“Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court (Kramer, J.), entered August 25, 2011 in Schenectady County, which, among other things, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, granted a cross motion by respondents Long Oil Heat, Inc. and Marebo, LLC to dismiss the petition. Respondent Long Oil Heat, Inc., doing business as … [Read more…]
appellate court says neighbors waited too long to challenge the giant Duanesburg propane tank
“The Third Department appellate division issued its decision today (Aug. 23, 2012) affirming the lower court’s dismissal of Bill and Cyndi Miner’s lawsuit, which challenged the placement of Long Energy’s 30,000-gallon propane storage tank less than 200 feet from their living room in Duanesburg under the category of a “retail store”. The decision states … [Read more…]
Upstate martial arts teacher allegedly raped student, 13
“Police say an Upstate New York martial arts instructor has been charged with raping a young teen student. State and town of police say Friday that 27-year-old Christopher Gallup of Albany raped the 13-year-old girl at a home in Rotterdam and a tae kwon do school in Duanesburg in 2009. Troopers say the girl … [Read more…]
No prison for ex-campus cop in pot case
“A decorated former state University at Albany campus police officer was spared prison time Monday for her role in the growing of more than 100 marijuana plants on her Duanesburg property. Wendy Knoebel, 49, received five months of home confinement and three years probation at her sentencing before Senior U.S. District Court Judge Frederick … [Read more…]
Duanesburg has ‘excessive’ surplus
“This rural community maintains “excessive” amounts of surplus instead of using it to reduce residents’ taxes and poor record keeping leaves the town court system in danger of being ripped off, according to an audit by the office of state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. The examination of Duanesburg’s finances from January 2010 to March 2011 … [Read more…]
Schenectady County sheriff’s patrol base site decided
“After more than a decade of fits and starts, the Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department has found a place to put a substation for its 10-member road patrol. Planning for the substation has centered around an acre of county-owned property at the corner of Route 7 and Bull Street in Duanesburg. Sheriff Dominic Dagostino said … [Read more…]
Obituary: Bruce R. Deffer
“Esperance (Schoharie County): Bruce R. Deffer 75, of Gidley Road in Esperance died Wednesday April 11th in Sanford Florida with his family support around him. Bruce was born January 31, 1937 in Queens, NY a son of Chester and Lillian (Heimer) Deffer. He received his education from Cobleskill and Schoharie Schools until enlisting in … [Read more…]
challenge to Duanesburg propane tank goes to the Appellate Court
“By filing their Appellants’ Brief with the 3rd Judicial Department Appellate Division on Monday, March 19, 2012, Bill and Cyndi Miner continued their fight against a giant, 30,000-gallon propane storage tank that the Town of Duanesburg allowed Long Energy to place within 200′ of their home last year, in its restrictive C-1 commercial zone, … [Read more…]
Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division
“Matter of Willian Miner and Cynthia Miner against Town of Duanesburg Planning Board” read the court documents 19 March 2012
Division of Local Government Services: Conducting Public Meetings and Public Hearings
“Nearly all of a municipal board’s work is performed in meetings or hearings that are open to the public. Such meetings are subject to several state and local procedural requirements, as well as the political climate of the locality. Taken together, these requirements can confuse, intimidate and stymie even the most experienced of boards. … [Read more…]