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Headlines for the Capital District Mock trial underdogs get a favorable verdict (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 05/13/08 For the first time in seven years, Guilderland High School went to the finals in the mock trial system Wednesday, April 23, placing second in the state. The mock trial system, set up by the New York State Bar Association, assigns... More Police warn residents of black bear sightings (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/13/08 That birdseed hanging outside your home may attract more than a cardinal or robin, and that goes for your trash cans, too, as hungry black bears have become increasingly active and are looking for an easy lunch in the area. The... More Poetry in motion: Guerilla’ movement sprinkles words of wisdom 05/13/08 Oregon poet David Barker has never been to Saratoga Springs, but one of his poems has. He isn’t a Pulitzer winner, or an academic or a student. But he does write poetry. This is the story of one of his poems, stuffed into a book,... More Center is green in all but name 05/13/08 Though the planned expansion of the David R. Meager Community Center in Malta will be energy efficient and eco-friendly, the Town of Malta will not pursue green building certification through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental... More Fortitech moves forward with plans to build at Schenectady Airport (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 05/13/08 The Schenectady County Legislature will consider a transfer of property and the construction of an access road that would allow work to begin later this year on Fortitech’s proposed $4 million project at the Schenectady County... More Village of Scotia orders cleanup of former business (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 05/13/08 Time has run out for a former Scotia antiques shop owner who has been out of business but still occupies his Mohawk Avenue location. Owner Robert Williams was asked last fall to clean up the closed shop, which, according to the... More Clifton Park benefit raises money in support of autism (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 05/13/08 More than $1,680 was raised for the Autism Society of America during a fundraiser Thursday, May 1, at Clifton Park Center’s Aubin Gallery. The event sponsored by Bella Maternity and Karalina’s featured dinner, a raffle, book signings, an... More Bethlehem to flush old sewer stations (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/07/08 It’s a dirty job — but somebody’s got to do it. Some of the town’s sewer pump stations have been in active service since they were built in 1930s and 40s. In response, the Bethlehem Town Board passed a bond resolution to the order of... More Bright Horizons creates a virtual link into their facility (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/07/08 On her way to work in the morning, Mary Zumbo drops her mother, Janice Zumbo, off at the Bright Horizons day care program for seniors. Then, she gets back in her car, drives to her office and prepares to start her day — but not before... More Guilderland School District controls campus forum (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 05/07/08 After some debate, the Guilderland Board of Education voted at the Tuesday, April 29, meeting to begin a limited public forum policy for the district’s campuses. Although some favored having an open forum for campaign material, others... More New location, same family fun for Niska-Day (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 05/07/08 There will be a barbecue, rock music, a parade and fireworks. It’s not the Fourth of July yet, but Niska-Day is near. The 27th annual celebration, sponsored by the Niskayuna Community Action Program, the town of Niskayuna and Niskayuna... More Rotterdam prom joins students and seniors (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 05/07/08 Luis Lupi, of Rotterdam, didn’t attend his senior prom at Draper High School because he was serving his country in the Army during World War II. But, for the past 10 years, Lupi, now 82, has attended Mohonasen’s annual Senior Citizens... More Glenville sees budget surplus (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 05/07/08 Glenville Supervisor Frank Quinn said at the Wednesday, April 21, Board of Trustees meeting that he attributes the higher-than-anticipated fund balance of just over $1.6 million to smart budgeting and increased fees that were seen across... More Malta residents weigh in on AMD (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 05/07/08 Nearly every seat in the meeting room of the Malta Town Hall was occupied on the evening of Monday, May 5, as the town’s residents turned out for an opportunity to offer their comments on the proposed Advanced Microchip Devices development... More Malta's downtown vision remains hazy (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 05/07/08 A unified vision for the development of downtown Malta remains elusive after a Wednesday, April 30, public workshop on the issue. Though two projects have been approved and are under construction, design standards for further developments... More A peal at last: Jonesville cemetery to install bell (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 05/07/08 Residents and visitors to Jonesville may hear the ringing of the old Grace Episcopal Church bell once again when the Jonesville Cemetery Association installs the bell in the cemetery this summer. “The bell is a significant contribution... More Forum introduces BH-BL school board candidates (Schenectady County, Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton, Glenville) 05/07/08 