“A senior official at the state Department of Taxation and Finance currently running for a state Supreme Court seat was fired late last month for allegedly campaigning on state time, according to a source with knowledge of the matter. Before her dismissal, Camille Siano Enders served as director of the tax agency’s Bureau of … [Read more…]
Duanesburg man accused of holding woman down, threatening to stab her with pencil
“Police say a man is being charged for allegedly holding a woman down on a bed and threatening to stab her with a pencil. Officials say on August 6 State Police were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Duanesburg. After a brief investigation police say 31-year-old Joshua Oldorff held his victim on her bed … [Read more…]
Ex-highway chief’s DWI case moved out of Duanesburg Town Court
“A former Duanesburg highway superintendent will have to wait for his day in court on a drunken driving charge, as the judge in the case recused herself on Wednesday. Steven Perog, 52, was arrested Saturday and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, resisting arrest and various vehicle and traffic offenses following a crash … [Read more…]
Man sentenced to 6 to 18 years in Duanesburg crash that killed 3 family members
“It was an emotionally charged morning inside a Schenectady County courtroom where a man was sentenced after pleading guilty to a crash that killed three family members. A judge sentenced Joseph Duffy to six to 18 years in prison. Duffy pleaded guilty to several charges, including vehicular manslaughter. He listened as prosecutors read victim … [Read more…]
Men Accused of Threatening Victim, Setting Trucks on Fire in Duanesburg
“Just down the road and across the street, Norman Torres says he’s been trying to get someone to listen. “When I moved here, I didn’t realize there was a dump across the street,” he said, “so I went to the town with over a hundred pictures.” He says he’s complained about the property on … [Read more…]
Solarcentury Completes 5MW Community Solar Farm in the UK
“Meadow Blue Community Energy (MBCE) is celebrating as the 5MW solar farm near Merston has been connected to the grid. It will generate enough clean solar electricity to power the equivalent of 1,515 local homes. The site was developed by Solstice Renewables and constructed by Solarcentury. Mongoose Energy worked with MBCE to ensure the … [Read more…]
Solar farm near Merston enabled by funding from £1.2m share offer
“Meadow Blue Community Energy (MBCE), a community benefit society, is celebrating as the 5MWp solar farm near Merston has been connected to the grid. It will generate enough clean solar electricity to power the equivalent of 1,515 local homes . The finance was raised following a popular share offer, which raised more than the … [Read more…]
New York State Pollinator Protection Plan
“Wild pollinators and managed bees, typically honeybees and bumblebees kept by beekeepers, are critically important to the health of New York’s environment, as well as the strength of the state’s agricultural economy. New York has more than seven-million acres in agricultural production, and many of the state’s leading crops, such as apples, cabbage, berries, … [Read more…]
Duanesburg senior enjoys equestrian vaulting
“It’s one thing to sit on a horse, but it’s a whole other thing to stand on one — or two. “They can definitely sense your fear or calmness; they will react to how you react,” said Heidi Wenzel, a Duanesburg High School senior set to graduate this month. “When you are calm and … [Read more…]
2016 NYSERDA Model Energy Solar Law
“This Model Solar Energy Law (Model Law) is designed to assist communities in New York State adopt zoning provisions that promote solar energy systems while protecting community character and the environment. The Model Law is intended as a straightforward approach and leaves more complicated, site-specific issues to be handled through existing land use processes, … [Read more…]