“Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney and two of his career prosecutors who took an early retirement package offered by the county are among five employees who grossed more than $200,000 last year, according to payroll records obtained through a Freedom of Information request. It’s the first time in recent memory that so many … [Read more…]
Schenectady County Tax Auctions visit Collar City Auctions website 26 February 2021
“Schenectady man says the eviction moratorium has created a nightmare for him after he decided to buy a foreclosed property in Duanesburg. Giuseppe (Joe) Caschera bought the property, located on Western Turnpike, at the Schenectady County Tax Foreclosure Auction back in 2019 with big dreams. But fast forward to 2021, he says this investment … [Read more…]
“The Duanesburg girls basketball team hit not one, not two, not three…let’s speed this up…15 three-pointers in its win over Maple Hill.” read the entire article Davis, Chester. Channel 6 News 15 February 2021.
“Due to the lack of financial record keeping, the Duanesburg Town Board resorted to asking the town bookkeeper for verbal updates on cash balances to ensure funds were available to make purchases, according to an audit by the state Comptroller’s Office. And because the bookkeeper failed to make timely transfers for disbursements, the audit … [Read more…]
“he town of Duanesburg’s accounting records were unreliable and not accurately kept during 2019, according to a newly released audit from state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. The audit, which covered a 13-month period from January 2019 to January 2020, found that $590,808 in revenue and $55,182 weren’t recorded in the town’s books, that … [Read more…]
“The Supervisor did not ensure that the Town’s accounting records and reports were complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely. The bookkeeper generally recorded check disbursements in a timely manner. However, during our review of 2019 check registers, we found two exceptions where handwritten checks for workers’ compensation in the amount of $34,022 and a health … [Read more…]
“Newly-elected State Senator Michelle Hinchey was born into a political family, and spent time watching her dad connect with people and help them with their problems. Now, Hinchey believes it is her time to try and meet the needs of people by making government work for the people. Hinchey has worked for a telecoms … [Read more…]
“The Town Board on Wednesday adopted a new local law that could encourage development of commercial solar electricity arrays in some parts of town. The law was unanimously adopted by the board at a meeting held by webinar due to pandemic restrictions and will allow large solar energy farms — photovoltaic arrays potentially much … [Read more…]
“At approximately 8:40 p.m. on January 23, 2021, State Police responded to a one car rollover on Duanesburg Road in the town of Duanesburg. Sixteen-year-old Ellis Ganter of Howes Cave was a passenger in the vehicle, he was killed in the collision. Preliminary investigation has determined that 19-year-old Alyssa S. Bruno of Cobleskill, was … [Read more…]