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Library shortens Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace meeting room ban
At its June 10 board meeting, the Bethlehem Public Library’s Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a revised meeting room policy. The post Library shortens Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace meeting room ban first appeared on Spotlight News.
Kindlon declares victory in Democratic Primary for Albany County DA
Lee Kindlon declared victory over five-term incumbent David Soares in the Democratic primary for Albany County District Attorney, securing 54.9% of the vote Tuesday night. The post Kindlon declares victory in Democratic Primary for Albany County DA first appeared on Spotlight News.
Board expected to take first step towards term extensions
The Bethlehem Town Board may consider extending the term length for the town supervisor, highway superintendent, and town clerk from two to four years. The post Board expected to take first step towards term extensions first appeared on Spotlight News.
Pilot in Colonie plane crash may have helped to avoid disaster
A fiery plane crash that took place in a wooded area was feet from taking more than the life of 34-year-old Canadian pilot Natalie Gillis. The post Pilot in Colonie plane crash may have helped to avoid disaster first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log June 7 – June 12
Each Week, Spotlight News lists calls from Delmar, Elsmere, North Bethlehem, Slingerlands and Selkirk fire companies. These department are comprised of volunteers. The post Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log June 7 – June 12 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter June 19: Plane crash near Maxwell and Albany Shaker Roads
A small plane with one person aboard crashed near the intersection of Maxwell and Albany Shaker Roads on Monday. The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter June 19: Plane crash near Maxwell and Albany Shaker Roads first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter June 19: Motorcycle DWI on Elsmere Ave
On Tuesday, a Bethlehem police patrol unit observed at 2018 black Suzuki motorcycle run through a red arrow and see it almost not make the turn. The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter June 19: Motorcycle DWI on Elsmere Ave first appeared on Spotlight News.
Breaking News: Egan named as interim judge in Bethlehem
Bethlehem Town Board will vote to replace outgoing Town Judge Ryan Donovan with former Town Supervisor and Town Judge Terri Egan. The post Breaking News: Egan named as interim judge in Bethlehem first appeared on Spotlight News.
Price Chopper holds grand opening festivities for new Market 32s
Not even falling rain could dampen spirits at the grand opening celebrations of Price Chopper’s four new Market 32 stores in Colonie, Albany, East Greenbush and Niskayuna. The post Price Chopper holds grand opening festivities for new Market 32s first appeared on Spotlight News.
First Bethlehem Pride Fest takes place on June 22
Bethlehem’s first Pride Fest, hosted by the First United Methodist Church on Kenwood Avenue at the Four Corners, will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 12-4 p.m. The post First Bethlehem Pride Fest takes place on June 22 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany County Public Works Department Announces Road Work on CR 53 (South Albany Rd.) and CR 54 (Bell Crossing Rd.)
The Albany County Department of Public Works advises that ongoing work will affect County Routes 53 (South Albany Rd.) and 54 (Bell Crossing Rd.) The post Albany County Public Works Department Announces Road Work on CR 53 (South Albany Rd.) and CR 54 (Bell Crossing Rd.) first appeared on Spotlight News.
Capital Region philanthropist Steve Lobel to be honored at Albany Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Soirée
In honor of over four remarkable decades of service to the orchestra, The Albany Symphony’s end-of-season Summer Soirée will be honoring Steve Lobel The post Capital Region philanthropist Steve Lobel to be honored at Albany Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Soirée first appeared on Spotlight News.
American Poolplayers Association 8-Ball & 9-Ball World Qualifiers Today-Sunday
American Poolplayers Association (APA) 8-Ball and 9-Ball World Qualifiers today through Sunday vying for the chance to win The post American Poolplayers Association 8-Ball & 9-Ball World Qualifiers Today-Sunday first appeared on Spotlight News.
A tree grows as a reminder to safeguard elders in our community
Albany County DSS and Department for Aging planted a tree along the Rail Trail to symbolize the County’s commitment to stop abuse, mistreatment and neglect of Older Adults. The post A tree grows as a reminder to safeguard elders in our community first appeared on Spotlight News.
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