The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

K-9 Officer Injured, Expected to Make Full Recovery

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Courtesy of the Troy Police Department
The Troy Police Department is pleased to announce the successful release and recovery of their esteemed police canine, Norbi, from Upstate Veterinary Specialties. Canine Norbi was injured while bravely apprehending an armed burglary suspect earlier last week in the Emerald Greens neighborhood of Troy.

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HACA Back-2-School Boost Program

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For the 18th year, backpacks are being filled with age-appropriate school supplies for students in grades Pre-K through 6. Requests for backpacks have been rolling in to the pantry as post COVID-19 and inflation are resulting in more people seeking assistance both for food at the pantry and other necessities for their children. Thanks to the generosity of caring people such as yourself, backpacks, paper, markers, pens, glue, tissue, rulers, pencils, pencil boxes, and many other items are being gathered and sorted by volunteers. 

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State of Emergency Declared

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Community Comes Together

Courtesy of the Town of New Lebanon
A State of Emergency and a Local Emergency Order for the Town of New Lebanon was issued last week due to emergency conditions produced by flooding that occurred in the vicinity of Main Street in the Town of New Lebanon sometime during the evening of June 28th or the early morning hours of June 29th. The flooding, which occurred when a large beaver dam broke in the Pittsfield State Forest, emptied tens of millions of gallons of water around Main St. 

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Concerns Grow Over Planned Maternity Ward Closure

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Submitted by Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin and Public Health Director Mary Fran Wachunas said they have serious concerns following a recent meeting with officials from Samaritan Hospital regarding the planned closure of the hospital’s maternity ward.

McLaughlin said he is now calling for public meetings on the planned closure of the maternity ward. If approved by the state, the closure would leave Rensselaer County without a birthing center.

“I am asking for a public meeting to be organized so members of the public can be heard loud and clear by the state officials who will make the decision on whether the maternity ward remains open. We have received many, many comments, messages, and letters on this issue, and residents are very worried about the planned closure,” said McLaughlin.

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Summer Food Service Program Set to Begin

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Submitted by the NYS Education Department
The 2023 Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to approximately 400,000 young people at parks, pools, libraries, camps, and schools, kicks off in July at nearly 2,500 sites statewide. Studies have shown that access to nutritious food during summer break benefits children’s health, education, and food security. Inadequate nutrition can have developmental consequences for children, including lower academic performance, social and emotional difficulties like anxiety and depression, and a higher risk for chronic illnesses like anemia or diabetes. The program sites also give young people an opportunity to interact with other children their age and participate in free activities.

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Stephentown Town Board Highlights

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by Denise Wright
The June 19th meeting of the Stephentown Board was brief but busy. During the claims audit, it was mentioned that the Solutions by Design claim was for increasing the cyber-security at the town hall using ARPA funds. Supervisor Roder said that they had finished upgrading the security at the town hall, which was why the live stream did not work last month. Roger assured me it had been corrected, so the live stream is now working. 

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Petersburgh Town Board Highlights 

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by Denise Wright
The town board meeting on June 19th was busy and informative for residents concerning phase 2 of the bridge project in the town. The Department of Transportation presenter wanted to thank residents for their patience with the project. Multiple signs will be up to make drivers aware and alleviate any traffic situations. There was some concern about trucks getting onto some of the roads; there is a plan to put weight limit signs near River and Hewitt Roads to ensure safety for residents and motorists. The ditch building near the bridge is targeted for the end of July. 

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