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Jul 13, 2016 Tricia Cremo Business, Spotlight On Business 0

GLENMONT — With a history that traces back to the mid 19th century, the National Bank of Coxsackie has established a local community presence. Established in 1852, The National Bank of Coxsackie...

Cancer crusher: The newly opened Rail Trail plays host to a charity run benefiting a local cancer fighter

Jun 04, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, News, Towns 0

BETHLEHEM — The first charity run to be held on the Albany County Rail Trail comes to Delmar in two weeks. Cancer Crusher 5K, combination run and one-mile walk, will be held Saturday, June 18, from...

How much in a name: Local dealership faced steep fines for not representing company brand

Jun 02, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, Business, News, Towns 0

GLENMONT —BMW of South Albany in Glenmont could have been fined $350,000 if the town did not approve their plans for an illuminated sign. On Wednesday, May 18, the Zoning Board did, granting the...

Business: Hannaford to sell ‘Misfits’

May 28, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, Business, Guilderland, News, Towns 0

CAPITAL DISTRICT — Hannaford Supermarkets has joined a national trend of selling slightly imperfect fruits and veggies at discounted prices. On Monday, May 16, Delmar’s Hannaford on Delaware...

Jody Monroe sworn in as superintendent: Bethlehem Central School District Board of Education members vote unanimously to approve appointment

May 27, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, News, Towns 0

BETHLEHEM — Jody Monroe has been officially appointed as Bethlehem Central School District’s superintendent. Members of the district’s Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Monroe’s...

Crash on Delaware Avenue and Becker Terrace

May 19, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, Crime, News, Towns 0

A vehicle-on-vehicle crash occurred Thursday afternoon, May 19, around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Delaware Avenue and Becker Terrace in Delmar, directly in front of the Spotlight News offices....

Schools give thanks: Voters across the Capital District gave their collective approval on local public school budgets

May 18, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, Guilderland, News, Towns 0

ALBANY COUNTY — Voters across the county passed local school budgets with sweeping majorities. Largely due to increased state funds returned to districts after nearly six years without, school...

Smith’s Tavern ponders selling to Stewart’s, relocating

May 13, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, Business, Guilderland, News, Towns 0

VOORHEESVILLE — Smith’s Tavern owners are in talks to sell to Stewart’s Shops. With retirement in mind, Smith’s Tavern owners Jon McClelland and John Mellon have signed a purchase agreement...

Kids to vote on re-design of Elm Ave. park playground

May 12, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, Government, News, Parent Pages, Parenting News, Towns 0

BETHLEHEM – May 17 will be a day for kids to share in their civic duty, with two opportunities to vote on School Budget Day. Concurrent with the budget vote, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bethlehem...

Monroe named Bethlehem Central School District Superintendent

May 10, 2016 Tricia Cremo Bethlehem, News, Towns 0

BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Central School District’s nearly year long search for its next superintendent has ended with a familiar face: former Assistant Superintendent Jody Monroe. Monroe has...