They're getting a shot at shots Nov 11, 2009
Sarah Fischer of Niskayuna and sons 7-month-old Nathan Fischer and 3-year-old Carter ,left, after the children were immunized for the H1N1 flu at the Schenectady County. Crystal Beehm, center, of Schenectady registers her children for immunization for the H1N1 flu at the Schenectady County health department clinic for children under 5 ... 7-month-old Nathan Fischer of Niskayuna gets an H1N1 flu shot during a Schenectady County health department clinic for children under 5 years old at the Annie... (Albany Times Union)
Felon held in brutal attack on elderly woman Nov 10, 2009
SCOTIA -- Police have charged a parolee from Schenectady with robbing an 83-year-old woman, who was brutally beaten, during a violent home invasion in this quiet neighborhood ... The Forrester was found early Monday morning abandoned in Schenectady ... The 45-year-old McCray was arraigned Monday evening in Scotia Village Court and remanded to the Schenectady County Jail without bail. (Albany Times Union)
Hope for the holidays with new fund initiative Nov 10, 2009
Those who wish to give can also volunteer to sort or wrap gifts or mail a donation to the society s headquarters in Schenectady. Local businesses are providing drop-off points throughout the Capital Region, but no businesses in the county area have signed up yet. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Promise of favors claimed at trial Nov 10, 2009
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Detecting a silent bridge-killer Nov 8, 2009
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Bears Open ECAC Schedule With 3-3 Tie at Union Nov 7, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY - Mike Schreiber scored the game-tying goal with 6:39 remaining in regulation to lift the Union men's hockey team (3-3-2, 0-0-1) to a 3-3 tie with the Bears (0-1-1, 0-0-1) in the ECAC opener for both teams Friday evening at Messa Rink. Brown led for the majority of the game, up until Schreiber's goal, holding leads of 1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 3-1, and 3-2. (Brownbears.com)
Butler, UNH catch up to BC Nov 7, 2009
Union 3, Brown 3 - The teams ECAC opener in Schenectady, N.Y., ended in a tie as Mike Schreiber pulled the Dutchmen (3-3-2) even with the Bears (0-1-1) with 6:39 remaining. UMass 4, Niagara 1 - The Minutemen (5-1-0) cruised in Amherst behind a pair of goals from Michael Lecomte. (Boston Globe)
SIA honors John Kelly III Nov 6, 2009
Kelly is a graduate of both in Schenectady and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy. He joined IBM in 198 and ha been in bringing IBM investments to the University at Albany s and RPI.. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Schenectady County earns unwanted rank Nov 6, 2009
Schenectady County ranked first among upstate counties and Long Island for reports of domestic violence incidents per capita in 2008, U.S. Sen ... In Schenectady County, 2,772 reports were recorded, compared to 2,207 in Albany County ... Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney was not surprised by the numbers. (Albany Times Union)
Bellevue Builders Supply is back Nov 5, 2009
In the Albany, N.Y., area, US LBM bought Bellevue Builders, which was founded in 1937 and has 160 employees at operations in Schenectady, Richmondville and Sydney (Delaware County). US LBM also acquired , a 55-year-old lumber company with based in Green Bay, Wisc. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Pickups popular trade Nov 5, 2009
The Fucillo Ventures Inc. dearlership in Schenectady was ranked No. 25 in the country with 394 sales. In scores of deals, the government reported spending a total of $562,500 in rebates for new cars and trucks that got worse or the same mileage as the trade-ins -- in apparent violation of the program's requirements. (Albany Times Union)
Where all that money went Nov 4, 2009
Much of the $18 billion in stimulus cash state received went to people, not projects. By , Capitol bureau First published in print: Tuesday, November 3, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Hazel Wersland Nov 4, 2009
Hazel was born Dec. 31, 1916, in Schenectady, N.Y., to parents Richard and Gertrude (Wilson) Brown. In April 1917, along with her parents and older brother, William, she left New York traveling by the Canadian-Pacific Railway and traveled to Montana to live on her uncles homestead in Richland County. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Physicians swamped with requests for vaccine Nov 4, 2009
"The call volume is huge," said Dr. Louis Snitkoff, medical director of Capital Care Medical Group, which runs 22 practices in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. He said also fewer staff members are answering phones because they or their children are sick. (Albany Times Union)
