The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Anthony Kovage – Obituary

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Hoosick Falls – Anthony “Tony” Kovage, husband, father, brother, friend, master craftsman and so much more, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

Tony could be spotted around Hoosick Falls wearing his trademark white t-shirt, blue jeans and baseball cap from his extensive collection. Driving in his red truck, he’d always pass you by with a friendly wave and smile. And, it wasn’t just family and neighbors in town, he took great delight in conversation with anyone and everyone. Strangers were truly just friends he had not met yet. [Read more…] about Anthony Kovage – Obituary

Samuel C. Cottrell – Obituary

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Pownal – Samuel C. “Sam” Cottrell, 76, passed away Monday evening April 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Sam was born on February 25, 1946 in Troy, NY. He was the son of the late Cortland C. Cottrell and Margaret (Stearns) Cottrell. Sam was raised on a farm in Hoosick Falls, NY. In 1963, he graduated from Hoosick Fall Central School. In 1965, Sam graduated from Hudson Valley Community College with an Associates degree in Construction Technology. [Read more…] about Samuel C. Cottrell – Obituary

NYS Lt. Governor Arrested

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According to the New York Times and WNBC in New York City, Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin has been arrested on campaign finance fraud-related charges  and is expected to appear in Manhattan Federal Court later today

Uncle Sam Parking Garage Coming Down

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A long time stable in Troy, now closed because it has fallen into disrepair , the Uncle Same Parking Garage is slated to be torn down within the next couple of months, according to City Council President Carmella Mantello. Large concrete portions of the structure starting falling down when the garage was used by the NYS Labor Department for parking when they had offices in the Troy Atrium.

Ms. Mantello does not have a problem with the structure being demolished, what concerns her is that it becomes just a large hole in the ground in the middle of the city. The Council President tells The Eastwick Press “I have requested the planning commission (director) ensure landscaping, trees and that the location is clean and safe while they put together their plans to redevelop the site. Also I don’t want it to sit idle and a hole at the gateway of the city and the bond should be the developer present a plan before the planning commission within one year.”

Security Incident at Ichabod Crane Schools

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Sheriff Donald Krapf reports that the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office handled a school incident at the Ichabod Crane Central School (Kinderhook) on April 6th at about 11:30 am.

A group of students reported a social media post that was a cause for concern and the school resource Deputy was immediately notified by school administrative staff.  Once the post was viewed by the school resource Deputy, protocols were put in place for a Lock Out in the primary and Middle Schools and Shelter in Place for the high school.  Law Enforcement was able to quickly identify the source of the media post and conduct a thorough investigation which allowed the school to be reopened shortly after the regular daily dismissal.

A sixteen year old was arrested and charged with Falsely Reporting an Incident in the Third degree (A Misdemeanor).

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the New York State Police, and the Albany Police Department.  Several canines were brought in from each agency to sweep the school in an abundance of caution to ensure there was no threat.

“I credit the quick and successful resolution of this incident to the dedication and hard work of the men and woman of the Sheriff’s Office and the multiple agencies that responded.  I would also like to thank the school district staff and students for their patience, and cooperation which assisted greatly in allowing Law Enforcement to ensure the safety of the campus.” states Sheriff Krapf.

Submitted by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

Stephentown Annual Easter Party

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The Easter Party is back on Saturday, April 16 at 1 pm at the Stephentown Memorial Library. Join the festivities for games, candy crafts and a visit with the Easter Bunny, who will be escorted to the Library by the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department.

New Lebanon Clean Up Day

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It’s been a difficult year, but here is spring again, right on schedule, so some of us residents of New Lebanon are planning to show our gratitude on April 23, the Saturday after Earth Day.

Bring your family and meet with us at the Pavilion at Shatford Park at 10:00 am.  We will assign you and your family to a team and provide the equipment you will need for an hour of safely picking up litter along a predetermined route.

Refreshments back in the Park will follow. 

Bring your own gloves and reflective vests if you have them. If you don’t, we will supply them.

Let us know you plan to join us by contacting Bob Gilson at nlcac.gilson@gmail.com.

Monday Fires Destroy Two Buildings

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by Doug La Rocque

Stephentown firefighters were called out on Monday evening, April 4, to battle flames at an unoccupied structure at 345 West Road. The first units on the scene reported the building to be fully engulfed in flames and called for mutual aid from Berlin and Lebanon Valley, while the Hancock Fire Department was placed on standby. According to Sidewinder Photography on the scene, firefighters had to lay a significant amount of hose from the water source to battle the flames. 

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Mrs. Kent Honored as Principal of the Year

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Submitted by BCS Communications

Congratulations to Berlin Elementary School Principal Mrs. Tracy Kent, who was awarded the 2022 Principal of the Year honor by the Greater Capital Region Principal Center and the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA).

The Principal of the Year award recognizes a principal for exemplary leadership qualities (highlighted by the unique challenges of the pandemic) who has made a difference in the lives of their students.

Tracy Kent has been in the field of education for 29 years. For 18 of those years Tracy was a classroom teacher. She transitioned into administration 11 years ago and has spent the last eight years as the principal of Berlin Elementary School.

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