The Eagle Newspaper

11/21/2025

Hoosick Falls is getting into the holiday spirit early, and it’s a great moment to enjoy the small shops and eateries that give this village its charm.

Local businesses are bringing in festive merchandise, handcrafted gifts, antiques, children’s items, cozy winter fashion, and seasonal specials that make shopping small feel personal and enjoyable.

A visit to Hoosick Falls means warm coffee, welcoming storefronts, friendly conversations, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t get from big-box stores.

Supporting local makers and merchants strengthens our community, and this season the village is full of reasons to explore.

Take a scenic drive, enjoy the early hints of the holidays, and make Hoosick Falls part of your shopping plans this year.

11/21/2025

Hoosick Falls Man Arrested after Fleeing, Crashing into House

On November 20, 2025 at approximately 11:38 p.m., Hoosick Falls Police Officers responded to a disturbance on Classic Street, where Jason M. Shaw, 42, of Hoosick Falls, was observed leaving the scene in a vehicle after allegedly assaulting an individual.

Shaw fled from officers, prompting a brief pursuit that ended when he crashed into a residence and a parked vehicle on Willard Street. No occupants of the home or vehicle were injured. Shaw then fled on foot but was quickly located and taken into custody. The assault victim was evaluated and released.

Shaw was charged with Assault in the Second Degree (Class D Felony), Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree (Class A Misdemeanor), Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle in the Third Degree (Class A Misdemeanor), Driving While Intoxicated, Driving with .08% or More Blood Alcohol Content, Reckless Driving, and multiple traffic violations.

He was arraigned in Hoosick Falls Village Court and remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail without bail by Hon. Thomas G. Restino Jr.

The investigation involved PTL. Aleksonis, PTL. Wessels, PTL. Davock, and CPL. Dupras, with assistance from the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, Hoosick Falls Fire Department, and Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad.

11/18/2025

Hudson Charged in Alleged Misuse of Hoosick Rescue Squad Funds

HOOSICK FALLS - Former Hoosick Falls Police Officer-in-Charge and Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad Chief John Hudson was charged today after a joint investigation by the State Comptroller’s Office and New York State Police found he allegedly used $1,241.36 in rescue squad funds to buy four tires for his personal vehicle.

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said, “Those entrusted with enforcing the law must be held to the highest standards and will be held accountable for any criminal conduct. Hudson, while in charge of the Hoosick Falls Police Department, allegedly abused his position of trust at the rescue squad to financially benefit himself.”

New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Mr. Hudson violated the confidence instilled in him by the Town of Hoosick Rescue Squad and Hoosick Falls Police Department by disregarding his oath and allegedly stealing funds he was not entitled to. We will continue to vigorously investigate any case involving public corruption and those who take advantage of their position at the expense of the community.”

Investigators determined Hudson used rescue squad funds to purchase four tires, shipped to the squad but not sized for any squad vehicle, and then took them for personal use. He was placed on administrative leave in April 2025 and terminated from both the police department and rescue squad the following month. He has since repaid the funds.

Hudson was charged with grand larceny in the fourth degree as a crime of public corruption and official misconduct and was issued a desk appearance ticket for Nov. 20 in Hoosick Falls Court.

The full story will appear in the November 20 edition of The Eagle.

11/18/2025

CCS Senior Named Wasaren League Keeper of the Year; Numerous Local Athletes Named to All Star List

The Wasaren League has released its 2025 Girls Soccer All-Star selections, recognizing standout athletes from across the conference following a season highlighted by Stillwater’s remarkable run to the state championship. The Warriors closed their year with a 21–1 record after besting Tuckahoe on Sunday in the Class C Final.

Waterford-Halfmoon senior forward Mia O’Brien, representing the Fordians, was named Offensive Player of the Year for her dominant presence up front. Stillwater senior defender Mayzie Gibeault earned Defensive Player of the Year after anchoring one of the state’s toughest back lines.

Cambridge senior goalkeeper Lexie Pedersen, boasting an impressive 335 season saves, was selected as Goalkeeper of the Year for her consistency and leadership in net. Pedersen was a four year starter for the Tigers, logging 800+ saves and 24 career shutouts.

The First Team featured talent from across the league. Mechanicville was well represented with senior midfielder Emma Andrews, junior defender Mia Beyer, junior midfielder Tanner Eiseman, freshman midfielder Gianna Nania and junior forward Gianna Pitts. State champion Stillwater placed freshman defender Finley Bornt, senior forwards Bridget C**n and Brooke C**n, junior forward Brooke Hodgson and sophomore goalkeeper Ally Liamero on the First Team. Senior midfielder Hannah Coffin of Hoosic Valley, Tamarac senior midfielder Emme Fitzgerald and Greenwich seniors Emily Gonzalez, a midfielder, and defender Brooke Kuzmich were also selected. Waterford-Halfmoon sophomore midfielder Riley Noto joined her teammate O’Brien on the top list.