Four residents of the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School District will vie for three open seats on the district’s Board of Education. During a candidate forum Tuesday, May 6, the candidates -- incumbents John Blowers, Joe Pericone and... More Albany Academy children collect cans to plant a tree 05/07/08 What do you do with $300 worth of used cans and bottles? If you’re a kindergartener at The Albany Academies, you use them to buy a tree. As part of an annual program set up by kindergarten teacher Kristy Mahar, students at The Albany... More Preschool caters to all abilities (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 05/06/08 Aaron Dean, 4, likes to play with beads and do puzzles. Ava Petrikas, 4, likes to learn her numbers and go outside and play on the swings in the school’s fenced-in playground. At Schonowe Preschool, teachers and staff promote... More Human kindness burns bright at event (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 05/05/08 The reason for the festivities at Mallozzi’s Club House in the Western Turnpike Golf Course on Friday, April 25, was somber, but the mood was jovial. Children wearing shorts and summer dresses chased one another. Firefighters wearing neon... More Cyclists gear up for ride of their lives (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 05/02/08 As the Capital District gears up for the 15th annual Tour de Cure, Spotlight Newspapers caught up with two riders and some of the area’s top fundraisers, who took a break from training and soliciting donations to discuss the ride,... More Tim Gunn brings style savvy to the masses (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/01/08 Only one word could sum up the weekend “Your Perfect Style” event and fashion show. Bravo. The word “Bravo” was recited five times by fashion guru Tim Gunn as models strolled down a pearly white runway in colorful Liz Claiborne... More Rain doesn’t dampen racers’ spirits at Timothy Moshier Memorial 5K Run/Walk (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/30/08 Single raindrops slowly fell from the sky as runners and community members on Kenwood Avenue in Delmar listened to the national anthem. They stood silently holding flags and their hearts and remembering one of their own before embarking... More South Colonie adopts school budget (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/30/08 Last week, the South Colonie Central School District adopted an $88.2 million budget, at a 3.92 percent projected tax increase from last year’s. According to Superintendent of Schools Michael Marcelle, creating the budget was “a very... More Guilderland library ready for next chapter (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 04/30/08 The Guilderland Public Library is bursting at its seams, according to its Board of Trustees, and they hope to remedy the situation by expanding the building by 19,000 square feet. Built in 1992, the building is already in need of... More Metroplex growth gains support in Niskayuna (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 04/30/08 Over a dozen citizens spoke in favor of a proposed local law that would extend the boundaries of the Schenectady Metroplex service district to include St. James Square Plaza at a Niskayuna Town Board meeting on Tuesday, April 29. St.... More Rotterdam residents: Sewers not a priority (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 04/30/08 On a night when the topic at hand was the possibility of a sewer district extension to Masullo Estates in Rotterdam, more than two dozen residents made it clear they needed the town to take action to solve their drainage problem as soon as... More Scotia-Glenville board to seek feedback on plan (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 04/30/08 After months of considering several different building plans, the Scotia-Glenville Board of Education has decided to put a proposition before the public for discussion. The biggest components of the proposition discussed at the Monday,... More Recreation conversation in Saratoga Springs (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/30/08 The meeting hall of the Principessa Elena Society in Saratoga Springs saw strong turnout of area residents on the evening of Thursday, April 24, as Saratoga Springs Mayor Scott Johnson hosted the first of many public forums in the Saratoga... More Ballston Spa School District ready to vote on budget (Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, Milton) 04/30/08 Ballston Spa Central School District voters will have five propositions to decide on when they go to the polls Tuesday, May 20, including the $70,162,308 budget, adopted by the Board of Education Wednesday, April 23, following an hourlong... More Clifton Park Town Board halts new cell towers (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 04/30/08 Following a public hearing to impose a moratorium on communication towers and facilities in Clifton Park, Monday, April 28, the Town Board adopted a resolution to set the moratorium for a 60-day period on all new communications... More Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake district adopts budget (Schenectady County, Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton, Glenville) 04/30/08 Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District residents will see an average tax increase of 4.5 percent if they pass the Board of Education’s $52.2 million adopted budget in the May 20 vote. Actual tax increases will not be known... More Inherit the Wind 04/30/08 Classic courtroom drama, presented by Albany Civic Theater, 253 Second Ave., Albany, through May 18, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, $15. Information, 