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Sparklers legal, firecrackers not

With the July 4th holiday approaching, there have been many questions on legal and illegal fireworks, according to a release from the Bethlehem Police Department written to clarify which fireworks are legal, and which are not.

Land Bank helps first-time homebuyers rehab vacant properties

The Albany County Land Bank has launched a pilot program to create more opportunities for individuals and families to become homeowners.

Guard promotes

These local members of the New York Army National Guard have recently been promoted:

— Alicia Avery from Delmar, assigned to the Battery C, 1-258th Field Artillery received a promotion to the rank of sergeant; and

Emma honored as she continues lobbying for lymphatic research

BERNE — Emma Detlefsen may only be 10 years old but she was honored on June 15 as a Woman of Distinction.

Stuyvesant Plaza holds sidewalk sale, hosts Empire

GUILDERLAND — Stuyvesant Plaza merchants will bring their goods outdoors during the plaza’s first sidewalk sale of the season on Saturday, June 23. Then, on Wednesday, June 27, the plaza will host players from the Albany Empire arena football team.

Photos: Voorheesville Elementary's new playground

On the weekend of Jun 15-17, members of the Friends of Voorheesville Elementary spent working on the brand new playground that was fundraised so the kids have a nice new playground to play on during school recess.

Photos: Rensselaerville Picnic

The Town of Rensselearville held their annual picnic in Preston Hollow.

Photos: Medieval times come to Indian Ladder Farms

The annual Renaissance Fair came to Indian Ladder Farms on June 9-10.

Photos: McKownville FD celebrates 100 years

On Saturday June 9, the McKownville Fire Department celebrating 100 years of service had a parade down Western Avenue.

Photos: Local resident the new NY VFW president

Altamont resident Darlene Stanton got sworn in on Saturday June 9 at the Marriott Hotel in Colonie to become the new Department of New York president.

Meadowdale Farm Winery wins gold medal in international contest

by Sean Mulkerrin

ALTAMONT – A few years ago, Bernard Melewski held a fundraiser at his home on Black Creek Farm, and a friend of his, John Sheehan, showed up with some wine.

“The short story is: My winemaking friend said, ‘You have a farm and now farm wineries are legal in New York, what do you think about collaborating?’” Melewski said.

Willit re-enlists

Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Willit from Voorheesville has re-enlisted to continue service with the 2nd Civil Support Team of the New York State National Guard.

 

$17M for farmers to protect water quality

The state has made $17 million available to protect and conserve critical soil and water resources on farms across New York.

Tick carrying Borrelia miyamotoi found in South Glens Falls

A tick recently removed from a child in South Glens Falls has tested positive for the pathogens, Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease, and for Borrelia miyamotoi, a more recently discovered form of Borrelia, according to a release from the Lyme Action Network.

Photos: Gas Up 2018

Everything old is new again at the annual 51st Gas Up held last weekend, June 9 and 10, and next weekend, June 16 and 17, on Route 443 in Schoharie.

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