“Our nation’s goal to produce 40% of electric energy from solar by 2035 presents a daunting challenge. Consider that less than 3% is produced today despite solar fields seemingly popping-up everywhere. Already pushback from the public is on the rise given the transformation of once bucolic lands into waves of glass. Furthermore, the best … [Read more…]
Documents shed light on harrowing effort to save mother, children; Duanesburg murder case sent to grand jury
“he Duanesburg mother who was stabbed to death inside her home last week was still alert and conscious when first responders arrived at the scene, but authorities were unable to glean much information about the heinous attack, according to court documents filed in the case. Alexandria Bustamante Gomez, 37, was able to speak with … [Read more…]
Duanesburg community mourning mom, son killed in stabbing
“The Dunanesburg community will be holding a vigil for a 5-year-old boy and his 37-year-old mother who were stabbed to death at their home Wednesday night. Many people in this small knit community are still in shock and disbelief. A lot of them are expected to turn out for this vigil happening at 6 … [Read more…]
Duanesburg man used two knives in furious slaughter of family, court documents show
“When Nelson Patino went on a rampage that left his wife and older son dead and his younger son wounded, he left behind a “truly horrific scene,” Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney told reporters at a news conference Thursday. Court documents charging Patino with murder and other felonies offer a sobering picture of … [Read more…]
With candles held low and prayers lifted up high, Duanesburg remembers two lives cut short
“With candles held low and prayers being lifted up high, the Town of Duanesburg remembers two lives cut short with a prayer vigil Friday evening. Gretchen Badger was one of 5-year old Jacob Patino’s teacher’s assistants. “This is devastating. The word I keep coming back to is unspeakable. This has just been.. He [Jacob … [Read more…]
Amazon procures over 1 GW of U.S. solar projects
“Alongside Amazon’s update that the company has now invested in 274 utility-scale renewable energy projects globally, the company also announced 18 new projects that it has procured in the United States and Europe, including eight American solar projects. The 18 total projects have been procured across the U.S., Finland, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the … [Read more…]
Suspect arraigned in Duanesburg double homicide
“His 2-year-old son was in stable condition at Albany Medical Center, as of Thursday evening. Police say Patino is actually the person who dialed 911 after carrying out the deadly attack. He was treated for self-inflicted injuries before his arrest. The Patino family is well known in the community. They own and operate the … [Read more…]
Apollo Pay Revamp Gives Bosses Shot at $860 Million in Stock
“Apollo Global Management Inc. is giving co-Presidents Jim Zelter and Scott Kleinman a shot at more than $860 million in stock payouts as the firm — trying to move beyond leadership turmoil and expand from private equity roots into more services — retools rewards. . . . Yet the new stock awards also underscore … [Read more…]
Suspect in Duanesburg slaying of woman, child appears in court
“Town justice Patrick Wren ordered Nelson Patino be remanded to the Schenectady County jail Thursday while awaiting a preliminary hearing for the double homicide and additional charges brought forth against him. The 47-year-old killed his wife and their 5-year-old son Wednesday, wounded their 2-year-old boy, and then called police to report that he had … [Read more…]
Duanesburg schools, community respond to murder of kindergartner, his mother, attack on 2-year-old
“The Duanesburg community responded Thursday with shock and sadness at the murder of a kindergartner and his mother, allegedly at the hands of his father. Authorities prepared Thursday evening to arraign the father, identified as 47-year-old Nelson D. Patino, on two counts of second-degree murder. Late Thursday afternoon, Duanesburg schools Superintendent James Niedermeier wrote … [Read more…]