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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
For the Record Oct 18, 2009
Location: 3140 Troy Schenectady Road, Niskayuna ... 279 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham ... Property: Pleasant Street, Schenectady. (Albany Times Union)
Burned up over burn barrel ban Oct 18, 2009
The Avenue located in Schenectady is. City of Albany has various positions available in engineering-rela. (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)
'Very sobering statistics' Oct 18, 2009
The Avenue located in Schenectady is. AGI POLYMATRIX Meadwestvaco's plastic injection molding division. (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)
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)
$4.1B deficit looms, comptroller warns Oct 16, 2009
The Avenue located in Schenectady is. Imported Cars has an excellent opportunity for an auto detailer. (Albany Times Union)
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)
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)
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)
Audition for bigger role? Oct 14, 2009
The Avenue located in Schenectady is. Municipal Civil Service Commission announces an open-competitive e.. (Albany Times Union)
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
The Avenue located in Schenectady is. LABORER 3 yrs exp, $12/hr sed on exp. (Albany Times Union)
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)
Man arrested after hiding in woman's apartment Oct 10, 2009
COLONIE -- City police have a Harlem man in custody after he was found hiding in a woman's apartment and led investigators on a pursuit ending in Schenectady ... When police determined the vehicle was set to be returned to the Hertz agency on State Street in Schenectady, Colonie police said they were at the site waiting to interview the man ... The chase ended at a Schenectady garage at 19 Seldon Ave., where Pryor refused to comply with officers and was eventually was tased before being... (Albany Times Union)
Veteran's mission: Help homeless vets Oct 10, 2009
This week, the senator announced a $46,332 VA grant for the Altamont Program Inc., in Schenectady to provide housing and support services to homeless veterans. The money will fund a shelter and 12 new beds. (Albany Times Union)
Falite breaks ice for River Hawks Oct 10, 2009
Union 4, Maine 1 - The Dutchmen came out flying in the third period, scoring three unanswered goals to hand the Black Bears the loss in Schenectady, N.Y.. Maine s Adam Shemansky scored his first collegiate goal at 16:29 of the second. (Boston Globe)
'Color Purple' launches Broadway season at Proctors Oct 9, 2009
Now, "The Color Purple" is on the road, and it comes to Proctors on Tuesday to begin a six-day stand that opens the Schenectady venue's 2009-10 Broadway season. Felicia P. Fields plays Sofia, as she did in the show's Atlanta workshops and on Broadway, where she was nominated for best performance by a featured actress in a musical. (Albany Times Union)
Dave's Cutting It Close Oct 9, 2009
if he can get to Columbus, OH, he may be able to catch the bus to NYC. It's only a 14 hour ride from Columbus to Schenectady, NY (near Albany, NY) so the ride to NYC may be about the same. I don't know how much $$ he has on him but getting the bus in Columbus may be an option. (CBS News -- Early Show)
High winds knock out power around the region Oct 9, 2009
In Schenectady County, 443 customers are without power, mainly in Princetown and Duanesburg, according to National Grid's Web site. In Albany County, the village of Colonie has 206 customers with no electricity. (Albany Times Union)
Niskayuna students walk Oct 9, 2009
Cigal coordinated the program with the Schenectady County Traffic Safety Program and the county's Eat Well Play Hard Community Project. Groups of as many as eight students walked to school, starting about 7:15 a.m. Some traveled from their houses and others from designated locations where they were dropped off by their parents. (Albany Times Union)
Union Graduate College hits milestones Oct 9, 2009
5 million campus in downtown Schenectady. The move is set to be complete by January. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Don't hold your breath, H1N1 vaccine is here Oct 9, 2009
In Schenectady County, 500 doses will be given to health care workers and the young. "Hopefully, we'll be getting weekly shipments," said county spokesman Joe McQueen. (Albany Times Union)
Treading carefully for safety's sake Oct 8, 2009
Emma, left, Lucas, center, and Jill Bogdanowicz-Wilson join up with other walk-to-school students and parents on Belmont Avenue in Schenectady as part of Walk to School. Jill Bogdanowicz-Wilson, center, joins up with other walk-to-school students and parents on Belmont Avenue in Schenectady on Oct. 7 ... Jill Bogdanowicz-Wilson, right, joins up with other walk-to-school students and parents on Belmont Avenue in Schenectady on Oct. 7. (Albany Times Union)
Bill would fund school training in food allergies Oct 8, 2009
"If the legislation passes, the grants would be available for the start of the 2010-2011 school year, said Schumer, who has personal experience with problem because he has a daughter who is allergic to shellfish and certain types of nuts, including cashews and hazelnuts.Food allergies are caused when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a food protein as a threat, triggering symptoms ranging from hives and tingling to shortness of breath and loss of consciousness.The most common food... (Albany Times Union)
Holliston's student standouts Oct 6, 2009
Russell G. Goldenberg, a member of the Class of 2009, and Kaitlin M. McGrath, Class of 2010, have been named to the 2008-09 Dean s List at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.. Both students are from Holliston. (Holliston Tab, MA)
State to auction Schenectady Armory Oct 6, 2009
The state Office of General Services said today it will auction the Schenectady Armory, the hulking and historic brick building at 125 Washington Ave. ... The New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs announced it would close the Schenectady Armory late last year, ending the building's 72 years of service. (Albany Times Union)
