Democrats Thank Community

Schodack Democratic Club Members Thank Residents  for Food Donations

The Schodack Democratic Club members would like to thank the residents of the Maple Hill Road corridor for their generosity during the Schodack Democratic Club’s recent food drive. Donations helped restock the shelves of the Anchor Food Pantry in Castleton. 

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Cats at the Castleton Library

Valley Cats Read at 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!!!

News in a Nutshell

Progress in NY gay marriage religious exemptions
Democrats and Republicans emerged from meetings with Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo and said there was progress toward proposed additional religious protections that could bring the bill to the Senate floor for a vote. No deal had been struck as of Wednesday afternoon...

Rabid kitten found in Wynantskill
Officials reminded residents to keep their pets' rabies vaccinations up-to-date. Anyone who has come in contact with or taken in a kitten from this area between June 10 and 16 should immediately contact the Rensselaer County Department of Health.

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

NORTH GREENBUSH - A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a collision with a car Tuesday night in front of 99 North Greenbush Road, town police said.

Billboard Boondoggle

A $1.2 million federal highway program that sent employees on a 17-day globe-trotting journey to photograph different billboards was suspended Tuesday.

Rush to finish at the Capitol

Senators and Cuomo aides were still haggling over language strengthening exemptions for religious institutions, as well as the details of the tax cap and rent regulations. But the governor was optimistic as he announced the progress Tuesday evening.

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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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.