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A voice from the past: A trip to Schoharie
Editor’s Note: Ed Cowley Jr., an Altamont artist who chaired the University at Albany art department, died on Oct. 11, 2014 at the age of 89. He was a frequent contributor to The Enterprise. His son, Ed Cowley III, who curates his father’s work, recently came across this never-before-published letter, which his father wrote in the mid-1970s. How much has changed in the half-century since Ed Cowley Jr. wrote this?
Bethlehem residents to vote on extending term lengths for town officials in November referendum
Bethlehem residents will decide in November whether to extend the two-year terms for the town supervisor, highway superintendent, and town clerk positions to four years. The post Bethlehem residents to vote on extending term lengths for town officials in November referendum first appeared on Spotlight News.
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.
State Police looking for missing man
State Police in Chestertown is seeking the public’s help in looking for a missing man who may be in the Albany area. James Carroll is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs around 230 pounds. He was last seen on Thursday wearing a navy blue baseball cap, gray short-sleeved New England Patriots T-shirt, tan cargo shorts and brown Reebok work boots.
Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Albany
The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Albany near Alexander and Clinton streets. Albany Police said the victim told officers she was sitting in her vehicle when two men approached, one appearing to hold a handgun, and demanded her car. She complied and the suspects fled...
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Summer track club Sky’s the Limit sending 31 to Junior Olympics
Earlier this week, we told you about one organization that’s keeping kids off the streets and active during the summer. Sky’s the Limit is a track and field club that has 31 kids who have qualified for the AAU Junior Olympic Games.
Former UAlbany Track & Field Star, Grace Claxton, Ready to Compete in 2024 Paris Games
Albany, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Games are set to begin Friday night and we have yet another Olympian with (518) ties. Grace Claxton, Former UAlbany Track & Field standout, will compete in her second Olympic Games, running in the 400 meter hurdles. Claxton, a member of team Puerto...
Big Three Emerge for Title Chase at Albany-Saratoga – DTD Exclusive
Things at the top of the point standings at Albany-Saratoga Speedway are getting congested as three drivers are vying for the top spot. Last Friday night, the three drivers in the hunt to date finished in the top three positions, with Jack Lehner earning his third win of the season, Peter Britten, the current point leader, finishing in second, and Marc Johnson coming home third. Coincidentally, Lehner’s win on Friday tied him for the most this season with Johnson at three.
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Spotlight on Business: Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation
Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation The post Spotlight on Business: Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation first appeared on Spotlight News.
NY Lottery Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Friday, July 26
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
Police In Secret Cars Issued Insane Amount Of Tickets In New York
Police in secret vehicles helped issue nearly 40,000 tickets in a very short period of time. Just before the 4th Of July holiday, New York State Police announced a "crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions." Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From...
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