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Eqyptologist Peter Lacovara appears at the ancient Egyptian exhibit featuring to mummies from 900 B.C. at the Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany, more... Voorheesville Middle School students take a tour of the ancient Egyptian exhibit featuring to mummies from 900 B.C. at the Albany Institute of History & Art in Albany, more...
Are roundabouts more necessary than repairing bridges?
Q: Why is it that there seems to be plenty of money for construction of the latest fad, non-essential roundabouts, but there is no money to repair bridges that are, without question, essential to the people who must use them every day? I haven't heard of anyone losing a job because of a lack of a roundabout, but it is my understanding some people ...
New Scotland elects nonpartisan team, anti 'big box'
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.
New Scotland candidates debate zoning, ethics
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.
Voorheesville school propositions pass
Voters in the Voorheesville Central School District authorized two school propositions on Tuesday.
Albany Symphony benefit to honor Maestro Miller
The Albany Symphony Orchestra's annual fall fundraiser, Symphony of the Seasons, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
Voorheesville school district plans special vote
The Voorheesville Central School District will hold a special election on Tuesday, Oct.
Architects slapped with new state fee
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.
Voorheesville school district plans special vote
The Voorheesville Central School District will hold a special election on Tuesday, Oct.
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.
Garden club grows on students Posted on: 10/06/09 Dan Sabbatino email: sabbatinod@spotlightnews.com Students from Bethlehem Middle School pull some fresh produce from the school's garden.
Something to crow about Posted on: 09/29/09 Dan Sabbatino email: sabbatinod@spotlightnews.com ABOVE: Teacher Candy Dolen and sixth-graders Ceili Conway and Linda Li work on their decorative scarecrow Tuesday, Sept.
Intertwining tales of town and region
MIDDLEFIELD _ In his latest book, Dominick Reisen of Middlefield moves beyond local history to a case study of development in central New York, from the mid-1700s until the end of the Civil War.
It's back to school today, at Albany High and everywhere else, after an early fall weekend.
Bethlehem police chief's conversation found
Bethlehem police chief's conversation found Posted on: 09/23/09 Charles Wiff, Spotlight Staff email: wiffc@spotlightnews.com The Town of Bethlehem released on Friday, Sept.
MIchael Carey speaks out against veto
MIchael Carey speaks out against veto Posted on: 09/23/09 Charles Wiff, Spotlight Staff email: wiffc@spotlightnews.com The father of an autistic child who, in 2007, died while in the care of state health workers said he might take legal action against Gov.
Four local schools ranked in top 1500 in U.S.
Four local high schools have placed in the annual Newsweek/Washington Post rankings of the 1500 best high schools in the U.S. Voorheesville's Clayton A. Bouton High School ranked the highest in the Capital Region at number 500.
Full-day Kindergarten kicks off in Bethlehem
Full-day Kindergarten kicks off in Bethlehem Posted on: 09/16/09 Charles Wiff, Spotlight Staff email: wiffc@spotlightnews.com The first day of school is always a momentous occasion for kindergartners and their families, but for students in the Bethlehem Central School District this school year was particularly special.
New Scotland Planning Board to review zoning law with caps
New Scotland Planning Board to review zoning law with caps Posted on: 09/16/09 Dan Sabbatino email: sabbatinod@spotlightnews.com Two potential zoning laws went before the New Scotland Town Board on Wednesday, Sept.
Police union backs Bethlehem cop ... sort of
Police union backs Bethlehem cop ... sort of Posted on: 09/16/09 William R. DeVoe, Spotlight Staff email: devoew@spotlightnews.com Bethlehem Police Benevolent Association President Scott Anson, speaking at the Wednesday, Sept.
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