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Girls basketball: Bethlehem fends off Colonie in semifinals

Lady Eagles to meet Albany in championship game Monday

Gabby Giacone recorded a double-double to lead Bethlehem past Colonie 44-40 in Wednesday's Section II Class AA girls basketball semifinal game at Hudson Valley Community College.

Sports poll: Who is the Section II Class AA girls basketball player of the year?

This week, we're asking you to determine who is the best girls basketball player in Class AA.

DEC plans cleanup of former dry cleaner

The state Department of Environmental Conservation is taking public comments on a plan to clean up the location of a former Roxy Cleaners on Delaware Avenue in Elsmere.

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Case of whooping cough at BC Middle School

Student has received medical attention, but parents should be aware that the disease is highly contagious.

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Police search for suspect in Clifton Park assault

Police said a 67-year-old man answered his door at approximately 5:50 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, and was confronted by a white man. The person asked the homeowner his name and then allegedly struck him on the top of his head with a metal pipe.

Police: man stole samaritan’s ride

A Latham man was charged with grand larceny and second degree reckless endangerment following an investigation into a motor vehicle accident and a stolen vehicle.

Police: Arrest made in Best Western robbery

A Schenectady man has been arrested for one of the robberies at the Best Western Hotel on 200 Wolf Road, Colonie police said.

Glenmont fire results in death

Firefighters from the Selkirk Fire Department pulled Brad L. Woodworth, 61, from a bathroom at 173 Glenmont Road, but he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

Two Schenectady County DWI 
offenders sentenced

Two Schenectady County men were sentenced in Albany County Court Tuesday, Fed. 19, after pleading guilty to felony DWI charges.

Police search for bank robbers in two towns

Two Trustco Banks approximately 6.2 miles apart were robbed within minutes of one another last week, according to police reports.

Sports poll: Which team will win the Section II Class AA girls basketball title?

In a close battle, you chose Shaker as your pick to win the Section II Class AA boys basketball title in last week's poll question. Now, we're asking for your opinion as to which team will win the Class AA Sectional championship in girls basketball.

Youth hockey: Bethlehem wins Rink Rat Tournament

The Bethlehem Youth Hockey Bantam A team took first place at the Rink Rat Tournament with Monday's 3-2 overtime win against Mohawk Valley (Utica).

Disabled vehicle leads to discovery of marijuana

State Police checking on a disabled vehicle along State Route 7 in the Town of Cobleskill allegedly discovered a cache of marijuana.

Hockey: Jets need overtime to beat Spartans

Clark makes 61 saves in quarterfinal loss

Shaker/Colonie advanced to the Section II Division I hockey semifinals, but Burnt Hills/Ballston Spa goaltender Austin Clark made the Jets work for it.

Police: Sex offender pleads guilty to touching 91-year-old female

A registered sex offender pled guilty to a count of sexual abuse on Thursday, Feb. 14, after inappropriately touching a 91-year-old female resident at the Loudonville Home for Adults in November, Colonie police said.

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Girls basketball: Sectional seedings revealed

The Section II girls basketball playoff brackets were revealed Wednesday. Here is a look at the fields in Class AA, A, B and C.

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Boys basketball: Sectional seedings announced

The Section II boys basketball playoff brackets were released Wednesday. Here is a look at the schedule.

Sports poll: Which team will win the Section II Class AA boys basketball title?

This week, we hit the home stretch of the winter sports season by asking you to pick who will win the Section II Class AA boys basketball title.

Police: Best Western robbed again

The Colonie Police Department is investigating a robbery at a Best Western Hotel on Tuesday, Feb. 12, they believe is related to an armed robbery at the same location on Thursday, Jan. 31, police said.

Tuesday round-up: Eagles wrap up league title

Yamin's 21 points pace Loudonville Christian

The Loudonville Christian School boys basketball team wrapped up the Central Hudson Valley League title by beating Waterford-Halfmoon 55-32 Tuesday.

Sports poll: Who is the best goaltender in the Capital District High School Hockey League?

We're asking you to select who is the best goaltender in the Capital District High School Hockey League.

Police: Drunk driver sentenced up to five years

A 34-year-old man was sentenced in an Albany County Court on Tuesday, Feb. 5, to up to five years for drunk driving.

Police investigating death of Niskayuna attorney

Michael T. Wallender, a 62-year-old Niskayuna resident, was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 25, and his body was located in a wooded area near River and Rosendale roads the following afternoon, according to police.

Boys basketball: Bethlehem solidifies hold on South Division lead

Big first half helps Eagles soar past Guilderland

The Bethlehem boys basketball team cemented its hold on first place in the Suburban Council South Division by beating second-place Guilderland 73-63 Friday.

Hockey: Shaker/Colonie stuns Saratoga

Mike Mineau's two goals lift Jets to home win

Shaker/Colonie put an end to Saratoga's bid for an undefeated Capital District High School Hockey League season by beating the Blue Streaks 5-2 Friday at the Albany County Hockey Facility.

