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Zoning board rejects second attempt to build within reservoir buffer
GUILDERLAND — For the second time, members of Guilderland’s zoning board turned down, with a unanimous vote, a request from Michael Floccuzio to build within the 500-foot buffer of the Watervliet Reservoir. Five residents at the July 17 public hearing also spoke against the proposal. Last October, Floccuzio...
Amid Westerlo drama, a young business-owner stands by
WESTERLO — With a $100 powder-coating gun, hand-me-down air compressor, and a toaster oven, Greenville resident Rebecca Haaland started Boosted Coatings in her apartment when she was just 19 years old. Five years later, Haaland’s operation has grown to two locations: one in Norton Hill, and the other in...
South Colonie breaks ground on new turf field complex
On Monday, April 22, the groundbreaking ceremony took place as South Colonie is set to begin construction on a state-of-the-art athletic turf field complex. The post South Colonie breaks ground on new turf field complex first appeared on Spotlight News.
Fast work on fallen tree appreciated
On July 16, at around 5:30 p.m., a storm rolled into Voorheesville, taking down an aging silver maple tree on Voorheesville Avenue, which brought down power lines, putting hot wires in the road. Within minutes, Voorheesville fire police were on the scene, blocking both ends of the road. Minutes later,...
Troy mayor captured in disagreement with businessman in expletive-laced audio
The mayor of Troy can be heard in a pitched disagreement with a local businessman in a recording obtained by WAMC. Mayor Carmella Mantello is heard in the expletive-laced recording made by Anthony DeMeo on Wednesday. DeMeo is frustrated with a city construction project along Campbell Avenue. DeMeo of Bob...
Draft for town’s future defines both challenges and opportunities
GUILDERLAND — After initially claiming it was under no obligation to disclose the document publicly, the town of Guilderland recently released the draft update to its two-decade-old comprehensive plan. A committee has worked for nearly two years with a consultant to draft the update, which the town supervisor hopes...
Altamont says it has enough water for boutique hotel in former Young Center
ALTAMONT — Nothing was committed, only acknowledged to the developer of a proposed 30-room hotel on the site of the former Peter Young Center. The Altamont Board of Trustees on July 17 passed a resolution confirming it has enough additional potable water to supply the proposed Inns of Altamont; it did not approve the request nor did it give the hotel the right to access the water.
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
DA Soares launches write-in campaign
Albany County District Attorney David Soares, who lost the Democratic nomination in a primary race in June, announced he’ll pursue an independent write-in campaign as he seeks a sixth term this November. The post DA Soares launches write-in campaign first appeared on Spotlight News.
Historical marker honors Mohawk Colored Giants of Schenectady
The first Black professional baseball team in the Schenectady area was created in 1913 by Bill Wernicke. A marker placed where Island Park Stadium once stood recalls a game where the star Giants pitcher Frank Wickware "outdueled" the great Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators.
Watervliet Arsenal, key player in U.S. defense, sees leadership change
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — The world's oldest active military manufacturing site is based in the Capital Region. Thursday the Watervliet Arsenal received a new change in command, as the facility continues to grow at unprecedented times. Colonel Alain Fisher, the 63rd Arsenal Commander passed the torch down to his...
Live Around the 518: Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments
Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments. The Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park is the biggest Capital Region school district. The district will have 9,334 students this coming year. It also has a teaching staff of 769 and a total staff of 2,179, which makes it one of the biggest employers in Saratoga County.
New leader takes helm at National Guard headquarters in Troy
New York Army National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Katie Schin has taken command of the 42nd Infantry Division’s Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion. A ceremony took place at the division’s headquarters in Troy, earlier this month. The information was just released on Tuesday. Schin, who is from Ballston Spa, joined...
Decision made for Troy’s planning commission
Leaders in Troy came together at the city council meeting on Thursday to vote on the mayor’s proposal to replace the current planning commission, also known as local law three. NEWS10 was at the meeting that decided the fate of the mayor’s request.
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