Lawn debris fee raked out
Nisky residents accepting of new charge, worried about implementation
Realizing $150,000 of revenue budgeted from a new lawn debris pick up fee could be feasible, if recent comments from Niskayuna residents resonate throughout town.
Tasting benefits storm-struck farmers
Milton Grange No. 685, in collaboration with Greenfield Grange No. 807, hosted a wine tasting at The Saratoga Winery in Saratoga on Saturday, Nov. 12, to benefit farmers in Schoharie County recovering from flood damage caused by hurricanes Irene and Lee.
Flood victims offered tax relief
Governments, school districts can reassess devastated properties
Flood victims could have their tax bills more accurately reflect their damaged properties following relief measures approved by the State Legislature.
State council awards county more than $940K
County Airport and ALCO Trail projects to receive funding
Schenectady County is set to receive nearly $945,000 to spur development from the $785 million awarded through Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Saving the county’s liquid asset
Feds to clean up former Scotia Navy Depot site
Fears of Schenectady County’s water supply being compromised were recently lifted after a seven-year battle to mitigate a groundwater plume containing trichloroethylene.
BC kicks off Farm Fest
The Bethlehem School District’s Farm to You Fest kicked off this week, as the district’s Healthy Kids Committee for the third year running launched into a full week of agricultural awareness and food drives.
FEMA to close Voorheesville office
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that its Disaster Recovery Center in Voorheesville would close on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Climate blueprint warms up
SCEAC to ready green house gas data, energy recommendations
In a few months, Schenectady County will have a better idea of its carbon footprint.
Tonko to host meeting in R'dam Junction Wednesday
Meeting will focus on flood recovery efforts
Congressman Paul Tonko will hold a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Rotterdam Junction Fire Department located on 1251 Main St.
Authors to visit Indian Ladder Farms
New book examines Thacher Park and surrounding area
Indian Ladder Farms will be hosting the authors for the new book "John Boyd Thacher State Park and the Indian Ladder Region."
Slow Food Saratoga speeds up
Saratoga County has farms aplenty and places an emphasis on buying local, so it only makes sense that it would also be home to Slow Food Saratoga, an organization that supports that homegrown culture.
Albany County disaster recovery center opens
Residents will be able to visit the Voorheesville center for information on disaster assistance programs.
Banking on a berm to save water from water
Niskayuna workers construct flood barrier around water plant
Niskayuna’s water plant was in danger as the Mohawk River rose during Tropical Storm Irene, but town employees devised a plan to prevent damage.
An event where carrots get top billing
Agudat Achim prepares for annual Carrot Festival with new theme
All of the staple carrot based dishes will be at Agudat Achim’s Carrot Festival this year, but some new treats will be enticing visitors.
