Drug discount cards yield $2.3M in savings
Program participation steady over first three years
Three years after Schenectady County officials unveiled a prescription medication discount program, more than 9,500 claims were filed with an average savings of 41 percent off retail price.
Preparing for future floods
Tonko hosts forum on precautions, planning
If the mighty Mohawk River ever reaches the record-breaking flood levels brought on by Tropical Storm Irene and Lee again, residents now have a wider assortment of tips and resources to draw on.
A date with history
At ‘Tavern Night,’ patrons get a taste of the 18th century
Nobody living today can say they dined in an 18th century tavern, but one group now has a pretty good idea of what it might have entailed.
Photo Gallery: An 'eggs-cellent' Easter adventure
Sonrise Bible Church holds its first Easter Egg Hunt
Sonrise Bible Church held its first Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7, morning with many local families participating in the free event.
Shogun expands into downtown
Sushi bar opens Madison Avenue location after three years in Delmar
Decades of hard work and focus are paying off for one Delmar restaurateur.
Racing the hot streets of Delmar
Unseasonably muggy day marks 24th running of Delmar Dash
Heat was a concern for organizers of this year’s Delmar Dash.
State picks up tab for flood relief
Cuomo announces state to cover local shares of FEMA recovery projects
Counties throughout New York State received unexpected and costly flood damage last year, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will be footing the bill.
Letter: Teachers carry their weight
This letter appeared in the May 2, 2012, edition of The Spotlight.
Sports poll: Who is your coach of the year in Delmar/Guilderland?
As we've reached the end of the high school sports season, we ask you which of these people deserve to be the Coach of the Year in the Delmar/Guilderland area.
Nisky High School becomes one with nature
Biology teacher unveils ‘outdoor science classroom’
Hands-on learning will be taking on an entirely new meaning at Niskayuna high school next year.
County deals with Irene aftermath
Residents react to flood waters forcing evacuations, damaging homes
Mandatory evacuations and road closures were common as Hurricane Irene rolled through Schenectady County and led to a patchwork of power outages.
‘Wal-Mart law’ may go
R’dam Town Board plans to remove ‘Critical Impact Code’ at special meeting
A town code some say came as a response to the previous Wal-Mart battle in Rotterdam is set for termination.
Letter: Glenville should stick to tax cap
The letter appeared in the Oct. 6, 2011, edition of The Schenectady County Spotlight.
Faith rebuilds a community
Two religious organizations team up to provide lunches for flood victims
Two religions came together to provide a hot lunch for Rotterdam Junction residents as they tried to make their houses homes again.
Barking up the right tree
Elmsere veterinarian celebrates five years in business
Dr. Tara Estra is a transplant from the big city, but now that she's settled in the Capital District, she says she's found a sense of community here and intends to stick around.
Bethlehem's fair financial footing
In a year when municipalities have struggled to stay within the parameters of a 2 percent property tax cap, the Town of Bethlehem fared relatively well. Moving forward, however, the task may not be as easy.
BC High School student arrested for hacking server
A Bethlehem Central High School student was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 2 for allegedly hacking into the school's server, according to police.
Spectrum 8 makes sustainability strides
Silver screen now lit by solar power, other green initiatives undertaken
Staying true to their business philosophy, the owners of Spectrum 8 Theaters have gone a step further in turning their independent movie house environmentally friendly.
Kingsway honors veterans
Stars from retired American flags handed out to those who served
Nearly 40 veterans, all Kingsway residents and staff, were honored during the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center’s ceremony on Friday, Nov. 11.
Scotia-Glenville faces $2.3M budget gap
Layoffs, grade restructuring on the table, school closure talks in the future
Scotia-Glenville Central School District is likely facing cuts to teaching positions and programs as it seeks to close a $2.3 million budget gap within the state mandated tax cap.