News in a Nutshell

East Greenbush sailor earns Bronze Star Navy Master Chief Mineman Gelnn Niemitalo  of East Greenbush has received a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the Afghanistan war. Niemitalo also received a Navy Combat Action Ribbon, an Army Combat Action Badge and a NATO International Security Assistance Force Medal. DWI sweep nets 18 arrests Leaders have 'framework,' doesn't include gay marriage Deadly month for motorcyclists brings a warning

Music in the Park

Every Tuesday  from 6 to 8pm

 
Come for a FREE concert at the Schodack Town Park on Poyneer Road  

• Jun 21: Winchester & Young – Classic Rock from the 60’s and 70’s with lots of Blended Harmonies – Easy listening

• Jun 28: Johnny Cassera's Route 66 Band – Rock and Roll from the 50’s and 60’s.

• July 5: True Tones – led by Rob Piorkowski; a 4 piece band performing Popular Songs and Great Melodies 

Weiner's Pension

Weiner’s Pension, Benefits Could Top $1 Million

He's out of a job, but it sounds like he's going to be just fine.

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• Apple iPhone 4 Black Smartphone 32GB (AT&T)
• Eforcity Sport Armband Case Cover for iPhone 3G (Black)

News in a Nutshell

Two in custody in connection with burglaries across the region

Vincent Harris

Two career criminals, one of them a convicted murderer, were arrested Thursday after one of them allegedly tried to run down a state police investigator as he tried to get away. 
Troopers caught the two, allegedly red-handed, burglarizing a remote home in Schodack.

 

Politics slows gay marriage vote

Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Conflicting interests and political maneuvering threatened to stall a vote in New York on whether to legalize gay marriage, viewed by advocates and opponents alike as a pivotal moment in the years-long debate.

‘He’s got a vote from me’

The 32-year-old Troy woman is expecting her first child in August, being carried by her new wife, Curran Saile. The pair married earlier this month — out of state. Roy McDonald, a Saratoga Republican, on Tuesday became the 31st senator to declare his support for legalizing same-sex marriage.

 

Cops to hold blanket DWI patrol

Police in Albany County are looking for people who drink and drive. 
A "happy hour stop DWI" blanket patrol is in effect for Thursday and Friday night. State Police and the Albany County Sheriff's Department are conducting the patrol.

Weiner resigns in wake of sexting scandal

U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., arrives at his home in Queens, N.Y.

NEW YORK (AP) - Seared by scandal, New York Rep. Anthony Weiner announced his resignation from Congress on Thursday, done in by lewd photos he took of himself, sent to women online and then adamantly lied about after being caught.

Roy McDonald says Yes

The Capitol media Twitter feeds erupted late this afternoon with news that state Senator Roy McDonald who represents Renssealer County and most of Saratoga County, will vote yes on the bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. That brings that vote count in favor to 31 (one short of a majority). 

Same-sex marriage is one vote away from being approved in New York after Republican Senator Roy McDonald became the second GOP lawmaker to announce his support of the marriage equality bill. 

Castleton Public Library

Story Times at the Castleton Library

Wednesday, June 15, Join the Friends of the Library for their monthly meeting in the upstairs Village Hall Meeting Room @ 7:00 PM.

Thursday, June 16-10am-Story hour

 

Friday, June 24 @ 10 AM  the library will welcome special guests for Story Hour!  The Tri-City Valley cats are sending a player to read to the kids!!!