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Hughes elected chair of Schenectady County Legislature

January 4, 2024 by l

  “Lawmakers during Tuesday’s organizational meeting elected Gary Hughes, a District 2 legislator representing portions of Schenectady, as chair of the legislative body. He will succeed District 4 Legislator Anthony Jasenski, who held the role for the past decade and nominated Hughes for the position. . . . . Republican lawmakers Eric Hess and Josh … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Anthony Jasenski, Clean Energy, electric vehicles, Eric Hess, Gary Hughes, Josh Cuomo, Richard Patierne, Schenectady County Legislature

Schenectady County considering land donation to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

November 10, 2023 by l

  “With the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps switching to a fully-paid staff, the Schenectady County Legislature is considering donating a plot of land to the organization that officials say will bolster its ability to provide life-saving services. The legislature’s Committee on Public Safety and Firefighting on Wednesday advanced a proposal that would see the county … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 130 Cole Road, Christopher Davis, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, foreclosure, Lauren Davis, Robert Cuttita, Schenectady County Legislature, tax cap, Town Board, Victoria Drive, YMCA

Four candidates seeking two seats in Schenectady County’s District 4

November 5, 2023 by l

  “The race for a pair of District 4 seats on the Schenectady County Legislature features four familiar faces. Incumbents Anthony Jasenski and Holly Vellano are seeking reelection on the Democrat and Conservative ballot lines in hopes of continuing the progress the legislature has made in recent years when it comes to bolstering public safety, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Anthony Jasenski, asylum seekers, District 4, elections, Eric Hess, Ericka Montagino, Holly Vellano, Josh Cuomo, Sarah Gwiazdowski, Schenectady County Legislature, vote

Resolution proposes donating foreclosed land to Duanesburg ambulance

November 4, 2023 by l

  ” Foreclosed land and a house could become part of the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters. The Schenectady County Legislature is considering transferring the tax-foreclosed property at 8374 Duanesburg Road to the agency, which is adjacent to the ambulance corps’ property at 130 Cole Road. The nearly two acres of property, which includes a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 130 Cole Road, 8374 Duanesburg Road, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Schenectady County Legislature

Schenectady County legislators consider donating foreclosed land to Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance

November 4, 2023 by l

  “Foreclosed land and a house could become part of the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters. The Schenectady County Legislature is considering transferring the tax-foreclosed property at 8374 Duanesburg Road to the agency, which is adjacent to the ambulance corps’ property at 130 Cole Road. The nearly two acres of property, which includes a house, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 130 Cole Road, 8374 Duanesburg Road, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, foreclosure, Peter Brodie, Schenectady County Legislature

EDITORIAL: Consider moratoriums on battery storage facilities

November 4, 2023 by l

  “We haven’t been big fans of recently proposed building moratoriums, particularly on new smoke/vape shops and new marijuana dispensaries. Government officials opposed to specific types of businesses they find indesirable often use moratoriums as an elephant gun against a mosquito to stop legitimate businesses from opening up, even if regulated under the community’s existing … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Oak Hill Solar, PureSky Energy Tagged: battery energy storage, editorial, moratorium, Schenectady County Legislature

Schenectady County To Consider Donating Land To Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps

November 3, 2023 by l

  “The Schenectady County Legislature will consider a resolution to transfer a tax foreclosed property to the Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps (DVAC). DVAC was founded in 1971 and until recently was the only fully-volunteer ambulance agency in Schenectady County. The parcel, which is adjacent to DVAC’s 130 Cole Road property in Delanson and includes a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 130 Cole Road, 8374 Duanesburg Road, Anthony Jasenski, Duanesburg Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Holly Vellano, Peter Brodie, Robert Cuttita, Schenectady County Legislature

Citing safety concerns, Schenectady County Republicans call for moratorium on battery energy storage systems

November 1, 2023 by l

  “A pair of Schenectady County, N.Y., Republican lawmakers are calling for a countywide moratorium on the construction of battery energy storage systems, citing the potential for emergencies at the facilities that they say local fire departments are unprepared to handle. Legislators Eric Hess and Josh Cuomo of District 4 are calling for a 12-month … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News, Oak Hill Solar Tagged: Anthony Jasenski, battery energy storage, Eric Hess, fire, fire department, Josh Cuomo, Kathy Hochul, moratorium, safety, Schenectady County Legislature

Sale of Duanesburg YMCA moves forward

October 30, 2023 by l

  “The sale of the Duanesburg YMCA is still in the works. Once the purchase of the building is completed by Schenectady County, it will then be sold to a couple from Schoharie County who currently operate a fitness center.”   read the entire article   Ward, Courtney. Channel 10 News 30 October 2023.   … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: Duanesburg Central School District, rec, Schenectady County Legislature, YMCA

Effort to reopen Duanesburg YMCA gets Metroplex boost

August 22, 2023 by l

  “Efforts to reopen the Duanesburg YMCA recently received a $150,000 boost, courtesy of the Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority. The funding comes a month after the Schenectady County Legislature approved selling the 26,000-square-foot facility to Chris and Lauren Davis, a Schoharie County couple seeking to reopen the space under a private-public partnership that would … [Read more…]

Posted in: Duanesburg News Tagged: 4everbods Fitness, Chris Davis, funding, Lauren Davis, metroplex, Schenectady County Legislature, YMCA
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