The 28-foot high statue of the dog has been on top of the building for almost 60 years and is visible from 5 miles away. Arnoff Moving & Storage has occupied the building in 1997, after RCA left town.
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April 26, 2016
Stay...Good Dog
The 28-foot high statue of the dog has been on top of the building for almost 60 years and is visible from 5 miles away. Arnoff Moving & Storage has occupied the building in 1997, after RCA left town.
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April 21, 2016
NED is Dead
Capital Region residents and local governments discussed the potential impact of the pipeline in town meetings and open forums over the last year.
In late March, an estimated 400 people attended a forum at Maple Hill High School in Castleton-on-Hudson. fierce, cumulative and cohesive public efforts help to defeat NED.
April 19, 2016
April 9, 2016
Washington Avenue Armory says Bernie Sanders holding rally
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April 3, 2016
Rigged?
New York Democratic primary is 'rigged': Hillary's superdelegate friends say they'll vote for her - regardless of the outcome
Superdelegates, party insiders that include all Democratic members of Congress, ex-presidents – yes, that means Bill Clinton.
Superdelegates, party insiders that include all Democratic members of Congress, ex-presidents – yes, that means Bill Clinton.
None of the superdelegates supporting Hillary Clinton (pictured) from New York said they would ever switch over to Bernie Sanders, the New York Daily News discovered
April 2, 2016
Hillary Clinton visit to Cohoes
Cohoes High School appearance part of Hillary Clinton visit
BY WRGB STAFF FRIDAY, APRIL 1ST 2016
ALBANY - Multiple sources tell CBS6 that Hillary Clinton will be visiting Albany on Monday.
Sources tell CBS6 that Hillary will be stopping at the Albany International Airport mid to late afternoon on Monday.
Assemblyman John McDonald confirms with CBS6 that Clinton is meeting with the Democratic Conference in the Assembly on Monday.
Hillary is visiting Syracuse for a scheduled campaign stop and, according to an online planner, is scheduled to be in California on Monday.
CBS6 has reached out to Clinton's managers for more confirmation.
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Sources tell CBS6 that Hillary will be stopping at the Albany International Airport mid to late afternoon on Monday.
Assemblyman John McDonald confirms with CBS6 that Clinton is meeting with the Democratic Conference in the Assembly on Monday.
Hillary is visiting Syracuse for a scheduled campaign stop and, according to an online planner, is scheduled to be in California on Monday.
CBS6 has reached out to Clinton's managers for more confirmation.
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March 24, 2016
Friends of Schodack Island to Receive $3,400 Grant!
On March 13th, the Governor’s Office announced the awarding of grants to Friends groups across the state. The Friends of Schodack Island State Park will receive $3,400 to install two kiosks, one in each loop of the new campground, and to provide promotional materials to campers with information about the Friends group, the park, and the surrounding community. If you have carpentry skills and would like to help with this project, please call the park office at 732-0187.
March 22, 2016
CBS cashing in
Watch Trever Noah explain why Trump is getting free advertising.
On Monday’s Daily Show, Trevor Noah delivered a scathing rebuke to the (rest of the) media, whom he blamed in large part for the phenomenon that is Trump. Noah kept it blunt: “The media loves Trump because covering Trump makes the media money.”
March 21, 2016
Who says one vote doesn't matter?
Robert Schmidt defeated incumbent MayorJoseph Keegan by a single vote in Tuesday's elections, according to the Board of Elections.
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March 14, 2016
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March 7, 2016
Thursday 3/10 Schodack Town Board Meeting
Please attend Thursday's 3/10 Schodack Town Board Mtg. 7pm at Town Hall, 265 Schuurman Rd off Rte. 9 & 20 across from the Schodack Plaza.
Basically, the Supervisor and Town Board are still not prone to being creative and aggressive on our behalf in finding and carrying thru on ways to oppose the locating of the NED pipeline and compressor station in Schodack.
In addition to the proposed location of the NED Compressor Station (CS) on Clarks Chapel Rd, just over the Schodack border in Nassau, there are13 potential alternative locations that are in varying stages of consideration for the CS in Schodack, Nassau and Stephentown. Some locations are more likely than others. The 2 most likely alternative locations in Schodack are in East Schodack and on Rte. 9 near Shufelt & Maple Hill roads.
