Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
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
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 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
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Staff, and the many volunteers of CCE have spent a year gearing up for displaying projects and educational displays to be highlighted at the Schaghticoke Fair featuring the theme “The Fairest One of All”. [Read more…] about Schaghticoke Fair Is 4-H Highlight Of The Year
by Deb Alter
Hoosac School has expanded its Visual Arts programs. It now offers a wide range of art courses that provide an atmosphere where artistic exploration and experimentation is encouraged. [Read more…] about Hoosac School Expands Its Visual Arts Programs Under Leadership Of Jason Jansen
CiviCure and HAYC3 are proud to present The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race for Vibrant Communities, the annual race that celebrates Rolf Sternberg’s life (1945-2012) and legacy in Hoosick Falls, NY, and helps ensure we continue the community’s revitalization. The race will take place on Saturday, September 26 with a start time of 9 am in Wood Memorial Park on Main Street in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race In Hoosick Falls September 26
Fresh off celebrating their 30th anniversary, Yo La Tengo will release Stuff Like That There on August 28 via Matador Records and will kick off their world tour in Troy at the Music Hall at 8 pm on Wednesday, September 23. [Read more…] about Yo La Tengo Kicks Off World Tour At The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
by Doug La Rocque
With no one nominated to run for the office on the Democratic line, the winner of the Republican primary will have the inside track to replacing three term Sheriff Jack Mahar. [Read more…] about Republican Primary Likely The Deciding Factor In Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Race
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Photo tribute to Kieron Kramer, whose wit and writing will be missed. This picture taken by Trix Niernberger while visiting Rensselaer Land Trust’s Kinderhook Nature Preserve.[/private]
by Doug La Rocque
The home of Howard and Donna Baldwin at 2295 Route 2 in Grafton suffered serious fire, smoke and water damage Monday afternoon when flames broke out in an upstairs bedroom. [Read more…] about Home Of Deputy Rensselaer County EMS Coordinator Damaged In Grafton Fire