462-1297.... More SCCC sees new crop of college seniors 04/30/08 Barbara and Tom Rider aren’t your traditional college sweethearts. The Riders, both 65, are married and live in Niskayuna. They have two grown children, and both are retired. But, every Tuesday and Thursday, the Riders have a night... More SCCC event promotes going green 04/29/08 The people at Schenectady County Community College were so excited for this year’s Earth Day that they celebrated the annual holiday nearly a week early. While Earth Day was Tuesday, April 22, representatives from environmental... More Young inventors share ideas 04/28/08 By the end of this past ski season, Nina Dytiuk, 13, was tired of sitting on wet chair lifts. After putting a bit of thought into the issue, the young inventor came up with an idea: The Ski Lift Heater and Dryer. The rotating lift is... More A healthy switch: TV Turnoff Week promotes an active lifestyle (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/25/08 Fitness advocates hope the most popular button on the television remote this week is the “off” switch, as people nationwide participate in National TV Turnoff Week, beginning Monday, April 21 and ending Sunday, April 27. The annual... More Double duty: Children earn valuable lesson on Take Your Child to Work Day (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/24/08 The best part about leaving is coming home. At least according to National Guard Staff Sgt. Stephanie Spanton, 31, of Ballston Spa, who recently returned from a 12 month deployment in Iraq and Kuwait. Sgt. Spanton, along with 2nd Lt.... More Voorheesville superintendent resigns (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/24/08 The Board of Education of the Voorheesville Central School District announced Wednesday, April 23, that School Superintendent Linda Langevin has submitted her resignation effective August 31, 2008, as a result of family illness. ... More Glenmont restaurateur Harvey Quinn goes to trial (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/23/08 Zoning violators in Bethlehem may want to take notice: Code infractions may end up costing you hundreds of dollars or more, or even worse — land you in jail. Alteri’s restaurant owner Harvey Quinn said he has been singled out along busy... More Colonie town court gets security upgrades (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/23/08 Throwing knives. Marijuana. Pocket knives. The list of objects people have attempted to bring into the Town of Colonie courtroom when they are summoned with an appearance ticket is endless. However the list of items they will actually... More Law firm representing Guilderland School District in hot water (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 04/23/08 Girvin and Ferlazzo, the Albany law firm that represents the Guilderland School District, was penalized by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli because four lawyers from the firm were inappropriately drawing pensions from the... More Niskayuna school district presents survey results (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 04/23/08 With the budget and Board of Elections vote just a month away, the Niskayuna school board heard a report Monday, April 21, describing substance abuse and anti-social behavior in students. The report followed a reminder that the district... More Mohonasen school board adopts budget (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 04/23/08 The Mohonasen School Board unanimously adopted the district’s $41.94 million proposed budget at its meeting on Monday, April 21. The proposed budget represents a 4 percent increase over the $40.3 million 2007-2008 budget. Officials... More Scotia adopts budget, keeps fire chief Richard Kasko (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 04/23/08 The Village of Scotia Board of Trustees adopted a $5.6 million budget Tuesday, April 22, and with it preserved the $70,000-a-year position of full-time fire chief. The adopted budget includes a projected tax rate of $10.12 per $1,000 of... More TV series features Military Museum (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/23/08 A National Geographic Channel program airing Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. was made with assistance from the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs. The program revisits July 7, 1944, when 4,000 Japanese soldiers launched the... More Malta medical complex takes shape (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 04/23/08 On Tuesday, April 22, the Town of Malta Planning Board heard an initial concept proposal for the development of an 85,000-square-foot medical complex between Route 9 and Hearn Road. Though the project is still in the early stages of... More Clifton Park Town Board fills post despite GOP outcry (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 04/23/08 The Clifton Park Town Board appointed John Ryan to the Clifton Park Water Authority Board of Directors, Monday, April 21, despite objections by several Clifton Park Republican Committee members, who said the board was acting in direct... More A watershed moment for Ballston Lake Overlay District (Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton) 04/23/08 During a public workshop Tuesday, April 22, on the Ballston Lake Overlay District, residents expressed concerns over the regulations, which they say will limit development in the town. “Why do we need to add more of a burden to people... More A familiar tune in Clifton Park (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 04/23/08 Clifton Park’s Not So Common Players will present the romantic musical “They’re Playing Our Song,” at Shenendehowa High School East beginning Friday, April 25. The