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Students pore over lunch drink options

Bottled water pitched to supplement milk, juice in lunch line

Fifth-grade Eagle Elementary students Ava Navarro and Cece Amory presented to the Board of Education their thoughts on why bottled water should be sold in their school.

Baseball: Fish earns pre-season honors

Bethlehem Central High School graduate Mike Fish has been named to the Preseason All-Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference baseball team.

Hockey: Saratoga rips Shen in showdown

Big second period helps Blue Streaks pull away

Saratoga Springs scored four times in the second period on its way to a 7-0 victory over Shenendehowa in Wednesday's Capital District High School Hockey League game at Weibel Avenue Rink.

Police looking for Best Western armed robbery suspects

The Colonie Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a Best Western Hotel on Thursday, Jan. 31.

Sports poll: What is the best non-Class AA boys basketball team in Section II?

This week, we bring it back to the basketball court as we ask you to pick the best non Class AA boys team (Class A and lower) in Section II.

Tuesday round-up: Colonie gets past Mohonasen

Samuels records a double-double for Garnet Raiders

The Colonie boys basketball team rallied from an early deficit to defeat Mohonasen 51-43 in Tuesday's Suburban Council South Division game.

Police trying to locate 76-year-old missing woman UPDATE: Missing woman found.

The Colonie Police Department is currently trying to locate a 76-year-old female who was reported missing this afternoon.

Police: Four emaciated dogs found in truck

An Albany man was arrested for allegedly torturing and injuring four dogs, Colonie Police said.

Bethlehem Justice Mark Jordan dies after aneurysm

Judge served two years on Town Board before being elected to office

Bethlehem Town Justice Mark Jordan died today at Albany Medical Center after suffering a brain aneurysm several days earlier. He was 50.

Thursday round-up: Loudonville Christian pulls away for key league win

Brown and Yamin lead Eagles past Germantown

The Loudonville Christian School boys basketball team solidified its hold on first place in the Central Hudson Valley League with Thursday's 61-41 home victory against second-place Germantown.

Police: Child left in freezing car for eight hours

The Colonie Police Department has started an investigation after a man allegedly left his one-year-old child in a freezing car for eight hours, police said.

Traffic stop leads to foot chase through woods

Two Schenectady men facing DWI and resisting arrest charges

State Police stopped a speeding vehicle in the Town of Clifton Park, but soon found themselves in a foot pursuit through the woods to arrest the fleeing driver.

Sports poll: What is the toughest high school gym to play in?

Thanks to your votes last week, the Saratoga-Shenendehowa hockey series was named the best Section II rivalry. Now, on to this week's sports poll question: what is the toughest high school gym to play basketball in?

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Wrestling: Shenendehowa wins its own tournament

Five Plainsmen claim individual titles

The Shenendehowa wrestling team had another strong invitational performance.

More upgrades at Rotterdam industrial park

The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority on Wednesday, Jan. 16, announced Galesi Group had committed $2 million to upgrade the 260,000-square-foot facility known as Building 14

Police: Volunteer firefighter steals and sells department equipment

A volunteer firefighter was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing and selling Shaker Road-Loudonville Fire Department equipment.

Indoor track: Colonie boys win Dartmouth Relay title

The Colonie boys indoor track and field team took first place for the second year in a row at the Dartmouth Relays Jan. 11 and 12 in New Hampshire.

Make estate planning a priority

The Law Office of Judith H. Singer helps families begin the conversation

Conversing with loved ones about senior living and end-of-life care at times can be uncomfortable, but is encouraged for those with aging parents. Often, involving an attorney in the discussion helps soften the topic for those involved.

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Holy Names nurtures body, mind and spirit

Same-sex education lets young women reach great academic heights

As the only all-girls Catholic school in the Capital District, Academy of the Holy Names provides a unique learning environment to the region.

Saturday round-up: Jets come back to tie Brothers

Closs' late goal sends game into overtime

Shaker/Colonie rallied from a 2-0 deficit to tie Christian Brothers Academy 2-2 in Saturday's Capital District High School Hockey league game at the Albany County Hockey Facility.

Friday round-up: Colonie stuns Shaker

Big third quarter helps Garnet Raiders earn victory

The Colonie boys basketball team posted its biggest win of the season by knocking off Suburban Council North Division leader Shaker 58-49 in Friday's cross-divisional game.

Sports poll: What is the best rivalry in Section II hockey?

This week, we want to know what is the best high school hockey rivalry in our area.

Tuesday round-up: Dumoulin leads Guilderland past Colonie

Five three-pointers help Dutchmen win Suburban South battle

The Guilderland boys basketball team used a 26-point second quarter to help it defeat Colonie 65-55 in Tuesday's Suburban Council South Division game.

Police: Serial rapist sentenced to 20 years in State Prison

A 19-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in State Prison after pleading guilty to four counts of rape, District Attorney David Soares announced on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Driver in Voorheesville triple fatality sentenced

DA calls on medical professionals to be responsible when prescribing drugs

The driver in last year’s car crash outside a Voorheesville church that killed three people was sentenced in Albany County Court today.

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