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News  Tractor Supply part of Glenmont shopping center’s new look (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 07/02/09 Tractor Supply Company has plans to renovate the former Kmart space in Glenmont’s Squire Plaza at the intersection of Glenmont Road and Route 9W. The company presented some details to the town’s planning board Tuesday, June 2, on its... More Arts Center of the Capital Region 07/01/09 “42nd Annual Fence Show,” through July 12, 265 River St., Troy. Information, 273-0052.... More Unusual automobiles appear at Saratoga Auto Museum (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 07/01/09 Mark Cantor’s car draws a lot of attention. Fire trucks have chased it. One time, another driver raced around Cantor, blocked the road and shouted that Cantor’s car was about to blow up. Cantor recently took his wife to the A&P to... More Bethlehem cop makes public plea (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 07/01/09 As Bethlehem town officials continue to look into an alleged audiotape of Police Chief Louis Corsi making racist remarks during a telephone conversation, the man at the center of an internal police department investigation made his first... More Rapp Road landfill expansion moves forward (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 07/01/09 The state Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an expansion permit for the Rapp Road Landfill. Gene Kelly, regional director for the DEC, said Thursday, June 25, that the permit is “effective unless the city [of Albany]... More Colonie's sex-offender population doubles (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 07/01/09 As town officials continue to examine ways to control Colonie’s growing sex-offender population, the number of registered sex offenders in the town has doubled over the past 18 months. “We’ve gone from having an average of 50 to 60 [sex... More Peddlers without permits not welcome in Colonie (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 07/01/09 This week, eight people were arrested in the Town of Colonie on charges of peddling without a permit for selling magazine subscriptions door-to-door. Colonie Town Clerk Elizabeth DelTorto said the magazine sellers were warned about the... More Moving up and moving on in the Colonie Police Department (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 07/01/09 Over 200 people showed up at Memorial Town Hall on Thursday, June 25, to watch their family members and friends in the Colonie Police Department move up in rank during a ceremony preceding a Town Board meeting. The promotions must be... More James Lytle steps down as Bethlehem Board of Education president (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 07/01/09 In the past seven years, the Bethlehem Central School District has seen some big changes, and this year will be no different as board of education president James Lytle steps down this week. Lytle, who originally came to Bethlehem in... More Military a tradition in Glenville family (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 07/01/09 A Glenville family with a military tradition that spans generations was reminded of a tragedy, and also their family pride, when Glenville town historian, Joan Szablewski, recently came across some obituaries in old editions of the... More Schenectady County JCC director retires (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 07/01/09 It all started when Alex Hallenstein’s grandmother purchased him a $7 membership to his local JCC in New England. Little did he know that he would spend the next 40-plus years involved in some capacity with JCCs across the country. On... More Schenectady County water contest a matter of taste 07/01/09 On Thursday, July 2, municipalities from around Schenectady County including Scotia, Glenville, Rotterdam and Niskayuna will compete for the title of best-tasting water at the Schenectady County Green Market. The winner will go on to the... More NYRA reveals what Saratoga Race Course fans can expect in 2009 (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 07/01/09 For those itching to pack the cooler, chomp a cigar and thumb through racing stats under the Saratoga sun, post time just got a little bit closer. New York Racing Association officials uncovered many of the final details of the coming... More Halfmoon gets money for trail (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 07/01/09 The Town of Halfmoon is set to receive $200,000 in federal funds to extend its Champlain Canal Trail, thanks to grants being distributed through the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. There will be $3.3 million... More CSEA pickets mayors conference in Saratoga Springs (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 07/01/09 A decision by the Civil Service Employees Association to forgo a giant inflatable rat at a Spa City protest was well advised, as torrential rainfall besieged pickets in front of the City Center shortly after their demonstration began on... More Moving up and moving on (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 07/01/09 Over 200 people showed up at Memorial Town Hall on Thursday, June 25, to watch their family members and friends in the Colonie Police Department move up in rank during a ceremony preceding a Town Board meeting. The promotions must be... More Spa City may consider change to historic boundaries 06/26/09 Between heated discussions about the state of finances in Spa City government, a debate of a different sort has taken center stage at City