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Team “Knocking Out Alzheimer’s” Bottle Drive, The Fundraising Continues … WYNANTSKILL/RENSSELAER – Team “Knocking out Alzheimer’s” is partnering with the  … Continued

Tiger at Halloween Sumitted by Diane DiGiorgio, Castleton             North Greenbush Democratic Committee Meets NORTH … Continued

Forest Regeneration with Peter Smallidge RENSSELAER COUNTY – Part of the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s 2020-’21 “Exploring Conservation Issues” lecture series. … Continued

North Greenbush Notes – Rysdorph Homestead Jim Greenfield, Town Historian  283-6384 NORTH GREENBUSH – There is a new Historical Marker … Continued

Annual Fresh Florida Citrus Fundraiser CAPITAL DISTRICT –  The yearly Troy Kiwanis Fresh Florida Fruit sale is on again to … Continued

Recovery Month – Let’s Celebrate and Recognize those in Recovery! CAPITAL DISTRICT – September is a month to celebrate and … Continued

Books for Troops Looking for a New Director CAPITAL DISTRICT – Books for Troops, a not-for profit, all volunteer organization … Continued

Books for Troops Looking for a New Director CAPITAL DISTRICT – Books for Troops, a not-for profit, all volunteer organization … Continued

Elmwood Cemetery News  WEST SAND LAKE – We will have our Annual Meeting on Monday, September 14, at 5PM, near … Continued

Clinton Heights Area 19th Annual Reunion – CANCELED EAST GREENBUSH – Under the current Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings that are … Continued

65 Acres of Forest and Wetland in Stephentown Donated for Conservation STEPHENTOWN – When the beautiful, 65-acre property came up … Continued

Books for Troops Continues to Help the Troops Cope with the Pandemic CAPITAL DISTRICT – Books for Troops would like … Continued

Students Named to Champlain College Dean’s List for Spring 2020 Semester BURLINGTON, VT – The following students have been named … Continued

Books for Troops Continues to Help the Troops Cope with the Pandemic CAPITAL DISTRICT – Books for Troops would like … Continued

Siena College Names Local Students to the President’s List for the Spring 2020 LOUDONVILLE, – Siena College names students to … Continued

Siena College Names Local Students to the President’s List for the Spring 2020 LOUDONVILLE, – Siena College names students to … Continued

Patriotic Dachshunds Goodie(left) and Scout are Wirehaired Dachshunds. Robert Jansing, Castleton         Barberville Falls Preserve Gets New … Continued

Beryl Moul Scholarship CASTLETON – The Beryl H. Moul Memorial Grange Scholarship was established in 1958 by West Sand Lake … Continued

Poestenkill Business Association – Praying for Generosity POESTENKILL – Due to the unfortunate circumstances that we find ourselves in this … Continued

Stride Adaptive Sports Unveils “Return To Play” Initiative for Kids with Disabilities and Veterans for Re-Opening  West Sand Lake – … Continued

Columbia High School Announces Class of 2020 Valedictorian and Salutatorian EAST GREENBUSH – Columbia High School seniors Owen Ball and … Continued

Books for Troops is Collecting Books Again CAPITAL DISTRICT – Books for Troops is now taking books once again, but … Continued

Statement from NYRA President & CEO Dave O’Rourke CAPITAL DISTRICT – “NYRA and the New York racing community are thankful … Continued

Books for Troops  CAPITAL DISTRICT – The Troops Request More Books to Help the Cope with the Pandemic Although Books … Continued

Books for Troops  CAPITAL DISTRICT – The Troops Request More Books to Help the Cope with the Pandemic Although Books … Continued

Books for Troops  CAPITAL DISTRICT – The Troops Request More Books to Help the Cope with the Pandemic Although Books … Continued

South Schodack Fire District Meeting Cancellation SOUTH SCHODACK – The South Schodack Fire District is cancelling the April 27, 2020 … Continued

Sand Lake Town Library Board of Trustees Meeting SAND LAKE – The SLTL Board of Trustees will hold its monthly … Continued

Living with Migraine, Demanding More Life can change in an instant and Albany resident Nancy Harris Bonk learned that first … Continued

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Alzheimer’s: What Family Caregivers Need to Know While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in … Continued

Woodlawn Cemetery Winter Cleanup EAST SCHODACK – For lot owners in the Woodlawn Cemetery of East Schodack. Please remove any … Continued

Woodlawn Cemetery Winter Cleanup EAST SCHODACK – For lot owners in the Woodlawn Cemetery of East Schodack. Please remove any … Continued

They Said It Couldn’t Be Done! RENSSELAER – They said it couldn’t be done, but Hopes Kitchen is doing it … Continued

Update from Boy Scout Troop 526 AVERILL PARK – Last summer the Scouts went to Summer Camp at Curtis S. … Continued

