Students thank BC music teacher with song
In a touching tribute to their former music teacher, students touched by Mary Jane Hughes played "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" at her funeral mass Monday, Dec. 2.
Top 10 storylines to follow in 2012
Here is your sneak peek at this week's "From the Sports Desk" column. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
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Chain Meal………..The Olive Garden, Colonie, NY
Hey there, I’m starting off by telling you that I had a fab time with my people. It was a gathering of women and we haven’t seen it other in a loooong time, so it was fun to sit around and catch up. The restaurant was chosen by one of ...
Airport offering free blood pressure screenings for holiday travelers
If you're doing some holiday flying this week, why not get your blood pressure checked before boarding? Members of the Albany International Airport’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Department will be offering free blood pressure screening for travelers and staff at Albany International Airport through Friday, Dec. 23. The ...
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A Room with a Surly view……..Country View Diner, Brunswick, NY
After running errands up Hoosick Street, we finally stopped to eat lunch. Country View Diner was close to our former destination, so it made the cut. The diner is familiar yet different….the front door is on the side of the building. We entered and got seated right away. We got ...
SC South is a madhouse
Good luck picking a favorite to win the Suburban Council South Division this season.
County does veterans a FAVOR
If you're a veteran in Albany County, the Albany County Veterans Bureau wants to do you a favor. The bureau will be issuing Return the FAVOR (Find and Assist Veterans of Record) identification cards to eligible veterans on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Joseph ...
Good update to a feel good story
You may have caught our story in the Nov. 9 Spotlight about Spirit, the juvenile bald eagle that was shot Oct. 12 in Columbia County. The dedicated staff at The Animal Hospital in Slingerlands have been closely monitoring Spirit's progress since that day. They've also been updating the public through ...
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Take Out…..The Franklin Hotel, Rome NY
Hello All, One way to jump-start your body out of the Turkey coma is to order take out. We decided to order from Vescio’s Franklin Hotel. It took about 35 minutes to pick up our order and just like the song, Anticipation—it was worth the wait…. Located on 301 South ...
Storm Aid, SCCC hosting benefit dinner
Local culinary students are whipping up some good eats to benefit area flood victims.
Pre-owned 'music tools' sought for schools
If you have a pre-owned musical instrument sitting in a closet collecting dust there is something positive you could do with it. The Musical Tools for Schenectady Schools coalition is seeking pre-owned instruments to donate to Schenectady schools. The program was started two years ago to bulster donations for local ...
Firefighters to brave rooftop for charity
Firefighters from Midway Station 1 at 1956 Central Ave. will climb to the roof of the fire station and stay their until $5,000 is raised for needy families in the fire district on Friday, Dec. 2. That's right! From noon on Friday until whenever the goal is met, the firefighters ...
Recent events lead to postponement of BHS dance
An announcement was made today that due to concerns with student behavior, a dance scheduled at Bethlehem High School for Friday, Dec. 2 has been postponed. Here's the announcement from Principal Charles Abba: Given my concerns with student behavior, recent events and my desire to meet with students to discuss ...
Siena can define its season in five days
In the next five days, we'll get a better understanding of where the Siena Saints truly stand.
Addams Family kills Proctors crowd
I had the chance to attend the opening of the Addams Family at Proctors last night. The show's only running through Dec. 4, but if you have the chance to catch a performance and are in the mood for a fun program that doesn't take itself too seriously, it's certainly ...
Drugs and teens in Bethlehem
There's a lot still to report on regarding drugs and kids in Bethlehem. Here's an update on the discussions that are being had: 1) Tuesday night, about 25 concerned parents attended a meeting at the Delmar Presbyterian Church on Delaware Avenue. The meeting was led by licensed mental health counselor ...
Wanna feel 'The Magic of Christmas?' Here's how
Is it too early for Christmas music and Christmas cheer? At The Music Studio, the time is just right to get in the holiday spirit and on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, students hope the community will help them kick-off the holiday season. Students of the 35-year-old music ...
BC High principal warns of increased drug use
Bethlehem Central High School Principal Charles Abba sent out a letter to parents today noting a spike in "inappropriate behavior” in recent weeks, including the use and possession of marijuana and other drugs. We'll soon have more information from the district, but for now, here's the full text of Abba's ...
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Road Warrior…...Milestone Restaurant & Bar, Route 9W, Glenmont
Greetings, I love to test drive a new place... open less than 2 weeks… Milestone Restaurant filled the bill. Located in the former Stone Ends and Duke’s Pub in Glenmont; I’ve heard of the legend of the former establishments and hoped for the best…. And was happy with my choice. ...
Stuff the bus!
Have you ever dreamed of a bus full of presents? Well, if you have (and even if you haven't) you can make that happen at the "Stuff the Bus" kickoff on Black Friday. The South Colonie Central School District has again teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps to literally ...