free performances feature talented locals, including Sev Moro, playing... More Consultant to review ‘assessment errors’ (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 04/22/08 Rotterdam Assessor Craig Surprise said he’s found a number of errors in the town’s property tax roll since taking office at the beginning of the year. He said the Roman Villa restaurant off Duanesburg Road is only one of several... More Local girl keeps smiling through the pain (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/22/08 To many people, St. Patrick’s Day is a day for wearing green and shouts of “Erin Go Bragh!” It’s a day of parades, parties and Irish celebration. But for 4-year-old Ryann Hotaling, St. Patrick’s Day 2007 was the first day she was unable to... More Teens brave crowds for summer work 04/21/08 More than 350 teens and their parents stood in a long, snaking line for up to two hours in the Center City building in downtown Schenectady, on Wednesday, April 9, waiting not for the chance to go to a Hannah Montana concert, but for a... More Bruno announces state highway aid increase for Saratoga County (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/17/08 Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno, R-Brunswick, announced that the 2008-09 State budget will increase State highway funding to all local governments in Saratoga County by $752,458. Municipalities in Saratoga County will receive a... More EDITORIAL: Fun is not far away 04/17/08 Now that tax season has mercifully come to an end, you may be thinking of taking that hearty tax return, packing the kids into the minivan and heading south for a visit to Disney World. Or, more likely, you may be thinking of taking... More Meadowbrook project update heard at Bethlehem town board meeting (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/16/08 Water drainage and sidewalks were the main discussion during an update from the Meadowbrook developers during the Wednesday, April 9, Bethlehem Town Board meeting. The plan calls for single-family homes to be built on a 66-acre property... More Colonie town board split on deficit fixes (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/16/08 The Colonie Town Board appeared divided Thursday, April 10, when Board Member J. Brian Hogan brought to the table an alternative financial plan. The new plan was introduced at the same meeting in which Supervisor Paula Mahan proposed a... More Guilderland Mangia makes way for Creó (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 04/16/08 A popular Italian eatery in Guilderland will soon be demolished to make way for a new environmentally friendly restaurant. Mangia, located in Stuyvesant Plaza, will be torn down in June so that the owners, White Management, can construct... More Niskayuna town board outlaws Niska- Day nuisances (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 04/16/08 At the Thursday, April 10, meeting, the Niskayuna Town Board passed a law designed to prevent unwanted activities from spoiling the fun of Niska- Day. Part of the meeting included a public hearing on the proposal to prohibit the sale... More Road rage at Rotterdam town board meeting (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 04/16/08 Every time a car or truck drives by Mike Budka’s home on East Lucille Lane in Rotterdam, he says, a cloud of dust 10 to 15 feet high follows. It’s not exhaust, sand or smoke following the vehicles, but a cloud of rubble from the badly... More Richard Kasko's backers step up (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 04/16/08 Scotia residents made it clear Wednesday, April 9, that many of them are not in favor of eliminating the fire chief’s position, a proposal that is currently being discussed as a way to cut village costs. Nearly 60 people turned out for... More Mayor Scott Johnson’s memo irks Ron Kim (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/16/08 In response to a memo sent by the office of Mayor Scott Johnson last week, Public Safety Commissioner Ron Kim voiced objection and anger at a policy that would mandate the mayor’s approval of all personnel requests. The memo, which was... More Parents lash out at plan to close Malta school (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 04/16/08 The search for new land to build a new elementary school brought several parents concerned over the closure of Malta Avenue Intermediate School out to the Ballston Spa Central School District’s Board of Education meeting Wednesday, April... More State court dismisses butterfly suit (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 04/16/08 The New York State Appellate Court dismissed a lawsuit against the Clifton Park Planning Board over the protection of Karner blue butterfly habitat within the town. Save the Pine Bush Inc., and 11 other individuals challenged an initial... More Ribbons to remember American soldiers overseas (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/16/08 Large, delicately tied yellow bows with several intricate loops decorated the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Club, Wednesday, April 9, as troop supporters from across the Capital District gathered to honor the nation’s servicemen and women. The... More Students buckle under pressure 04/16/08 It’s not your typical relay race. Rob Claus, Alex Massaroni, Chris Marco and Mike Mora step up to the starting line, and on the official’s whistle, they rush to an open van. They climb into its four seats, strap on their safety belts... More Key Bank opens new doors for businesswomen 04/15/08 The women of Key Bank mean business, and now they will be able to get down to it at one of the nation’s first Key4Women Resource Centers, located at its Wolf Road