Parents of two state troopers killed in Duanesburg, sibling in custody

  “The parents of two state troopers were killed in Duanesburg and a sibling is in custody, according to law enforcement officials familiar with the case. Several officials aware of the investigation said the victims were killed with a semi-automatic weapon.A 19-year-old man was in custody Tuesday afternoon at the State Police barracks in Duanesburg, … [Read more…]

Two people found dead in Sch’dy County home; State Police: “homicide by firearm”

  “State Police and other law enforcement are in the area of a home off of Reynolds Road after two people were found dead in their Duanseburg/Princetown home, according to the State Police. Police confirm that it is a double homicide and that a firearm was used. Police say they do not believe there is … [Read more…]

Juveniles eyed in Duanesburg street sign thefts, Schenectady Co. Sheriff says

  “Three juveniles have been identified as suspects in connection with a series of street sign thefts in Duanesburg, Schenectady County Sheriff’s officials said. In all, 12 street signs – eight of them stop signs – were taken in the Duanesburg area between Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, officials said. Each of the signs has … [Read more…]

Stolen street signs in Duanesburg

  “The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office is looking for assistance in recovering stolen street signs. According to the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office, between November 7 and 14, there were approximately twelve street sign thefts in the Duanesburg area, eight of which were stop signs. On Tuesday, deputies were able to identify three juvenile suspects from … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Florence Carnahan

  “Make school projects include solar energy In the Oct. 2 Gazette (“School district unveils proposed capital project”), the Duanesburg school district outlined a plan for updating and renovating its schools. I noticed that they didn’t include the addition of solar for their new roof. Check out some of the many articles by schools from … [Read more…]

Duanesburg schools seeking to amend transportation policy amid bus driver shortage

  “Officials at the Duanesburg Central School District are considering adopting a policy that would allow teachers and coaches to transport students on limited occasions amid a bus driver shortage that has affected schools throughout the region. The district’s school board on Tuesday introduced an updated transportation policy that would allow certified teachers and coaches … [Read more…]

Looking ahead: Capital project in vote Duanesburg, budget vote in Niskayuna

  “The Duanesburg Central School District on Tuesday will hold a public information session regarding a proposed $28 million capital project. The project includes new roofs for the elementary and high school buildings, along with classroom renovations, facade improvements and a small extension on the district’s transportation facility. The project would have no impact on … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: How far do we take right to bear arms? by Jeff Murtagh

  “How far do we take right to bear arms? I would like to comment on “our right to bear arms.” I believe we have the right to bear arms. I draw the line at semi-automatic AR-15 type assault weapons of mass destruction. Since we are entitled to bear arms, why not get a rocket … [Read more…]