The Daily Gazette of Schenectady

30/07/2024

The move comes in the wake of persistent feedback from town residents that they were unaware in advance of the water and sewer rate hikes that were included in town utility bills in April.

In the wake of persistent feedback from town residents that they were unaware in advance of the water and sewer rate hikes that were included in town utility bills in April, Niskayuna has hired an outside public relations firm to assist town staff in media and public outreach for the rest of 2024.

29/07/2024

It has a shot at being deemed the "Coolest Thing Made in New York" by the Business Council of New York State.

Stewart's Shop ice cream has a shot at being deemed the "Coolest Thing Made in New York" by the Business Council of New York State.

29/07/2024

The World Lacrosse Women's U20 Championship is set for Hong Kong next month.

Shenendehowa Central School District

The 15-year-old rising sophomore at Shenendehowa High School will be a member of Germany’s team at the World Lacrosse Women’s U20 Championship, Aug. 15-24 in Hong Kong

29/07/2024

He's the hockey communications manager for the Stanley Cup-winning Florida Panthers.

“The first couple of days after the Panthers won the Stanley Cup were a lot of fun,” he says.

Union College Men's Hockey Union College

Harding, a 2019 Union College graduate who was the men’s hockey team’s student manager for nearly four seasons, is the hockey communications manager for the Panthers.

29/07/2024

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29/07/2024

Update 2:40 p.m.: Police say he has been found safe.

A 15-year-old is missing in Rotterdam and police Monday asked for the public's help in finding him.

29/07/2024

The district plans to distribute Yondr pouches to students to secure their personal devices at the start of the school year for full implementation on Sept. 30.

29/07/2024

The rising Burnt Hills senior announced her verbal commitment to become a Nittany Lion earlier this past week on Instagram.

“The coaches were really great, super personable people and I really liked the girls I met on the team," she says.

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District Penn State Cross Country and Track and Field

BURNT HILLS — Over the course of her junior year at Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, Allie O’Rourke turned her focus from field hockey to track and field.

29/07/2024

Some looks around Saturday's Galway Blueberry Festival.

GALWAY - Some looks at the annual Galway Blueberry Festival at Dockstader Recreational Field on Sacandaga Road Saturday, July 27, 2024.

29/07/2024

He’s been described online as a legend, a Jedi, a mascot of the reservoir area and the “best thing to happen to our lake region in a long time.”

Flashy. Evasive. Resilient. Such qualities have gained eight-year-old Niles a loyal following during his nearly two-month odyssey around the Great Sacandaga Lake region.

29/07/2024

Officers happened to be on patrol in the area of the call and spotted a man running and holding a handgun, police say

A Schenectady teen was arrested Sunday evening on a weapons charge after police received calls of shots fired in the city, police said.

29/07/2024

The second summer festival put on by St. Mary’s Institute and St. Mary’s Church in Amsterdam featured a mechanical bull, silent auction, local vendors and musical performers.

The St. Mary’s Summer Festival in Amsterdam featured a mechanical bull, silent auction, local vendors and musical performer, and benefited the Catholic school, which has about 165 students in preschool through eighth grade.

28/07/2024

The deceased has not yet been identified. | From Tyler A. McNeil, Daily Gazette

One person died in a house fire Saturday evening in Milton. The deceased remains unidentified

28/07/2024

"El Patron painted the building so that you can’t miss it. We can tell you, you shouldn’t," our reviewer writes.

El Patron II-Burnt Hills

We both said simultaneously, “That was good,” as we slid out of our booth. We left happy, me laden with leftovers and both of us carrying dessert boxes.

28/07/2024

The Philadelphia Orchestra's three-week summer residency begins Wednesday at Saratoga Performing Arts Center and no one is looking forward to it more than pianist George Li, who will be part of opening night's Tchaikovsky Spectacular.

28/07/2024

Medicare Advantage providers are now warning of reduced benefits and increased premiums for seniors unless a fix is enacted quickly.

Recent changes in Medicare reimbursement rates that resulted in nearly $1 billion in new revenue for upstate hospitals are having unintended consequences for Medicare Advantage providers that are now warning of reduced benefits and increased premiums for seniors unless a fix is enacted quickly.

28/07/2024

Greater Amsterdam School District classrooms will go phone-free for grades six through 12 this fall.

Classrooms will go phone-free for grades six through 12 this fall in the Greater Amsterdam School District.

28/07/2024

The Capital Region Land Bank is moving forward with plans to demolish nearly 30 blighted properties in Schenectady — a move that will make way for $157 million in new investments.

27/07/2024

The closures are to start Monday and run through Sept. 5, state says.

The closures will be on Western Avenue (U.S. Route 20) between State Route 155 and Carman Road, beginning Monday, July 29 and concluding Thursday, Sept. 5.

27/07/2024

He retired in June following 38 years of service with the Niskayuna department.

The Niskayuna Town Board honored Dale Lingenfelter's career that began as a volunteer firefighter and culminated in an 18-year stint as the fire chief of Fire District No. 1 on Tuesday during its monthly meeting.

27/07/2024

Silver Cannabis Company celebrated its grand opening as the first cannabis store in Saratoga Springs Friday with a ribbon cutting, vendor pop-ups and free tacos.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Silver Cannabis Company celebrated its grand opening as the first cannabis store in Saratoga Springs Friday with a ribbon cutting, vendor pop-ups and free tacos.

27/07/2024

Robert Buskey appeared in Schenectady County Court Friday as his case for second-degree murder in the starving death of his five-year-old daughter Charlotte proceeds to a potential trial.

Robert Buskey appeared in Schenectady County court on Friday as his case for second-degree murder in the starving death of his five-year-old daughter Charlotte proceeds to a potential trial.

27/07/2024

The resignation comes as Niskayuna continues to deal with strong public backlash in the fallout of increased water and sewer rates.

Niskayuna Comptroller Beth Greenwood has resigned her position with the town to take a post with the City of Cortland as Niskayuna continues to deal with the fallout of increased water and sewer rates that have received a strong public backlash.

26/07/2024

At 109, she still plays piano. “It’s just clean living,” she says.

She's set to celebrate her 110th birthday on Monday.

“It’s just clean living,” said Griffith, who is set to celebrate her 110th birthday on Monday. She also credits her loving family.

26/07/2024

Michael and Barbara are officially retiring, but Slick's will continue.

The couple will officially retire on Wednesday and are leasing the business to Andrew and Maureen Ottati. Located on the corner of Liberty and South Ferry streets, the restaurant will be closed for about a month during the transition.

26/07/2024

It's set to celebrate Saturday with the release of a two-year barrel-aged barleywine in bottles, live music, food and a night market.

Wolf Hollow Brewing Company

Wolf Hollow Brewing Co. will celebrate 11 years on Saturday with the release of a two-year barrel-aged barleywine in bottles, live music, food and a night market.

26/07/2024

🚨 In 2024, the U.S. will see over 2 million new cancer cases. Yearly screenings are crucial, even for those without insurance.🚨

New York’s Cancer Services Program offers free breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screenings for eligible residents. Schedule your screening today.

In an effort to help ensure people get screened for cancer, New York’s Cancer Services Program is offering free screenings. Here's how you can get one.

26/07/2024

He now faces charges of forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child, police say.

A Level 3 s*x offender forcibly touched a child in Middleburgh, New York State Police said Friday.