Gift Card Found at Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry  POESTENKILL – The Poestenkill Bread of Life food pantry discovered … Continued

Circle Theatre Players Presents Arthur Miller’s All My Sons SAND LAKE – How far would a man go to protect … Continued

Averill Park Youth Soccer League AVERILL PARK – Congratulations to Ben Nazarian and Reid Leone-Levine for winning the 2019-2020 Kelsey … Continued

Anytime Rensselaer County Recovery Helpline  1-833-467-3123 Do you need help with substance use issues? Are you interested in volunteering for … Continued

Olivia Lang Named to Fall 2019 Provost’s List at Hofstra University HEMPSTEAD, NY –  Olivia Lang of Castleton, NY achieved … Continued

Happy Birthday Defreestville Fire Department by Jim Greenfield Town Historian DEFREESTVILLE – The Defreestville Fire Department was formally incorporated in … Continued

Run Once Looking for Student Who Named Columbia High School I am looking to contact Mary Adams, her family or … Continued

Run Once It takes a village… On behalf of Community, Work & Independence, Inc. and Tri-County United Way, we would … Continued

Run Once It takes a village… On behalf of Community, Work & Independence, Inc. and Tri-County United Way, we would … Continued

Run Once It takes a village… On behalf of Community, Work & Independence, Inc. and Tri-County United Way, we would … Continued

12/13/2019 – 01/10/2020 Private Tour – Athens and the Aegean Sea Have you ever wanted to explore Greece and some … Continued

Run Once Poestenkill Residents The Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry expresses our sincere appreciation to all those Town Residents … Continued

Run Once Poestenkill Residents The Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry expresses our sincere appreciation to all those Town Residents … Continued

Run Once Poestenkill Residents The Poestenkill Bread of Life Food Pantry expresses our sincere appreciation to all those Town Residents … Continued

Run Once Columbia Students Reach Ambassador level in Girl Scouts Columbia High School Students from NENY Girl Scout Service Unit … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/07/2019 Sand Lake Veterans Day Ceremony This year we will be holding our Veteran’s Day Ceremonies on Monday, … Continued

10/24/2019 – 11/07/2019 Sand Lake Veterans Day Ceremony This year we will be holding our Veteran’s Day Ceremonies on Monday, … Continued

France Magnifique La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to France, featuring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day & … Continued

Run Once Sand Lake Garden Club 25th Anniversary Tree Planting in Butler Park Saturday Oct 19 at 11 AM This … Continued

France Magnifique La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY is sponsoring a trip to France, featuring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day & … Continued

Fire Prevention Fire Chief Steve Willson announces Brunswick Fire Co No 1 will be holding an Fire Prevention Open House … Continued

Lost…But Found At Westfall Vendor Corral Did you visit the Vendor Corral/Flea Market at Westfall Village during the Sand Lake … Continued

Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick on October 5 Gilead Lutheran Church will host a 6 hour defensive … Continued

Saturday, 9-14 from 9AM – 3PM. Furniture, Vintage Canning Jars and 1939 Dodge. 84 North Langmore Lane, Troy, NY 12110

Defensive Driving Class at Gilead Lutheran Church, Brunswick on October 5 Gilead Lutheran Church will host a 6 hour defensive … Continued

Melvin Roads Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231 is conducting our annual Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony … Continued

French Course La Fédération Franco-Américaine du NY will be offering a beginners French course. Dr. Janet L. Shideler, Professor of … Continued

Family Movie Night The Greenbush Reformed Church would like to welcome the public to a showing of a family friendly … Continued

Beryl Moul Scholarship The Beryl H. Moul Memorial Grange Scholarship was established in 1958 by West Sand Lake Grange #949 … Continued

State Department Of Agriculture And Markets And Department Of Health Urge New Yorkers To Heed FDA Advisory Regarding Basil FDA … Continued

State Department Of Agriculture And Markets And Department Of Health Urge New Yorkers To Heed FDA Advisory Regarding Basil FDA … Continued

Four Albany-Schenectady-Troy Area TV Stations Changing Frequencies Some local TV stations across the U.S. will be changing their over-the-air broadcast … Continued

Family Movie Night The Greenbush Reformed Church would like to welcome the public to a showing of a family friendly … Continued

Family Movie Night The Greenbush Reformed Church would like to welcome the public to a showing of a family friendly … Continued

Poestenkill Youth Summer Camp Poestenkill Summer Camp will be held July 8th-August 2nd at Poestenkill Elementary School from 9am-4pm. Each … Continued

Brownie Troop 1028 participates in SL Memorial Day parade Brownie Girl Scout Troop 1028 participated in the annual Sand Lake … Continued

Bismarck State College announces President’s Honor Roll “Recognition for academic excellence isn’t a right, it’s a hard-earned privilege to be … Continued

