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7,097 Trotters Race, Walk, and Give Thanks

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at 77th Troy Turkey Trot

Submitted by Ed Parham of Rueckert Advertising
$21,000 Raised for Northeast Regional Food Bank and Joseph’s House and Shelter

The 77th annual Troy Turkey Trot brought a sea of runners, walkers, and families together this morning to celebrate one of America’s oldest and most cherished Thanksgiving traditions. Presented by Pioneer, this beloved event welcomed 7,097 participants from 38 states and 7 countries to the heart of the Collar City.

The day kicked off with

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Human Remains Identified as Amanda King

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Troy Police Department Press Release
On October 20th, Troy Police Officers responded to the area of the Burden Pond Preserve near Campbell Avenue after receiving a report from a citizen who located a human skeleton. Through investigation, confirmed via dental records and DNA comparison, these remains have been identified as Amanda King. Our work continues while keeping Amanda’s family and loved ones at the forefront of our minds.

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‘Framing Tomorrow,’ a Regional Collaboration to Shape the Future

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Questar III BOCES’ Donald R. Kline Technical School hosted a regional collaboration event sponsored by the CTE Technical Assistance Center of NY (nyctecenter.org) and welcomed Career and Technical Education (CTE) educators from across the state to “Framing Tomorrow, a regional collaboration to shape the future” on November 15th. The event was intended to help educators prepare the next generation of skilled workers and fill high-demand jobs. Participants discussed industry-recognized credential opportunities, work-based learning, project-based learning, and dual enrollment and post-secondary articulations.

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Thomas N. Trask – Obituary

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Troy — Thomas N. Trask, 58, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY.  Born on March 7, 1966 in Oneonta, NY he grew up in Petersburgh, NY where he spent his childhood and most of his adult life.

Tom had a great sense of humor. He was a math wizard and could recite account numbers, phone numbers and dates of events from memory. He enjoyed doing Sudoku and would complete advanced level puzzles in record time. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan and loved donning his cheesehead gear on game days. However, his greatest pleasure was spent with family. Whether it was a casual gathering, a family reunion or a holiday celebration, Tom most enjoyed the time spent in the company of his loved ones. [Read more…] about Thomas N. Trask – Obituary

Veterans Day Luncheon

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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their appreciation to local veterans. The event helps the students prepare for a career in the culinary arts, where they might be involved in preparing and serving meals on a large scale, such as in a catering environment.

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Unity House Ribbon Cutting

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Newly Renovated Crisis Support Residence

Unity House Press Release

Unity House cut the ribbon on its newly renovated Crisis Support Residence, located at the original Unity House Ministry site (309 8th Street, Troy) where the organization was founded in 1971. The Crisis Support Residence is a voluntary 28-day residential program for Capital Region adults who are experiencing an acute mental health crisis. In cases where a person’s mental health symptoms present challenges in daily life to the extent they risk hospitalization, this space offers a chance for a reset in a dedicated space to address symptoms before they get worse.

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Don’t Trash It, Smash It

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Press Release from the Rensselaer County Legislature
After Halloween, don’t let your pumpkins go to waste! Bring them to Knickerbacker Park, 191 103rd Street, between 10 am and 1 pm on Saturday, November 2nd for a fun-filled day of smashing, smushing, and recycling. Not only will this event offer a great way to dispose of your pumpkins in an eco-friendly way, but it will also be packed with activities for the whole family. Rensselaer County and the City of Troy have partnered together to host this new event that will be both fun and educational.

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World-Renowned Poet Visits HVCC

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Author and performer of the Muscogee Nation
Joy Harjo, an award-winning poet and author who served three terms as the U.S. Poet Laureate, will visit Hudson Valley Community College on Wednesday, November 6th, for an event to commemorate National Native American Heritage Month. The 11 am talk in the BTC Auditorium on the Troy campus will include Q&A and a book signing. The event is free and open to the public.

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$16.7 Million Maintenance Facility Opening

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News from New York State Division of Military & Naval Affairs
Work on Field Maintenance Shop 17 began in March of 2023 and the project was finished in late August of this year.

The project was budgeted to cost $17 million and the new facility was expected to be ready by May of 2025. But the prime contractors of Bette & Cring, Flex Electric, and Crisifulli Brothers brought the project to competition much sooner for about $300,000 less.

It is expected that the new building will be ready for use in

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Hasselwander Sentenced in Death of Morgan Bates

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From the Office of District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly recently announced that Ian J. Hasselwander, 24, of Petersburgh was sentenced to 25 years to life on one count of Murder in the Second Degree, a Class A-I Felony and 15 years to life with 5 years post release supervision on one count of Strangulation in the First Degree, a Class C Violent Felony.

Hasselwander was arrested by the Rensselear County Sheriff’s Department on March 4th, 2022 in connection with the investigation into the disappearance and death of Morgan Bates.

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