Duanesburg News

NBT Bank plans to open a financial center and full-service branch in downtown Schenectady.

More than 1,000 Capital Region homes are without electricity this morning after high winds knocked down power lines overnight.

CDTA is reminding customers that new service changes begin on Sept. 27. Stops were consolidated along routes #4 Pine Hills, #10 Western Avenue, #12 Washington Avenue, #13 New Scotland Avenue, #63 Route 20, #80 Albia Fifth Avenue, and Route #289 Griswold.

Kacie Edwards had 21 service points, five aces, four kills and four digs to lead Mayfield to a 3-0 win over Saratoga Catholic on Wednesday in a Western Athletic Conference volleyball match.

In recent days, bus stop signs have been covered with bags saying the stop's days are numbered.

Delmar man gives Civil War memoir new life Posted on: 09/07/09 Jarrett Carroll, Spotlight Staff email: carrollj@spotlightnews.com William Howard Collecting Civil War memorabilia has been a way William Howard has kept his favorite subject alive.

Josh Manko posted the low score of 40 to lead Sharon Springs to an 8-4 win over Fort Plain in a Western Athletic Conference match at Canajoharie Country Club Thursday.

The Capital District Transportation Authority will consolidate some of its less-used routes beginning Sept.

Kyle Carter carded a 37 to lead Broadalbin-Perth to a 155-161 win over Gloversville in a non-league golf match at Holland Meadows Golf Course Monday.

Tests conducted by the state Department of Environmental Conservation last month revealed no contamination in the Normans Kill resulting from the defunct Duanesburg landfill, according to town officials.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.

One of two candidates for Schenectady County sheriff believes building a road patrol substation in Duanesburg is a good idea.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.

New party on the line Posted on: 08/19/09 Jackie Sher email: news@spotlightnews.com Brian McGarry, John Mertz, Michael O'Connor and Bradley Littlefield filed a petition with the Schenectady County Board of Elections on Tuesday, Aug.18, to establish an independent party line called the No New Tax Party in the Town of Rotterdam and Schenectady ...

An accident involoving a tractor trailer and DOT truck in Duanesburg has shut down a portion of Route 7, according to the Department of Transportation.

Time has taken its toll on the structure's integrity, leaving little hope that a developer will be able to salvage or move the converted Delaware & Hudson Pullman car.

More than $1.4 million in Local Government Efficiency program grants were announced Wednesday for the Capital Region.

Check out the award-winning local music show EQX-Posure! Featuring 1 FULL HOUR of EQX Land's finest local and regional talent.

Former high school teacher Art Willis has been town of Duanesburg historian since 1979, succeeding his father.

Prize Construction, which planned to convert the former rail car diner on Erie Boulevard into office space, has withdrawn from the project, the Metroplex Development Authority announced this morning.

Joseph J. Merli stands inside a vintage 1941 diner that once stood at Route 9 and 20 in Castleton, Rensselaer County.

At most local malt shops, a buck is hardly enough to buy a soda, much less the ice cream and whipped topping for a float.