Stories for September 2009 - Spotlightnews.com

Wednesday, September 30

Dolin proposes 5 percent tax cut

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Albany County Leg holds public hearing on idling law

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Bethlehem suspends chief for 10 days

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Tuesday, September 29

Guilderland hosts extra hazardous waste day

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Clifton Park to hold third Annual River Days this weekend

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DEC scientist says Ravena home to increased mercury levels

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Something to crow about

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Friday, September 25

Bouncing to build community ...and maybe break a World Record

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Arrest made for public lewdness in vicinity of Boght Hills School

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Thursday, September 24

Colonie Police make arrest in Walgreens robbery

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Schenectady County 2010 budget passes with 2.13% tax cut

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Bethlehem police chief served suspension

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Wednesday, September 23

Bethlehem to unveil 2010 proposed budget

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LaGrange takes leave from Republican Party

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Albany County breaks ground on stimulus intersection project in Colonie

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The Odd Couple

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Culture at no charge on Museum Day

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Bethlehem police chief's conversation found

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Complaint targets junkyard owner

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MIchael Carey speaks out against veto

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Independence Party probes charges

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Colonie town justice primary hinges on one vote

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Albany County OKs final courthouse costs

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Glenville approves new truck purchase

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Ballston town council race gets even tighter

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Ballston Lake field day to honor native son

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake rolls past Gloversville in divisional showdown

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Defense leads Niskayuna past Mohonasen

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Guilderland rallies past CBA

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Saratoga Blue Streaks bounce Mohonasen

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Bethlehem Eagles bounce back

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Colonie boys soccer team's wheels are turning

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Tuesday, September 22

John Graziano Jr. to take over as Colonie GOP Chairman

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Guilderland Center looks to the future

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Monday, September 21

Union backs cop ... sort of

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Schenectady County trails get connected

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Saratoga County drug program rolls out

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Friday, September 18

Colonie candidate alleges 'dirty deal'

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Presentation to focus on suicide prevention

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Hannaford announces plans for Malta store

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UPDATED: Corsi comment confirmed, but not criminal

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Carey blasts Paterson for veto on disabled felony bill

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Community clean up in Bethlehem Saturday

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Thursday, September 17

Full-day Kindergarten takes off in Bethlehem

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North Colonie tax rate edges downward

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Shen cuts ribbon on brand-new turf field at Steuerwald Stadium

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GCSD to make board appointment

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One vote difference in Colonie Town Justice primary race

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Bethlehem: Investigation into chief's alleged racist remarks complete

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Robbery at Citizen's Bank

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Guilderland hazardous waste day set fro Sept. 19

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Wednesday, September 16

Primaries bring in new blood to Rotterdam

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Rotterdam to hold EMS tax vote

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Schenectady County trails get connected

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Saratoga County voters take to the polls

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Saratoga County drug discount program rolls out

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Showdown set at Ballston Spa

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Saratoga handles Colonie at home

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A flying start for Loudonville Christian

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Ballston Spa runs over Bethlehem

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake girls making strides

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Niskayuna is looking for offense

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Shenendehowa sweeps Guilderland Invitational tiles

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Niskayuna swimmers start season strong

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Independence Party forms subcommittee to look into Colonie job-for-endorsement allegations

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Church celebrates 'International Day of Peace' Sunday

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New Scotland Planning Board to review zoning law with caps

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SCCC has record enrollment

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Police union backs Bethlehem cop ... sort of

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Full-day Kindergarten kicks off in Bethlehem

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State Supreme Court to rule on New Scotland party line

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Candidate alleges 'dirty deal'

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Mike Breslin unveils long-term care plan

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Tuesday, September 15

BC's Hamagrael Elementary receives national award

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UPDATED: Primary election results

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Boil water advisory in Glenville

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An organic approach to clothes

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Ballston Supervisor Patti Southworth proposes salary freeze

