“Planning Commissioner Ray Gillen has for nearly two decades played a pivotal role in a long list of economic development projects big and small across Schenectady County. For most of that time, Gillen, better known as the chairman of the Metroplex Development Authority, has also either been at the top or close to the … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Bishop, Diocese should pay back lost pensions
Bishop, Diocese should pay back lost pensions How would you feel if, when getting ready to retire after working for St. Clare’s Hospital for 32 years, the money in your pension fund had disappeared? It’s been well over five years since the pension fund of St. Clare’s Hospital retirees has been stolen from them. Many … [Read more…]
Obituary: Phillip Ruggiero
“Phillip M. Ruggiero Delanson – Phillip M. Ruggiero, 57 passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at his home. Born in Troy, he was the son to the late Donald Ruggiero and Dorothy Seabury Ruggiero and the loving husband to Janet VanAuken Ruggiero. Phillip was the owner operator of Nico’s Pizzeria, the Rooftop Tavern … [Read more…]
California-based Pearce Renewables coming to downtown Schenectady
“Another renewable energy company is preparing to set up shop locally — the second since GE Vernova announced plans to begin manufacturing onshore wind turbines at its downtown Schenectady campus last year. California-based Pearce Renewables, an independent services provider for the rapidly growing renewable energy industry, will be leasing the top floor of 155 … [Read more…]
Town of Duanesburg Annual Reports
Some of the Town of Duanesburg Annual Reports may be found on the town website. As of January 3, 2024 the reports for 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2019 are not provided on the town website. On January 17, 2024 the town clerk yielded these four Annual Reports.
Overturned tractor-trailer closes portion of I-88 in Duanesburg
“DUANESBURG — Snow that fell throughout the day Tuesday caused various accidents. An overturned tractor-trailer closed all eastbound lanes on Interstate 88 between Exits 23 and 24 for part of the day Tuesday, according to State Police. The tractor-trailer overturned around 11:30 a.m. past Exit 23, Trooper Stephanie O’Neil said. An alert was posted … [Read more…]
I-88 lanes reopen, rollover still under investigation
“Eastbound lanes on I-88 between exits 23 and 24 in Duanesburg have been reopened. State Police are continuing to investigate a tractor-trailer rollover that occurred on Tuesday morning.” read the entire article Mahar, Michael. Channel 10 News 16 January 2024.
Neighbor says solar proposal ‘gut wrenching’
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Hughes elected chair of Schenectady County Legislature
“Lawmakers during Tuesday’s organizational meeting elected Gary Hughes, a District 2 legislator representing portions of Schenectady, as chair of the legislative body. He will succeed District 4 Legislator Anthony Jasenski, who held the role for the past decade and nominated Hughes for the position. . . . . Republican lawmakers Eric Hess and Josh … [Read more…]
Two Duanesburg brothers found; Police say they stole car
“Two Duanesburg brothers have been located after leaving their residence early Tuesday morning wearing only T-shirts, pajama pants and sneakers. The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Office received a call at about 3:45 a.m. reporting two vulnerable adults, ages 22 and 21, who left their residence on Mariaville Road. The investigation determined that the two brothers … [Read more…]