Council meetings, and on the blogosphere and opinion pages. The council is expected to act on a... More At long last, area gets first peek at rail trail 06/25/09 After years of discussion and planning and then more discussion and even more planning, Albany County has finally unveiled its plan to convert an abandoned 9-mile stretch of rail line into a bicycle and pedestrian pathway. County... More Bethlehem calls off criminal probe of mercury spilll (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/24/09 The town’s investigation into the latest mercury spill discovered at its New Salem water plant has ended no closer than where it began — at the bottom of a backwash pit that hasn’t been inspected in seven years. Supervisor Jack... More Opinions clash over drug law 06/24/09 A recently passed Albany County law permitting county employees to purchase medicine from a Canadian distributor, CanaRx, is illegal, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The bill’s sponsor, Shawn Morse, D-Cohoes, and County... More South Colonie charters SEPTA (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/24/09 Not all classes will meet all children’s needs, and, by the same token, not one Parent Teacher Associations will do for all students either. This train of thought was what lead to South Colonie Central School District’s first Special... More Local dance studio earns national ranking (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/24/09 Huddled over a wooden aircraft that was built exclusively for their routine, the senior dance group members of World of Dance studio pose majestically as their instructor guides them to look softly into the air. Every move the dancers... More Clarksville debate paints social divide (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/24/09 A small group of parents brought their concerns over enrollment and multi-age classes at the Clarksville Elementary School to the Bethlehem Board of Education on Wednesday, June 17. Parents told the board they didn’t think their... More Open wide and say ‘Awwwww’ (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 06/24/09 It’s a story so sweet it will give you a toothache. Not only is Dr. Rebecca Szymczak-Evans returning to her hometown of Glenville to open up a family dentistry practice, she’s opening it right next to her father’s practice…along with... More Plan would cap school district contingency budgets 06/24/09 Voters and officials in school districts everywhere are bound by the same rules: school districts have two chances to present a palatable budget to voters. If both are turned down, then a contingency budget calculated by a state-set... More Glendaal students raise money to buy mosquito nets for African children (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 06/24/09 Armed with the statistic that malaria kills a child in Africa every 30 seconds, Glendaal Elementary Teacher Trish Roeser felt that this year she would pick this epidemic as her lesson in philanthropy. Her third-grade students incorporated... More Lessons of loss (Schenectady County, Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton, Glenville) 06/24/09 There are those who seem to be able to cope better with the loss of a loved one than others. Then there are those, like Burnt Hills man Calvin Houghton, who take the lessons learned from loss and turn them toward something brighter. In... More Eyeing historic boundaries (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 06/24/09 Between heated discussions about the state of finances in Spa City government, a debate of a different sort has taken center stage at City Council meetings, and on the blogosphere and opinion pages. The council is expected to act on a... More Heather Mallozzi honored by Malta (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 06/24/09 Heather Mallozzi, former building and planning coordinator for the Town of Malta, died Saturday, June 20, at North Shore Medical Center in Lynn, Mass., following a long battle with cancer. Town officials were informed of her death via... More Accidents spur roundabout changes 06/22/09 Love them or hate them, the roundabouts in Malta are here to stay. They can be changed, however, as is the case with one circle at the intersection of Route 9 and 67 that the state Department of Transportation says has seen an abnormal... More Strawberry Fest more than fruit 06/19/09 This Saturday, June 20, Upper Union Street will look a little different than usual. Visitors might notice Henry Hudson walking around, Dutch folk dancing and an abundance of strawberries as the Upper Union Street Business Improvement... More A larger than life inspiration (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/18/09 At 3 feet, 9 inches John Robinson doesn’t stand very tall, but the story he has to share is larger than life. Born as a congenital amputee — no hands, no knees — Robinson came into the world looking a little different. He has long... More The Spotlight unveils local salaries on Web site (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/17/09 In an effort to allow readers to “follow the money” more easily during these times of economic woe, The Spotlight is unveiling its online database of all town employee salaries in its coverage area. A new component has been added to... More Supervisor Cunningham disputes cop’s claim (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/17/09 The fallout from Bethlehem Police Chief Louis Corsi’s alleged audiotape of him making derogatory remarks continues as Supervisor Jack Cunningham disputes some details of police officer