H1N1 fatal to 2 in region Nov 3, 2009
The H1N1 strain has made its way to the Capital Region, and the Albany and Schenectady county health departments last week reported increased doctors' visits and school absences. As of Oct. 24, there have been 10 pediatric deaths in New York due to H1N1 influenza. (Albany Times Union)
Is it the last pasta supper for Troy politicians? Nov 3, 2009
Schenectady County Board of Elections: 377-2469 or http://www. schenectadycounty. (Albany Times Union)
Polls open at 6 a.m. Nov 3, 2009
There are contests in Rensselaer and Schenectady county legislatures, for sheriffs in Saratoga and Schenectady counties and two large state judicial districts ... Schenectady County Board of Elections: 377-2469 and www. (Albany Times Union)
Bruno: A life on trial Nov 1, 2009
The years-long FBI investigation of Bruno began around December 2005, when reports surfaced Bruno had flown from Schenectady to LaGuardia Airport in New York City aboard a private jet chartered by Loudonville businessman Jared Abbruzzese. The flight was arranged for Bruno after he was unable to secure a state-owned helicopter at a time when he was feuding with Gov. George Pataki. (Albany Times Union)
End of COBRA insurance safety net in sight Oct 31, 2009
At MVP Health Care in Schenectady, spokesman Gary Hughes said the insurer had 2,300 individuals eligible for COBRA, and that 401 of them had elected to take the COBRA subsidy. Those data were only for groups of 20 or fewer employees, however. (Albany Times Union)
Stimulus creates or saves 34K area jobs Oct 31, 2009
Schenectady County: 223 jobs; $148. 3 million for 110 contracts and grants. (Albany Business Review, NY)
George E. Smith (430) Oct 30, 2009
He was born in Schenectady and was the son of the late Geraldine Smith and Jack Fredrick. George was employed at Novelis as an electrical technician. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Latham woman charged with prostitution Oct 29, 2009
SCHENECTADY -- A Latham woman working for an escort service was arrested by police as part of a prostitution ring, city police said ... The investigation was handled by detectives from Schenectady Police Special Investigations Unit and New York State Police CNET.. (Albany Times Union)
Was Ruiz AMD leak? Oct 29, 2009
Moffat, 53, is a 1978 graduate of Union College in Schenectady. Also arrested was Raj Rajaratnam, founder of the Galleon Group. (Albany Times Union)
Family's gift to SCCC will help growth Oct 29, 2009
Schenectady County Community College is receiving the gift of this three-story building at 201 State St. in downtown Schenectady from the family of Inventor and ... SCHENECTADY -- Inventor and engineer Fred Kindl took an artificial intelligence class at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute a few years ago to ensure he didn't lose his professional engineering license ... It would then likely make him proud that his family is making a significant donation to education near the anniversary of his death... (Albany Times Union)
Report: 'I leave New York' Oct 28, 2009
Albany, Rensselaer, Schoharie and Schenectady counties also showed gains. The outflow of residents has been fairly steady, averaging 1. (Albany Times Union)
The year the Phillies won Utica's heart Oct 28, 2009
The Phillies eventually moved the Utica franchise to Schenectady and McConnell Field was torn down to make room for Thruway exit ramps and the Motel Hamilton. By - STAFF REPORT GateHouse News Service Posted Oct 27, 2009 @ 10:27 PM. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Selkirk woman wins $10K in instant game (606) Oct 28, 2009
Lottery prizes valued at $601 to $999,999 may be claimed at any of the Lottery s seven stand-alone Customer Service Centers located in Buffalo; Rochester; Syracuse; Schenectady; Fishkill; Manhattan; and Garden City, and within any of the Lottery s eight gaming facilities including Saratoga Gaming & Raceway; Monticello Gaming & Raceway; Tioga Downs Casino; Batavia Downs Casino; Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway; Fairgrounds Gaming & Raceway; Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack; and Vernon Downs... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Teaming up for Special Olympics Oct 28, 2009
Law enforcement will be on hand at seven Applebee s locations across the capital region including Greenport, Saratoga, Schenectady, Latham, East Greenbush, Glenmont and Queensbury. They will be greeting customers and helping out the wait staff from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
poem: zombie apocalypse Oct 27, 2009
Schenectady, New York, United States ... September 26, 200910 am - 5 pm50th Stockade WalkaboutThe StockadeSchenectady, New York. (Harper's Magazine)