branch. The red ribbon was cut on Wednesday April 2, celebrating the... More Key Bank opens new doors for businesswomen 04/15/08 The women of Key Bank mean business, and now they will be able to get down to it at one of the nation’s first Key4Women Resource Centers, located at its Wolf Road branch. The red ribbon was cut on Wednesday April 2, celebrating the... More Holocaust survivor shares her story (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 04/14/08 Though she doesn’t remember for certain, Marion Blumenthal Lazan said she must have seen Anne Frank when they were both prisoners in the Nazi-controlled Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. “But she was a teenager,” recalled Lazan, who... More Pendant winner is lucky in love (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/10/08 Some people choose do it on the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower. Others take extravagant measures to spell out “the big question” in fireworks over an ocean. Jim Passineau wanted to go with the traditional down-on-one-knee... More Bethlehem town board votes down appointment guidelines (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/10/08 How the Town of Bethlehem makes its appointments has come under scrutiny by one of its own Town Board members. Councilman Sam Messina put forth a proposal in early March to create guidelines for the way the town advertises and appoints... More Colonie town board seeks public input (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/10/08 Several financial meetings were held in Colonie last week with one common goal — to work toward finding a way to cost residents less without taking away the elements that make Colonie their home. Town Supervisor Paula Mahan called a... More Guilderland town board hears West Old State Road plans (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 04/10/08 Development projects dominated the Guilderland Town Board meeting April 1. The public weighed in on a request to rezone land on West Old State Road for a townhouse development. Amedore Homes Inc. is seeking to build 42 luxury townhouses... More Niskayuna School District studies program (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 04/10/08 The Niskayuna School Board heard a presentation at its Monday, April 7, meeting from a committee that has been studying the feasibility of bringing a Foreign Language Early Start program, FLES, to the district. “The goal of the... More Poll position opposition in Rotterdam (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 04/10/08 Rotterdam Town Board members voiced their frustration Thursday, April 3, with poll site consolidations proposed by the Schenectady County Board of Elections that would reduce the number of polling places from 16 to 15 in 2008 and from 15... More Glenville town board restores leaf pickup (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 04/10/08 Glenville residents may continue to sweep leaves to the edge of their property for town pickup. Efforts by Councilman Chris Koetzle have helped restore the service, which had been eliminated earlier this year, along with the bulk item... More Saratoga Springs City School District adopts $107M budget (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/10/08 The Saratoga Springs City School District Board of Education adopted a 2008-2009 budget of just over $107 million at its meeting Tuesday night, April 8. The budget, coming in at $107,353,350 shows a 2.92 percent from last year’s... More Shelter plans in Ballston Spa move forward (Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, Milton) 04/10/08 The Saratoga County Buildings and Grounds Committee will recommend that Petersen Group Architects of Clifton Park design the new county animal shelter in Ballston Spa when they meet with the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, April 15. “I... More Ballston Spa schools seek Malta land (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 04/10/08 The Ballston Spa Central School District has several plans on the horizon for the district, but finding land to build a new elementary school is priority No. 1, according to Board of Education members who met with the Malta Town Board... More Clifton Park names John Scavo planning director (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 04/10/08 A Clifton Park resident will serve as the town’s new director of planning. The Clifton Park Town Board voted unanimously Monday, April 7, to appoint John Scavo to fill the vacant position. The position opened when former planning... More Ballston plans overlay district workshop (Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton) 04/10/08 Town of Ballston residents will have a chance to discuss Ballston Lake Overlay District regulations during a public workshop to be held Tuesday, April 22, in the community room of Town Hall. “We, at this time, really want to talk to the... More Drumming up a new experience 04/09/08 “Daka-deemi, daka-deemi, daka-deemi, dak.” Sandip Burman spit out these solfege-like syllables as his hands and fingers became a blur, pounding out the same rhythm he sang on the tablas, traditional Indian hand drums with a goatskin... More Firm sees green in office standby (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/08/08 Tech Valley Office Interiors, a Colonie business, has begun to offer a new type of “green” office panel. These Nature Core panels, which are used for cubicles, are made from the kenaf plant and claim to offer a safe, cost-effective way to... More Legislator is a cheese wiz 04/07/08 First-year County Legislator Angelo Santabarbara, R-Rotterdam, is known for wearing fine pinstriped suits to meetings and for his successful