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COLONIE LIBRARY: Dylan revisited: What a song can be

COLONIE LIBRARY: Dylan revisited: What a song can be

May 15, 2019 Spotlight News Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

‘Unfindable’    Ancestors Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. The failure of common research practices to identify ancestors does not mean they are unfindable. This session will describe and demonstrate...
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LETTER to the EDITOR: Setting the record straight in Colonie

LETTER to the EDITOR: Setting the record straight in Colonie

May 15, 2019 Spotlight News News 0

I am writing to correct the misinformation contained in former Colonie Republican Town Board member Kevin Bronner’s letter to the editor published in the May 8 edition of your newspaper. Mr....
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Colonie Farmers’ Market kicks off Saturday, May 18

Colonie Farmers’ Market kicks off Saturday, May 18

May 15, 2019 Jim Franco Business, Community, Food and Drink, News, The Spot 0

COLONIE – The Farmers’ Market at The Crossings will kick off its 12th season on Saturday, May 18 and will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Sept. 28. The market will feature 50...
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DISCOVER the VILLAGE of COLONIE: Ike and Colonie

DISCOVER the VILLAGE of COLONIE: Ike and Colonie

May 15, 2019 Kaitlin Lembo Colonie, Discover Village of Colonie, News, Towns 0

COLONIE — The construction and ongoing development of the 176-mile Northway has disrupted a lot of places. What used to be connected by small, windy roads is now bypassed by a fast-paced, bare,...
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DISCOVER the VILLAGE of COLONIE: Village is still going strong

DISCOVER the VILLAGE of COLONIE: Village is still going strong

May 15, 2019 Kaitlin Lembo Colonie, Discover Village of Colonie, News, Towns 0

COLONIE — For about $250 a year, the village does a lot for its residents. In fact, everything it does is maintained through this money. The village has garbage pickup. It has trash pickup. Leaves...
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Colonie Comp Plan public hearing kept open

Colonie Comp Plan public hearing kept open

May 15, 2019 Jim Franco Colonie, Government, News, Towns 0

COLONIE — The fourth public hearing on the proposed Comprehensive Plan that is three years in the works was largely a rehash of the first three. A handful of people spoke on the plan, which will...
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LETTER to the EDITOR: Kaplan Family is grateful

LETTER to the EDITOR: Kaplan Family is grateful

May 15, 2019 Spotlight News Opinion, Your Opinion 0

We’d like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we received following Marcus’s untimely death. Thank you for all the food, beautiful flowers and plants, warm...
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Heavy metal legends Judas Priest to play Palace Theatre this weekend

Heavy metal legends Judas Priest to play Palace Theatre this weekend

May 15, 2019 Spotlight Events Music, The Spot 0

ALBANY — With Judas Priest’s latest studio album confirmed as one of the most successful of the band’s carrer, demand to see the legends of metal in concert is high. “Firepower” charted in...
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Brown School students adopt TED platform for a style of public speaking that fits a new generation

Brown School students adopt TED platform for a style of public speaking that fits a new generation

May 15, 2019 Michael Hallisey Culture, The Spot 0

SCHENECTADY — Anyone who has taken a public speaking course understands there are rules. There’s etiquette. There’s expected behavior and mannerisms to ensure the audience listens to the spoken...
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EDITORIAL: Say…….SOMETHING

EDITORIAL: Say…….SOMETHING

May 15, 2019 John McIntyre News, Opinion, Our Opinion 0

School districts and boards must disclose terms of discharge or separation for the good of all students, not just ours We now teach our children “when you see something, say something.” We also...
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Empire State Plaza Events

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Empire State Plaza Events

‪The first Hannaford Supermarkets 🆓 Skate Rental Saturday has begun! ⛸ ⤵️‬

‪Saturday & Sunday Open Skating:‬
‪12:00-2:00 p.m.‬
‪3:00 - 5:00 p.m.‬
‪6:00 - 8:00 p.m.‬
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‪The first Hannaford Supermarkets 🆓 Skate Rental Saturday has begun! ⛸ ⤵️‬

‪Saturday & Sunday Open Skating:‬
‪12:00-2:00 p.m.‬
‪3:00 - 5:00 p.m.‬
‪6:00 - 8:00 p.m.‬
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Empire State Plaza Events

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‪#FYI! State Street will be closed TODAY, December 7, 2019 between South Swan St. and Eagle St. Please seek alternate routes!‬

‪More Information: www.albanyny.gov/Government/CityParkingandTrafficAlerts.aspx
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‪#FYI! State Street will be closed TODAY, December 7, 2019 between South Swan St. and Eagle St. Please seek alternate routes!‬

‪More Information: https://www.albanyny.gov/Government/CityParkingandTrafficAlerts.aspx
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Is the ice rink open today?

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#TravelAdvisory | Tomorrow December 7, 2019, State Street will be closed between South Swan and Eagle Streets starting at 8:00 a.m. in preparation for Albany's Last Run 5k.

More info & additional closures see www.albanyny.gov/Government/CityParkingandTrafficAlerts.aspx
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Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA

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CDPHP Cycle! rides surpass 40,000 trips taken for 2019

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CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and CDPHP wrapped up the third season of the CDPHP Cycle! riding season with more than 41,000 trips taken and
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Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA

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Join us tonight on the Capital City trolley for the holiday light display in downtown Albany at 5pm and First Friday!
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Our trolley will also be running tomorrow from 12-2pm for the Hot Chocolate Stroll downtown☕️
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Download the Cityfinder app for trolley stops and real time arrivals at your fingertips! 📱
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Join us tonight on the Capital City trolley for the holiday light display in downtown Albany at 5pm and First Friday!
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Our trolley will also be running tomorrow from 12-2pm for the Hot Chocolate Stroll downtown☕️
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Download the Cityfinder app for trolley stops and real time arrivals at your fingertips! 📱
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The trolley lit up...

Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA

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Join us tonight in @saratoga_ny for the Annual Victorian Stroll!❄️
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Stay warm on Our free trolley, running from 4:30pm - 9pm, with a trolley arriving every 15-20 minutes🚎
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Visit: Saratoga.com/events for more info!
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Join us tonight in @saratoga_ny for the Annual Victorian Stroll!❄️
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There's the trolley yayyy

What time does the last bus run going to schenectady

The Spinney at Van Dyke added 8 new photos — at The Spinney at Van Dyke.

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The Spinney at Pond View

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The Spinney at Pond View

All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then! ... See MoreSee Less

All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.  We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends!  We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then!
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The Spinney at Van Dyke

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All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then! ... See MoreSee Less

All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.  We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends!  We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then!
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Thank you to all of our service men and women from the entire Spinney Group team!
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