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Why do you do what you do? What is the engine that keeps you up late at night or gets you going in the morning? Where is your happy place? What stands between you and your ultimate dream?
December 30, 2015
December 29, 2015
Violent collision on Interstate-90
Corrections officer killed on his way home from work in Rensselaer County
Updated: 12/29/2015 12:24 PM Created: 12/29/2015 7:37 AM WNYT.com WNYT Staff
Police say a corrections officer was killed during a violent collision on Interstate-90 in Rensselaer County.
It happened at a time when the roads were extremely slippery, around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
It happened at a time when the roads were extremely slippery, around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.
December 22, 2015
Another business gives Schodack a pass.
Looks like Project Red is Dead
Food distributor drops plans for large Schodack distribution centerReporter Albany Business ReviewDec 16, 2015, 3:00pm EST Updated Dec 16, 2015, 4:35pm EST
McLane Foodservice is dropping plans to build a large grocery distribution center east of Albany, New York, in the town of Schodack, but isn't shutting the door on possibly pursuing the project in the future.
December 18, 2015
Dog walk ends in death for Troy official
(Skip Dickstein / Times Union) |
By Bob Gardinier and Kenneth C. Crowe II
Updated 12:55 pm, Friday, December 18, 2015
NORTH GREENBUSH — The wife of Bill Chamberlain, Troy's director of operations, found him dying on a lawn near their home after the family dog, Otis, a small terrier he took for a walk late Thursday, came home alone, a neighbor said.
December 16, 2015
'Commander Ralph', dead at 89
Ralph Vartigian, Albany TV's 'Commander Ralph', dead at 89By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist Updated 9:29 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2015
North Greenbush- Ralph Vartigian, the TV newscaster-turned-politician who delivered the morning news to a generation of Capital Region kids as "Commander Ralph" with an assist from an energetic puppet meteorologist named Mr. Monkey, died Saturday at home. He was 89.
December 11, 2015
Skelos, son guilty on all charges
Former Senate leader falls less than two weeks after Silver verdict
By Matthew Hamilton Updated 2:30 pm, Friday, December 11, 2015 Times UnionTwo additional charges of extortion and solicitation of bribes related to Adam Skelos' no-show employment by a medical malpractice insurance company, a job secured at the request of his father, were added in a superseding indictment handed down in July.
Some of the most damning evidence against the father and son were drawn from wiretaps.
Read more...The company you keep |
Cuomo: Skelos Conviction Should Be a ‘Wakeup Call’ for the Legislature
By Ross Barkan • 12/11/15 3:40pm OBSERVER News“There can be no tolerance for those who use, and seek to use, public service for private gain. The justice system worked today,” Mr. Cuomo said.
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December 10, 2015
Woman killed at Valatie clinic; estranged husband apprehended
By J.p. Lawrence Updated 7:28 pm, Thursday, December 10, 2015
VALATIE — A Columbia County woman was apparently stabbed to death at a clinic Thursday, prompting a manhunt that eventually led to the capture of her estranged husband, State Police said.
VALATIE — A Columbia County woman was apparently stabbed to death at a clinic Thursday, prompting a manhunt that eventually led to the capture of her estranged husband, State Police said.
December 2, 2015
San Bernardino Gunmen Kill at Least 14, Wound 17
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Hours after as many as three gunmen stormed a service center for people with disabilities here on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people and wounding at least 17 others, the police engaged in a shootout in a nearby surburban neighborhood that officials said left one suspect dead, one likely wounded in an S.U.V. and a third suspect on the run.
December 1, 2015
November 30, 2015
One down!
Sheldon Silver, Ex-NYS Assembly Speaker: Guilty on All Counts
By BENJAMIN WEISER and SUSANNE CRAIG NOV. 30, 2015
November 28, 2015
November 27, 2015
Safe Haven - no questions asked
Safe Haven programs protect newborns, parents
Early Friday morning, police found the body of a male newborn in a garbage bag inside a dumpster behind a Bells Pond XtraMart in Livingston.
Following the discovery of a newborn’s body in a Columbia County dumpster, officials want to emphasize the Safe Haven program.
Michelle Shrader
News10.com |
Officials say she was located deceased in a wooded area just off of route 150 in the Town of Schodack around 4 p.m. on Monday. She was positively identified by her husband.
