SPOTTED: Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Paws in the Park

Sep 30, 2018 Jim Franco Nature/Outdoors, The Spot 0

TROY – Hundreds of dogs and their owners came to the 15th Annual Paws in the Park on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Joe Bruno Stadium. The event, held as a fundraiser for the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society,...

Colonie’s preliminary budget calls for a 7.5 percent tax hike in ’19

Sep 29, 2018 Jim Franco Government, News 0

COLONIE — The preliminary, $96.6 million 2019 budget presented to the Town Board by Supervisor Paula Mahan represents 5.28 percent more spending – mostly due to negotiated salary increases...

SPOTTED: Shaker routs Guilderland; ribbon cut on new turf field

Sep 29, 2018 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports 0

COLONIE – In front of a loud, capacity crowd, and on ribbon-cutting night of the brand new turf field, The Bison routed Guilderland 27-0. After a scoreless first quarter, Logan Souza scored six...

SPOTTED: CBA and Shaker play to a 3-3 tie

Sep 29, 2018 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, News, Sports 0

COLONIE — Two top boys soccer teams in the Suburban Council, CBA and Shaker, squared off on Thursday, Sept. 28, and ended in a 3-3 tie. It looked like CBA was going to run away with it on its home...

SPOTTED: Bethlehem boys soccer gets by Guilderland 2-1

Sep 28, 2018 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports 0

BETHLEHEM – The Eagles got by their Suburban Council rivals from Guilderland on Thursday, Sept. 27 by a score of 2-1. Drew Ksansznak had a goal and an assist for Bethlehem (6-2, 9-2) while Derin...

‘Mirk’s Sense: Your Friday night soundtrack

Sep 28, 2018 Michael Hallisey Music, The Spot 0

#Mirk #JoshuaMirsky #LocalMusic #ReleaseParty #Album #MichaelHallisey #SpotlightNews Mirk has been a part of the local scene since it first formed in 2009. Each of the band’s previous six releases...

Albany Capital Center announces new esports conference; Hudson Valley Gamer Conference coming Spring 2019

Sep 28, 2018 Spotlight News Culture, Entertainment, The Spot 0

#AlbanyCapitalCenter #ESports #HVGamerCon2019 #SpotlightNews ALBANY — The largest collegiate esports event in the Northeast is coming to Albany in 2019. The Albany Capital Center, along with the...

SPOTTED: Guilderland girls volleyball beats Bethlehem 3-1

Sep 28, 2018 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports 0

BETHLEHEM — The Lady Dutch volleyball team got the better of The Eagles on Thursday, Sept. 27, three sets to one. The Eagles took the first set 25-22, but Guilderland came back to take the next...

Colonie Dems elect new chair, officers

Sep 27, 2018 Jim Franco Colonie, Government, News, Towns 0

#ColonieDemocraticCommittee #Elections #GeorgePenn #JimFranco #SpotlightNews COLONIE — At the annual organizational meeting on Monday, Sept. 24, the town Democratic Committee elected George Penn as...

COLONIE LIBRARY: A baseball double header

Sep 27, 2018 Spotlight News Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

Friday, Sept. 28 Crafternoons: Paper Pumpkins Brighten up your home with a little handmade fall decor with this easy paper pumpkin craft for adults. All supplies provided. This craft is not messy....