Renss Lens

01/08/2026

One dead after single vehicle crash in Brunswick
Doug La Rocque
Renss Lens
BRUNSWICK – The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office confirms to the Renss Lens that one person has died after their northbound vehicle left NYS Route 351 (Farm to Market Road) and plunged into a steep ravine Thursday afternoon. At this time the identity of the victim is being withheld pending next of kin.
NYS Route 351 is closed between White Church and Dearstyne Roads to facilitate the investigation but is expected to reopen by early evening. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by the NYS Police, the Eagle Mills and Poestenkill Fire Department and Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

01/07/2026

According to the Town of Petersburgh, the mandatory evacuation order for the residents of C**n Brook Road will remain in effect until sometime tomorrow. This is the result of the propane lead at Taconic Plastics.
Affected residents are asked to call the 911 Center at 518-270-5555 for instructions on overnight accommodations if needed.
Additionally, NYS Route 22 by the plant has been re-opened.

01/07/2026

Residents near the the Taconic Plastics plant in Petersburgh have been allowed back home following this morning's propane lead t the plant. The exception is those who live along C**n Brook Road.
For more on this leak and its ramification please use the link below.

https://www.nyvtmedia.com/articles/propane-leak-shuts-down-portions-of-petersburgh?

01/07/2026

Residents within a half mile of the Taconic Plastic plant in Petersburgh have been told they can return to their homes, following this morning's evacuation because of a propane gas leak at the plant. The exception is those that reside on C**n Brook Road
The Renss Lens will be updating this story shortly.
In the photo, Rensselaer County Emergency Services Manager Jay Wilson speaks to some of the displaced residents

01/07/2026

A gas leak at the Taconic Plastics plant in Petersburgh has shutdown NYS Route 22 and forced an evacuation order for residents within a 1/2 mile of the plant.
Emergency officials say a pin hole leak was discovered this morning. The tank is currently being drained, a process that could take several more hours.
The Renss Lens will update the situation as we learn more.

01/07/2026

01/06/2026

Turkey Trot monies will help rebuild Unity House
The Troy Turkey Trot Committee announced on Tuesday that some of the funds raised during the annual Thanksgiving race will be sharded with Unity House following their devasting fire on Sunday. morning.
Meanwhile, their Executive Director pledges to rebuild on their 102nd Avenue site.

Read the full report at:
https://www.nyvtmedia.com/articles/unity-house-will-share-in-turkey-trot-funds?

01/06/2026

East Greenbush traffic stop lead to drug charges for Albany pair
State Police conducted a vehicle and traffic violation stop on I-90 in East Greenbush that resulted in several felony charges against the passenger and the driver. The subsequent search found drugs in the vehicle and on the passenger.
Read the full report by clicking on the link below.

https://www.nyvtmedia.com/articles/albany-pair-arrested-on-drug-charges-in-east-greenbush?

01/06/2026

Troy begins Christmas Tree recycling program
Now through Jan. 19th Troy residents are encourage to recycle their real Christmas trees by placing them curbside on their regular trash pick-up days. The trees will be turned into mulch or allowed to naturally decompose.
Please remove all ornaments first. The program is free.

https://www.nyvtmedia.com/admin/articles/christmas-tree-recycling-program-underway-in-troy

01/06/2026

What’s Happening
Here is a look at some of the events happening around Rensselaer County in the coming weeks.
Follow the tab below to see the complete calendar

01/06/2026

Local Sports Scores
Here is a look at the previous weeks High School and College scores for both the scholastic men and women.
https://www.nyvtmedia.com/articles/local-sports-scores?