“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…]
“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $32 million in grant funding has been awarded to seven counties to improve emergency communications. This funding will help counties strengthen communications infrastructure that is critical during emergency situations and enhance public safety operations. This includes a variety of projects ranging from the construction of new … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Schenectady County will receive $6 million in state funding to upgrade its emergency radio system. Schenectady was one of seven counties to receive a share of $32 million in funding for emergency communications projects announced on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. “This funding will allow counties to continue to upgrade … [Read more…]
“Firefighters were on the scene of a garage fire in Delanson Thursday evening, dispatchers confirmed. The fire at 395 Main St. broke out around 3 p.m. and produced a large plume of smoke over the rural Schenectady County village, visible from as far away as Voorheesville, Amsterdam and Sloansville, a hamlet in Schoharie County, … [Read more…]
“An incorrectly installed propane gas line may be to blame for the explosion and subsequent fire that destroyed a Delanson home, Schenectady County fire officials said Friday. Determining the official cause was made difficult after fire officials deemed the home unsafe to enter late Thursday night. It was demolished overnight.” read the entire … [Read more…]
“No one was hurt when a house exploded and erupted in flames in the bucolic village of Delanson Thursday night. Fire officials spent hours battling the fire, which broke out just before 6 p.m. and sent flames shooting through the home’s two stories and attic windows. The loud noise, flashing lights and tall plumes … [Read more…]
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“The owner of a landscaping company has been charged with illegally burning plastic, foam insulation, sheetrock and other construction debris, the state Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday. Robert Vanderveen, 28, of Esperance, was charged with misdemeanor counts of illegal disposal of solid waste and illegal burning of refuse for allegedly burning debris at … [Read more…]
“The Ruther family is anxious to show the public what life on a working dairy farm is all about. And at Windy Hill Farm in Duanesburg, the tour begins with the view. “First of all, what we have here is a beautiful site,” said Bill Ruther, who overtook operation of the family farm from … [Read more…]