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Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- Crash and aggravated DWI on Bridge Street
Bethlehem police and EMS responded to Bridge Street on Thursday, May 30 at approximately 8:05 p.m. for a report of a personal injury vehicle accident. The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- Crash and aggravated DWI on Bridge Street first appeared on Spotlight News.
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- UPS driver charged with DWI after returning vehicle
A UPS Driver returning his vehicle to the business was arrested for DWI after a manager allegedly saw an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter July 3- UPS driver charged with DWI after returning vehicle first appeared on Spotlight News.
Thank you for your exemplary service w/ Photo Gallery
The annual Bethlehem Police Department awards ceremony recognized the exceptional service of its individuals in an afternoon ceremony at Elm Ave Park. The post Thank you for your exemplary service w/ Photo Gallery first appeared on Spotlight News.
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors for Peace: Community should oppose policy
The ban was caused by the fact that we held a meeting with a speaker on Gaza who, like BNP, is for a ceasefire and some people came to disrupt and did disrupt. The post Letter to the Editor: Neighbors for Peace: Community should oppose policy first appeared on Spotlight News.
Letter to the Editor: Library’s policy still needs work to be equitable
The new meeting room policy, via a late change from earlier drafts, permits the Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace to hold public events at the Library. The post Letter to the Editor: Library’s policy still needs work to be equitable first appeared on Spotlight News.
SPOTTED: Graduating Class Of 2024
Students and faculty said goodbye as graduates stepped off stage after respective ceremonies hosted by Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk and Bethlehem Central last week The post SPOTTED: Graduating Class Of 2024 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Talk of term extensions to start July 10
The Town’s top seat has long carried a two-year term, but Town Board officials want to open discussions with residents to extend that time to four years. The post Talk of term extensions to start July 10 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Serial burglars continue to be charged for alleged crimes, some after release
Jesse Stockman and Michael Monge have been keeping local law enforcement and courts busy for the past six months and now police have added charges The post Serial burglars continue to be charged for alleged crimes, some after release first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany County Public Works Department Announces Road Work on CR 156 (Fuller Rd.) in the Town of Colonie
The Albany County Department of Public Works advises that utility construction will affect County Route 156 (Fuller Rd.) between Spruce Street and Central Avenue for construction of a National Grid gas main. The post Albany County Public Works Department Announces Road Work on CR 156 (Fuller Rd.) in the Town of Colonie first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem and Albany County responders extricate man from under collapsed concrete porch
A Roweland Avenue man was swallowed by his front porch and pinned under 1,500 pounds of concrete on Tuesday, June 25, The post Bethlehem and Albany County responders extricate man from under collapsed concrete porch first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem lands $5M grant state from DOT
The Town of Bethlehem will share $13.6 million in funding awarded by the New York State Department of Transportation to three Capital Region districts The post Bethlehem lands $5M grant state from DOT first appeared on Spotlight News.
Kindlon defeats Soares for party nod in DA race
Lee Kindlon, the longtime defense attorney who challenged David Soares in the Democratic primary, declared himself the winner after unofficial results rolled in The post Kindlon defeats Soares for party nod in DA race first appeared on Spotlight News.
Alive at Five: Ohzhe’s journey to opening for KRS-One
The pursuit of perfection is both the light that guides artists to create and the weight that anchors them to the mire. The post Alive at Five: Ohzhe’s journey to opening for KRS-One first appeared on Spotlight News.
Orleans to headline Fourth of July celebration
The New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza will feature family-friendly activities, a naturalization ceremony, a military flyover, live music headlined by Orleans, and a fireworks show. The post Orleans to headline Fourth of July celebration first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bruce Hornsby canceled
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers have canceled their July 4 performance at the Empire State Plaza due to Bruce Hornsby's vocal issues, and a replacement performer will be announced by the Office of General Services. The post Bruce Hornsby canceled first appeared on Spotlight News.
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