Christopher Hughes’ portrayal of a conversation... More 21 votes cast on Guilderland Center Fire Department's truck bond (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 06/17/09 Several Guilderland Center residents voiced concern about low voter turnout to bond a $400,000 fire truck, but noted the new equipment is necessary to protect residents. The bond to purchase a new fire truck at the Guilderland Center... More Colonie silent on noise law (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/17/09 There was a lot of noise to be heard – 60 decibels to be exact – at a public hearing Thursday, June 11, about the new laws Colonie officials are considering regarding legal noise levels in the town. While the topic was debated for more... More District: Clarksville combined class a non-issue (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/17/09 Bethlehem Superintendent Michael Tebbano recently addressed some concerns aired by a group of Clarksville parents about enrollment and class size at Clarksville Elementary School. Tebbano said that not only does Bethlehem have a long... More Small fry big winner at fishing derby (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/17/09 The fish were biting Saturday, June 13, as 4-year-old Tara Berlin found out when she caught the biggest fish at the West Albany Rod and Gun Club’s 35th Annual Fishing Derby. Berlin caught a carp that weighed 12 pounds and was 28 inches... More Vo-tech? How about Mo-Tech? (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 06/17/09 A new program has been set in place for certain Mohonasen students returning to the district in the fall. It’s called Mo-Tech, and is a pilot that will offer vocational-technical-style programs on the Mohonasen campus in a cost-effective... More Brian McCann resigns from Scotia-Glenville school board (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 06/17/09 Scotia-Glenville Board of Education member Brian McCann left his position earlier this month after serving for a year saying it was difficult to balance his new position as principal of Guilderland High School with the needs of the... More Clifton Park has a new place for recreation (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 06/17/09 Recreationists in Clifton Park have another option when seeking a day of fun or even just a pleasant view now that the town’s Mohawk Landing park is officially open to the public. Local officials gathered at the park on Tuesday, June... More Saratoga Springs City Council waits on budget, moratorium (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 06/17/09 The Saratoga Springs City Council did not pass two contentious measures at its Tuesday, June 16, meeting, one by way of tabling and another by a failed vote. In actuality, the issue of a proposed moratorium on demolition permits for... More Shen cuts ribbon on aquatics center (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 06/16/09 Students in the Shenendehowa Central School District will be seeing swimming on the physical education curriculum next year, and the swimming and diving teams finally have a home to call their own. The district officially opened its new... More Act of kindness saves a life 06/12/09 Jason Bristol’s parents had no idea when they walked into Roma Imports in Latham more than a year ago that a man behind the deli counter would save their son’s life. Bristol, 29, a former dialysis patient and customer of the Latham store,... More Spotlight unveils Web site for local salaries (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/12/09 Pay scales for local town employees online In an effort to allow readers to “follow the money” more easily during these times of economic woe, The Spotlight is unveiling its online database of all town employee salaries in its coverage... More Town officials in Bethlehem search for police chief’s alleged racist conversation (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/11/09 In the midst of an investigation into an alleged tape recording of the Bethlehem police chief making racist remarks and allegedly ordering the tape erased, town officials said they believe the tape in question may still be out... More Local contractors sue for pay (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/11/09 Kronau Construction and Equipment Inc, the Colonie contracting company that said it was not paid for the work it did on the new Price Chopper in the Village of Colonie, filed a lawsuit for compensation, naming Price Chopper and WP Colonie... More Albany County executive to draft long-term health care plan (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/11/09 Albany County Executive Michael Breslin must come up with a plan for long-term health care for the county within the next 90 days. The resolution, unanimously passed by the Albany County Legislature Monday, June 8, addressed a topic of... More Guilderland approves new water contract (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 06/11/09 The Guilderland Town Board unanimously passed a motion to adopt a new water contract saving the town thousands of dollars and allowing for the possibility of a joint water treatment facility in future. The city of Watervliet must... More Act of kindness saves a life (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 06/11/09 Jason Bristol’s parents had no idea when they walked into Roma Imports in Latham more than a year ago that a man behind the deli counter would save their son’s life. Bristol, 29, a former dialysis patient and customer of the Latham... More APF shelter gets creative (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 06/11/09 As people lose jobs, relocate, refinance and re-prioritize, sometimes pets are left behind. The Animal Protective Foundation in Scotia has been taking in more animals over the past year, as a direct result of the poor economy. Because of... More GlobalFoundries project surges ahead (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 06/11/09 In a flurry of activity following weeks of waiting, chipmaker GlobalFoundries signed a deal with local labor leaders, bought land in Malta and formally committed to building a $4.2 billion manufacturing facility on the Luther Forest... More Contract talks between Saratoga Springs and DPW union stall (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 06/11/09 Contract negotiations between the City of Saratoga Springs and the union representing workers in its department of public works stalled on Thursday, June 4, when mediated sessions reached an impasse. Representatives of both the city and... More A return to greatness at Yaddo (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 06/10/09 More than 100 years after the Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs were planted, one of the most prominent features has at long last been restored to its original glory. A 38-column, 180-foot pergola walkway that stands above the famous... More Store founders celebrate a milestone year 06/09/09 In 1939, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt stating atomic energy might be more than just a fantasy. In 1939, the movie version of “The Wizard of Oz” took viewers on a fantastic Technicolor journey for the... More Students share bright ideas at Invention Convention 06/05/09 Students throughout the Capital District in kindergarten through eighth grade were challenged to stretch their minds and come up with an invention to make life easier last month at the Schenectady Museum’s Invention Convention. Abigail... More Bethlehem cop alleges racism cover up (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/03/09 Bethlehem police officer Christopher Hughes says he is being targeted for disciplinary action after talking to Town Supervisor Jack Cunningham about alleged racist remarks made by Police Chief Louis Corsi. Hughes said he spoke with... More Vandals draw hate messages in Delmar (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/03/09 Bethlehem police are investigating a spree of offensive vandalism that occurred overnight Friday, May 22, into the early morning of Saturday, May 23. Well over a dozen homes surrounding the Hamagrael Elementary School building, and the... More Contractors picket new Price Chopper (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/03/09 More than $646,000 is owed to contractors who worked for over a year to ensure the new Price Chopper on Central Avenue would be opened by Monday, June 1, according to Chip Kronau, president of Kronau Construction and Equipment... More Luncheon touts heart-healthy living (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 06/03/09 More than $125,000 was raised and nearly 300 people attended the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women luncheon at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Colonie on Thursday, May 28. At the event, people had their... More Albany County rejects New Scotland zoning law (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 06/03/09 A public hearing on New Scotland’s latest commercial zoning law has been canceled as the Albany County Planning Board decided it lacks provisions dealing with density. A public hearing scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, was canceled... More Stimulus money to fund Niskayuna road repairs (Schenectady County, Niskayuna) 06/03/09 Those who pass through the intersection of Providence Avenue and River Road in Niskayuna – the intersection near the Craig School and the Schenectady JCC – will soon see improvements paid for with federal stimulus funds. Improvements... More Students share bright ideas at Invention Convention (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 06/03/09 Students throughout the Capital District in kindergarten through eighth grade were challenged to stretch their minds and come up with an invention to make life easier last month at the Schenectady Museum’s Invention Convention. Abigail... More Welcome packet to promote Glenville (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 06/03/09 Newcomers to the Town of Glenville who arrive sometime after this summer can expect to receive a welcome package full of information on local government and amenities that will promote area small businesses. The idea was pitched at the... More Proposed cuts in Saratoga Springs draw ire (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 06/03/09 Less than one week after Saratoga Springs Commissioner of Public Safety Ron Kim said that proposed mid-year budget cuts to his department would mean firing 14 firefighters and 19 police officers, Commissioner of Finance Ken Ivins pitched a... More Lights, camera, scents at Ballston Spa film series opener (Saratoga County, Ballston Spa, Milton) 06/03/09 A summer of motion picture fun for the Village of Ballston Spa will kick off on Friday, June 5, with the first of many First Friday film showings. Organizers promise it will be a night full of delightful sights, sounds and even... More Charlton to honor owners of historic restaurant, house (Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton) 06/03/09 When a fire ripped through two historic structures in the Town of Charlton in