Capital Region residents voice casino views



Updated: 09/22/2014 5:06 PM
Created: 09/22/2014 9:22 AM WNYT.com
By: WNYT Staff
As any gambler can probably tell you, there's no such thing as a sure bet.

ALBANY - A more than 12-hour public hearing on proposed casinos began at 8 a.m. on Monday at the Holiday Inn Turf on Wolf Road.

DOWNSIZING SEMINAR SET FOR 8/28 AT EASTWYCK VILLAGE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Edward Parham, Director of Public Relations

Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.

(518) 446-1091 

  

ALBANY, NY (August 18, 2014) — Eastwyck Village in North Greenbush (1720 Best Road) will host a “Love It or Leave It: Downsizing & Moving for Seniors” seminar on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.

The seminar is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Please call 518-874-1638 to reserve a seat. Light refreshments will be served.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Edward Parham, Director of Public Relations

Rueckert Advertising & Public Relations, Inc.

(518) 446-1091

 

EASTWYCK VILLAGE SETS EIGHT-WEEK FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM:

 Award-Winning “Matter of Balance” Sessions to Run 9/11-10/30

ALBANY, NY (July 28, 2014) — According to studies published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three seniors ages 65 and older will fall each year, a statistic that continues to alarm health care professionals. 

Eastwyck Village, an independent senior living community in North Greenbush (1720 Best Road), will host an eight-week “Matter of Balance” workshop designed to improve balance and flexibility and increase the activity levels of those who have fears or concerns about falls or maintaining balance.  

East Greenbush Town Board passes casino resolution

 Posted: Jun 12, 2014 11:26 AM EDT Updated: Jun 12, 2014 03:55 PM

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. -- The East Greenbush Town Board passed a resolution in support of a casino on Thursday.

Residents have been split on the idea of building a casino; some saying residents haven’t had enough say in where the casino would be built. Others are looking forward to the possible influx of jobs and boost to the town’s economy.

East Greenbush casino plan draws more business support

Michael DeMasi

Reporter-Albany Business Review

More Capital Region business owners, and another local government, have come out in favor of a $300 million resort casino in East Greenbush, New York.

The developers of the proposed casino today announced endorsements fromStewart's Shops Chairman William Dakeand Rose & Kiernan, Inc. Chairman John F. Murray.

"The Casino at East Greenbush will help strengthen its community and provide good paying jobs for Capital Region residents,"Dake said. "We are proud to support a business that shares our core beliefs and we look forward to having a strong partner in our mission to improve the quality of life in upstate New York."
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Do you want to see a Casino in East Greenbush? Why? leave a comment, join the discussion.

New state rule complicates path for East Greenbush casino developers

The East Greenbush Town Board will have to vote a second time on whether to support a proposed $300 million casino, creating a new wrinkle in the intensely competitive process to win a gaming license in upstate New York.

Police make arrest in connection to house burglaries

Monday, May 5 2014

EAST GREENBUSH - Police in East Greenbush say they have arrested a teenager in connection to a rash of house burglaries over the past several weeks. Police say 17-year-old Rafael Gonzales was arrested Friday afternoon.

Casino plans continue

Racino owners cross the river

Group decides to bet on a proposal in East Greenbush

By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist

Updated 12:18 am, Tuesday, April 22, 2014

East Greenbush

After months of contentious debate, the owners of the Saratoga Casino and Raceway have abandoned plans for a full-blown casino at Saratoga Springs' 10-year-old racino in favor of a new site off Interstate 90 in East Greenbush.

The move fundamentally resets the chessboard as multiple developers vie for what will likely be the lone casino license handed out in the Capital Region.

Churchill: East Greenbush board sneaked a casino vote Chris Churchill

Chris Churchill

Updated 12:38 am, Thursday, April 24, 2014

East Greenbush

The vote seemed odd. Why was the Town Board in East Greenbush, of all places, backing a casino?

Now we know why. Just days after last week's vote, Saratoga Casino and Raceway said it wants to build a $300 million casino in the Rensselaer County town, on a hill above Route 4 and Walmart.

The chain of events raises two questions: Will East Greenbush residents get to give their opinion on the project prior to a potential state approval? Or did their Town Board just rob them of the chance?

But in East Greenbush, the cart rolled by with the horse chasing after it. The board unanimously approved a resolution before anyone knew the town was in play. There was no advance notice of the vote. It was added to the board's agenda at the last minute.

How and why did that happen?

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Regeneron funds $75K fellowship program for science, math and engineering teachers

Megan Rogers

Reporter-Albany Business Review

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See correction at end of article.

Drug developer Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is opening its research laboratories to science, technology, engineering and math teachers as part of a fellowship program aimed at creating a bigger pipeline of workers in New York.

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Saratoga Casino shares plans for East Greenbush resort

Created: 04/22/2014 5:55 PM WNYT.com By: Mark Mulholland

SARATOGA SPRINGS - It's an undeveloped 70-plus acre parcel that would be home to a full-fledged casino resort.

