Nurturing nature
Birchwood PTO holds event rallying for nature park restoration
The Birchwood PTO on Friday, Dec. 7, sponsored a Nature Exploration Event and Nature Park Rally at the Niskayuna school, which is competing for grant funding to restore its nature trail.
Greenmarket expands indoor space
Key Hall hosts larger prepared foods selection and more programs
Winter’s chill forces the Schenectady Greenmarket indoors every year, but patrons will find more offerings in a larger space this season.
Slim pickings for orchards
Growers try to make the best of a devastating apple season
Although a late frost in the spring has damaged a large portion of the area’s apple crops, local growers are still urging families to keep their annual tradition of visiting an apple farm this fall.
Remembering Irene one year later - Photo Galleries
One year ago this week the Capital District face severe flooding from tropical storm Irene. Spotlight photographers documented what happened. Take a look back.
Nisky High School becomes one with nature
Biology teacher unveils ‘outdoor science classroom’
Hands-on learning will be taking on an entirely new meaning at Niskayuna high school next year.
Rotterdam Junction Brownfield proposal complete
Planners say flooding means better chances for funding
Redevelopment efforts in Rotterdam Junction highlighted in the Brownfield Opportunity Area study might be achieved more swiftly since floodwaters ripped through the community.
Newly proposed farm regs withdrawn
Recently proposed the Department of Labor regulations limiting the roles of minors working on farms have been withdrawn as of April 26.
Outdoor farmers market set to open
Market's 32nd season kicks off May 3
The Downtown Market location at Schenectady City Hall will be open starting May 3 on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Beginning June 12, the St. Luke’s Farmers’ Market will run every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1241 State St.
State picks up tab for flood relief
Cuomo announces state to cover local shares of FEMA recovery projects
Counties throughout New York State received unexpected and costly flood damage last year, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will be footing the bill.
Home on the Grange
Nisky' advances Grange Hall renovations to make new home for ECOS
After 40 years in existence, one nonprofit environmental group is hoping to continue its growth in a new home.
Nisky Co-op plans renovations
Market improvements estimated at $200k; fall completion targeted
The Niskayuna Co-op Supermarket is planning to spruce up its store through a round of renovations that should be completed just in time for its 69th anniversary.
Lawn debris fee raked out
Nisky residents accepting of new charge, worried about implementation
Realizing $150,000 of revenue budgeted from a new lawn debris pick up fee could be feasible, if recent comments from Niskayuna residents resonate throughout town.
Flood victims offered tax relief
Governments, school districts can reassess devastated properties
Flood victims could have their tax bills more accurately reflect their damaged properties following relief measures approved by the State Legislature.
State council awards county more than $940K
County Airport and ALCO Trail projects to receive funding
Schenectady County is set to receive nearly $945,000 to spur development from the $785 million awarded through Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Saving the county’s liquid asset
Feds to clean up former Scotia Navy Depot site
Fears of Schenectady County’s water supply being compromised were recently lifted after a seven-year battle to mitigate a groundwater plume containing trichloroethylene.
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