“Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department. The primary questions presented on this appeal are whether Supreme Court (1) properly granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability, (2) correctly denied a cross motion by defendant Town of Duanesburg (hereinafter defendant) for an order … [Read more…]
“Three people were seriously injured late Tuesday in a two-car accident at Chadwick Road and Schoharie Turnpike, authorities said. Rescue crews were first dispatched to a location on Interstate 88, but arrived at the scene to find no accident. Eight minutes after the initial report at 10 p.m., a second caller gave the correct … [Read more…]
“A state audit of a Duanesburg fire district has found accounting shortfalls that include unauthorized cash disbursements and an alleged conflict of interest in some purchases. The 1986 audit of the Quaker Street Fire District cites four instances in which cash disbursements endorsed by the district treasurer were made from fire district accounts but … [Read more…]
“Harry Truman attributed his admiration for certain former presidents to their having “lived through days when reason was overcome with emotion”. Such a phrase too often describes life in rural Schenectady County town of Duanesburg, a communiity currently challeneged with the paingul task of defining its identity in the waning years of the 20th … [Read more…]
“Petitioner is the sponsor of an annual event known as the Harley Rendezvous, which it indicates is a fair and exposition for motorcycle enthusiasts and their families at which antique and vintage motorcycles are displayed, merchants buy and sell motorcycle memorabilia and attendees shop for motorcycle parts and accessories. The 1986 event is scheduled … [Read more…]
“DELANSON Joseph Champlain is putting down a septic tank to connect with his bath room. People say that Delanson is built on a swamp, but Mr. Champlain finds after digging a few feet down that he will have to blast through five feet of solid rock. When this is completed Mr. Champlain will have … [Read more…]
“From Abraham Van Vechten [Albany] September 16, 1796. “In the Causes of Mr Duane1 agst. the Tenants of Voght2 two Questions are likely to arise, on which I am directed to request your opinion as early as possible. The inclosed is a Copy of the only Writing which Mr Duane has from the Patentee … [Read more…]
“James Duane (February 6, 1733-February 1, 1797) was a prominent American lawyer and jurist as well as a leading figure in New York State politics and government during the Revolution and early years of the American republic. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, a New York State senator, mayor of New … [Read more…]