November 9, 2015
Open Meeting
Your presence is needed at Tuesday's RensCo Meeting
Once again it is important to show the Rensselaer County Legislature how determined we are to get a good Drinking Water Protection bill passed.
November 6, 2015
Call to action
On Wednesday, October 28th, Rensselaer County Chairman Stan Brownell and Vice Chairman Alex Shannon proposed another bill to protect drinking water , and we understand that they intend to bring it to a vote on November 10th.
The language of the bill reflects much improvement over the “eminent domain” version, and we now have a basis for moving forward to the development of a bill acceptable to us, the residents. However, it needs a lot of improvement. In fact, when comparing this bill to that which Legislator Alex Shannon and others introduced in August, this bill represents a significant step away from that bill's protections.
For example: The bill covers residents living within ¼ mile from a blast; the August bill protected residents living one mile from a blast: a 75% reduction in those protected. While we could live with covering residents living within ½ mile, ¼ mile – only 1320 feet -- is too small a radius.
The language of the bill reflects much improvement over the “eminent domain” version, and we now have a basis for moving forward to the development of a bill acceptable to us, the residents. However, it needs a lot of improvement. In fact, when comparing this bill to that which Legislator Alex Shannon and others introduced in August, this bill represents a significant step away from that bill's protections.
For example: The bill covers residents living within ¼ mile from a blast; the August bill protected residents living one mile from a blast: a 75% reduction in those protected. While we could live with covering residents living within ½ mile, ¼ mile – only 1320 feet -- is too small a radius.
November 5, 2015
Sectional Finals
Lady Devils advance to sectionals
This Friday, for the 1st time since 1986, Columbia sends its girls to the section finale against Burnt Hills. Way to go Lady devils !!
STRIDE CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
WITH 1ST LARGE GALA AT NEW RENAISSANCE ALBANY HOTEL
Rensselaer, NY – November 5, 2015 – STRIDE Adaptive Sports will host the 30 Years of STRIDE Gala Celebration on Saturday, November 14th, at 6pm in the new Renaissance Albany Hotel. The event will be the hallmark event of STRIDE’s 30th anniversary year and will raise funds to support the nonprofit’s therapeutic sports programs for individuals with disabilities.
November 4, 2015
Election Results
Schodack Town Council
Schodack Town Justice
Sober (D)42% (1,100 votes)
Peter (R/C/WF/I/RF)58% (1,525 votes)
Kenney (R/C/WF/I/RF)26% (1,386 votes)
Rex (D)26% (1,358 votes)
Curtis (R/C/WF/I/RF)24% (1,280 votes)
Underwood (D)24% (1,244 votes)
Rex (D)26% (1,358 votes)
Curtis (R/C/WF/I/RF)24% (1,280 votes)
Underwood (D)24% (1,244 votes)
Schodack Town Justice
Sober (D)42% (1,100 votes)
Peter (R/C/WF/I/RF)58% (1,525 votes)
November 3, 2015
For immediate release
Accepting Registration for 10th Annual
Valatie Veterans 5K Run
The 10th annual Valatie Veterans 5K run, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 2114 of Valatie, N.Y., will be held on Wednesday, November 11th, 2015 (Veterans Day). The run begins and ends at Glynn Square in Valatie, N.Y. The race starts at 10 am, followed by a Veterans Ceremony, raffle and presentation of race awards.
Early registration is $15. A registration form can be found at http://bsa2114.legrego.com, or on-line registration is available at www.active.com. Day of race registration is $20 and begins at 9 am. Early packet pickup is available on Tuesday, November 10th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Valatie.
November 2, 2015
Schodack Elections
Who is running?
Schodack Town Council
Kenney (R/C/WF/I/RF)
Rex (D)
Curtis (R/C/WF/I/RF)
Schodack Town Justice
Peter (R/C/WF/I/RF)
Election Day November 3, 2015
Vote! There are a number of seats to be filled in Schodack!