Plans call for a 300-room hotel, showroom, cabaret, couple of parking decks, and an 18-hole golf course and spa nearby.

One day after Saratoga Casino and Raceway said they were folding in their bid to bring a resort casino to Saratoga, they said they're all in in East Greenbush.

"It's by far the superior project we're going to see in the region. It's a superior location," said Rita Cox, vice-president of Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

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A Casino in East Greenbush?

Another invitation for local gamblingEast Greenbush board welcomes "any reasonable" offer

By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist

Published 10:42 pm, Friday, April 18, 2014

East Greenbush

Another Capital Region community is batting its eyelashes at the deep-pocketed casino industry.

The East Greenbush Town Board voted unanimously this week to back "any reasonable" casino development proposals within its borders — though Supervisor Keith Langley said they have no formal proposal in mind and the legislation leaves the definition of "reasonable" open to interpretation.

The resolution, a late addition to the agenda that passed with little public notice, specifically mentions the financial benefits to communities selected by the state to host the four new upstate resort casinos "especially given the fiscal conditions the town is now facing."

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Rensselaer police officer was sentenced to prison

TROY -- A former Rensselaer police officer was sentenced to prison for driving drunk and killing his childhood friend in a crash. Mark Fusco pleaded guilty to first degree vehicular manslaughter Friday afternoon.

Fusco admitted he had a blood alcohol content of .18 or greater when he crashed into a tree in East Greenbush on March 13, 2013. His passenger, Sean Murphy, 22, was killed. Fusco said he couldn’t remember why the two got in the car after taking taxis all night. Murphy’s family said early reports that they had forgotten something in a taxi and were trying to catch up were untrue. Sean’s mother, Coreen, read the only victim impact statement during sentencing. Read more...

East Greenbush Pop Warner Registaion

East Greenbush Pop Warner Online Registration

East Greenbush Pop Warner is now offering Early Bird Registration.

We are currently offering registration for interested Tackle football players, Flag football players and Cheerleaders, who will be ages 7-15 on or before July 31st and registration for interested Flag players and Cub Cheerleaders ages 5-7 who will be ages 5-7 on or before July 31st.

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What is going on with 9&20?

News from Keith A. Langley, Supervisor

 Town of East Greenbush

One of the most frequently asked questions to be asked in my office is “what is going on with 9&20?”For the past two years we have seen some businesses come to 9 & 20, more so over the last year, but I am most excited to announce two big projects that will be happening this spring!

Rensselaer KMart closing

Updated: Friday, February 21 2014, 06:34 PM EST 
RENSSELAER -- Kmart's corporate offices confirm that the Rensselaer store will be closing to the public in early June. The store will begin its liquidation sale on April 3. Kmart says the store is being closed because the lease was not renewed, and store closures are part of a series of actions the company is taking to reduce expenses and transform their business model. According to the company's statement on the closing, this location has 70 employees, most of whom are part time or hourly employees. They say the employees who are eligible will receive severance and have the opportunity to apply for other positions at area Sears or Kmart stores.
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Another business closing  in Rensselaer County.

Bank Robbery

Photo of suspect provided by police

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. -- Police are investigating a bank robbery a TD Bank in East Greenbush and are asking for public assistance.

According to East Greenbush Police, the robbery occurred at around 10 a.m. Wednesday at the bank located at 71 Troy Road. The suspect showed the teller a note that demanded money and warned the teller to cooperate so that "…no one gets hurt," according to police.

Coach of the Year!

East Greenbush Central School's Columbia High School's Head Coach
Anthony Servidone earns Section 2 Division 1 Class A Coach of the Year Award

Congratulations Anthony

East Greenbush student raises funds for Tanzanian girl’s relocation

Posted: Jan 24, 2014 5:11 PM EST

NEWS ABC 10

COLONIE, N.Y. – An 18-year old East Greenbush student flew into the Albany International Airport on Friday with a 14-year old Tanzanian girl who will now spend her high school years in the Capital Region.

NEWS ABC 10

Ali Reinhold is a senior at East Greenbush, and she raised almost $20,000 to pay for Arafa Salimu's travel and living expenses to attend school in the United States.

Reinhold met Salimu back in 2009 when she was part of a group of volunteers who went to Tanzania from Woodland Hill Montessori School in North Greenbush through the nonprofit WaterPowerPeace. Salimu is from Babati, Tanzania. 

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Be Aware!

Attention East Greenbush residents!

Starting October 25th, 2013 at 6:00pm and continuing until 6:00am Monday, October 28th, 2013, Route 4 will be CLOSED, except for local traffic beginning at the I-90 exit through to the Third Ave Ext. in order to allow for paving. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but keep a look out for the upcoming completion of the Mannix Road Roundabout.

From the Town of East Greenbush website.