Marcy Velte
Bethlehem Reporter
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Marcy Velte is currently the Bethlehem area reporter with Spotlight Newspapers and previously was a general assignment reporter for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady. Marcy is a recent graduate of the journalism program at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she helped to form the school's first online magazine "The Little Rebellion." While in college, Marcy interned with "The Legislative Gazette," a weekly newspaper covering state government from inside the Capitol, where she focused on education.
Recent Stories
Ethics changes still under review
No action taken after lengthy discussion
At its latest meeting, the Bethlehem Town Board once again vetted the proposed changes to the town ethics code put forth by a citizen’s advisory committee formed at the beginning of the year.
Bethlehem Restaurant Week returns
More than a dozen eateries to offer $20.12 meals
For the second time, the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce will be partnering with local eateries to present Bethlehem Restaurant week.
Bethlehem cop found guilty of felony
An Albany County jury found Bethlehem police officer Chris Hughes guilty of possessing a fake identification card in order to purchase a retired police officer badge.
Committee calls for ethics overhaul
Sweeping changes to Bethlehem’s policies called for
Bethlehem’s newly created Ethics Advisory Committee established at the beginning of Supervisor John Clarkson’s administration was asked to present its proposed changes to the town’s ethics code at a recent Town Board meeting.
Few speak up on eve of vote
BC’s school budget one of few to challenge tax cap
After weeks of debate between Bethlehem Central school officials, parents and students regarding the 2012-13 school year budget, the final public hearing on the spending plan before the May 15 vote saw sparse attendance.
Bethlehem unions reach contract agreement
Teachers, principals groups still must ratify deals, savings said to total $2.7 million
Contract negotiations between the Bethlehem Central Teacher’s Association, the Bethlehem Principal’s Association and the school district have come to a close.
Event aims to build futures
Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities
Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.
Anything but ‘the usual’
Local man’s book examines 48 local diners and their culture
Mike Engle didn’t eat a meal in a diner until he was in his 20s, but once he was brought to a “greasy spoon” he was instantly fascinated by the food and architecture of the down-to-earth eateries.
Waste-to-energy plant proposed
Residents take aim at Kentucky company’s gasification design
A proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant was met by opposition from Bethlehem residents after an initial presentation on the project was made to the Town Board.
Sign law moves ahead
Councilman wonders if rules becoming too complex
After months of debate, specific changes to Bethlehem’s sign law have been proposed by Councilman Jeffrey Kuhn are moving forward.