Eastern Rensselaer County's Community NewspaperNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation The annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning began March 16th and runs through ...

The Berlin Disaster From Fifty Years Ago Is Still Vividly Remembered July 27, 2012 By eastwickpress ...

by Denise Wright The Stephentown Board’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting began with a moment of silence to honor former town board member Gerry Robinson. Robinson focused on “improving local service ...

This year’s Fourth of July Parade, the only Fourth of July Parade in Rensselaer County, will again be held in the town of Berlin. The tradition in the Taconic Valley started in 1878, and it has ...

Courtesy of BCSD The following is a message from Berlin Central School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Maureen A. Long regarding the school tax processing issues that have affected the district.

Courtesy of Rensselaer County Sidewalk Warriors provides help and hope to those experiencing hunger or homelessness in Troy and surrounding areas. Sidewalk Warriors came together recently to welcome a ...

Jeffrey Belschwinder of Sidewinder Photography A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of five individuals early Friday morning after law enforcement executed a search warrant at 99 Johnston ...

AG’s Office Claims Money Used to Pay Personal Debt by Doug La Rocque New York State Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, December 1, announced the arrest and indictment of Rensselaer County ...

Submitted by Mary Jackson Did you know that September is Healthy Aging Month? What better way to improve your health through exercise. The Hoosick Armory has 3 pickleball courts that can be rented for ...

Brunswick CSD Submitted by Brunswick CSD Communications Brunswick CSD is proud to announce its winter Scholar Athlete sports teams for the 2024-2025 season. The school fielded seven varsity teams, ...

Submitted by Shannon Nixon On Sunday, May 7th, The Brain Fitness Foundation unveiled its new facilities in Hoosick Falls with a soft launch event. Attendees were joined by the foundation’s leaders and ...

Hoosick Falls — Sue A. Hickey, 77, passed away on Monday, February 17th, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late John “Ersel” Hickey who passed in 2013. Sue was born on ...