Police: Man tried to swindle woman into paying for work she didn't request
A Latham man who police said stole $200 from an elderly woman after trying to swindle her into paying for labor she said she didn't request was arrested on Friday, May 18, according to State Police reports.
Dancing the Niska-Day away
Town pride to shine at 31st Niska-Day with food, fun and a side of grout
Putting on your dancing shoes might be a good idea before going to Niska-Day this year.
Early trip to court in Congressional race
Dieterich challenges Tonko’s third-party petition signatures
Bob Dieterich is hoping to strike Paul Tonko’s name from the Independence Party ballot line, but Tonko is confident his name will remain.
Company expanding at Glenville tech park
Integrated Fab Technologies to beef up production facility
A subsidiary of DHA Holdings is strengthening its local roots by tripling the size of its production facility in the Glenville Business and Technology Park.
‘The Children’s Hour’ takes to stage
The insidious power of a lie will be taking center stage at the Wright-Dobie School for Girls in Our Own ProductionS, Inc., (OOPS) second production of the year.
Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?
This week, we've got our five candidates for the Suburban Council girls lacrosse most valuable player.
Saratoga-North Creek Railway expands summer season
To offer daily service, themed train events
The Saratoga & North Creek Railway announced May 16 that it will return to the rails with an expanded daily schedule for summer and fall 2012.
Editorial: Visit us on the go
This editorial appeared in the May 16 and 17, 2012, editions of The Spotlight.
POV: Program all about the right Choices
This point of view column appeared in the May 16 and 17, 2012, editions of The Spotlight.
Schenectady County school budget vote results
All four district budgets and bus proposals approved, board incumbents reelected
Voters throughout Schenectady County went to the polls today and all four school district budgets were approved in the Schenectady County Spotlight's coverage area. Also, the three districts with bus propositions received voter approval. In contested Board of Education races the incumbents kept their seats for another term.
Students urged to stop and think about drinking
Area campaign focuses on preventing teen drinking at prom
The Alliance with the Medical Society of the State of New York is launching its annual “Think, Don’t Drink” campaign to heighten awareness among teens about the dangers of underage drinking.
Rotterdam Town Board meeting days halved
Board approves moving agenda meetings to same day as regular meetings
The Rotterdam Town Board at its Wednesday, April 25, meeting approved holding agenda meetings at 5:30 p.m. prior to regularly scheduled board meetings.
A perfect game for all
They named themselves the “House of Six” —two college boys from Florida and one each from Louisiana, Kansas, Arizona and Connecticut, living together under one roof.
Writer takes off the gloves
Lisa Petrocelli took a ride on her cousin Vinny’s motorcycle when she was 15. She said she was scared but never felt such a thrill and vowed to do it again someday. That day came more than 20 years later, when she and her husband, Dino, bought a motorcycle of their own.
High-tech software finds local home
Wolf Road company pushing European software in the states
The Capital District is quickly becoming a nanotech hub, attracting global businesses and new jobs. One of those new players hopes to act as a supporter of the manufacturing being done here and potentially improve semiconductor, nanotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities around the region.
Finding comfort in helping others
Schalmont students craft quillows for children at Ronald McDonald House
When a child arrives at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany they might feel far from home, but Schalmont students are trying to make their stay a little more comfortable and welcoming.
Rexford man saves injured cat
Rescue group to hold garage sale to help pay veterinary bills
One man simply couldn’t leave an injured cat lying in the middle of the road outside of his home, but as a result he now faces veterinary bills totaling more than $3,000.
Girls lacrosse: Shaker pulls away late to beat Niskayuna
Bison clinch second-best record in Suburban Council
Friday's girls lacrosse game between Shaker and Niskayuna was nearly a carbon copy of their first meeting. The Blue Bison (13-1 league, 13-1 overall) used a late surge to defeat the Silver Warriors 10-7 in Latham and clinch the second-best overall record in the Suburban Council.
R’dam DPW head resigns amid probe
Sexual harassment investigation is ongoing, position could remain vacant or part time
Rotterdam Public Works Coordinator Michael Griesemer has resigned from his position after claims of sexual harassment from a female subordinate spurred the town to open an investigation.
Schenectady wastewater plant rehab completed
A $7 million upgrade to the Water Pollution Control Plant in the City of Schenectady will save the city an estimated $300,000 annually.
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