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Schenectady man faces ninth DWI

Police said Kenneth Conner allegedly had a BAC of 0.15 percent and this arrest makes his ninth DWI arrest over the past 34 years.

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

With the Section II soccer playoffs starting this week, we want to know which boys team will win the Class AA title.

Monday round-up: Big second half propels Plainsmen

Shen locks up No. 2 seed for Sectionals with win against Burnt Hills

The Shenendehowa boys soccer team wrapped up its Suburban Council season by defeating North Division rival Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 4-0 Monday.

Thursday round-up: Saratoga stuns Niskayuna girls

Emily Wickert's goal helps Streaks end Silver Warriors' undefeated season

The Saratoga Springs girls soccer team ended Niskayuna's bid for a perfect season by beating the state's No. 1-ranked Class AA team 2-1 Thursday.

Football: Rain causes some Sectional games to be rescheduled

Some changes to this weekend's Section II football playoff schedule due to Friday's rain.

Supreme Court Judge arrested for DWI

A Supreme Court Justice for the Second Judicial District was arrested for a DWI in the Town of Colonie on Thursday, Oct. 17, according to New York State Police.

Sports poll: Which football team is likely to repeat as Section II champions?

We've reached the beginning of the Section II football playoffs, and the following teams are looking to repeat as their class champions:

Tuesday round-up: Saratoga beats Shaker for first win

Cadet's free kick in overtime lifts Blue Streaks

Alex Cadet's overtime goal gave the Saratoga Springs boys soccer team a 3-2 Suburban Council victory over Shaker Tuesday.

Abriel earns weekly honor

Bethlehem Central High School graduate Ted Abriel was selected to the D3football.com Team of the Week after his performance for the RPI Engineers in a 31-21 victory over the University of Rochester last weekend.

Wednesday round-up: Shen dominates Niskayuna in swim meet

Rupert wins two individual events for Plainswomen

Shenendehowa eased past Niskayuna 107-79 in Wednesday's Suburban Council girls swimming showdown in Clifton Park.

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Bogus bills found in Colonie

Police investigate counterfeit $20s and $100s

The Colonie Police Department is investigating numerous incidents involving the use of counterfeit US currency in the area.

Sports poll: Who is the best running back in Section II Class AA football this season?

The National Football League may be "pass happy" these days, but area high school teams seem more content to keep the ball on the ground.

Tuesday round-up: Niskayuna gains ground on Shenendehowa

Law's second-half goal lifts Silver Warriors past Plainsmen

Michael Law's second-half goal helped the Niskayuna boys soccer team defeat Shenendehowa 1-0 in Tuesday's Suburban Council North Division game.

Thursday round-up: Bethlehem girls move into first-place tie

Lady Eagles shut out Shaker, while Burnt Hills defeats Guilderland

Bethlehem pulled even with Guilderland in the Suburban Council North Division girls soccer standings Thursday with a 1-0 victory over Shaker.

Sports poll: Who would you trust to score the winning goal in a girls soccer game?

Last week, we asked you which boys soccer player you would turn to when crunch time came. This week, we're asking you which girls soccer player you'd like to see take the shot for a game-winning goal.

Tuesday round-up: Doyle lifts Niskayuna girls past Bethlehem

Junior forward scores go-ahead goal in second half

The Niskayuna girls soccer team improved its record to 10-0-0 with Tuesday’s 3-1 Suburban Council victory over Bethlehem.

Thursday round-up: Niskayuna handles Shaker

Parzych's two goals pace Silver Warriors in victory

Anka Parzych scored twice to lead the Niskayuna girls soccer team past Shaker 4-1 in Thursday's Suburban Council North Division game.

Sports poll: Who would you trust to score the winning goal in a boys soccer game?

It's the final five minutes of a boys soccer game. The score is tied. Who would you turn to for the game-winning goal?

Limited number of tickets available for Shen-Shaker game

In anticipation of a large crowd for Friday's football game between Shaker and Shenendehowa, the North Colonie Central School District is conducting pre-game ticket sales through Friday afternoon.

Monday round-up: Niskayuna outlasts Saratoga

Silver Warriors strike twice in second half to post North Division victory

The Niskayuna girls soccer team scored both of its goals in the second half to defeat Saratoga Springs 2-0 in Monday's Suburban Council North Division game.

Friday round-up: Niskayuna defeats Columbia

Silver Warriors extend winning streak to four games

The Niskayuna boys soccer team extended its winning streak to four games by defeating Columbia 3-1 in Friday's Suburban Council game.

Thursday round-up: Schmid leads Shen past Mohonasen

Plainsmen tune up for Saturday's battle against Bethlehem

The Shenendehowa boys soccer team tuned up for Saturday's Suburban Council battle against Bethlehem by beating Mohonasen 2-0 Thursday in Rotterdam.

Wednesday round-up: Shen ends Bethlehem's win streak

Plainswomen's pressure too much for Lady Eagles

The Shenendehowa girls soccer team turned in a dominating performance in Wednesday's 2-0 Suburban Council victory at Bethlehem.

Cross country: Saratoga dominates Suburban super meet

Saratoga Springs dominated the first Suburban Council "super meet" Wednesday at Saratoga Spa State Park.