• Schodack Town Supervisor Currently held by:
Dennis Dowds elected in November, 2009 - Running unopposed
Dennis Dowds elected in November, 2009 - Running unopposed
• Schodack Town Clerk Currently held by:
Donna Conlin - Running unopposed
Donna Conlin - Running unopposed
• Schodack Town Justice Currently held by:
Paul W. Peter was appointed Town Justice in 1992
Paul W. Peter was appointed Town Justice in 1992
Also running for Town Justice: Jennifer Sober
• Schodack Town Council (2 positions - 4 year terms) currently held by:
Frank Curtis won election in November 2005
Michael Kenney was elected to the Schodack Town Board in 2010 following his appointment earlier in the year.
Also running for Town Board: Trady Rex and Linda Underwood
Frank Curtis won election in November 2005
Michael Kenney was elected to the Schodack Town Board in 2010 following his appointment earlier in the year.
Also running for Town Board: Trady Rex and Linda Underwood
• Schodack Receiver of Taxes Katherine E. Lubbers- Running unopposed.
October 23, 2015
October 22, 2015
STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
Contact: Mary Ellen Whitney FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: (518) 598-1279 E-mail: mwhitney@stride.org
STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS
WITH 1ST LARGE GALA AT NEW RENAISSANCE ALBANY HOTEL
Rensselaer, NY – October 21, 2015 – STRIDE Adaptive Sports will host the 30 Years of STRIDE Gala Celebration on Saturday, November 14th, at 6pm in the new Renaissance Albany Hotel. The event will be the hallmark event of STRIDE’s 30th anniversary year and will raise funds to support the nonprofit’s therapeutic sports programs for individuals with disabilities.
30 Years of STRIDE will be the first large gala to be held in the newly opened Renaissance Albany Hotel on State Street in downtown Albany. The Renaissance Albany is located in the same building as the historic DeWitt Clinton Hotel and opened on October 15th after a $48 million renovation led by Columbia Development. Seated at the base of Albany’s Capitol Steps, the hotel is home to Wellington’s Restaurant and will be attached to the future Albany Capital Center.
October 20, 2015
What's for dinner
http://www.recipe30.com/assets/chicken-francaise.pdf
CHICKEN FRANCAISE Also known as “Francese” egg dipped chicken breast in tangy buttery sauce.
Yes please.
CHICKEN FRANCAISE Also known as “Francese” egg dipped chicken breast in tangy buttery sauce.
October 19, 2015
HS Senior Creating List to Help CES Students with Food Allergies
For her National Honor Society project, senior Helena Mueller is supporting the Food Allergy Research & Education’s Teal Pumpkin Project, which raises awareness for kids with food allergies at Halloween. The project encourages households to make non-food treats available for trick-or-treaters who need to avoid candy due to food allergies or other reasons. Helena is putting together a list of homes that will have alternatives available so she can provide the list to CES students who have food allergies so they can participate in trick-or-treating.
If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Helena at muellerh@schodack.k12.ny.us.
If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Helena at muellerh@schodack.k12.ny.us.
October 18, 2015
For Immediate Release
Kevin’s Beginner Guitar Studio
1528 Columbia Turnpike
Castleton, NY 12033
October 12,2015 Contact: Kevin Haran, 518/527-7489
For Immediate Release kharan518@gmail.com
Party to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation
Castleton, NY -- A fun, family-friendly event to
benefit the Northeastern NY chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will be
held on Sunday, November 1 from 4-8 PM at the Comfort Inn at 99 Miller Road,
Castleton. Cole’s Rock & Funk Pizza Party is named for Cole Halvax, a Maple
Hill High School student who lives with the daily challenges posed by cystic fibrosis (CF).
October 9, 2015
Potty Mouths
(Skip Dickstein/Times Union) |
According to the Sept. 24 agreement with the Department of Environmental Conservation, the sewer plant exceeded state pollution standards 16 times between January and June, sometimes at very high levels.
For example, levels of dangerous fecal bacteria in the river were up to 224 times state standards during May and June when fishermen were crowding the river in the spring for the annual striper run. Exposure to such bacteria can cause gastrointestinal and breathing problems.
Read more...
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October 8, 2015
Haunted Hayride!
Schodack Island State Park will be hosting Haunted Hayrides on Friday, October 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The 5 p.m. hayride will be considered “not too scary” for younger children. After dark, the hayrides will be appropriate for teens and adults.
Castleton Stomper will be playing live music and food will be available from the Schodack Landing Fire Company.Advertise:
October 6, 2015
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