July 24, that she has decided against a run for the District 5 Rensselaer County Legislative seat, in favor of remaining Town Supervisor. [Read more…] about Ingrid Gundrum Pulls Out Of County Legislative Race Hoosick Fall’s Bruce Patire To Replace Her On Ballot