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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Local Italian tradition strong
Rotterdam Sons of Italy exceeds 500 members, becomes second largest lodge in state
Italian kinship is swelling locally as one group celebrates reaching a membership milestone.
Rotterdam AMVETS post becomes official
Veterans group chartered, dons former Schenectady post number
The former Schenectady AMVETS Post No. 35 has made a comeback in Rotterdam after dissolving several years ago due to declining membership.
'Driving hammered will get you nailed'
Student's anti-DWI design wins billboard contest
Emily Himmelwright has a message about the dangers of drinking and driving —“driving hammered will get you nailed” —and every time motorists drive by the corner of Fermac Street in Colonie, it’s relayed loud and clear.
Region welcomes Obama
President says nanotech key to economic recovery
According to President Barack Obama, job creation is key to a full economic revival.
Curtain call for local children’s theater champion
Longtime volunteer leaving Schenectady organization after more than 30 years
One member of the Schenectady Theater for Children will be leaving some big shoes to fill after her more than 30 years of volunteering for the community group.
Anything but ‘the usual’
Local man’s book examines 48 local diners and their culture
Mike Engle didn’t eat a meal in a diner until he was in his 20s, but once he was brought to a “greasy spoon” he was instantly fascinated by the food and architecture of the down-to-earth eateries.
Final mission for fighter jets (Photo Gallery & Video)
Empire State Aerosciences Museum acquires three planes from Intrepid
Two of the three newly acquired aircraft of the Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville took an unlikely trip to reach their destination on Monday, April 30.
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