Basically, the Supervisor and Town Board are still not prone to being creative and aggressive on our behalf in finding and carrying thru on ways to oppose the locating of the NED pipeline and compressor station in Schodack.
In addition to the proposed location of the NED Compressor Station (CS) on Clarks Chapel Rd, just over the Schodack border in Nassau, there are13 potential alternative locations that are in varying stages of consideration for the CS in Schodack, Nassau and Stephentown. Some locations are more likely than others. The 2 most likely alternative locations in Schodack are in East Schodack and on Rte. 9 near Shufelt & Maple Hill roads.
March 1, 2016
Friends of CPL
The Friends' annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser is coming up! Save the date for Saturday, April 9 from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at Applebee's Restaurant, 594 N. Troy Road, Rensselaer, NY 12144. Enjoy a breakfast of 3 pancakes, 2 slices of bacon, and unlimited beverages for only $6.00 per person. You can buy tickets at the library starting March 1.
Do you have any suggestions or comments about the library? We'd love to hear from you. Stop by, give us a call at 518-732-0879, or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.
Do you have any suggestions or comments about the library? We'd love to hear from you. Stop by, give us a call at 518-732-0879, or send an email to director@castletonpubliclibrary.org.
February 27, 2016
The "drunk bus" charges fabricated
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"It was a racial crime. They were calling us [N-word] and all this stuff," Agudio tells a 911 dispatcher, according to a copy of the call released by police. "And if someone doesn't come and take this down or something, I'm going to call the news."
February 25, 2016
ClassBook leaving Castleton?
Albany Start-Up NY company Classbook.com gets acquired
Castleton firm being bought was accepted into state program
By Larry Rulison Published 9:13 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Classbook.com, an online educational textbook publisher based in Castleton that is part of the University at Albany's Start-Up NY program, has been acquired by the school book giant Follett Corp.
Terms of the deal were not revealed.
Anthony Pfister, Classbook.com's CEO, was not in the office Wednesday and did not immediately return a message left on his voice mail.
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Castleton firm being bought was accepted into state program
By Larry Rulison Published 9:13 pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Classbook.com, an online educational textbook publisher based in Castleton that is part of the University at Albany's Start-Up NY program, has been acquired by the school book giant Follett Corp.
Terms of the deal were not revealed.
Anthony Pfister, Classbook.com's CEO, was not in the office Wednesday and did not immediately return a message left on his voice mail.
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February 24, 2016
Public Meetings
SNYFGP will continue its efforts to oppose and stop the Northeast Energy Direct pipeline and its compressor stations.
Stop the NY Fracked Gas Pipeline meeting at the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem, 38 Church Road, Selkirk.Thursday, February 25, from 6-8 pm.
After our recent successes, we will plan our efforts toward engaging more elected officials, fundraising, outreach, etc. This comes off the heels of the well attended public forum in January and the strong anti-pipeline resolution of the Bethlehem Town Board. Other towns are moving forward too--thanks to all of your efforts.
After our recent successes, we will plan our efforts toward engaging more elected officials, fundraising, outreach, etc. This comes off the heels of the well attended public forum in January and the strong anti-pipeline resolution of the Bethlehem Town Board. Other towns are moving forward too--thanks to all of your efforts.
Next week SNYFGP meets in Schodack at the Swartz Senior Citizen Center near the intersection of Rte. 150 and Rte. 9 & 20 March 1st at 6:30pm.
All are invited. Please invite friends and family to one of these meeting.
February 23, 2016
Replanting the Streams of the Hudson Valley
Do you own or manage land along a stream?
The Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Program offers free native trees and shrubs for planting along the tributary streams in the Hudson River Estuary watershed. We are looking for new sites for plantings. Our staff can help you with a planting plan and work with your volunteers on site.
The Hudson Estuary Trees for Tribs Program offers free native trees and shrubs for planting along the tributary streams in the Hudson River Estuary watershed. We are looking for new sites for plantings. Our staff can help you with a planting plan and work with your volunteers on site.
