Renss Lens

08/07/2025

From the Editor, August 8, 2025

Here at the Renss Lens we always want to be responsive to our readers comments, ideas and suggestions. One such comment was the timing of the newsletter, which has been sent out on Friday...

08/06/2025

Come to the Washington County Fair!
August 18-24, 2025
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08/06/2025

Plan your visit to the Washington County Fair

Experience the 2025 Washington County Fair, Aug 18–24! Enjoy 7 days of shows, animals, motorsports, food, carnival rides & family fun in Greenwich, NY!

08/06/2025

Animal Abandonment in Schaghticoke

SCHAGHTICOKE – The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Department says their deputies responded to a reported animal abandonment in the area of Clarks Farm on NYS Route 40 in Schaghticoke earlier this...

08/05/2025

Nassau man charged in connection with three burglaries

NASSAU – State police have charged 35-year-old John G. Weinhelmer with multiple counts following their investigation into three separate break ins that took place in late June and mid-July in the...

08/04/2025

Salazar announces another bid for State Supreme Court

Dana Salazar seeks Republican and Conservative endorsements for a State Supreme Court Judgeship, pledging impartiality and fairness.

08/03/2025

Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department Car Show

Join us at the Stephentown Fire Departments annual car show on August 24! Vendors wanted—support local and enjoy family fun!

08/03/2025

🚛🔥 Don't miss the Commercial Truck Show on August 2-3, 2025 at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland! 🎉 Join us for a weekend of impressive trucks, community support, and fun, with proceeds benefiting The Foundation for Childhood Cancer 🎗️, R.C.A.S., and Local Veteran Groups 🇺🇸. Gates open Friday at 3pm and Saturday at 6am, with registration starting at 7am. Bring your family and friends to celebrate and give back! For more info, contact Ted 📞 802.345.0261, Tim 📞 802.779.6773, or Steve 📞 802.342.0366. Let’s make this event a huge success—see you there!

08/02/2025

Greenwich artist and illustrator, Jacob “Jake” Houston, was destined to become an accomplished artist.

Discover Greenwich artist Jacob Houstons unique art journey, upcoming gallery opening, and latest creations.

08/02/2025

Tonko, Balint, talk recovery, loneliness

BENNINGTON, VT. – 20th district Congressman Paul Tonko, who represents the northern Rensselaer County towns of Hoosick, Pittstown and Schaghticoke as well as the City of Troy, joined Vermont’s lone...

08/02/2025

The Knickerbocker Mansion is again offering its free Sunday tours which offer a captivating glimpse of 18th-century life in the Hudson Valley.

Experience free Sunday tours at the historic Knickerbocker Mansion in Schaghticoke. Discover 18th-century life and architecture!

08/01/2025

Hoosick Falls Central School District recently wrapped up its Summer Outdoor Education Program.

This article was submitted by Sarah Livingstone, Communications Officer at Hoosick Falls Central School District.HOOSICK FALLS - The Hoosick Falls Central School District (HFCSD) recently wrapped...