On Friday, June 24, music lovers and friends of literacy are invited to an evening of jazz, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres with Sonny and Perley at the elegant Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY. All proceeds will benefit Literacy Volunteers. [Read more…] about Jazzed for Literacy – And Wine Tasting!
Rensselaer County
County Honors Irving Mason, Korean War Era Veteran
The late Irving T. Mason, who served as a heavy machine mechanic with the United States Army during the Korean War, was recognized by Rensselaer County’s Honor-A-Deceased Veteran Committee and County officials on Monday, May 9, during services at the County Office Building. [Read more…] about County Honors Irving Mason, Korean War Era Veteran
Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations
Congressman Chris Gibson (NY-19) announced the passage in the House yesterday of HR 2576, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act, which modernizes the Toxic Substances Control Act to institute more rigorous oversight of thousands of chemicals that are used commercially. [Read more…] about Congressman Gibson Announces Passage Of Legislation Updating EPA Toxic Chemical Regulations
A Must-See Exhibit: “Catastrophe Hats and Other Recent Works” by Artist Maggi Randall
Southern Vermont College (SVC) is pleased to exhibit “Catastrophe Hats and Other Recent Works” by Southern Vermont artist Maggi Randall. The exhibit is available for viewing June 4 through July 8 in Everett Mansion’s Burgdorff Gallery. The public and friends of the artist are encouraged to attend Randall’s opening reception on Saturday, June 4, from 3 to 5 pm. in the Gallery. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and on weekends by arrangement with the Campus Safety Office. [Read more…] about A Must-See Exhibit: “Catastrophe Hats and Other Recent Works” by Artist Maggi Randall
Grafton Korean War Veteran Honored By County
Members of the Rensselaer County Legislature and County Executive Kathy Jimino gathered earlier this month to pay homage to Irv Mason, who served his country in the Korean War, and his town for many years as a Highway Superintendent and Town Councilman. [Read more…] about Grafton Korean War Veteran Honored By County
American Cancer Society To Honor Officer Nick Colaneri
2016 Hero of Hope Award Given At First Ever Red, White & Blue Party
Nick Colaneri of the Troy Police Department for his courageous battle with cancer, his commitment to keeping our community safe and to the American Cancer Society, at its first ever Red, White & Blue Party on June 24 at Saratoga National Golf Course. [Read more…] about American Cancer Society To Honor Officer Nick Colaneri
Rensselaer County Selected By State For Four Farmland Protection Projects; Brings Total to 5,000 Acres Protected
submitted by Rich Crist
Efforts to protect farmland and open space in Rensselaer County received a significant boost with funding by New York State of four important preservation projects, Rensselaer County Legislature Majority Leader Ken Herrington announced. [Read more…] about Rensselaer County Selected By State For Four Farmland Protection Projects; Brings Total to 5,000 Acres Protected
Former WCW Building In Hoosick Falls Purchased
by Doug La Rocque
At its May 10 meeting, The Rensselaer County legislature unanimously approved the sale of the former WCW building at 1 Mechanic Street to the 1150 Scottsville Rd LLC for $140,000. They plan to move Trojan Steel from its current location at 62 Factory Hill in North Hoosick. Raymond J. Benoit III (known as Ray Benoit) is President of the group. [Read more…] about Former WCW Building In Hoosick Falls Purchased
The Burt Swersey Inventor’s Studio Established At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer receives $500,000 gift from The Lemelson Foundation to honor and memorialize legendary teacher and mentor with state-of-the-art studio for student inventors and entrepreneurs
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) President Shirley Ann Jackson, Ph.D., has announced that the Institute has received a significant gift from The Lemelson Foundation to establish the Burt Swersey Inventor’s Studio, reinforcing the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs. The studio was formally dedicated on Friday, May 6, in a ceremony on the Rensselaer campus. [Read more…] about The Burt Swersey Inventor’s Studio Established At Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Jimino: 850 Pounds Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Medication Disposed Of Through Collection Program
submitted by James Gordon
Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino has released the results of the 2016 Prescription Drug Take Back Day event within Rensselaer County. The County, in conjunction with its Underage Drinking Coalition and participating law enforcement agencies throughout the County, and the DEA’s office, participated in a prescription medication collection initiative on Saturday, April 30th to help residents safely dispose of their unneeded prescription medications. [Read more…] about Jimino: 850 Pounds Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Medication Disposed Of Through Collection Program