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Monday, September 14

Hannaford announces plans for Malta store

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Graziano Jr. to take over as Colonie GOP Chairman

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George's Market to remain open during winter

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Fall Fun Run takes the place of Niskayuna's DARE Run

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Guilderland resident asked to clean up his act

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Sunday, September 13

Hoblock calls on Soares to investigate 'dirty deal' in endorsement-for-jobs scandal

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Saturday, September 12

Fun on the farm at Clifton Park festival

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Friday, September 11

Old-fashioned fun at Pruyn House

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Sphere switches focus

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Mabee Farm fair showcases history close to home

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EXCLUSIVE: Colonie Indy chair waffles on endorsement, denies brokering for town job

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Thursday, September 10

BH-BL school district revises tax levy

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Small business will get a big opportunity with new partnership

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Charlton sends an invitation to explore

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Albany County Executive announces long-term care plan

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Wednesday, September 9

Ballston supervisor proposes salary freeze

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New Scotland line challenged-voters weigh in

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New Scotland line in hands of state supreme court

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Union backs Bethlehem cop

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Greece is the word at festival

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Numbers down for Saratoga meet

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Schenectady County budget cuts taxes

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Messina and Cunningham debate

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Messina and Cunningham discuss nature of Independence Party

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New Scotland extends moratorium

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Albany County Executive Mike Breslin signs labeling law

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Defunct Latham business club united working women

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Old-fashioned fun at Pruyn House

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No New Tax Party on Rotterdam ballot

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Organizer hopes Fall Fun Run takes off

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Malta may broadcast town meetings

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Fun on the farm during Clifton Park festival

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Shen strikes early in win over Shaker

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Colonie beats CBA in resumption of new town rivalry

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Schalmont falters at the end

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Burnt Hills Spartans swarm Scotia-Glenville Tartans

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Guilderland reloads for 2009 boys soccer season

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Veteran-laden attack to aid Bethlehem girls soccer team

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Colonie, Shaker in search of boys soccer titles

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Tuesday, September 8

Albany County offers break on interest from back taxes

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Colonie launches survey to determine difficulties of small businesses getting started in town

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Final track tally shows declines

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Scotia Motors still zooming

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North Colonie welcomes new director of pupil services

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Matt Nelligan's new party nixed

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Monday, September 7

Colonie barber shops offer discounts for the firemen, military and unemployed

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Delmar man gives Civil War memoir new life

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Friday, September 4

Area chambers unveil directory

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Author with area ties mixes religion and politics

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Bethlehem plans for emergencies

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Police: Spa City couple's mortgage fraud netted $2.3 M

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Thursday, September 3

BH-BL adjusts school tax levy, avergage tax rate remains

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Carrot festival is a celebration with a crunch

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Colonie Center promotion focuses on fabric

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Saratoga County sales tax revenue down 10.1 percent from 2008

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Milton supervisor candidates meet in debate

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Sphere diverting development plans away from New Scotland

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Bethlehem primary debate tonight

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Wednesday, September 2

Glenville receives grant for sewer

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Bethlehem Town Board names Michael Whitely detective

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Bethlehem water sales drop

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Matt Nelligan's new party nixed

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Four vying for town board seats in Glenville

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Another pocket park for Niskayuna

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Carrot Festival is a celebration with crunch

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Sales tax receipts slipping in Saratoga County

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Clifton Park starts program to keep kids active

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Plan drafted for Spa State Park

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Class AA is up for grabs again

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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Spartans aim for another Sectional title

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Breslin signs Albany County calorie labeling law

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Bethlehem Police seize pot plants

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Rotterdam police arrest rapist

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Schenectady festival celebrates the culture and community of immigrants from Guyana

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Health care talk draws 1,500 to Delmar

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Tuesday, September 1

Gregory Sheldon sells hope

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New Saratoga County animal shelter closer to reality

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Board candidates question future of Niskayuna mall

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