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Albany County Legislator seeks new Thruway exit for Coeymans
An Albany County Legislator calling for a new Thruway exit in the town of Coeymans. Zach Collins, a Republican who represents the 37th district, says commercial vehicles often slow traffic along State Routes 143 and 144, impacting motorists in Coeymans and the neighboring village of Ravena. Collins says currently tractor-trailers...
Letter to the Editor: Town officials turn deaf ear to deadly scheme
As a well-respected civil rights and disability rights advocate and whistleblower for close to 20 years I must respond to the Town of Bethlehem’s attempts to try to silence and intimidate me or any other town resident for bringing critical town matters to light. The post Letter to the Editor: Town officials turn deaf ear to deadly scheme first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany County Eyes Improvements on Rail Trail in Slingerlands
In July, during the dedication of the central “tail head” in Slingerlands of the Albany Country Hudson Helderberg Rail Tail, Albany County took the opportunity to announce some next steps in its program to grow the Trail. There are no specific promises about particular dates, but each of the following is nearing execution in the very near future. The post Albany County Eyes Improvements on Rail Trail in Slingerlands first appeared on Spotlight News.
Neighboring mayor: Infrastructure grants are out there
COXSACKIE — Has a nearby local community found the secret sauce to securing infrastructure funding?. Neighboring Coxsackie has emerged as a model of community resilience and resourcefulness, successfully tapping into public funds to drive local development. By leveraging state and federal grants, Coxsackie is revitalizing its infrastructure, enhancing public...
Honoring ordinary New Scots who did extraordinary things
On Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 a.m., a historic marker to commemorate the graves of the 14 American Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the New Scotland Cemetery will be dedicated. The marker has been funded by a grant by the Pomeroy Foundation awarded to the Sons of the American Revolution. We thank both these organizations.
Learn about the interesting people buried in Albany Rural Cemetery
The Clarksville Historical Society is hosting Mark Bodnar on Sept. 4 to tell us about some of the famous people in our local history who are buried in the Albany Rural Cemetery. But I bet you haven’t heard about some of these interesting folks. He is the president of...
Pandemic funds to spur outdoor recreation
GUILDERLAND — Three projects in Guilderland will benefit from the final batch of federal pandemic funds announced by Albany County on Aug. 27. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy will use half of its allotment to tear down an old farmhouse on its recently acquired addition to the Bozen Kill Preserve and the rest for more hiking trails.
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