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Hockey: One goal is enough for Bethlehem

Mrazik stands tall for Nisky/Schenectady in loss

Sometimes, one goal is all you need. And sometimes, one goal is all you get. Such was the case Friday at the Bethlehem Area YMCA, where Bethlehem made a first-period goal stand in a 1-0 Capital District High School Hockey League victory over Niskayuna/Schenectady.

Nisky lawn debris fee official

Councilman spars with supervisor over fee implementation

There is a new fee on the books in Niskayuna, but one councilman is painting it as a scam to raise additional revenue.

Niskayuna Town Board candidate switches sides

Rizzo cites philosophical differences, campaign tactics for switch

A former Republican candidate for Niskayuna Town Board has decided the Grand Old Party isn’t a good fit anymore.

Mohon mulls $1.9M projected budget gap

Community budget forum focuses on 2.28 percent tax levy increase

Mohonasen Central School District is likely facing another year of budget cuts after shedding more than $6.5 million in spending and 60 positions over the last three years.

Sports poll: Best CDHSHL Division I player

It's time to turn our attention to the rink, where we have four strong candidates for being the top Capital District High School Hockey League Division I player.

A supermarket mecca

The Capital District’s supermarket scene is heating up.

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Youth orchestra to perform in Asia

Funds needed to make the trip

The Empire State Youth Orchestra was invited to perform at the 2012 International Exposition in South Korea, the group announced on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Bethlehem Central High School.

Owner of Blue Spice restaurants arrested for welfare fraud

The owner of a popular Thai restaurant with three locations throughout the Capital District was arrested and charged with various felonies as part of an effort by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office and County Executive Dan McCoy’s office to crack down on fraud that resulted in the arrest of eight individuals.

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Redistricting maps elicit mixed reaction

Redistricting maps released by the state Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment (LATFOR) on Thursday, Jan. 26, detail proposed changes to New York State Senate and Assembly districts and have some legislators crying foul.

Friday round-up: Shaker outlasts Bethlehem in boys basketball clash

Hall returns to help Blue Bison earn road win

The Shaker boys basketball team used a big fourth quarter to pull out a 54-48 Suburban Council victory over Bethlehem Friday in Delmar.

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Nisky forum focuses on athletics, clubs

Community members speak to importance of extracurricular activities

Athletics and clubs might account for just a small portion of the Niskayuna Central School District’s budget, but some community members feel their importance is much greater than dollars and cents.

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Sheriffs stump for DNA collection

Law enforcement speaks in support of Cuomo’s database expansion proposal

More than 40 members of the New York State Sheriff’s Association recently came together in Albany to support Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to expand the state’s DNA databank.