Second Team recognition went to a deep group of contributors. Tamarac was represented by sophomore forward Abby Ackner, sophomore defender Amelia Grant and junior defender Abby Maloney. Mechanicville added senior midfielder Molly DiSiena and junior defender Elle Richardson. Hoosic Valley placed junior defender Annabelle Bruette, senior midfielder Kaylee Smith and sophomore defender Hayley Valcik. From Stillwater, sophomore midfielder Emersyn Patenaude and senior midfielder Lucy Rubinstein earned Second Team honors, while Hoosick Falls was represented by senior defender Emma Waugh and senior midfielder Ava Salvesvold. Berlin–New Lebanon junior midfielder Vivienne Powers was selected, and the Waterford-Halfmoon Fordians added senior goalkeeper Isabella Ramundo, senior defender Piper Morris and senior defender Emily Fanniff to the Second Team rolls.

The Honorable Mention list was also extensive and is grouped by school.

For Hoosic Valley, Honorable Mention went to Payton Gela, Lili Ruepp, Helen LeStage, Ashleigh Herrington and Sophia Akin.

For Waterford-Halfmoon, the Fordians were represented by sophomore midfielder Rylan Charbonneau and senior midfielder Bayly Beauregard.

Cambridge saw recognition for sophomore midfielder Vanessa Robinson, senior defender Molly Reynolds and sophomore forward Natalie Wood.

Stillwater’s Honorable Mention selection was senior defender Sadie Hazen.

Greenwich placed Oliveah Reiszel, Isabelle Miller, Kate Fowler, Kylie Jirak and Sarah Radovich on the Honorable Mention list.

Tamarac’s Honorable Mention honorees were Lily Onorato, senior forward Kendall Bulson, senior defender Kaitlyn Willett and senior midfielder Kylie Gross.

Hoosick Falls was well represented with senior midfielder Lizzy DaRosa, sophomore forward Olivia Criscione, freshman defender Mia Brownell and eighth-grade forward Laney Kasulinous.

Berlin–New Lebanon placed senior defenders Emma Shorter and Tylie Dodge on the Honorable Mention list.

Mechanicville rounded out the Honorable Mention group with junior goalkeeper Christina Bornt, sophomore midfielder Madison Couser and freshman midfielder Ella Manning.

11/10/2025

Woman Arrested After High Speed Pursuit

HOOSICK FALLS — A high-speed pursuit in the early hours of Saturday, November 1, led to a narcotics seizure and multiple felony charges following a crash in the Town of Hoosick, according to a release from Chief Ryan J. Mahan of the Hoosick Falls Police Department.

Police said Patrolman Surdam attempted to stop a silver four door sedan traveling westbound on River Street in the Village of Hoosick Falls at approximately 3:31 a.m. after observing several traffic violations near Fifth and River streets. The driver failed to comply, prompting a pursuit that continued south on State Route 22 and west on State Route 7 before turning onto Babcock Lake Road, where the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the wood line.

The driver, identified as Christina I. Levine, 42, was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash. Police said a search of the vehicle uncovered a large quantity of narcotics, stimulants, and drug distribution materials. While at the hospital, officers also discovered narcotics concealed on Levine’s person.

Levine was subsequently charged with:
– Criminal use of drug paraphernalia, second degree (A misdemeanor)
– Criminal possession of a controlled substance, fourth degree, hallucinogen (C felony)
– Criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree, intent to sell narcotic drug (B felony)
– Criminal possession of a controlled substance, third degree, stimulant (B felony)
– Unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle, third degree (A misdemeanor)

Police said multiple traffic citations were also issued.

The investigation was conducted by Patrolman Surdam and Corporal Dupras under the authority of Chief Ryan J. Mahan.

11/10/2025

Are you ready for the holidays!? Our reader-favorite Festive Times is returning on November 27, with papers on delivered to news stands early that week in time for Small Business Saturday!

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The deadline for our first edition is 11/21 due to Thanksgiving, all other editions have a deadline of Tuesday at 4pm.

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07/20/2025

Update: The alert has been canceled.

An AMBER Alert has been issued in Warren County.

WARREN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE - AMBER ALERT, 9-year-old child MELINA FRATTOLIN, Indian female, brown hair, wearing shorts, blue and white striped shirt, and white Adidas sneakers. Last seen southbound in a white van on I-87 near exit 22, Lake George at 7:40pm. Contact 518-743-2501 or 911 if seen. The child was taken under circumstances that lead police to believe the child is in imminent danger of serious harm and or death.

***AMBER ALERT*** PLEASE SHARE:

The New York State Police Investigative Support Unit is activating an AMBER Alert on behalf of the Warren County Sheriffs Office and is investigating a child abduction that occurred in LAKE GEORGE NY at approximately 09:20 PM on July 19, 2025.

