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BC Superintendent receives five-year contract
At its July 9 board meeting, the Bethlehem Central School District swore in first time board member Lauren Grasso who won her seat in May’s election. The post BC Superintendent receives five-year contract first appeared on Spotlight News.
South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts Little Mermaid w/ Photo Gallery
South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts presents its fourth annual summer production. This year the show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Sand Creek Middle School The post South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts Little Mermaid w/ Photo Gallery first appeared on Spotlight News.
Playhouse Stage shakes up summer with ‘Legally Blonde’
The theater’s 36th summer continues in air-conditioned comfort. Patrons will be able to experience the atmosphere of Washington Park the Cohoes Music Hall. The post Playhouse Stage shakes up summer with ‘Legally Blonde’ first appeared on Spotlight News.
DEC all ears on proposed wetland regs
The state Department of Environmental Conservation seeks to protect one million acres of unprotected wetland habitat by expanding the number of wetlands it regulates The post DEC all ears on proposed wetland regs first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany plans revolution anniversary celebration
The AlbanyNY250 Commission announced plans for “Crossroads of the Revolution,” a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence The post Albany plans revolution anniversary celebration first appeared on Spotlight News.
Discover the charm of Cooperstown: Tips from the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce
Out of Left Field Cooperstown is a bustling destination, especially in the summer. It is the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and draws more than […] The post Discover the charm of Cooperstown: Tips from the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem Central School District opens Universal Pre-K
36 Bethlehem Central School District students have won the lottery – that is the district’s lottery for its first year of free Universal Pre-Kindergarten. The post Bethlehem Central School District opens Universal Pre-K first appeared on Spotlight News.
Adirondack Theatre announces 30th anniversary season casting
The Adirondack Theatre Festival recently announced additions to their season including Keri René Fuller from Broadway’s “Six” joining “The King’s Wife” The post Adirondack Theatre announces 30th anniversary season casting first appeared on Spotlight News.
Farming Man Festival returns to Indian Ladder
Indian Ladder Farms will host the annual Farming Man Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, featuring live music and craft beverages. The post Farming Man Festival returns to Indian Ladder first appeared on Spotlight News.
Upstate Debate Consortium to host congressional, senate debates
Four leading news organizations in the Capital Region have formed the Upstate Debate Consortium to host a series of debates The post Upstate Debate Consortium to host congressional, senate debates first appeared on Spotlight News.
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter July 10: Bronx man with fake id and checks tries to withdraw at Broadview
Colonie police responded to the New Karner Road branch of Broadview Federal Credit Union on Wednesday, June 12 The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter July 10: Bronx man with fake id and checks tries to withdraw at Broadview first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log June 28 – July 4
Each Week, Spotlight News lists calls from Delmar, Elsmere, North Bethlehem, Slingerlands and Selkirk fire companies. These department are comprised of local volunteers. The post Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log June 28 – July 4 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter July 10: Bank fraud in two states
A man wanted in Massachusetts for allegedly using fraudulent federal identification to withdraw money from banks The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter July 10: Bank fraud in two states first appeared on Spotlight News.
Progress and Initiatives of the Bethlehem Police Department
The Town’s Police Reform and Reinvention Advisory Committee did not find evidence to suggest its police officers are racially profiling motorists. The post Progress and Initiatives of the Bethlehem Police Department first appeared on Spotlight News.
SPOTTED: Alive at Five with KRS-One and Ohzhe
Local rapper Ohzhe caps Alive at Five show with impromptu freestyle featuring legendary hip-hop artist KRS-One at Alive at Five on Thursday, July 11, 2024. The post SPOTTED: Alive at Five with KRS-One and Ohzhe first appeared on Spotlight News.
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