Local churches part of Sacred Sites open houses

  “The New York Landmarks Conservancy’s annual Sacred Sites Open House takes place Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, when \visitors can explore the architecture, art and history of diverse houses of worship throughout New York. Sacred Sites open house is a free event that gives visitors the chance to discover remarkable architecture as … [Read more…]

Obituary: Michael Malpezzi

  “Michael Roland Malpezzi Esperance – Michael Roland Malpezzi, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday April 25, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1965 in Trenton, NJ. After graduating from high school, Michael traveled throughout the U.S. living primarily in New York and California. He worked in the construction and home renovation industry for … [Read more…]

Obituary: Michael Roland Malpezzi

  “Michael Roland Malpezzi, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1965, in Trenton, N.J. After graduating from high school, Michael traveled throughout the U.S. living primarily in New York and California. He worked in the construction and home renovation industry for the majority of his career. … [Read more…]

Obituary:

  “Stephen John Mormando Delanson – Stephen John Mormando, 44, of Delanson, NY, passed away on April 27, 2024, at his residence with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on July 9, 1979, in Niskayuna, NY. Stephen was the beloved husband to Isabelle Mormando and … [Read more…]

Obituary: Bruce Schaeffer

  “Bruce B. Schaeffer Duanesburg – Bruce B. Schaeffer, 82, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 suddenly at home. He was born on November 1, 1941 to the late VanTuyl and Georgina Schaeffer. Bruce was a mechanic and head bus driver at Duanesburg Central School for many years. He also volunteered for Duanesburg Ambulance … [Read more…]

Duanesburg woman charged after assault with a box cutter

  “New York State Police arrested a Duanesburg woman after they say she assaulted someone with a box cutter on Wednesday. Police charged Tara M. Mariano, 38, with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.”   read the entire article   Deuso, Caton. Channel 10 News 26 April 2024.   NYS Police Blotter … [Read more…]

Schenectady County, New Lebanon honored with Climate Smart Community certifications

  “Schenectady County and the Columbia County town of New Lebanon have been awarded Silver-level Climate Smart Community certifications, the highest level of award from New York state recognizing local efforts toward sustainability and environmental stewardship. Speaking in Schenectady Thursday, county legislator Richard Ruzzo, a Democrat from District 1, says it’s well-deserved. “This recognition demonstrates … [Read more…]

Obituary: Charlotte Canastra

  “Charlotte (Miller) Canastra, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Louis Miller and Marie (Pandelfo) Birdsall. Charlotte lived most of her life in Duanesburg. She worked as an operator for the former N.Y. Telephone and later … [Read more…]

Schenectady County secures climate smart silver certification

  “Schenectady County is the fifth county statewide to be certified silver in the state’s Climate Smart Communities program. In an event at Karen B. Johnson Central Library Thursday morning, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced that the county and the town of New Lebanon in Columbia County have joined 11 … [Read more…]