Hoosick Falls News

Throughout the Capital Region, buildings, halls and theaters bear the senator's name.

A Hoosick Falls, N.Y., man was sentenced in federal court Wednesday to two years' probation after he pleaded guilty to financial impropriety surrounding his sale of mattresses.

The following is a list of local college graduates: Traynor Biasiolli of Troy and Amanda Ciampolillo of Wynantskill received master's degrees from the University of Vermont.

A 19-year-old Hoosick Falls man was airlifted to Albany Medical Center on Tuesday after suffering a severe back injury while diving into the Walloomsac River, according to police.

Elementary School Principal John Penman resigned after taking another job with the Greater Amsterdam School District.

The district has hired Hoosick Falls Elementary School Principal John Penman to fill the post.

The Rensselaer County Legislature is urging people to turn out at a public hearing to oppose a proposed ban on the open burning of brush and leaves in communities with fewer than 20,000 residents.

“It's a pretty big deal for me, and I was really excited when I heard the news.”

A local man who excelled in academics and athletics at Southern Vermont College will return to campus on May 18 to be honored at the college's 81st graduation ceremonies. via The Bennington Banner

“We're surprised by the number of businesses.”

Two classes at Hoosick Falls Central School are nearly finished learning about how to get a job and now will host a job fair. via The Bennington Banner

“It's pretty rural and quiet. It's like a whole different world.”

A place that is tranquil, quiet and beautiful with farms rolling over the hills and large backyards and dirt roads; a place with very few corporate chain stores but rather "Mom and Pop" shops that line a small ... via The Bennington Banner

“There is an enormous amount of talent up here in this area, and the Capital District is a place where the theater is happening”

The New Plays Festival will be presented at Proctors from Tuesday through April 27 under artistic director Kevin McGuire, shown at right talking to a group of actors in the plays. via The Gazette

On Saturday, March 21, Friends of the ARNG in Hoosick Falls will hold a Texas Hold'em Tournament at the North Hoosick Fire Dept. via Manchester Journal

“As far as I'm concerned, this is America, if the machine's fine, then I'm fine with it”

Mayor Dixie Lee Sacks steamed to re-election Tuesday, winning the mayoral race by 202 votes, while Deputy Mayor Thomas Bergin appeared to have lost his trustee seat by a mere five votes, according to unofficial ... via Times Union

A Gloversville tractor-trailer operator was uninjured in a two-vehicle crash in Rensselaer County that injured the other driver. via Gloversville Leader-Herald

“I ask the client to tell me everything they know about the piece, which gives me clues to follow that sometimes lead to a great discovery about the item”

During spring cleaning, you may find yourself once again dusting off the collection of coins you inherited from Grandma or trying to move that old oak dresser your home's previous owners left in the basement. via Albany Times Union

A judge has ruled that a loaded assault rifle and 69 bags of marijuana found in a correction officer's car cannot be used at his upcoming trial because Hoosick police had no probable cause to stop his vehicle. via Times Union

A village man sought since January in connection with claims he had punched a village judge and ran out of court now faces charges he fought with a state trooper and a Colonie police officer who were trying to ... via Times Union

The annual awards ceremony that precedes the procession of wrestlers into the arena got under way around 5:40 p.m. The ceremony included a memorial presentation for Ken Baker, the former Hoosick Falls wrestling ... via The Post-Star

A Hoosick Falls, N.Y., man was ordered held without bail on Tuesday after the state's attorney's office said he had failed to pay a $1,000 fine that was imposed when the man pleaded guilty in July 2003. via Rutland Herald

All six area wrestling matches scheduled for tonight have been postponed because of the freezing rain and snow in the forecast. via The Post-Star