Sports poll: What football team is in greatest danger of losing in Week 4?

We have reached the midway point of the Section II football season, and there are several teams who have yet to lose a game. But which of these four teams is in the greatest danger to suffer its first loss of the season this week?

Thursday round-up: Bethlehem edges Burnt Hills

Teal strikes twice in battle of defending Sectional champs

Tara Teal scored two goals to lead the Bethlehem girls soccer team past Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake 3-2 in Thursday's Suburban Council action in Delmar.

Election night dispatches

Dispatches from the field on Primary Day.

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ELECTION RESULTS: PRIMARY 2012

Results will be updated as they become available after polls close at 9 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 13.

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Primary Day 2012

Voters headed to the polls to make their choices in primary contests across the Capital District.

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Police officer hospitalized after Pearl St. scuffle

A 21-year-old Colonie resident was arrested Sunday, Sept. 9, when she injured an on-duty police sergeant on North Pearl Street, Albany police said.

Sports poll: Which boys soccer team will win the overall Suburban Council title?

We move from girls soccer to boys soccer for this week's Spotlight Sports Poll question. We want to know which team will be the overall champion of the Suburban Council.

Tuesday round-up: Niskayuna edges Burnt Hills

Parzych scores eventual game winner for Silver Warriors

Anka Parzych's goal midway through the second half proved to be the game winner as Niskayuna hung on for a 3-2 victory over Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake in Tuesday's Suburban Council North Division girls soccer game in Niskayuna.

Boys volleyball: Shen sweeps Shaker

The Shenendehowa boys volleyball team improved its record to 3-1 with Monday's 3-0 Suburban Council victory over Shaker.

High school golf: Saratoga Catholic keeps streak alive

The Saratoga Central Catholic golf team improved its record to 8-0 with Monday's 11-4 Western Athletic Conference victory over Duanesburg at Saratoga Spa State Park.

Guilderland Basketball Club for Girls announces tryouts

The Guilderland Basketball Club for Girls is holding tryouts for its 2012-13 Capital District Youth Basketball League season.

Thursday round-up: Nickles saves Bethlehem

Goaltender stops 17 shots to help Lady Eagles beat Guilderland

The Bethlehem girls soccer team got the upper hand on defending Suburban Council South Division champion Guilderland in the race for first place.

Girls swimming: Ballston Spa handles Shaker

Paris Walkowiak wins two individual events for the Scotties

The Ballston Spa girls swimming team defeated Shaker 100-80 in Wednesday's Suburban Council home meet.

Boys volleyball: Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake beats Shen in four games

Dan Symer's 12 kills pace Spartans

The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake boys volleyball team defeated Shenendehowa 3-1 in Wednesday's Suburban Council match in Clifton Park.

High school golf: Saratoga Catholic remains perfect

Kayla Szeckely's 41 leads Saints past Duanesburg

The Saratoga Central Catholic golf team defeated Duanesburg 11-4 Wednesday in a battle of undefeated Western Athletic Conference squads at Schenectady's Stadium Golf Course.

Sports poll: Which girls soccer team will win the overall Suburban Council title?

From football, we now delve into girls soccer for this week's Spotlight Sports Poll. The topic is which team will have the best record in the Suburban Council this season (and thus, the No. 1 seed for the Section II Class AA playoffs).

Girls tennis: Shaker handles Ballston Spa

Mukerti, Behrens win singles matches

The Shaker girls tennis team posted a 6-3 Suburban Council victory over Ballston Spa Tuesday.

Girls soccer: Niskayuna knocks off Shen

Parzych strikes twice for Silver Warriors

The Niskayuna girls soccer team gained an early edge in the Suburban Council North Division by beating Shenendehowa 3-1 in Tuesday's season opener in Niskayuna.

Selkirk homeowner robbed

Police say suspects were armed; cash taken

A Selkirk homeowner was robbed this afternoon by three armed men, according to Bethlehem police.

Girls volleyball: Rowland leads Shaker past Mohonasen

Senior records 13 kills in three game sweep

The Shaker girls volleyball team defeated Mohonasen 3-0 in Friday's Suburban Council season opener.

Boys volleyball: Shen sweeps season opener

Olsen records eight kills and five aces against Niskayuna

The Shenendehowa boys volleyball team began its season with a 3-0 Suburban Council victory over Niskayuna Friday.

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

By now, you've hopefully read our season preview for Section II Class AA football. Now, it's time for you to vote for the team you think will win the Sectional championship in November.

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Remembering Irene one year later - Photo Galleries

One year ago this week the Capital District face severe flooding from tropical storm Irene. Spotlight photographers documented what happened. Take a look back.

Sports poll: What is the toughest league in Section II football?

After taking a couple of weeks off for this year's Spotlight Sports Survey, the weekly sports poll question has returned. This week, we want to know what is the toughest league in Section II football.

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Missing bird returned to family

Cockatiel befriends academy recruit in Guilderland

A lost cockatiel made itself known to State Police officer in Guilderland during a training session at for academy members on Tuesday, Aug. 14.

Albany Athletics win Stan Musial World Series

Twilight League team overcomes opening round loss to win national tournament

The Albany Athletics won their first Stan Musial World Series title by beating the Tampa Elite Rays 7-5 in Sunday's championship game in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

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