“John C. Hotaling, age 62, of Esperance, New York, was sentenced today to serve 188 months (15 years and eight months) in federal prison for possessing child pornography. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal … [Read more…]
Esperance man sentenced to over 15 years for child pornography possession
“John C. Hotaling, 62, of Esperance, was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison. Hotaling pleaded guilty to possessing images containing child pornography.” read the entire article Mitchell, Ben. Channel 10 News 8 February 2024.
Former Scotia fire chief tapped as Schenectady County’s next fire coordinator
“Kenneth Almy spent over 40 years as a first responder before retiring in 2022 as chief of the Scotia Fire Department. Now, he’s poised to add to his decades of service as the new fire coordinator of Schenectady County. The county Legislature’s Firefighting and EMS Committee advanced a resolution Monday appointing Almy to the … [Read more…]
Councillors give green light for Bettyhill Wind Farm phase 2
“Plans to expand Bettyhill Wind Farm have been given the go-ahead. Highland councillors have agreed to grant planning consent to the Bettyhill Phase 2 development. The application was considered by the North Planning Applications Committee at its meeting in Inverness last Tuesday. Eden Renewables has now been given the green light to add up … [Read more…]
Duanesburg schools facing cut in state aid
“The Duanesburg Central School District is facing a nearly $200,000 reduction in state aid that officials say can be attributed to changes in the school funding formula laid out in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed state budget. The proposed changes would result in a $188,818, or 3.5% reduction in foundation aid for the rural school … [Read more…]
Obituary: George R. Seeley Jr.
“George R. Seeley Jr., 82, of Gloversville, NY, passed away on January 28, 2024 in Delanson, NY. He was born on May 6, 1941. George attended school at SUNY Cobleskill. He worked for DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation). In order to honor his memory, donations can be made to Duanesburg Ambulance.” read the … [Read more…]
Top Earners 2023: Highway superintendent leads Duanesburg
“Highway Superintendent William Reed was the highest paid employee for the town of Duanesburg in 2023. Reed tops a list of the 10 highest paid employees for the town obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request. Here is a look at the other town employees who made the list. “ read the … [Read more…]
Gillen tops list of earners
“Planning Commissioner Ray Gillen has for nearly two decades played a pivotal role in a long list of economic development projects big and small across Schenectady County. For most of that time, Gillen, better known as the chairman of the Metroplex Development Authority, has also either been at the top or close to the … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Bishop, Diocese should pay back lost pensions
Bishop, Diocese should pay back lost pensions How would you feel if, when getting ready to retire after working for St. Clare’s Hospital for 32 years, the money in your pension fund had disappeared? It’s been well over five years since the pension fund of St. Clare’s Hospital retirees has been stolen from them. Many … [Read more…]
Obituary: Phillip Ruggiero
“Phillip M. Ruggiero Delanson – Phillip M. Ruggiero, 57 passed away on Wednesday January 10, 2024 at his home. Born in Troy, he was the son to the late Donald Ruggiero and Dorothy Seabury Ruggiero and the loving husband to Janet VanAuken Ruggiero. Phillip was the owner operator of Nico’s Pizzeria, the Rooftop Tavern … [Read more…]