“Marissa Balch says her 5-year-old son recently witnessed a news story on police brutality. She says that her son, Dominic, told her on the way to school that “cops are going to get me and hurt me.” She says she was deeply troubled by his statement. Shortly after, she brought him to the State … [Read more…]
“State police are asking for the public’s help after they say a graveyard in Duanesburg was vandalized with spray paint this week. State police say they are still investigating vandalism done to more than a dozen tombstones at the Duanesburg Cemetery this week. The cemetery is located just behind the fire department. The damaged … [Read more…]
“The Schenectady County Legislature’s Public Safety and Firefighting committee discussed at their June 3rd meeting the acceptance of a $6 million grant award from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to expand public safety radio communication systems, vastly improving radio coverage, particularly in areas with difficult terrain. “Every second … [Read more…]
“The Christman Sanctuary reopened Thursday, after it had been closed a week for repairs due to vandalism. “We appreciate the rapid response of local law enforcement as well as the outpouring of support from the community as to why it was necessary to temporarily close the preserve,” said Gabe Chapin, the forest conservation and stewardship … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — The Schenectady County Legislature is preparing to fund an $18.6 million upgrade to the emergency radio system used by police, fire and emergency medical agencies in the county, establishing a single countywide system. Two legislative committees Monday night approved the plans, which will be aided by a $6 million state grant … [Read more…]
“Helderberg Meadworks opened its new tasting hall on Route 30 in the town of Duanesburg and held a ribbon-cutting on May 10 with the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce. The company, which makes nearly 20 mead products and has its own apparel line, was started in 2010 by Peter Voelker and his wife Kirsten. … [Read more…]
“Schenectady County – The Town of Duanesburg Planning Board, as lead agency, has determined that the proposed Robert Payst Application will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. The action involves the an application for a minor subdivision. The project is located in the Town of Duanesburg, New York. Contact: Dale Warner, Town of … [Read more…]
“Barnaby Joyce is under fire because of an $80m deal he approved as water minister in 2017. The company that received the payment, Eastern Australia Agriculture (EAA), booked a $52m profit on the deal, much of which appears to have been transferred to its parent company in the Cayman Islands. That company was co-founded … [Read more…]
“District residents will vote on May 21 to fill three seats on the Duanesburg Central School District Board of Education. Two candidates will serve three-year terms beginning July 1, 2019, for seats that are currently held by Kent Sanders and Deborah Grier, whose terms expire June 30. One candidate will serve until June 30, … [Read more…]
“The man pulled from a pickup truck before it burst into flames Monday on the Thruway in DeWitt suffered two broken legs and internal injuries, state police said. Timothy Neild, 33, of Duanesburg in Schenectady County, was driving a 2009 Chevrolet pickup truck westbound on the New York State Thruway at 8:23 a.m. when … [Read more…]