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In the Spot: Sept. 10 Podcast

In the Spot: Sept. 10 Podcast

Sep 10, 2019 Diego Cagara Albany County, Bethlehem, Business, Colonie, Community, Culture, Entertainment, Multimedia, Music, New Scotland, News, Pop Culture, Reviews, The Spot, Towns 0

Our new podcast returns again this week! The employees and interns of Spotlight News have recently created a short and concise alternative to the weekly news; this is a new platform to engage our...
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Bethlehem, Voorheesville, Guilderland ranked among best school districts in Capital District

Bethlehem, Voorheesville, Guilderland ranked among best school districts in Capital District

Jun 13, 2019 Diego Cagara Albany County, Bethlehem, Coeymans, Community, Guilderland, New Scotland, News, Schools 0

ALBANY COUNTY — Bethlehem Central was ranked the best school district in the Capital District for the third consecutive year in the Albany Business Review’s 2019 Schools Report; Voorheesville was...
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Voorheesville Central residents pass school budget, elect one Board of Ed candidate

Voorheesville Central residents pass school budget, elect one Board of Ed candidate

May 22, 2019 Diego Cagara Community, New Scotland, News, Schools 0

VOORHEESVILLE — Voorheesville Central School District residents approved the $25.4 million budget on Tuesday, May 21, with 1,120 supporting and 342 opposing it. Also, the bus proposition, which...
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Voorheesville Library takes steps to preserve history digitally

Voorheesville Library takes steps to preserve history digitally

Apr 17, 2019 Diego Cagara Community, New Scotland, News, Towns 0

VOORHEESVILLE — Andrew Ward, the village public library’s digital services librarian, delicately unearthed a petite beige and worn-out diary from the library’s archives boxes. Placing it on the...
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The Thacher family legacy

The Thacher family legacy

Apr 11, 2019 Jim Franco Community, Discover Voorheesville and New Scotland, New Scotland, News, Towns 0

ALBANY COUNTY — The best known Thacher family legacy sits atop the distinctive Helderberg Escarpment in New Scotland. Thousands of people visit the John Boyd Thacher Park every year to enjoy the...
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John Boyd Thacher State Park expecting large crowds soon

John Boyd Thacher State Park expecting large crowds soon

Apr 11, 2019 Diego Cagara Community, Environment, New Scotland, News, Towns 0

NEW SCOTLAND — The John Boyd Thacher State Park is ready to welcome even more visitors this year as some of its programs, amenities and facilities are planned to open soon to cater to the expected...
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DISCOVER VOORHEESVILLE & NEW SCOTLAND: The corner of 85 and 85A holds more than just retail

DISCOVER VOORHEESVILLE & NEW SCOTLAND: The corner of 85 and 85A holds more than just retail

Apr 11, 2019 Kaitlin Lembo Community, Discover Voorheesville and New Scotland, New Scotland, News, Towns 0

NEW SCOTLAND — You would think the center of town would actually be the physical center of town. However, the Capital District isn’t your traditional area. In New Scotland, there is only one area...
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DISCOVER VOORHEESVILLE & NEW SCOTLAND: Old Songs lives up to its name

DISCOVER VOORHEESVILLE & NEW SCOTLAND: Old Songs lives up to its name

Apr 11, 2019 Kaitlin Lembo Community, Discover Voorheesville and New Scotland, Music, New Scotland, News, The Spot, Towns 0

VOORHEESVILLE — “Hey, I’m looking for an old fiddle. Know where I can find one?” This seemingly small conversation in the minutiae of life is what Old Songs Inc. is all about. It was no...
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Voorheesville woman allegedly helped man on the run

Voorheesville woman allegedly helped man on the run

Mar 13, 2019 Diego Cagara Albany County, Crime, New Scotland, News 0

ALBANY COUNTY — A Voorheesville woman was arrested on a hindering prosecution charge after she revealed to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office that she assisted a man on the run. Sheriff’s...
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Rosie, Indian Ladder’s Scottish Highland cow, has died

Rosie, Indian Ladder’s Scottish Highland cow, has died

Jan 25, 2019 Jim Franco Community, Nature/Outdoors, New Scotland, News, The Spot, Towns 0

NEW SCOTLAND — Rosie, the Scottish Highland cow that wowed visitors at Indian Ladder Farms, has died. “She died peacefully in her pen at the age of 22,” said a Thursday, Jan. 23, post on the...
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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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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

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December 05, 2019 Record Ridership in Season Three; Rides in Albany and Troy Top the List ALBANY, N.Y. (December 5, 2019) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and CDPHP wrapped up the ...
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#TeamOGS is busy getting ready for this weekend! The #EmpireStatePlaza Ice Rink opens for the season on Friday at noon! Special thanks to our sponsors Hannaford Supermarkets, BlueShield of Northeastern New York, and I LOVE NEW YORK for supporting the Capital District’s premiere outdoor skating rink ⛸ ... See MoreSee Less

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Are skate rentals free for opening day?

Empire State Plaza Events

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Visit the #EmpireStatePlaza Farmers Market until 2p! 🚜
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We want to thank our customers for their understanding and patience during the recent winter storm. Though the flakes have stopped flying, the cleanup continues in the Capital Region. Please use Real Time Information to know when your bus is going to arrive. We are all dealing with the same snow issues, so above all, be kind out there today! ... See MoreSee Less

We want to thank our customers for their understanding and patience during the recent winter storm. Though the flakes have stopped flying, the cleanup continues in the Capital Region. Please use Real Time Information to know when your bus is going to arrive. We are all dealing with the same snow issues, so above all, be kind out there today!
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The drivers were awesome yesterday and this morning.

Another great job by cdta

We lost a wallet on bus 4071 . Military ID 2-3pm

You do a great job

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The Spinney at Pond View

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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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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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