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News 2008 December

Stories for December 2008

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Wednesday, December 31

Garcia's goes bankrupt

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Tuesday, December 30

The artists of 'Then and Now' keep the mood light at Albany Center Gallery

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SABIC looks at Selkirk as a consolidation point

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Towns pay debt, but not without protest

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Winter storms stretch town budgets

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Schenectady County officials share new year goals

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Previous Rotterdam assessor says deficit not his mistake

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Scotia, Glenville businesses report holiday highs

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Area athletes excelled in 2008

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Monday, December 29

New Scotland wrestles with growth

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Sheriff takes on new role

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Spa City sued over rec center

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Chamber Angels help those in need

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Friday, December 26

YIR 2008: A look at our towns

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YIR 2008: New year brings new faces, ideas

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YIR 2008: Town leaders chart future

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Wednesday, December 24

Little dancers get their big break in 'Oz'

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Bethlehem town board to make appointments in new year

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Colonie town board renews air rescue program

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Roger Ginder promoted to sergeant in Guilderland Police Department

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Assessment error could lead to higher taxes in Rotterdam

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Glenville used car dealer thrown a lifeline by the town

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AMD's stake in the Empire Zone

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Shenendehowa makes the grade

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Siena to offer $5 basketball tickets

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High school slates teen talent show

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Demoted town workers appeal

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Weather hampers storm recovery

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Voters reject school upgrades

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Storm can't still the sounds of charity

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Town sets hearing on zoning change

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Voters reject building plan

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A safe way to kick the stress

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County hires designers for shelter

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Local physician works for change in Iraq

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Cashing in on Christmas

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Siena education majors begin a new chapter

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Cuomo wants to cut municipal red tape

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Town hears growth reports

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Students are good lock charms

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Sealed Air stays put

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Colonie gives older drivers resources

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Niskayuna recovers from storm

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Colonie teen has first book published

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People without power take shelter at school

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Carbon monoxide kills Glenville couple

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Lawmakers survey ice storm damage

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Power out, schools close

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Ballston Spa embraces global movement

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GHS radon testing to begin with heating season

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Ellis recognized for stroke care

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Awareness program gets permanent home

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Tuesday, December 23

Bethlehem development asks for second extension

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Friday, December 19

Bethlehem Central and RCS closing early

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'Toga auto museum to close Saturday

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Thursday, December 18

A sense of Hanukkah in the Spa City

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Clifton Park digitizes the past

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Applications for county ag district due by Dec. 30

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Options for the aging

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Economics tied to education

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Rescued horses return favor

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Relief Fund helps neighbors in need

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It's shaving time

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Angels drive gift program

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Albany County Airport Authority passes $48.3M budget

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Driver in fatal crash sentenced

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County execs urge state to reconsider cuts

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South Colonie BOE member resigns after 13 years

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A canine Christmas

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Panel to study DWI car seizures

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Corning Hill residents want a re-zone

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Councilman blasts CDTA rate increase

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$10M land deal finalized in Bethlehem

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Planning board: Don't box the bank

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Santa season: St. Nicholas stirs up magic and business at the mall

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Town board authorizes new contract for EMS LifeGuard program

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Wednesday, December 17

New Scotland town board hears growth reports

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Federal funds sought for ice storm cleanup

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Niskayuna recovers from storm

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Rotterdam honors Eagle Scout

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Carbon monoxide kills Glenville couple

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Scotia-Glenville voters reject building plan

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Clifton Park transfer station taking storm debris

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Ice storm slams Saratoga County

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Colonie employees appeal demotion

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Niskayuna/Schenectady avenges loss to Burnt Hills/Scotia

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Shenendehowa grapplers dominate own tournament

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Bethlehem Eagles place third at Colonie tournament

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Albany's Washington Park is aglow with Capital Holiday Lights

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Power out, schools close in wake of ice storm

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Village of Colonie shelter provides comfort in midst of crisis

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Colonie gives older drivers resources

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Tuesday, December 16

Power restored to Bethlehem elementary school

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Monday, December 15

Two Bethlehem Schools and RCS closed due to power outage

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National Grid gives positive outlook for Wednesday cleanup goal

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Saturday, December 13

Photos of Clifton Park Ice Storm

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Friday, December 12

Bethlehem opens Town Hall as warming station

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Ice storm hits area hard

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Thursday, December 11

Moritorium could go six more months

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Ballston Spa school upgrade voted down

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Wednesday, December 10

A Kabuki take on a classic fairy tale at NYSTI

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Five Rivers deal pulled

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Colonie town board demotes two over scandal

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New Scotland rail crossing to close

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Hilltop patients get a dose of holiday happiness

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County texting ban passes

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Scotia-Glenville School District building proposal vote nears

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AMD gets more tax breaks

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Shenendehowa Central Schools look forward

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Schenectady Christian Falcons open new nest

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Albany Academy shows who's boss at Pep Sand Classic

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Niskayuna holds on to beat Bethlehem in consolation game

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Shenendehowa is learning to win again

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Guilderland looks forward to league season

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Voorheesville looks to return to Colonial Council lead

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Colonie wins Ballston Spa Duals

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Second is good start for Ballston Spa

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Words of warmth for warriors

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County takes green measures

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Glen Sanders Mansion to see spring renewal

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Raising kids who raise money

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Tuesday, December 9

Remaining CZAC members release report

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Railraod crossing to close

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Railroad Crossing to close

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Grants give small businesses a boost

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Residents to vote on building upgrade

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Students perform at United Nations

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Monday, December 8

AMD gets $27.8 million tax break from county

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Spa hiring freeze lacks support

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A side of democracy

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Food pantries feel the pinch

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Grant sparks lightning research at Siena

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Friday, December 5

Parade ushers in the holiday season

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Colonie ranks high in safety

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Malta reviewing final agreement with AMD

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Ballston Spa ready to ring in the season

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Employees being held accountable for Rod and Gun Club paving demoted

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Landfil hearing garners debate

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Thursday, December 4

Five Rivers deal withdrawn

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New Scotland officials discuss Youmans Rd. railroad crossing

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Wednesday, December 3

First Night Saratoga expands

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Clifton Park revises ethics law

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Disappointment at the Dome for Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake

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Saratoga County cross country teams earn bids to nationals

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Guilderland sweeps own tournament

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Fast starts help Bethlehem girls at tournament

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Colonie wrestlers ready to rumble

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Niskayuna/Schenectady hockey team rebuilds for 2008-09

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School district warns of looming aid cuts

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Election brings shift in political landscape

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Stage presents

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Capital Community Voices

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Boston Pops at Proctors

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Bethlehem Central School District talks energy

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Train collision victim issued citation

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Guilderland School District prepares for deep cuts

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Super Steel to shut down

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Sales tax deal reached between city and Schenectady County

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Tuesday, December 2

Albany Airport Authority approves $48.3m budget

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Planning board votes on Five Rivers proposal

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Pair works to provide a housing solution

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Portion of AIDS quilt comes to SCCC

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Bethlehem Holiday Parade ushers in the season

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Bethlehem Police nab two alleged purse-snatchers

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Monday, December 1

Schools take steps to cut costs

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Glass Works gets the go-ahead

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Toy drive aims to fill buses to the brim

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Developers present public safety building plans

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Staying the course

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National study ranks Colonie 9th safest community in America

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National survey ranks Colonie 9th safest community in America

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