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Guilderland proposes extending terms for supervisor and clerk
GUILDERLAND — Guilderland Supervisor Peter Barber has drafted a law that would extend both the supervisor’s term and the town clerk’s term from the current two years to four years. A public hearing on the bill will be held on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Guilderland...
Reservoir buffer protects our drinking water
I am writing to state my objection to any approval of the application by Michael Floccuzio, owner of the parcel at 4478 Western Turnpike, that allows for construction within the 500-foot buffer zone [of the Watervliet Reservoir]. The owner purchased said property knowing the aforementioned limitations. This buffer protects our...
R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
Parmenter reprises her role as Mary Poppins
I wanted to make you aware of this theatrical production that my daughter, Jaynie Parmenter, is participating in. Back in 2017, she had the lead role as Mary in “Mary Poppins” for the Voorheesville Dionysians, the high school drama club. She won Best Actress that year at the...
THEATER REVIEW: ‘RENT’ plays at the Mac-Haydn Theatre through July 28
Mac-Haydn Theatre in Chatham, N.Y. To be clear, I do not like “RENT.” This is the fourth production I have seen and each time I feel let down and almost embarrassed that I am sitting through it. There are 20 identifiable songs in Act One, and I only like two of them: “Tango Maureen” and “La Vie Boheme.” I also enjoy the twanging electric guitar riffs on the melody of “Musetta’s Waltz,” which is referred to in a negative manner in the second act. Loosely based on Puccini’s opera “La Boheme,” this modern update retains only one character name: Mimi. However, the show blatantly exploits her manner of living, which makes her a disagreeable character, not good for the heroine of the show.
Albany's Charlotte Augenstein among 19 Georgia Bulldogs named to All-Academic teams
ATHENS, Ga. ---Both the Georgia men and women’s track and field teams as well as 19 individuals have earned U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Academic honors, according to a recent announcement. The Lady Bulldogs finished with a cumulative 3.52 GPA, while the Georgia men posted a 3.31 GPA. Teams are included as All-Academic squads if they post at least a ...
Saddened and scared by swift disbanding of Westerlo Planning Board
The only thing “going rogue” in the town of Westerlo is our town board, which is being led by an inept lawyer, who instead of giving advice when called upon, directs the town supervisor on what to do next. My name has been smeared in town as someone...
PIttsfield Babe Ruth 16s, 14s Win at Regionals
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars broke open a pitchers' duel with four runs in the top of the seventh on the way to a 5-0 win over Augusta in the New England Regional on Saturday. Eddie Ferris went 2-for-2 with a double and a pair of...
Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a commitment involving more than $600 million towards significant infrastructure investments to revitalize the Livingston Avenue Bridge The post Hochul unveils major infrastructure investments first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany PD investigate Saturday afternoon shooting near Madison Ave and Trinity Place
Albany Police responded to the area of Madison Avenue and Trinity Place for reports of a shooting on Saturday around 4:45 p.m., leaving one person injured. Police discovered upon arrival that a 27-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his buttocks was self-transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
07/21/2024: A Few Rainy Days in Our Future
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. The surface map is rather cluttered this morning with several nearby systems, including a cold front dropping through our region from the north into this afternoon. This front will spark just a few stray passing showers, with the vast majority of us staying dry. Monday looks to be mostly dry – but rain chances pick up regionwide Monday evening, setting the stage for an somewhat damp week ahead.
THEATER REVIEW: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ plays at theRep through August 18
Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, N.Y. Songs by Carole King, Gerry Goffin Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil. In 1971, Carole King issued her second solo LP, “Tapestry.” It was an instant hit and remained on the best-seller lists well into the 21st century after winning four Grammy Awards. It marked King as an instant success as a solo artist, something, according to the musical “Beautiful,” she never believed she could be. What people didn’t realize then—or understand even now—is how long and hard the road was to that success. The musical, now gracing the stage at theRep in Albany, N.Y., takes us back to her high school days in 1958, when she was just 16 years old, and showcases her life, her work, and her success as a composer of pop hits from that point on.
NYSP: Albany man arrested for manufacturing ghost guns
The New York State Police (NYSP) and the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) of Albany arrested Rahmeer Nesmith, 21, of Albany on Thursday for manufacturing ghost guns. They conducted a search warrant on Orange Street in Albany on that Thursday, which several guns were found, among other items used for the illegal manufacturing.
R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
Can You Get A Ticket In School Zones In New York During Weekends?
If you drive through a school zone on a weekend in New York State, can you get a ticket if you go above the school zone speed limit? I always wonder if I can get a ticket, even though school isn't in session. Of course, no person in their right mind wants to speed through a school zone when children may be crossing the street, or even walking along the sidewalk. But what happens on weekends or evenings, when school is out?
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