Capital Profile Oct 26, 2009
Hispanic Outreach Services serves as a bridge between people and the various organizations and services that exist primarily in Albany, Schenectady, Troy and Amsterdam. While based at and supported by Catholic Charities, it also relies on a variety of funding sources, including state and county grants, and works with county social service agencies. (Albany Times Union)
Down by the rivers, more to be done Oct 25, 2009
Participating in the greater Capital Region are the Ausable Valley, Cairo-Durham, Hadley-Luzerne, Hoosick Falls, Schenectady City, Schuylerville, Shenendehowa, Troy City and Waterford-Halfmoon school districts. The Student Enabled Network of Sensors for the Environment using Innovative Technology, or SENSE IT, program is a way to teach an estimated 3,000 students over the next three years how to monitor water quality in the Hudson and St. Lawrence rivers. (Albany Times Union)
Apple Run 5k Oct 24, 2009
" While the Apple Run is the primary fund raiser for the rotary to help their annual beautification projects, the international community service organization never rests. On November 3, election day, the rotary will again hold it's Apple Pie Fest at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. "We're hoping that people go out and vote and then stop over for some great apple pie and music at the high school," Lewandowski said. Finish Runner Age Hometown Time 1 Greg Stevens 25 Scotia 17:50 2... (Community News Weekly, NY)
NY approves $3.1M for Sch'dy, Fort Edward Oct 24, 2009
1M for projects in Schenectady, Washington County - The Business Review (Albany) ... 1M for projects in Schenectady, Washington County ... 1 million in grants for projects in Schenectady and in Washington County. (Albany Business Review, NY)
GE Global, Eli Lilly make advances in cancer research Oct 23, 2009
Researchers at Global Research in Schenectady, N.Y., said this week that they ve made significant advances in cancer research that could lead to better drugs and treatments for the disease. GE (NYSE: GE) and (NYSE: LLY) have developed a technology that maps more than 25 proteins in tumors at the sub-cellular level. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Mining permit raises questions Oct 23, 2009
Michael Higgins, of the DEC in Schenectady, says the permit will definitely be issued but the application is still in process. The DEC is, among other things, waiting on the required $164,000 reclamation bond. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
State eyes amnesty program to tighten tank compliance Oct 22, 2009
Locally, there are 2,282 registered bulk-storage sites in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga, Rensselaer, Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery and Columbia counties, according to DEC. Albany County leads the list, with 526 registered facilities. DEC has required registration and testing since 1985, but a number of storage facilities never registered or did not renew their paperwork, creating a large backlog starting in the late 1980s. (Albany Business Review, NY)
All aboard for Vermont? Oct 21, 2009
Currently, one daily train, the Ethan Allen Express, travels between New York City and Rutland by way of Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs and Fort Edward. Vermont wants to increase Ethan Allen service to as many as three trains a day, with one continuing to Burlington's Union Station, which hasn't seen scheduled intercity passenger service since 1953, although a commuter train operated there from 2000 to 2003. (Albany Times Union)
DEC shale drilling rules up for comment Oct 20, 2009
The prospective region for the extraction of natural gas from Marcellus and Utica Shales has been roughly described as an area extending from Chautauqua County eastward to Greene, Ulster, and Sullivan counties, and from the Pennsylvania border north to the approximate location of the east-west portion of the NYS Thruway between Schenectady and Auburn, it states. It adds, however, that the process might also someday see use from the Vermont and Massachusetts border ostensibly thus including... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Rodger Doxsey, 62; helped extend Hubble telescope’s life Oct 20, 2009
Rodger Doxsey was born in Schenectady, N.Y., and grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. He leaves his companion, Vicki Balzano of Towson, Md. (Boston Globe)
Tonko holds roundtable on regions strengths and weaknesses Oct 20, 2009
Michael Newell, CEO of in Schenectady, said the state does a good job of attracting new technologies. But, he said, it does a poor job of attracting venture capitalists. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Realtors declare war over mortgage tax hike Oct 20, 2009
