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Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

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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 Introducing The Rolf Max Sternberg 5K Road Race

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd

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By Gail Smith

At 8 am on Saturday, August 8, Vietnam Veterans began lining up at Wood Park to register for the Welcome Home that was to be held throughout the day in their honor. There were hugs and tears and handshakes and anticipation as more and more of the honored guests arrived and reconnections were made with comrades. [Read more…] about Ceremonies Honoring Vietnam Veterans In Hoosick Falls Draw A Large Crowd

Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

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Would you like to be a volunteer? We can train you. Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) welcomes all kinds of volunteers, from tutors to administrative helpers and event planners. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community.  [Read more…] about Literacy Volunteers Tutor Training To Begin In September

Stein-Miner Elected President Of Board Of LVORC

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Caitlin Stein-Miner has been elected to serve as President of the Board of Directors of Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC). She has served on the Board since 2011, attaining the position of Vice President in 2013. She has been active in the many events that financially support LVORC including chairing the Literacy 5K in 2012. [Read more…] about Stein-Miner Elected President Of Board Of LVORC

Cantering Cowpokes Float Wins!

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Cantering Cowpokes 4-H Club won 1st place for the Prettiest Float in the 4th of July parade with our “Something’s Fishy” float and accompanying fish, mermaids, turtle, and sea horses. Along with our cash prize, we also won a red, white, and blue ribbon to add to our scrapbook. Even though we were very wet, we still had a good time!  [Read more…] about Cantering Cowpokes Float Wins!

County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County

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The Rensselaer County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions to prevent exposure to tick borne diseases including Lyme, Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis.

The warning stems from a significant increase in the number of cases of Anaplasmosis found in Rensselaer County in 2015 particularly in the Hoosick Falls/Petersburgh region. [Read more…] about County Health Department Warns Of Tick Borne Disease: Reported Cases of Anaplasmosis Have Sharply Increased In Rensselaer County

New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate

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by Deb Alter

Senator Kathy Marchione, Chair of the Senate’s Local Government Committee, has announced that her bi-partisan legislation to help local communities address the growing challenge of abandoned buildings has been unanimously passed by the New York State Senate. Hoosick Falls is one of the communities that could benefit from this legislation. It still needs to be passed by the State Assembly. [Read more…] about New Legislation On Abandoned Buildings Hoosick, Rensselaer County, Other Agencies Work Together To Solve Difficult Problem Of Worthless Real Estate