January, residents came together to provide support, both emotional and financial, to the owners of the restaurant and home that were destroyed. On Sunday,... More EXCLUSIVE: Bethlehem cop alleges department racism and town cover up (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/29/09 13-year veteran suspended from the force, says chief ordered alleged audio tapes destroyed Bethlehem police officer Christopher Hughes says he is being targeted for disciplinary action after talking to Town Supervisor Jack Cunningham... More Mark Grimm out of Guilderland supervisor race (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 05/29/09 Guilderland Town Board member Mark Grimm withdrew his name from the town supervisor race, He told The Spotlight Thursday, May 21. Grimm denied rumors he was dropping out of the race as late as Tuesday, but has decided, based on the... More Residents give Bethlehem a pass on budget (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/29/09 Bethlehem residents gave the school district a passing grade on its proposed budget and $1.2 million bus replacement proposition. They also returned one longtime board of education member to her seat and voted in a new one. The... More School budget passes in North Colonie (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/29/09 Voters showed their support for the North Colonie Central School District’s $90,096,000 budget for the 2009-2010 school year Tuesday, May 21, by approving the numbers 1,455-to-796. The budget approved by voters represents a 1.9 percent... More South Colonie approves budget (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/29/09 Voters approved an $88.6 million budget for the 2009-2010 school year on Tuesday, May 21, by a margin of 1,495-to-692. The budget represents a 0.38 percent budget-to-budget spending increase over last year’s $88.2 million budget and an... More State may lift license restrictions on firefighters (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/29/09 Firefighting companies across the state gained some peace of mind this week as a bill that would reverse the state’s decision to limit driving of the trucks to those who possess commercial drivers licenses passed in both the state Senate... More Guilderland, Voorheesville residents pass school budgets (Albany County, Guilderland, Altamont) 05/29/09 Guilderland Central School District voters approved an $85,320,425 budget on Tuesday, May 19, with 1,994 affirmative votes, and 1,423 opposed (see related story, page 5). The budget represents a 1.79 percent increase in spending and will... More Law protects deployed soldiers 05/29/09 On Monday, May 18, the nation celebrated Memorial Day by remembering the U.S. men and women who died while serving in the military. Another one of the ways the nation honors its military personnel is through the Servicemembers’ Civil... More Festival promises plenty of music on the mountain (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 05/29/09 For many people, warmer weather brings with it an itch to explore – however, with gas prices creeping upward and the economy struggling, families might not be venturing too far this summer. Families looking for some close-to-home fun can... More Two Glenville pools enter agreement (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 05/29/09 The Glenville YMCA and the Glen Hills Swim Club have worked out an agreement that will benefit swimmers in the area throughout the summer months. It’s an agreement that James McFarland, town parks and recreation director and YMCA board... More Saratoga Springs High School seniors give back (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 05/29/09 High school graduates are traditionally in the role of receivers of gifts, but on Friday, May 22, seniors from Saratoga Springs High School sought to reverse that trend by participating in a Senior Give Back Day and donating their time all... More Saratoga County dealers pledge to remain open 05/29/09 It might be troubled times for the big three automakers in Detroit and thousands of their dealerships nationwide, but auto peddlers in Saratoga County say they’re not going anywhere. In past days, Chrysler has announced it will... More Senator calls on chip fab to hold job fair (Saratoga County, Malta, Round Lake, Ballston Spa) 05/29/09 A big argument from proponents of bringing a $4.2 billion microchip manufacturing facility to Malta is that it will create jobs for local residents. One state lawmaker would like some more assurances that will be the case, though. Sen.... More Peace activist offer some grand motherly advice 05/28/09 Igniting an international peace movement just isn’t enough for some — not as long as there is still a war going on, that is. Some founding members of Grandmothers Against the War were in the Capital District on April 27 and 28 talking... More State may lift license restrictions on firefighters 05/27/09 Firefighting companies across the state gained some peace of mind this week as a bill that would reverse the state’s decision to limit driving of the trucks to those who possess commercial drivers licenses passed in both the state Senate... More Area pools enter agreement 05/27/09 The Glenville YMCA and the Glen Hills Swim Club have worked out an agreement that will benefit swimmers in the area throughout the summer months. It’s an agreement that James McFarland, town parks and recreation director and YMCA board... More Grateful seniors give back (Saratoga County, Saratoga Springs) 05/27/09 High school graduates are traditionally in the role of receivers of gifts, but on Friday, May 