Schenectady County considering land donation to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

  “With the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps switching to a fully-paid staff, the Schenectady County Legislature is considering donating a plot of land to the organization that officials say will bolster its ability to provide life-saving services. The legislature’s Committee on Public Safety and Firefighting on Wednesday advanced a proposal that would see the county … [Read more…]

Davenport wins State Supreme Court seat

  “Paul Davenport narrowly edged out a victory over challenger Carl Falotico Tuesday night to fill a vacancy on the State Supreme Court’s 4th Judicial District. Supreme Court Justice Michael Cuevas is reaching mandatory retirement age, with Republican Davenport and Democrat Falotico having faced off to fill the vacancy, a 14-year term. The Fourth Judicial … [Read more…]

Duane Lake residents push for septic inspection law

  “When Christina Miller and her husband purchased their home along Duane Lake a decade ago, they had the property’s septic system inspected to ensure its functionality. Everything seemed fine until a few months later, when a hired contractor noticed a “black goop” emerging from the ground. The septic system the Millers just had inspected … [Read more…]

Four candidates seeking two seats in Schenectady County’s District 4

  “The race for a pair of District 4 seats on the Schenectady County Legislature features four familiar faces. Incumbents Anthony Jasenski and Holly Vellano are seeking reelection on the Democrat and Conservative ballot lines in hopes of continuing the progress the legislature has made in recent years when it comes to bolstering public safety, … [Read more…]

Resolution proposes donating foreclosed land to Duanesburg ambulance

  ” Foreclosed land and a house could become part of the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters. The Schenectady County Legislature is considering transferring the tax-foreclosed property at 8374 Duanesburg Road to the agency, which is adjacent to the ambulance corps’ property at 130 Cole Road. The nearly two acres of property, which includes a … [Read more…]

Schenectady County legislators consider donating foreclosed land to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance

  “Foreclosed land and a house could become part of the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters. The Schenectady County Legislature is considering transferring the tax-foreclosed property at 8374 Duanesburg Road to the agency, which is adjacent to the ambulance corps’ property at 130 Cole Road. The nearly two acres of property, which includes a house, … [Read more…]

EDITORIAL: Consider moratoriums on battery storage facilities

  “We haven’t been big fans of recently proposed building moratoriums, particularly on new smoke/vape shops and new marijuana dispensaries. Government officials opposed to specific types of businesses they find indesirable often use moratoriums as an elephant gun against a mosquito to stop legitimate businesses from opening up, even if regulated under the community’s existing … [Read more…]

Schenectady County To Consider Donating Land To Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

  “The Schenectady County Legislature will consider a resolution to transfer a tax foreclosed property to the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps (DVAC). DVAC was founded in 1971 and until recently was the only fully-volunteer ambulance agency in Schenectady County. The parcel, which is adjacent to DVAC’s 130 Cole Road property in Delanson and includes a … [Read more…]

Former dental technician admits to stealing precious metals

  “On Thursday, a former dental technician was sentenced to a year of probation for stealing government property. Arthur Hanvey, 65, of Delanson, was also ordered to pay $13,533.04 in restitution.”   read the entire article   Mitchell, Ben. Channel 10 News 2 November 2023.