Budget carries tax hike Oct 6, 2009
SCHENECTADY -- Mayor Brian U. Stratton blames his proposed 5 ... Schenectady officials said the tax rate increase can be lower than the tax levy increase because the recent citywide reassessment redistributed the tax burden ... Like other cities, the mayor is hoping the state Legislature will allow Schenectady to spread out this year's retirement increase over 10 years. (Albany Times Union)
Schenectady Armory to be auctioned Oct 6, 2009
The Schenectady Armory will be offered for public auction on Nov. 17 ... For more information about the Schenectady Armory, visit. (Albany Business Review, NY)
For Adam Pascal, S.F.'s 'Rent' feels like home Oct 5, 2009
"Yeah, we rode the school bus together," the gruffly affable Pascal said recently by phone from Schenectady, N.Y. "I was in fourth grade. Idina was in third. She later dated a good friend of mine. That went on through high school and college.". For Pascal, it turns out, the romance was a fortuitous one. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Building materials outlet to open in Claverack Oct 5, 2009
Around 650 ReStores already exist in the United States, with some close by in Albany, Newburgh and Schenectady. It s pretty exciting, because it keeps stuff out of landfills. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Beacon Power Corp. picks Glenville as second NY site Oct 3, 2009
plans to build a 20-megawatt flywheel energy storage plant at an industrial site in Glenville in northern Schenectady County ... But Kevin Corcoran, Glenville town planner, said he recently received a phone message from the , a property management company in Schenectady, regarding building an energy storage plant in the Scotia-Glenville Industrial Park ... Founded: 1997Proposing: 20-megawatt energy storage plantsEstimated costs: $69 million for Stephentown, Rensselaer County; $50 million for... (Albany Business Review, NY)
Do you want jobs with that economic recovery? Oct 2, 2009
Right now, I m just trying to hang on to the people I ve got, said Staroba, owner of in Schenectady ... That translates to a statewide unemployment rate of 9 percent (it s 7 percent in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro). (Albany Business Review, NY)
Feds: Millions stolen through temple account Oct 1, 2009
Indictment alleges Schenectady couple used account in fraud ... ALBANY -- A husband and wife from Schenectady were arraigned on a federal indictment Wednesday charging them with bank fraud and money laundering in connection with a $3 ... The couple have strong ties to a Hindu temple, American Seva International on Paige Street in Schenectady, which was allegedly used to launder $2. (Albany Times Union)
Census: 84,000 living in poverty Sep 30, 2009
An estimated 84,224 of the 791,096 people in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties are below the poverty line, the Census Bureau's 2008 American Community Survey estimates ... 9 percent; and Schenectady County, 11. (Albany Times Union)
Class dismissed? No, not yet Sep 30, 2009
Both the Schenectady and Albany school districts have added time to their school days in recent years. Schenectady High School added an extra 30 minutes a day last fall, and Albany High tacked on an additional 45 minutes. (Albany Times Union)
A call to duty: Receive flu shot Sep 26, 2009
"The government has no right to tell you what to do with your health care," said Bonnie Sims, a nurse who works at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Sims said she and many of her colleagues will get the shots because they fear getting fired. (Albany Times Union)
Labor department grant awarded to Columbia-Greene Sep 25, 2009
C-GCC s board and boards in the workforce areas of Albany, Schenectady and Rennselaer counties, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties and Fulton, Montgomery and Schoharie counties are working together to administer the NYSDOL s three-year grant to prepare the region for future technology job opportunities. Wiltse said the demand for workers with some skills, such as welding and bio-technology expertise, will increase as technology and energy firms in the area open and grow. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
1995 cold case has 'connection' to area Sep 23, 2009
99 Stockroom stores in Schenectady, Wilton and Colonie. The garment was likely purchased in 1994. (Albany Times Union)
> Transcript: Obama addresses Troy crowd Sep 22, 2009
Transcript: Obama addresses Troy community college crowd - The Business Review (Albany). for free extra services. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Turf, Sweet Turf Sep 19, 2009
Prior to Friday's contest against Schenectady High School, the Shenendehowa administration, members of the board of education and student-athletes took center stage at mid-field, standing behind the newly painted Shen logo at the 50-yard line for the re-dedication ... Fittingly, Shenendehowa went on to a stunning victory over visiting Schenectady, 28-27, scoring a touchdown and completing a two-point conversion with 22 seconds left in the game. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Sidewalks called the path to revitalization Sep 19, 2009
In other town board news, Hulbert announced that the state Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in Schenectady on Oct. 2 with Seward and Lopez to continue discussion of the Route 145 culvert project. The Board also scheduled their 2010 budget workshop for Oct. 7. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Stimulus dollars stretched to fund 34 more projects Sep 19, 2009
One example of the contract savings is 90 miles of road paving work being performed in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties. of Albany, won the contract for that work, according to state records. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Ricciardis Deli in Schenectady closes Sep 18, 2009
Ricciardis Deli in Schenectady closes - The Business Review (Albany) ... Ricciardis Deli in Schenectady closes ... in Schenectady, N.Y. could open under new ownership by the end of the month. (Albany Business Review, NY)
