August 30, 2012

Abandoned structure catches fire in East Greenbush

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. -- Crews were called to the scene of a fire in East Greenbush Wednesday night.

August 28, 2012

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Saturday in the Park – September 22nd 2012

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**Vendors Wanted** 
The Town of East Greenbush Department for Community and Recreational Services is proud to present this year's "Saturday in the Park Fall Festival" to be held on September 22nd at the Hampton Manor and Onderdonk Memorial Parks. The event is rain or shine and runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family oriented festival will include: Live music from local Albany band “The Schmooze”, games, pony rides, bouncy bounces, a raffle, craft vendors, food vendors, chair/table massages and much more. Admission is FREE for all!  If you are interested in becoming a vendor for this event, contact the department office for more information or print out the link below for suggestions on how to become involved! Hope to see everyone there!

Music in the Park

Music in the Park is located in Onderdonk Park, Hampton Ave across from Hampton Manor Lake from 6-8pm.   

August 25, 2012

First man on moon Neil Armstrong dead at 82


Armstrong had his first joyride in a plane at age 6. Growing up in Ohio, he began making model planes and by his early teens had amassed an extensive aviation library. With money earned from odd jobs, he took flying lessons and obtained his pilot's license even before he got a car license.

As commander of the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. As he stepped on the dusty surface, Armstrong said: "“That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind."

Those words endure as one of the best known quotes in the English language.

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