The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

Wounded Vet Run

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Submitted by Mike Drinkwine Jr.
The Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides services, financial help, and donations directly to wounded veterans in need. Our mission is to aid any veteran wounded in combat or training while on active duty. Over the past 6 years we have been able to raise and donate over $110,000 to our honorees. Without our sponsors’ generous donations we would not be able to achieve our mission. We are proud to announce our 2024 Upstate NY Wounded Vet Run Honoree, United States Army SFC Jacob Pratt. SFC Pratt was assigned to Detachment 2, Company A, of the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment.

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DWI Memorial Ceremony

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
A solemn ceremony was held on Tuesday, April 23rd: the annual Rensselaer County DWI Memorial Ceremony. Family, friends, law enforcement, and elected officials were on hand.

The ceremony included the addition of two victims of DWI crimes: John A. Flood Sr., who was killed in 2020, and Kevin Patrick Munn, who was killed in 2022. Sadly, there are now 39 names of residents killed by DWI-related crimes.

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Take Back the Night Walk

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Courtesy of Rensselaer County
The annual Take Back the Night Walk sponsored by the Family and Friends of Liza Ellen Warner Association, Inc. highlights the plight of domestic violence and helps ensure the memories of those lost to violence are carried forward. The recent walk, held 20 years after Liza was murdered, was led by her mother Martha Lasher-Warner in the Hampton Manor neighborhood of East Greenbush.

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Busy Spring for Berlin Church and Food Closet

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On May 3rd through 5th, and 10th, the church will host their annual Mother's Day plant sale at Taconic Mountain Insurance, Route 22.

May 10th and 11th, the BCFC will hold another craft supply sale.

The Food Closet Mother's Day dinner has been replaced by a small charcuterie tray. Please call to reserve your tray. Leave your phone number so we can call with pick-up instructions.

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Berlin CSD Budget Information

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Submitted by BCS Communications
The development of the Berlin Central School District (BCSD) 2024–2025 budget has been a challenging and emotional process. Interim Superintendent Dr. Maureen Long would like to thank all of you who have actively engaged during the process by attending budget presentations and forums, sharing your perspectives via public comment or by completing surveys, and especially, for advocating on behalf of the district by reaching out to elected officials.

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Gordon H. Hoffman – Obituary

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Poestenkill – Gordon Henry Hoffman, 73, died suddenly in his sleep at home on Saturday, April 27th, 2024, on the day of his wife’s burial in Berlin.

He was born in Hoosick Falls on February 15th, 1951, the loving son of Luella Mae (Goodermote) Hoffman of Cherry Plain and the late William Gordon Hoffman. He resided in Cherry Plain for many years before moving to Poestenkill 30 years ago. He attended Berlin Central School.

Gordon drove an oil truck for over 55 years and was currently still employed by Legenbauer Gas & Oil Co. in Averill Park, a job that he loved. On the side, he did brush hogging jobs. [Read more…] about Gordon H. Hoffman – Obituary

Valente Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Manslaughter

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Submitted by the US Department of Labor
Anthony Valente, a mine manager at the R. J. Valente Quarry in Grafton, has pled guilty to manslaughter in the second degree, a Class C felony. Valente admitted to causing Darren Miller’s death in October 2022 by disregarding and overriding safety features of a crane Valente was operating, which resulted in a piece of the crane striking Miller, a 35-year-old mechanic, and causing his death. The manager agreed to serve a six-month jail sentence and five years of probation. He is expected to report to jail on June 14th.

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Annual Book Sale

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On Friday through Sunday, May 17th though 19th, The Friends of the New Lebanon Library will host their annual book sale to benefit the New Lebanon Library at the Church of Our Saviour, located at 14660 NY 22. Prices range from 50 cents for a children’s book to $2 for a hardcover. Specialty books will be individually priced.

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