“The town paid out little in overtime last year, bucking a trend that saw some local municipalities pay out thousands in extra pay that in some cases more than doubled an employee’s base salary. The town’s top earner for 2022 was building inspector Dale Warner, who earned a gross salary of $72,376, just under … [Read more…]
“The May 24 ambulance crash on Western Turnpike that killed a patient who was being transported home from the hospital occurred because the driver fell asleep, Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino said late Friday. Mohawk Ambulance driver Cody Bryans, 21, was behind the wheel when the crash happened, Dagostino said. Bryans and an emergency … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — The Schenectady County Legislature is preparing to fund an $18.6 million upgrade to the emergency radio system used by police, fire and emergency medical agencies in the county, establishing a single countywide system. Two legislative committees Monday night approved the plans, which will be aided by a $6 million state grant … [Read more…]