The mortgage tax also puts Greene County on par with other nearby counties like Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer and Schenectady, which Banta said are not comparable. Some of the counties, like Columbia, actually exempt homes in the lower price brackets from the tax altogether those priced under $150,000 encouraging first-time home ownership. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Weeks is still all talk at 70 Oct 20, 2009
He was raised in Schenectady and now lives in Rotterdam. He works at a station he listened to as a kid. (Albany Times Union)
SHU Swept in Weekend Series by Union Oct 18, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY (October 17, 2009) The Sacred Heart University women s ice hockey lost to Union College, 3-1, at Messa Rink Saturday afternoon. The loss dropped the Pioneers to 0-5 on the season, while the win improved the Dutchwomen to 2-3. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Burned up over burn barrel ban Oct 18, 2009
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'Very sobering statistics' Oct 18, 2009
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For the Record Oct 18, 2009
Location: 3140 Troy Schenectady Road, Niskayuna ... 279 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham ... Property: Pleasant Street, Schenectady. (Albany Times Union)
Pioneers Blanked by Union, 6-0 Oct 17, 2009
SCHENECTADY, NY (October 16, 2009) The Sacred Heart University women s ice hockey team fell to Union College 6-0 at Messa Rink Friday night. With the loss the Pioneers drop to 0-4, while the Dutchwomen earned their first win of the season to improve to 1-3. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Job matchmakers get new arrow Oct 17, 2009
For Cruz-Neal, who majored in Latin American and Caribbean studies at Union, has worked for several nonprofits and is bilingual, the software quickly identified a job opening as a government affairs coordinator at a company in Schenectady. She plans to apply. (Albany Times Union)
Pioneers Travel to Union for Weekend Series Oct 17, 2009
Sacred Heart travels to Schenectady, NY for a weekend series with Union College. Game one will be Friday at 7:00, while the second will take place at 4:00 on Saturday. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Sales tax shortfall Oct 16, 2009
As county revenues spiral down, year could end with steep loss. By , Staff writer First published in print: Friday, October 16, 2009. (Albany Times Union)
Bad signs for Obama, Democrats Oct 16, 2009
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More dodge the DA in court Oct 16, 2009
And while the felony and violent felony conviction rates improved in Saratoga and Schenectady counties last year, overall conviction percentages have dropped since 2004. Schenectady County saw acquittals rise from 0 to 8 last year. (Albany Times Union)
$4.1B deficit looms, comptroller warns Oct 16, 2009
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PSC approves energy storage plant Oct 16, 2009
Beacon (Nasdaq: BCON) has initiated plans to build a similar plant in the Glenville Business and Technology Park in Schenectady County. Most Read Stories. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Audition for bigger role? Oct 14, 2009
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Waterfront dreams sunk on Mohawk Oct 13, 2009
SCHENECTADY -- The brick structure at 219 Front St. on the edge of the city's historic Stockade neighborhood is almost ready for tenants, an "Open House" sign is displayed in the window and new cabinets in the kitchen are visible from the street ... So the city sought to a change a state law that would allow Schenectady to purchase 11 properties near the Mohawk River by using future taxes on the development to pay off the debt, a practice called tax increment financing ... The legislation was... (Albany Times Union)
Rosemary Casaregola (1) Oct 12, 2009
Cremation will be performed at Park View Cemetery in Schenectady. Return to: | . (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Pharmacists say drug price rollback threaten business Oct 12, 2009
They are trying to put us out of business, said Frank Salvo, a pharmacist at Aumiller s Pharmacy in Schenectady. The last cut, of $100 million, has been blamed for the closure of 200 shops. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Single-payer backers fight odds Oct 11, 2009
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Videos expected to reduce false confessions Oct 11, 2009
Association grants also went to Greene, Schenectady and Broome counties. In Schenectady County, city and town departments with interview rooms began taping felony interrogations in 2008. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