The CHILD, MELINA FRATTOLIN is a Indian Female, approximately 9 Years Old with Brown Hair and Brown Eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 00 inches and weighs about 100 pounds. MELINA FRATTOLIN was last seen wearing BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SHIRT SHORTS WHITE ADIDAS SNEAKERS.

The SUSPECT: Unknown

THE CHILD WAS TAKEN UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT LEAD THE POLICE TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE IN IMMINENT DANGER OF SERIOUS BODILY HARM AND/OR DEATH.

Anyone with information about this abduction is asked to call Warren County Sheriffs Office at 518-743-2501 or dial 911.

07/03/2025

Don’t believe the rumors, the Washington County Fairgrounds fireworks are ON!

Come on out this evening and catch the fantastic show sponsored by The Fort Miller Group, Inc.!

FIREWORKS ARE ON!
Despite a false rumor circulating on Facebook, we want to reassure everyone: The Washington County Fireworks (Washington County Fair) ARE happening tonight as planned!

🎇 Sponsored by Fort Miller Group, this community event is still a go, and we can’t wait to see you there.

Gates open at 3:30 PM for music and food trucks
Bring chairs, yard games, and celebrate Independence Day
This is a family-friendly event
Fireworks kick off after 9:30 PM

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post, and we’ll see you tonight under the stars!

07/02/2025

Attorney General and State Police Announce Indictment of Washington County Couple for Defrauding Homeowners

GRANVILLE — A Granville couple has been indicted in a large-scale contractor fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded more than a dozen homeowners across Washington and Warren counties out of over $1.5 million, according to a joint announcement from New York Attorney General Letitia James and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James.

John McClure, 44, and Sarah Chambers, 38, are accused of taking large upfront payments for home construction and renovation work they never completed. Investigators say they instead spent the money on casino trips, luxury vehicles, personal expenses, and unrelated business ventures. Some victims lost their life savings, including elderly homeowners who had hoped to build retirement homes. In one case, the alleged fraud left a victim without a place to live.

McClure and Chambers were arraigned last week on a series of felony charges, including grand larceny and scheme to defraud. McClure faces additional charges in a separate indictment filed in Warren County. The couple operated under several business names, including McClure and Sons Construction and JM & Son Excavation and Demolition.

Any homeowner who believes they were impacted by this scheme is encouraged to contact OAG at [email protected].

The full press release was distributed to news outlets by the Attorney General's Office and will appear in the July 3 edition of The Eagle.

07/01/2025

Teen drowns while fishing in Poultney River

HAMPTON — A 14-year-old boy from the Town of Hampton died Tuesday afternoon in a drowning incident along the Poultney River, according to Washington County Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy.

Emergency responders were called to County Route 11 at approximately 12:42 p.m. on July 1. The victim was found just north of the bridge and was pulled from the river by first responders. Despite immediate resuscitation efforts, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene by Washington County Coroner Robert Lemieux.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the victim’s name had not been released pending notification of family.

Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including Fair Haven EMS, Hampton Fire Department, Whitehall Fire Department, West Fort Ann Fire Department, New York State Police Aviation, New York State Forest Rangers, Fair Haven Police Department, and Washington County Department of Public Safety.

The incident remains under investigation.

06/27/2025

From the Washington County Sheriff : Eagle Bridge woman airlifted after roll over accident, electrocution

INCIDENT SUMMARY: According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at about 9 A.M., the Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to a one-car rollover motor vehicle crash in the Town of White Creek.

Wendy Taber, 44, of Eagle Bridge was traveling on Andrews Road in the Town of White Creek when she lost control of her vehicle, struck a National Grid utility pole, and rolled over. The collision brought down live power lines onto the vehicle, igniting a car fire with Taber still inside.

As she attempted to escape the vehicle, Taber was electrocuted by a downed powerline and lost consciousness. Taber regained consciousness and as the vehicle filled with smoke, she continued to try to exit the vehicle and sustained additional electrical shocks. Eventually, Taber was able to jump free from the vehicle to safety.

Cambridge EMS provided on-scene treatment for electrical burn injuries. She was transferred to an Albany Medical helicopter and flown to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. National Grid crews also responded to secure the scene and assist first responders. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Cambridge Fire Dept., Cambridge EMS, North Hoosick Fire Dept., White Creek Fire Dept., NYSP, National Grid

06/21/2025

Meeting Moved to Proudfit Hall; Protest Discussion Expected

SALEM — The joint meeting of the Salem Town Board and the Board of Trustees of the Georgi Museum, originally scheduled to take place at the Salem Town Office, will now be held at Proudfit Hall on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

The agenda includes a review of the Georgi Museum’s Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Lease Agreement, as well as any other business brought before the board.

Public comment is expected at the end of the meeting, particularly regarding the ongoing Saturday morning protests in Salem.