SPOTTED: 11 Blackbirds score as Voorheesville shuts out the ‘Burgh

Apr 10, 2019 Jim Franco Galleries, High School Sports, Sports 0

VOORHEESVILLE — Eleven Blackbirds scored at least once as the boys lacrosse team ran away from Lansingburgh 17-0 in a Colonial Conference game on Wednesday, April 10. Jake Palmer led the way with...

Scaringe makes supervisor run official

Apr 10, 2019 Jim Franco Colonie, Government, News, Towns 0

COLONIE — In the parking lot of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society, and across Exchange Street from where he grew up, George Scaringe officially announced his candidacy for town supervisor....

LETTER to the EDITOR: It does take a village

Apr 10, 2019 Spotlight News Opinion, Your Opinion 0

To the editor, We were delighted to see the article “It Takes A Village To Care” in the March 6, 2019 edition highlighting Bethlehem Neighbors. Bethlehem Neighbors is part of a nationwide...

LEARNING CENTER: Inspire your child to write

Apr 10, 2019 Spotlight News Parent Pages, Parenting Columns 0

By PATRICK MCNAMARA Clear, concise and compelling writing is crucial for success in school, work and life. Clear writing reflects clear thinking. But how can you inspire kids to keep their writing...

Going geothermal

Apr 10, 2019 Diego Cagara Business, Environment, News 0

DELMAR — If you happen to be a neighbor of Delmar resident Matt Tangorre who lives on Huron Road, you have probably wondered why there had been ongoing construction work and a sign that reads...

Colonie Comp Plan public hearing, Round II

Apr 10, 2019 Jim Franco Colonie, Government, News, Towns 0

COLONIE — The layout of the Comprehensive Plan was changed from the first public hearing to make the document more readable, said Joe LaCivita, head of the town’s Planning and Economic...

REVIEW: Diego addresses the elephant in the room in remake of classic Disney film

Apr 10, 2019 Diego Cagara Reviews, The Spot, Theatre 0

There was some hesitation when approaching this new live-action remake of Disney’s 1941 animated classic, “Dumbo” which hit theaters last Friday, March 29. First, the original was just 64...

PICK of the WEEK: Six acts to represent local sounds at the Eddies, April 14 at Proctors

Apr 10, 2019 Spotlight News Music, The Spot 0

SCHENECTADY — Six acts have been announced to represent local sounds at the inaugural Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Awards, April 14 at Proctors. The performers represent the wide range of...

Multicultural Festival celebrates differences to recognize similarities

Apr 10, 2019 Jim Franco Culture, News, Schools, The Spot 0

COLONIE — Dr. Shyam Mahajam was smiling proudly as he watched his granddaughter perform a traditional Indian dance during the Multicultural Festival at Colonie High School. And he was no different...

Country star Justin Moore hits Palace Theatre this Saturday

Apr 10, 2019 Michael Hallisey Music, The Spot 0

From the shadow of the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Justin Moore reflects upon growing another year older. “I wake up at 35 feeling sore in places where I didn’t when I was...