Healing Arts Retreat Healing Arts Retreat, June 22, 2019, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, sponsored by Saint Paul’s United Methodist … Continued

Castleton-Schodack Kiwanis Club hosts outstanding seniors Vice President Pat Wood, Abigail Utter, Olivia Sterantino, Brayden Renslow, Seth Roberts, Ryan McTarnaghan, … Continued

84th Annual 4-H Capital Days Rensselaer County 4-H member Amanda Thrasher with NYS Senator Daphne Jordan. A delegation representing 4-H … Continued

Renewal First Presbyterian Church, Sand Lake @1900 It’s been a long cold winter, but spring is upon us. The news … Continued

Senator Jordan announces Columbia County Clerk Holly Tanner as Woman of Distinction Senator Daphne Jordan (left) and Columbia County Clerk … Continued

Happy Mother’s Day from The Fresh Air Fund Gina Blum, one of many incredible Fresh Air host moms, reunited with … Continued

AMS Service Club delivers birthday bags to food pantry The students of the Algonquin Middle School Service Learning Club, SL@AMS, … Continued

New York Army National Guard Soldier Reenlistments LATHAM, NY — Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General, announces the recent … Continued

Defreestville Fire Dept. Report Despite recent snow, Spring is here and so is April!  The Defreestville Fire Department (DFD) has … Continued

Dunham Hollow-West Stephentown Scholarship available to APCSD resident The scholarship committee announces the availability of the Dunham Hollow-West Stephentown Scholarship. … Continued

April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers The April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on April 10th at … Continued

April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers The April meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on April 10th at … Continued

Defreestville Firefighters recognized for service Every month, the Defreestville Fire Department convenes a regular meeting to discuss company business and … Continued

Poestenkill Town Board – Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 21, 2019 Proposed local law #1-2019 would enact a sign-posting law for … Continued

Old Barns Some view them as eyesores, but Old barns have character. Like old men, their exterior is rough; They … Continued

Book Nook Specials The Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Drive in Speigletown is open on Saturday morning, March … Continued

Learn to Knit or Dance with AP Community Ed! High school students and adults can participate in two upcoming programs. … Continued

Town Hall Closes for Presidents’ Day Debra L. Curtis, Schodack Town Clerk, wishes to remind residents that the Schodack Town … Continued

East Side Seniors Our next meeting will be February 12th at 1:00 at the American Post, Main St., in Wynantskill. … Continued

Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon Receives Grant to Fund Artist’s Residency at Historic Shaker Site Shaker Museum | Mount Lebanon … Continued

Parish to host a safety and fall prevention program Please join our seniors’ January 25th meeting and luncheon for an … Continued

County Clerk Merola: No Plans to Close Hoosick Satellite DMV Rensselaer County Clerk Frank J. Merola announced that there are … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Volunteer Museum Teachers Needed Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours … Continued

Calling All Crafters & Vendors Operation Santa Claus is looking for you for the 22nd Annual Holiday Vendor Event in Cambridge at … Continued

Calling All Crafters & Vendors Operation Santa Claus is looking for you for the 22nd Annual Holiday Vendor Event in Cambridge at … Continued

SUNY Oswego Awards Scholarships to Local Students Megan R. Bloom of Troy, who is majoring in (undeclared at this time), … Continued

2018 Holiday Wreath Sale To benefit the Friends of the Dyken Pond Center, there will be a Wreath Sale. Beautiful … Continued

Join us Saturday, November 10th, 11:00am. Suitable for all ages. It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to … Continued

The PTA at Walter B Howard Elementary school is looking for vendors for our annual craft fair being held on … Continued

Do you enjoy working with children?  Do you love learning new things? Do you have a few hours at least once or … Continued

The Valley Falls United Methodist Church will be holding the 3rd Annual Fine Arts Show on Saturday, November 10, from … Continued

Bennington Battlefield State Historic Site will host a Veterans Day observance, November 11th, at 11am. Speakers will highlight American service … Continued

Hunter Mountain, NY – November 2nd – 4th, 2018. The Ahimsa Yoga and Music Festival is excited to announce that single … Continued

The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York’s Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) and the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) are holding … Continued

Join us on Sunday, November 11th, from 3-6pm, at the American Legion on Main Ave. in Wynantskill. Adults cost $12; … Continued

Paul Raider and others are giving an illustrated talk on World War I ~ On the Homefront, at the Stephentown … Continued

Do you ever wonder if the Bible is true? What God is like? What the big deal is about Jesus? … Continued

Join the Sand Lake Kiwanis for our second “Meet and Greet” fun evening. This month we are gathering at the … Continued

Please visit the Sand Lake Walking Trails on Eastern Union Turnpike to get a lay of the land. The goal … Continued

