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Weekly newscast, May 18, 2017

 


Slingerlands fire leaves county legislator without a home

by H. Rose Schneider

A fire at a historic Slingerlands house, has left its residents, Albany County Legislator William Reinhardt and his family, without a home. Lightning from Thursday night’s thunderstorm is expected to be the cause.

Upcoming BOCES head says providing services to schools is more important than ever

by H. Rose Schneider

Anita Murphy, the upcoming district superintendent for the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services, said that her arrival comes at important time for the program, where schools with restricted budgets may seek shared services and interest in vocational training continues to grow.

State will have to meet $27M threshold for towns to receive funds for Stella

by H. Rose Schneider

Towns and even school districts are vying for reimbursement for recent storm damage from the federal government.

New harvest: New Scotland gets ready for solar farms

by Saranac Hale Spencer

New Scotland is proposing a law that would govern commercial-scale solar farms, which haven’t yet been allowed in town.

Second hearing brings no decision on solar, board hears concerns from neighbors

by H. Rose Schneider

In Knox, a proposed solar array was debated again at a second public hearing held by the town’s planning board, with many against it due to concerns about construction, the viewshed, and wildlife.

Sindi Saita

Customers complain Apropos is too slow with gowns, owner says no

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

A business owned by town official Sindi Saita is raising the hackles of a number of its customers, who say that the dresses sometimes come in too late for alteration.

Pedestrian killed crossing Thruway

GUILDERLAND — Mariah M. Surgick, 18, of Schenectady, was killed in the early morning hours of May 13 when she attempted to cross the Thruway on foot and was struck by a tractor-trailer, according to the New York State Police.

Voorheesville results

VCSD: Budget passes, uncontested races fill boards

by By Saranac Hale Spencer

Just over 500 voters turned out to pass the school and library budgets in Voorheesville and fill three uncontested board seats.

BKW budget passes in landslide; Elble, Lovell, Lounsbury win seats

by H. Rose Schneider

The $23 million district budget, with 0.5 percent reduction in the tax levy, passed with over three-quarters of voters supporting it.

Timothy Horan, election night

Horan overcomes lawsuit to garner most votes

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

GUILDERLAND — Timothy Horan, a 30-year career teacher set to retire at the end of the school year, won over 25 percent of the vote, making him the clear frontrunner in a five-way race for three school board seats.

“Real good night,” said Horan after the tally was announced Tuesday night.

Betty Filkins — A Woman of Distinction and determination, May 15, 2017

 


James Hockenbury pleads guilty to criminal sex act with child

by Elizabeth Floyd Mair

By pleading guilty, the 30-year childcare provider avoids the trial that was scheduled to begin June 5.

Rescue farm in Berne shut down after owner accused of cruelty, neglect

by H. Rose Schneider

In Berne, over 50 animals were taken from an animal rescue operation after owner Linda Mellin, 45, of Berne, was charged Wednesday with animal cruelty charges.

Weekly newscast: Guilderland board candidate sued, race for Knox supervisor, Smitty's last day

 


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