“The time for waiting — and talk — is finally over for Nick Gwiazdowski. The two-time NCAA national champion from Duanesburg is the No. 1 seed at 125kg heading into the freestyle wrestling U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday and Saturday. It’s been over a year since the 2020 Tokyo … [Read more…]
Tri-County Police blotter: Dylan G. Tallman arrest
“Dylan G. Tallman, 24, of 9166 Route 30, Delanson was charged on Saturday by Montgomery County sheriff’s deputies with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, unregistered motor vehicle and uninspected motor vehicle.” read the entire article Leader Herald 31 March 2021.
Schenectady wants to move Stockade homes out of floodplain
“The city continued with its traction toward moving homes on Ingersoll Avenue in the historic Stockade neighborhood out of a floodplain along the Mohawk River, during a Tuesday webinar. Schenectady was awarded funding to work with the community in determining a preferred approach to mitigate the impact of flooding in the Stockade neighborhood and … [Read more…]
Schenectady Floats Idea To Relocate Homes In Flood-Prone Stockade
“As the City of Schenectady continues to ponder ways to mitigate flooding in one riverfront neighborhood, one idea would move several homes out of the flood plain entirely. Schenectady’s Stockade neighborhood is the city’s oldest and is noted for its historic architecture. But for centuries, the neighborhood has been plagued by flooding from the … [Read more…]
James K. Cooley, MD, a Family Physician Who Is Retired From Practice
“Dr. Cooley is a trusted and experienced family physician who is retired from practice. He offered primary care for the entire family, from seniors to children, at his private practice in Delanson, New York.” read the entire article Pro News Report 29 March 2021.
Local towns plan use of federal relief funds; Water, sewer infrastructure eyed
“Three of five Schenectady County towns will use some, if not all, of the federal aid money for local municipalities to improve water and sewer infrastructure. “We’re having a lot of trouble with our water system,” said Princetown Town Supervisor Lou Esposito. Esposito said the town will get $320,000 in money from the American … [Read more…]
Meet one of NY, NJ’s biggest marijuana supporters: Scotts Miracle-Gro
“Scotts Miracle-Gro won’t sell marijuana in New York and New Jersey. But the company’s hefty investment in lobbying for recreational cannabis legislation shows it’s setting itself up to reap a potential profit. From vertical farming and hydroponic equipment to cannabis-oriented business lines, the last decade has seen Scotts realign itself with cannabis legalization around … [Read more…]
Climate Action Council Just Transitions Work Group March 23, 2021
Climate Action Council Just Transitions Work Group March 23, 2021 listen to the meeting recording Comments can be emailed to [email protected] view meeting materials and slide decks minute
2021 Elections
Petitions Filed 24 March 2021 Town of Duanesburg Supervisor: William Wenzel Town of Duanesburg Councilperson: Dianne M. Grant Town of Duanesburg Councilperson: Andrew Lucks SUPERVISOR Roger D. Tidball, term ends 2021, R, 518-895-2331 TOWN BOARD William J. Wenzel, Jr. R, term ends 2021, 518-895-8920 Jeffrey Senecal, term ends 2021, R, 518-895-8920 John D. Ganther Jr., … [Read more…]
New ALDI store coming to Rotterdam
“A new ALDI store is coming to the Town of Rotterdam as Schenectady County officials announced Monday that the vacant retail site located at the “Five Corners” will serve as the company’s new store location. “We appreciate the dedication of our economic development team, the Town of Rotterdam and Gordon Development to bring this … [Read more…]