22, seniors from Saratoga Springs High School sought to reverse that trend by participating in a Senior Give Back Day and donating their time all... More Heritage Day celebrates area’s past 05/22/09 Schenectady County continues its bicentennial celebration with History & Heritage Day on Saturday, June 6. The day will serve as an opportunity for individuals to explore Schenectady County’s “historic treasures.” Family activities and... More Conservatives endorse Sam Messina and Mark Jordan in Bethlehem (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/20/09 With the endorsement of the the Conservative Party, Bethlehem Independence Councilman Sam Messina has received his first ballot line in his race for supervisor against incumbent Democrat Jack Cunningham. The Conservative Party has... More Conservatives support Tom Dolin’s re-election bid (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/20/09 Town Supervisor Tom Dolin told the Spotlight on Friday, May 15, he is planning a re-election bid for New Scotland supervisor. Dolin, a Democrat, has formally received the endorsement of the Conservative Party, according to county... More Bethlehem’s vision is 20/20 (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/20/09 They say hindsight is 20/20, but town officials here are hoping a little foresight will help shape Bethlehem’s vision for the future. A group of residents, professionals and town officials past and present, known as the 20/20... More Michael Hoblock endorsed by county conservatives (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/20/09 The Albany County Conservative Party made their endorsements Thursday, May 14, with Michael Hoblock as their pick for Colonie Town Supervisor. Albany County Conservative Chairman Richard Stack said the party decided to endorse Hoblock... More Saratoga Winners owner faces probe (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/20/09 Colonie police arrested the owner of Saratoga Winners last week, charging him with third degree arson, insurance fraud and falsifying business records for allegedly setting his own establishment on fire to collect insurance money. Akiva... More Fitness grades help South Colonie students measure up (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/20/09 Students will receive grades in running, stretching and sit ups as part of a new physical education report card being sent home to parents in the South Colonie Central School District next week. According to Athletic Director David... More Heritage Day celebrates area’s past 05/20/09 Schenectady County continues its bicentennial celebration with History & Heritage Day on Saturday, June 6. The day will serve as an opportunity for individuals to explore Schenectady County’s “historic treasures.” Family activities and... More Schalmont school alumni honored (Schenectady County, Rotterdam) 05/20/09 This year’s honorees for Schalmont High School’s Alumni Wall of Distinction are Gail DeAngelo, class of 1988; Michael James Mugits, class of 1971; and David Van Patten, class of 1972. They will be inducted during a formal ceremony on... More Scotia-Glenville voters approve school budget (Schenectady County, Glenville, Scotia) 05/20/09 Voters in the Scotia-Glenville Central School District came out in favor of a building project that will bring many structural and housekeeping improvements to all six schools. Taxpayers voted 1,119-to-902 to approve a capital project that... More Halfmoon turns to Troy for water as Hudson River dredging begins (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 05/20/09 On Friday, May 15, the blue claw of a crane pulled the first load of PCB-laden river bottom from the Hudson River in Fort Edward. At about the same time, miles downstream, the Town of Halfmoon made good on a promise to its residents to... More Clifton Park rolls out texting system (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 05/20/09 Residents in Clifton Park have another way to get information from their municipality in the event of a disaster or emergency, in the form of an emergency text messaging system that went live on Tuesday, May 19. “According to the New... More Revitalizing Route 50 in Burnt Hills (Schenectady County, Saratoga County, Ballston, Burnt Hills, Charlton, Glenville) 05/20/09 Route 50 in Burnt Hills, at the intersection of Lake Hill Road, has thousands of cars passing by daily and offices and schools nearby. Still, storefronts remain vacant and the site of the Homestead restaurant — closed in 2007 — sits... More "Yard Sale" cleans up at 48-hour movie project contest (Saratoga County, Clifton Park, Halfmoon) 05/20/09 As the Cannes Film Festival continues into its second week, a Clifton Park native has already secured a showing of his short film at next year’s gathering in France. Philip Nobert, now a resident of Las Vegas, took first place in a 48... More Local dentist leaves a dazzling impression (Albany County, Bethlehem, New Scotland, Voorheesville) 05/20/09 Having spent nearly 42 years standing above the dentist chair, Dr. Harold W. Wilson says he’s ready to spend the next 42 standing above the ninth hole. Wilson, a dentist practicing with Wilson-Hart-Bausback Dental in Slingerlands, has... More Town boardroom gets facelift (Albany County, Colonie, Latham, Loudonville) 05/20/09 If you attended this week’s Colonie Town Board meeting, you may have noticed something different. The boardroom looks different from six months ago, when carpeting lined the walls and file cabinets cluttered the back wall. The town’s... More |
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