career as a civil engineer, working on such contemporary projects as the Rotterdam Starbucks, but... More Young guitarist has string fever (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/04/08 Eleven-year-old Jared Alpern keeps his eyes closed sometimes when he riffs on his electric guitar. His mother says they do not need to be open because the talent he possesses naturally flows from his fingers. As Alpern approached the... More Town of Bethlehem hears Vista update (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/03/08 In an update on the Vista Technology Park, the developers presented plans for condominiums, as well as plans to reroute road access and decrease the amount of retail space in the park. Two major tenants were also announced. A BBL... More Delmar Dash runs Sunday (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/03/08 Click here to See the Results of the Delmar Dash. The 20th annual Delmar Dash is running Sunday and organizers say that although the kids’ race is down slightly in enrollment, the adult race is bigger than ever. The Delmar Dash will... More Colonie Town Board vote to back tax cap bill fails (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 04/03/08 Colonie Supervisor Paula Mahan voted against a resolution that would have authorized the endorsement of a state bill that would put a cap on school tax increases. Her vote, cast at the Thursday, March 27, Town Board meeting, was... More Big plans, big dissent, little detail at New Scotland Town Board meeting (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/03/08 Over 250 residents came out for the New Scotland Town Board meeting Wednesday, March 26, although many of them didn’t know exactly what they were coming out for. Some of the rumors that have circulated around town for the past few weeks... More Book event inspires cultural awareness in Schenectady County (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 04/03/08 In its first year Schenectady County Library’s One County One Book (OCOB) event inspired a community of passionate readers, and that same enthusiasm seems to have carried over into this year’s event. OCOB coordinator Karen Bradley said... More Schalmont school district readies budget (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 04/03/08 Officials for Schalmont Central Schools unveiled the district’s $41.55 million preliminary 2008-2009 budget at the first of two public budget workshops on Wednesday, March 26. The board is set approve the budget at its next scheduled... More Scotia Board of Trustees brings budget to public (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 04/03/08 The Village of Scotia Board of Trustees will present its $5.75 million preliminary budget to residents Wednesday, April 9, at a public hearing. Residents are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions about the budget, which would... More Saratoga Springs City Council OKs water and sewer rate hikes (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 04/03/08 The Saratoga Springs City Council Tuesday, April 1, voted unanimously to approve water and sewer rate increases that were tabled at the last regular meeting. “There’s only one way to vote on this,” commented Mayor Scott Johnson, after... More Ballston Spa preliminary school budget being discussed (Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, Milton) 04/03/08 A look at the Ballston Spa Central School District’s preliminary budget shows a $3 million increase over last year’s taxpayer adopted budget. “You want to keep the budget in check with what people can afford,” District Spokesman Stuart... More Ballston Spa benefit boosts playground fund (Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, Milton) 04/03/08 The Friends and Neighbors of Ballston Spa group is almost halfway to reaching its $180,000 fundraising goal to build an all-inclusive playground at Kelley Park. To date, the Friends and Neighbors of Ballston Spa, or FANS, has raised... More Ballston Spa benefit boosts playground fund (Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, Milton) 04/03/08 The Friends and Neighbors of Ballston Spa group is almost halfway to reaching its $180,000 fundraising goal to build an all-inclusive playground at Kelley Park. To date, the Friends and Neighbors of Ballston Spa, or FANS, has raised... More Shenendehowa adopts school budget 04/03/08 The Shenendehowa Board of Education adopted a $146 million 2008-09 school budget Tuesday, April 1, that would raise district taxes about 3.69 percent the smallest tax hike the district has seen in years. Initial figures estimated a tax... More Jenkins Park board, Ballston Town Council meet (Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton) 04/03/08 A joint meeting of the Ballston Town Council and the Jenkins Park Advisory Board accomplished the goal of outlining the council and board’s specific responsibilities. “I think we all walked away with a much better understanding of the... More Bethlehem student has a way with words (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 04/01/08 Eighth-grader Dan LaChapelle may not be an expert in Asian fish, but he sure knows how the spell them. LaChapelle won the Capital Region Spelling Bee at Proctors in Schenectady on March 10 by spelling the word “gourami” in the sixth... More Public gets say on Delmar "high-end condo" deal (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 03/26/08 The Town Planning Board of Bethlehem meeting turned into a game of musical chairs in between two public hearings on Tuesday, March 18, as dozens of residents crammed into the hallways of Town Hall to voice their opinions on two major... More |
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