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Schenectady County Connection

Rotterdam Junction Fire Dept. fundraiser to improve kitchens

Many people relied on the Rotterdam Junction Fire Department for a meal after devastating floods swept through last fall and now they're asking the public to help improve their kitchen.

Sports Scraps 2.0

Another Union player joins the pro ranks

The Albany Devils announced earlier today that they've signed Union College senior Kelly Zajac to an amateur tryout contract for the remainder of the AHL season. Zajac joins fellow Dutchmen Jeremy Welsh (Carolina) and Keith Kinkaid (Albany) in the pro hockey ranks -- not to mention his brother Travis, who ...

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The ride is just beginning for Jeremy Welsh

Jeremy Welsh got into his first NHL game 48 hours after playing his last collegiate game for Union College. By next season, Welsh may not be the lone Dutchmen skating for a pro team.

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After 20 years, it's still an adventure

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary of the day I was first hired as a professional sports writer, and it’s definitely been a wild ride. I jotted down some of the events that I’ve seen and people that I’ve interviewed since April Fool’s Day 1992 (insert your joke here), and ...

Schenectady County Connection

One County, One Book nominations start

Schenectady County Public Library kicked off the nominations for its seventh annual One County, One Book annual community program on Feb. 28. The deadline for nominations is Sunday, April 15.

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Schenectady County Connection

Upper Union BID expands eligibility

Upper Union Street BID is looking to expand its membership to outside of its boundaries with a new membership option for businesses.

Schenectady County Connection

Tasty gluten-free goods

Laurie's Gluten-Free Goodness has moved to a new storefront in the Village of Scotia, but plans on serving up to same tasty treats and baked goods customers crave.

Sports Scraps 2.0

This is the winter sports season?

I just came in from a walk along the Albany County Rail Trail in Delmar, where it was mostly cloudy and in the 30s. Did I happen to mention that the date was Feb. 7? If it were a normal winter around these parts, I wouldn't have bothered to take ...

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Opinion: Editorial cartoon

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Tearsheet Program

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'Contact the Editor' Link

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Top 10 storylines to follow in 2012

Here is your sneak peek at this week's "From the Sports Desk" column. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

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SC South is a madhouse

Good luck picking a favorite to win the Suburban Council South Division this season.

Schenectady County Connection

Storm Aid, SCCC hosting benefit dinner

Local culinary students are whipping up some good eats to benefit area flood victims.

Schenectady County Connection

Pre-owned 'music tools' sought for schools

If you have a pre-owned musical instrument sitting in a closet collecting dust there is something positive you could do with it. The Musical Tools for Schenectady Schools coalition is seeking pre-owned instruments to donate to Schenectady schools. The program was started two years ago to bulster donations for local ...

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Siena can define its season in five days

In the next five days, we'll get a better understanding of where the Siena Saints truly stand.

Schenectady County Connection

Addams Family kills Proctors crowd

I had the chance to attend the opening of the Addams Family at Proctors last night. The show's only running through Dec. 4, but if you have the chance to catch a performance and are in the mood for a fun program that doesn't take itself too seriously, it's certainly ...

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Wild weekend for Section II

I wish I had the ability to be in multiple locations at one time so I could have seen the following in person:

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Section II football finals: A look back

So, how did my Section II football finals predictions pan out? Take a look for yourself.

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