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Bethlehem Byte

BC to hold budget forum

Bethlehem Central administrators will fill the public in on its estimated $4.4 million budget gap at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the middle school. The situation should be familiar to many Bethlehem residents--the public will likely be asked for ideas on closing that gap, and for some input ...

Bethlehem Byte

Albany Figure Skating Club to hold spring show

If you're looking to see some impressive skating from some local kids, consider checking out the Albany Figure Skating Club's upcoming show on March 4. I've been to an FSC event before and have to say kids of all ages do a great job--and your attendance will help this worthy ...

Schenectady County Connection

Upper Union BID expands eligibility

Upper Union Street BID is looking to expand its membership to outside of its boundaries with a new membership option for businesses.

Schenectady County Connection

Tasty gluten-free goods

Laurie's Gluten-Free Goodness has moved to a new storefront in the Village of Scotia, but plans on serving up to same tasty treats and baked goods customers crave.

Sports Scraps 2.0

This is the winter sports season?

I just came in from a walk along the Albany County Rail Trail in Delmar, where it was mostly cloudy and in the 30s. Did I happen to mention that the date was Feb. 7? If it were a normal winter around these parts, I wouldn't have bothered to take ...

Webmaster Site Updates

Opinion: Editorial cartoon

We added a new link to our 'Opinion' section, called 'Editorial cartoon'. Click the title for more info.

Webmaster Site Updates

Tearsheet Program

Our new tearsheet program offers advertisers a great way to archive all their advertisements, digitally —and best of all, its FREE! Click the title for more info.

Webmaster Site Updates

'Contact the Editor' Link

You can now contact the editors directly and quickly, by using the newly added link. It's located under the 'About' tab of the menu bar. Click the title for more info.

Bethlehem Byte

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. Hughes passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, after a battle with brain cancer, and having her students perform at her mass was one ...

Sports Scraps 2.0

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!

Colonie Corner

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 ...

Sports Scraps 2.0

SC South is a madhouse

Good luck picking a favorite to win the Suburban Council South Division this season.

Colonie Corner

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 ...

Bethlehem Byte

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 ...

Schenectady County Connection

Storm Aid, SCCC hosting benefit dinner

Local culinary students are whipping up some good eats to benefit area flood victims.

Schenectady County Connection

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 ...

Colonie Corner

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 ...

Bethlehem Byte

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 ...

Sports Scraps 2.0

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.

Schenectady County Connection

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 ...

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