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Happy Thursday everyone!! Looking for something to read on this beautiful day?!?! Everything you need to read is in this week’s Eastwick Press, on sale in news stands now!! Stories to read include Senator Gillibrand talking about PFOA medical monitoring in Hoosick Falls, The Brunswick Planning Board moves Solar Farm proposal forward, Veterans group gets together for breakfast every Thursday in Schodack, & Pan Am Railrays says Hoosick Falls track is safe, and lifts speed lim...it. Also, a complete local sports coverage, along with auto racing results are included too!! Also take note that starting with the posting of this week’s paper, take note of the Eastwick Press website for some noticeable changes!! The entire newspaper is now being posted instead of a selection of stories & pictures!! On the website, the April 9th edition is free for all until the April 16th edition is released!! Post April 16, you must be a subscriber to the website and read the paper online for $25.00 per year!! Thank you for reading & for your support of The Eastwick Press!! Purchase your paper today!! #TheEastwickPress, #RensselaerCountyNews, #ServingTheCommunitySince1992, #EastwickPressWebsiteChanges, @eastwickpress #April92021, #RensselaerCountyNY, #OnlineNewspaperExclusive, #BigChangesOnTheWay, #RensselaerCountyNewspaper

Happy Wednesday!! A high speed chase involving a stolen car out of Albany ended with a fiery crash into a wooded area along NYS Route 7 in Pittstown. The two occupants of the vehicle escaped the flames, but were apprehended by State Police. (**Photo Taken Courtesy of the Pittstown Fire Department Facebook Page.**)

Happy Tuesday everyone!! The Eastwick Press extends their congratulations to corrections officers, Jonathan Smith and Jason Hacker Jr, on being sworn to duty!! Congratulations to Brian J. Hallet on being promoted in rank to Sergeant Monday, April 5,2021 at the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department!! Best of luck, love, and well wishes to everyone in the future!! Thank you for helping to keep Rensselaer County safe!! Stay tuned to next week’s edition of The Eastwick Press... @eastwickpress to read more about this important milestone for Hallett & company!! Be sure to like us on Facebook & Instagram to keep up on all things Rensselaer County!! Happy Tuesday!! Photo Credit: Amy Modesti (@almartphotography) of The Eastwick Press Monday, April 5,2021. #TheEastwickPress, #RensselaerCountyNewspaper, #RensselaerCountySheriffsDepartment, #MondayApril52021, #TroyNY, #CongratulationsOfficers, See more

SVMC Opens Visitations Patients at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC), are now permitted to have a visitor as long as the individual is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The change follows the loosening of visitor restrictions at hospitals enacted by Vermont Governor Phil Scott last week. "Vaccination has made visiting hospitalized patients much safer for everyone, including our staff, other visitors, and patients", ...said Trey Dobson, MD, SVMCO's chief medical officer. "A loved one can play an important role in a patient's wellbeing and recovery, and we are pleased to be able to safely welcome one vaccinated visitor per patient back to SVMC." The immediate past policy, directed by the Governor, indicated that only a required caregiver, someone whose presence is necessary for the purposes of delivering care, was allowed to accompany a patient in the emergency department, perioperative department, adult inpatient units and outpatient appointments for adults, and pediatric appointments and inpatient stays. Narrow exclusions allowed for expectant parents to have a certified doula in addition to their required caregiver and those at the end of life to have up to two visitors at a time. The new policy allows patients in several departments and who do not need a required caregiver to have a fully vaccinated visitor instead. Those departments include the emergency department, inpatient units, and adult outpatient visits. A person is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after their last required dose of vaccine. Hours are noon - 6 p.m. Monday - Friday, and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekends. The previous policy remains in effect for the perioperative, women's and children's, and pediatric departments, allowing patients to be accompanied by a caregiver when needed regardless of vaccination status. Everyone' patients, caregivers, and visitors, is required to stop at the check-in desk located at entrances in the hospital, Medical Office Building, and standalone practice sites. Those visiting under the new visiting policy will be asked to present their vaccination card or a photo of their vaccination card on their mobile device.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY ANNOUNCES CRTF GRANT RENEWED Troy, NY Rensselaer County District Attorney, Mary Pat Donnelly announced that her office has received another year of funding for the Rensselaer County Re-entry Task Force. The $111,014 grant award disseminated by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will assist the District Attorney’s Office with reducing offender recidivism. The RTF grant renewal and our partners at the Division of Criminal Justice Servi...ces once again support our efforts to maintain and enhance the systems for offenders as they return to their communities, said Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly. As co-chair of the Rensselaer County Re-entry Task Force, I am pleased that the Ready Set Work! Program, our 2nd Chance Job Fair Initiative, and the partnerships from our community and county agencies have been recognized as programs that play a critical role in our local communities. Coordinator of the Rensselaer County Re-entry Task Force Kacie Hull said, redirecting lives after incarceration is paramount to reducing recidivism, enhancing community safety and empowering individuals toward their own successful rehabilitation. Hull has led the program since 2016. The Rensselaer County Re-entry Task Force has between 90-160 individuals annually partaking in the program. A quality plan is provided to these individuals to acclimate them back into their communities. It’s proven to be valuable as it enhances and maintains services to reduce re-offending and enhanced public safety. We have more than a dozen attorneys advocating for incarceration on any given day, it just makes sense to have a dedicated professional like our Re-entry Coordinator Kacie Hull to be there when the offender comes home, said Donnelly. *Official Press Release was released December 4, 2020.*

Happy Friday everyone!! Looking forward to the weekend ahead? Don't forget to purchase your copy of "The Eastwick Press"!! Traffic Report: Route 7 in Brunswick near Mickle Hill Road was closed in both directions for several hours Friday morning after a tractor-trailer load of salt overturned. The drive of the rig received minor injuries. The road is now re-opened.

Happy Thursday everyone!! Looking for something to support this holiday season for an amazing cause? Come to the Defreestville Fire Department this Saturday from 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to take part in the 4th Drive Thru Donation Drop off Event and Destination hosted by Integra HR and the fire department. These organizations are requesting you to donate unused socks, underwear, hooded jackets, and hygiene products. These items will be used to support families and the organizations...; CEO, Vanderheyden, SCAP, Unity House, and the Troy City School District's School 12'2 Alternative Learning Program. Please support these great causes and donate what you can this holiday season. Thank you!! Check out this event on Saturday!!

Happy Thursday to all our readers, fans, and Eastwick Press subscribers!! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving and Black Friday last week?!?! Don’t forget to purchase your copy of the paper this week and read all our stories!! In this week’s Eastwick Press, we have a story of a dangerous suspect apprehended in Hoosick Falls!! There’s also a follow up story about the troublesome railroad cross in Hoosick Falls to read. Also included to read is photojournalist, Amy Modesti’...s report on both the Stephentown Christmas tree lighting ceremony & the Mrs. Claus song release party at Nanola, Berlin Elementary School 4th Graders study the Iroquois Nation, the future of the Tri-City Valley Cats hangs in limbo, and the National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony occurred at Tamarac Middle School. We report on much more material that you can read in this week’s edition of Rensselaer County’s Community Newspaper!! Be sure to purchase your copy to read and enjoy!! Thank you!!