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MINISINK Town of Minisink residents were invited to a public information meeting Wednesday where the possible acquisition of the 7.5 miles of abandoned rail trail connecting Westtown and Unionville was discussed.

Unofficial polls in New Scotland show incumbent Supervisor Tom Dolin, a Democrat, winning a second term, along with cross-endorsed candidate Doug LaGrange and newcomer Daniel Mackay winning seats on the town board.

The race for Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District has heated up with allegations by Republicans that Kingston City Court Judge James Gilpatric, the Democratic candidate, violated judicial ethics by donating to political parties.

Several readers have asked for a listing of trick-or-treating hours for the area's municipalities.

But, I don't have a placereally.A Oftentimes, I feel guilty having a hobby farm when so many rely on farming for their livelihood.A Yes, I work hardyes, my hands bleed, and if I needed to label my farm with a purpose it would probably be 'therapy and education'.A Not quite the same as meat, dairy, and crops.A Certainly not the same as doing it for ...

Voters in the Voorheesville Central School District authorized two school propositions on Tuesday.

If Mayor Brian Wona has his way, this village will not have its own justice court next year.

New Scotland Town Board and supervisor hopefuls went point for point about the town's most contentious issues, including retail development, ethics and taxes at a debate on Thursday, Oct.

The Town of Bethlehem is looking for volunteers to participate in the year's final Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, Oct.

The fall season brings a bevy of traditional imagery to mind - vibrant colors, brisk mornings and, of course, Thanksgiving and the other bounties of the harvest season.

A prize goat who went missing from a Slingerlands farm was found tied to a post near University Heights on Wednesday.

The Albany Symphony Orchestra's annual fall fundraiser, Symphony of the Seasons, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct.

The Voorheesville Central School District will hold a special election on Tuesday, Oct.

Garden grows on Bethlehem Central Middle School students Posted on: 10/07/09 Dan Sabbatino email: sabbatinod@spotlightnews.com The Bethlehem Middle School has taken eating local to the next step by starting a garden club that allows students to eat produce grown in the school's own backyard.

The increase is meant to boost staffing and upgrade equipment at the state Office of the Professions, an arm of the Education Department that regulates everyone from acupuncturists to veterinarians.

The area's second Sake Cafe will open for business Wednesday . Located at 1365 New Scotland Road, in the shopping plaza with Price Chopper, the restaurant is a sibling of the Sake Cafe that opened at the beginning of July a few miles into town on the same road, at 273 New Scotland Ave.

Claws out in cat fight Posted on: 10/07/09 Charles Wiff, Spotlight Staff email: wiffc@spotlightnews.com On Pineridge Place in Delmar, you just can't pussyfoot around the issue.

Current and former tenants are upset about mold problems in the 21-unit Tollgate Apartments in Slingerlands.

WTEN began operations on October 14, 1953 as WCDA, Channel 41. The original transmitter was located in Herkimer and the studios were located in East Greenbush, NY.

Looking for some cool things to do this weekend? Here are five interesting choices to consider: 1. An interactive AIDS exhibit opening Sunday will allow the public to experience the pandemic through the eyes of four African children.