Renss Lens

06/05/2026

Capital Region Independent Media is proud to serve as a media partner for this year’s Harambee Hudson Valley Juneteenth Celebration at Dutchman’s Landing Park in Catskill, New York.

This growing regional event celebrates culture, community, music, entrepreneurship, food, art, and freedom while bringing together residents and visitors from across the Hudson Valley and Capital Region.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Why sponsor? Because this is more than just a festival. Harambee Hudson Valley offers businesses and organizations the opportunity to align themselves with a high-visibility regional celebration rooted in inclusion, culture, economic empowerment, and community impact. Sponsors will connect directly with families, entrepreneurs, creatives, and community leaders while demonstrating meaningful support for Hudson Valley communities.

For sponsorship information, contact:

Marlene McTigue
Capital Region Independent Media
518-545-8441
[email protected]

Learn more at: https://www.harambeehudsonvalley.com

06/05/2026

Berlin School Board lowers tax impact for budget re-vote

The Board has dropped the projected tax hike to 2% in preparation for the revote on the budget that failed by just three votes. Read the full story at the link below.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/revised-berlin-school-budget-lowers-tax-rate-increase?

06/05/2026

A Capital Roots celebration in Troy

Capital Roots will host Good Food Fest, a community celebration highlighting the farmers, food entrepreneurs, local makers, and partners who help strengthen the Capital Region’s local food system. Attendees can explore the Urban Grow Center, connect with local food businesses, and experience the many ways Capital Roots works to build a healthier and more connected regional food economy.
For more on this event please follow the link below.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/capital-roots-opens-its-door-for-a-community-celebration-and-pickle-contest?

06/05/2026

Victim identified in fatal Brunswick crash

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department says it was 46-year-old Erik Harris who perished on the one vehicle accident on NYS Route 2 Wednesday evening. His daughter was hurt.
For what the Renss Lens knows at this point be follow the link below.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/victim-in-fatal-brunswick-crash-identified-a57f9b3f-9ae5-4de3-9e00-ee11f8eb4c5f?

06/05/2026

Dunn Memorial Bridge jumper is found

Rensselaer Police say the body of the person who jumped from the bridge back in March has been located near the Port of Rensselaer and identified. Use the link below to see more of the details.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/body-of-a-person-who-jumped-from-the-dunn-memorial-bridge-is-recovered?

06/04/2026

Victim in Wednesday night’s fatal crash in Brunswick identified.

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office has named 46-year-old Erik Harris of Brunswick as the person who perished on the scene. His daughter was injured. For more on what the Renss Lens has learned so far please use the link below.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/victim-in-fatal-brunswick-crash-identified?

06/04/2026

One dead, one hurt in Brunswick crash

Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies say they found the operator of the vehicle dead at the scene and a passenger in need of hospitalization. The crash happened Wednesday evening on NYS Route 2.
For more information on this story please follow the link below.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/one-dead-one-hospitalized-after-nys-route-2-crash-in-brunswick?

06/04/2026

🏈🔥 WIN ALBANY FIREBIRDS TICKETS! 🔥🏈

The defending champion Albany Firebirds are back and chasing another title—and YOU could be there to experience all the action LIVE!

🎟️ We’re giving away tickets to upcoming Albany Firebirds games courtesy of Capital Region Independent Media and our family of local media brands:

📰 The Ravena News-Herald
📰 The Greenville Pioneer
📰 The Times-Journal
📰 The Columbia Paper

Congratulations to our latest winners, James & Sarah Hunt, who recently enjoyed an exciting Firebirds game!

Entering is easy:

✅ Fill out the entry form
✅ You’re automatically entered to win!

👉 Enter here:
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🏟️ Experience:
✔️ High-energy arena football
✔️ Family-friendly entertainment
✔️ Championship-caliber action
✔️ An unforgettable night out

Don’t wait—enter today and you could be our next winner!

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Quote from James & Sarah Hunt

Thank you to the Albany Firebirds and the Times Journal for the tickets. We enjoyed the opportunity to attend a game, spend time together, and experience something we might not otherwise have done. It was great to see the energy of the fans and the sense of community surrounding the team. We appreciate being selected and are grateful for the experience."

06/04/2026

Renss Lens What’s Happening

Here we look at events, concerts, BBQ’s and the likes that are scheduled around the county In this month of June. To view the calendar simply follow the link below.

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/renss-lens-what-s-happening-e13977c7-3d9e-40d8-ab22-ec4ed16f96ff?

Renss Lens: June free events at Berlin Free Town Library (47 S Main St) – Story Time Thursdays 11 am & Stitch Group Fridays 3-5 pm. Details inside!

06/02/2026

Heads for Hope raises money to fight brain cancer

Two Tamarac graduates are the founders of the program which held its 3rd annual 5k at Tamarac High School this weekend. To read the touching details of this story follow the link below:

https://www.rensslens.com/articles/heads-for-hope-shines-the-spotlight-onto-the-fight-against-brain-cancer?

Brunswick’s Heads for Hope 5K on May 31 2026 by Katie Gross & Cherri Dickinson drew 150 runners and seeks $15K for American Brain Tumor Assoc. Learn more!