School Systems Robbery - and the get-away bike

North Greenbush Police make arrest in the credit union heist

Published: Thursday, August 11, 2011

NORTH GREENBUSH — Police arrested a 37-year-old Rensselaer woman for robbing the Schools System Federal Credit Union on Defreest Drive Wednesday and getting away on a bicycle.

Jessica E. Thompson, of Seventh Avenue, stands charged with robbery, grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled substance.

Castleton Public Library

Stuffed Friend Sleepover!

Stuffed Friend Sleepover @ The Castleton Public Library!

Drop off your stuffed friend to enjoy a fun-filled sleepover at the Library: Friday, August 12^th, from 10am-6pm.

Pick up your Friend:Saturday, August 13^th @ 10am

 

On Saturday, pick up your friend, enjoy breakfast and take a look at pictures from the adventures the night before!

Clinton Heights Fire Department receives grant

The Clinton Heights Fire Department has been given a grant by the Oliver B. Merlyn Foundation to purchase a RAD-57,  a hand held non-invasive device that tests for carbon monoxide poisoning in the blood stream in a matter of seconds. 

the SCENE: Student of Note - Nick Manzella

the SCENE: Student of Note - Nick Manzella: "From East Schodack to Germany is a long way. It’s an even longer trip from Rensselaer County to the stage of grand opera — and Nick Manze..."

Student of Note - Nick Manzella

From East Schodack to Germany is a long way. It’s an even longer trip from Rensselaer County to the stage of grand opera — and Nick Manzella is on his way.

By James Breig

The graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush has achieved the rare distinction by being chosen for the master’s degree in opera and music performance at Hanover University in Germany. After he auditioned for the program, he was one of only six students selected out of 36 international applicants. He was the only American chosen.

South Schodack Annual Chicken and Rib BBQ

THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH SCHODACK would like to invite you to the Annual Chicken and Rib BBQ Sunday, August 21 · 3:00pm - 7:00pm

All dinners include ½ chicken or ½ rack of ribs Baked potato, sweet corn, cabbage slaw, baked beans LEMONADE & ICED TEA

~~ Other beverages available ~~

Adults: $9.00 for Chicken - $12.00 for ribs

CHILDREN (ages 12 & under) - $4.50
¼ CHICKEN or two hot dogs

~ Eat in or Take out ~

Telephone: 518-732-2082

Castleton Library

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Don't forget: Tuesday:Board Meeting @ 7 PM Stop in and say hello to our Board of Trustees!

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