Public Notice
The Town Board and senior DPW staff will be in attendance. I will make a brief presentation on what I think are the options available to Manor residents, then we'll open the meeting to the floor and listen to what you have to say.
This is a meeting for all of the people of the Manor, whether they have a problem with the water or not. All views will be respected.
February 22, 2016
Wild Cats Fundraiser
The Class of 2019 will hold a fundraiser at Scaranto's on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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February 19, 2016
Harper Lee, Dies At 89
Harper Lee, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Of 'To Kill A Mockingbird,' Dies At 89
02/19/2016 10:42 am ET | Updated 7 hours ago
Celebrated American writer Harper Lee, best known for penning the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird, has died at the age of 89.
Woman arrested on Arson, Buster’s Law charges after Castleton fire
Tammy Green, 44, was charged with Arson in the Third Degree, two counts of Assault in the Second Degree, and four counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, also known as Buster’s Law.
A preliminary investigation revealed the fire was intentionally set by one of the occupants, according to New York State Police. Police believe there were three cats and one dog inside the home at the time of the fire.
February 18, 2016
Volunteer
Call to action
Volunteers needed: Schodack joint forum/ town board
Lisa Zimmerman
Fire quickly destroys Castleton home
WNYT Staff Updated: 02/18/2016 5:15 PM Created: 02/18/2016 2:14 PM
CASTLETON - There is nothing left of the two story home that once stood at the corner of Green Avenue and First Street. The Fire Chief says that the one person who was inside the house when the flames began, got out safely.
Castleton Fire Department is an all volunteer fire department. Castleton Fire Department is always looking for Volunteers to help in the protection of life and property in the town of Castleton. We have a junior fire fighter program that starts at the age of 16.
CASTLETON - There is nothing left of the two story home that once stood at the corner of Green Avenue and First Street. The Fire Chief says that the one person who was inside the house when the flames began, got out safely.
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Abigail Bleck
"Once it gets going, and during the day there's not a lot of fire fighters around to do the work, it can spread pretty quickly," explains Castleton Chief Brian Schanck.
Castleton Fire Department is an all volunteer fire department. Castleton Fire Department is always looking for Volunteers to help in the protection of life and property in the town of Castleton. We have a junior fire fighter program that starts at the age of 16.
Crippling power outage
DMV slowly returns to normal after crippling power outage
WNYT Staff Updated: 02/17/2016 7:06 PM Created: 02/17/2016 12:27 PM
It seems a significant power outage in the Swan Street Building in Albany, which serves as the DMV Central Office, has knocked out computers in every motor vehicle office across New York.
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WNYT Staff Updated: 02/17/2016 7:06 PM Created: 02/17/2016 12:27 PM
It seems a significant power outage in the Swan Street Building in Albany, which serves as the DMV Central Office, has knocked out computers in every motor vehicle office across New York.
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Hundreds of gallons of gasoline spills at Port of Rensselaer
WNYT Staff Updated: 02/18/2016 9:31 PM Created: 02/18/2016 9:30 PM
| ALBANY- Several hundred gallons of gasoline spilled at a terminal at the Port of Rensselaer Thursday evening. Firefighters tell us the spill happened while a tanker was being filled at the Buckeye terminal around 5:30 this evening. Things were quickly contained and most of the gasoline went into an underground tank. A HAZMAT team was called in as a precaution, but no buildings or homes in the area were ever in danger. We've been assured none of the gasoline spilled into the river. Advertise: |
February 17, 2016
STRIDE Heads to the Winter State Games
STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS SKI TEAM HEADS TO WINTER STATE GAMES
One of New York’s leading providers of sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities, STRIDE has been offering adaptive ski lessons since the organization’s inception in 1985. Of STRIDE’s 16+ different sports programs, STRIDE’s ski and snowboard program regularly attracts the most participants each winter, with lessons taught at Jiminy Peak (MA), Catamount (NY/MA), and Ski Sundown (CT).
February 12, 2016
This is Big
Albert Einstein
A landmark day for Einstein and our understanding of the universe: the detection of gravitational waves.
"This will go down in the history of science as a pivitol moment." |
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