Do you need to get rid of old medications? The Parish Health Ministry of Immaculate Conception Church will partner with … Continued

Mon., Nov. 5th- 10am Chair Yoga; 12:30 Free Scrapbooking Class; 1pm Dominoes-Cards-Games. Tues., Nov. 6th- Center Closed for Election Day. … Continued

There will be a meeting of the Schodack Planning & Development Association (SPDA) on Thursday, November 15th, at 6:30PM, at Nassau Public Library (upper level) on Rte. 20 in … Continued

The Chapel + Cultural Center, a multipurpose performing arts and worship space that serves the educational, cultural, social, and spiritual … Continued

The regular meeting for the Sand Lake Seniors is on Thursday, November 8, at 12:00.  We meet at The Church … Continued

This year we will be holding our Veteran’s Day Ceremonies on Monday, November 12th, at 11:00 am, to honor our … Continued

Calling all North Greenbush residents interested in a town sponsored dog park!  Councilwoman Mary Frances Sabo will host a community … Continued

The biannual Fine Arts and Digital Media Faculty Exhibit is on view Nov. 1st through Dec. 1st, in the Teaching … Continued

Wednesday, Nov. 7th, The Toys that Made us Part One: The History of Legos 12:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 13th – … Continued

Melvin Roads Post 1231 American Legion will recognize and honor all veterans at their annual Veterans’ Day ceremonies to be … Continued

The Sand Lake Center for The Arts presents: Matinee Theater Players – Short Skit Series, hosted by Gilead Lutheran Church, … Continued

Love Lutheran Church will be celebrating its 60th anniversary next year.  We are looking for any type of memorabilia from … Continued

The Power of Prayer Can Move Mountains, Work Miracles, Achieve Serenity and Give You Strength. Fr. Billy Clark, Denise Tally … Continued

The Sand Lake Ambulance has existed as a volunteer ambulance for nearly 60 years. We are looking for people who … Continued

Join us at Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd, Colonie, on Nov 15-18, Thu 2-9 PM, Fri 11 AM – … Continued

The monthly meeting of the Grafton Merrymakers will take place on November 14th at 5:30 pm at the Everett Wager … Continued

The 170th annual meeting of the Sand Lake Association for the Mutual Protection Against Horse Thieves will be held Tuesday, … Continued

Sand Lake Center for the Arts brings you a Squire Jacob Concert not to be missed!  Janine Budesheim and Marietta … Continued

The PTO will hold its 10th Annual Brown Bag Auction on Saturday, November 17th, 2018, held at Donald P. Sutherland … Continued

Our next meeting is on Tues., Nov. 13th, at 1:00 at the American Legion Post in Wynantskill. Team 6 will … Continued

The Refugee Welcome Center located at 104 Ontario St., Albany, needs ESL (English as a second language) teachers and childcare … Continued

Rev. Anthony Ligato, Pastor, is pleased to once again invite the greater community to St. Jude the Apostle Church, located … Continued

The Defreestville Fire Department (DFD) proudly highlights the incorporation of local agencies to their regular training schedule. Every Tuesday, the … Continued

An evening with Jericho Road, a bluegrass gospel group, will be held at Church of the Covenant, UM (the Round Church), … Continued

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, 772 Route 351, will hold a “Christmas Celebration” on Saturday, December 1, beginning at … Continued

Join us for this new event at Sand Lake Center for the Arts! On November 10th, from 1 pm until 5pm, … Continued

If you enjoyed Hairspray or Joseph..Dreamcoat this summer, you won’t want to miss our next show!!!!  Join us for a … Continued

A flagpole dedication ceremony will take place in the Village of East Nassau at Bell Park. The park is located … Continued

Join us on Monday, November 12th, 10:30am. Suitable for ages 6-10 with caregivers. How do you protect yourself in the … Continued

New style and old tyme fiddling, Adirondack Fiddlers, Sunday, November 11th, 12:30-4:30pm. American Legion Hall, Clancy St., Schuylerville. All fiddlers and … Continued

Sunday, November 11th, at the Hoags Corners Fire House (7237 Route 66), East Nassau will host the Fifth Annual Village … Continued

An open meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7th for any individuals or organizations in the greater Capital District … Continued

The Tax Aide Program is a free tax preparation service for all members of our community. There are many opportunities … Continued

Those zany, madcap, utterly delightful Matinee Theater Players are at it again as they bring you – Shorts & Sweets. Choose … Continued

The 47th Annual Festival of Nations will be held at The Egg on Sunday, November 4th. Armenia will again be … Continued

Sand Lake Kiwanis is partnering with our local VFW and The American Legion to provide a free, spaghetti, meatball and … Continued

    North Greenbush Police Chief David Keevern says thanks to a state public safety grant the department now has … Continued