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On weekend nights The Raindancer serves up endless plates of prime rib, lobster and seafood to diners from throughout the Capital Region, but on weekday afternoons the family-owned restaurant mostly caters to its regulars.
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Schenectady Open Bonspiel

Schenectady Open Bonspiel

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Schenectady alumna a Miami Heat dance team member

Schenectady alumna a Miami Heat dance team member

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Cheering and dance

Cheering and dance

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Scenes from a Schenectady Curling Club tournament
posted Feb. 8, 2010

House fire battled
posted Feb. 8, 2010

Handy Days
posted Feb. 8, 2010


Latest stories

Paterson denies rumors; fellow Dems offer little support

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Silence emanated today from top Democrats in New York as Gov. David Paterson, already fighting to remain politically viable, fought to lay to rest unconfirmed rumors and news reports of womanizing and drug use.

High-tech construction company moving from Texas to Watervliet Arsenal, bringing 190 jobs

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

The M+W Group, the high-tech construction company now building the GlobalFoundries computer chip factory in Malta, will move its North American headquarters to Watervliet

APA considers using herbicide to kill watermilfoil in Lake Luzerne

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Adirondack Park Agency staff has proposed approving the use of an herbicide for the first time in a lake in the 6-million acre park.

Developer allegedly tricked investors for shares in Lake George resort

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

A New York City real estate developer has been charged with stealing millions of dollars from investors for shares of resorts in Lake George and Colorado.

Senate voting today whether to censure or expel Monserrate

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

The state Senate is set to decide whether to expel or censure a senator convicted of misdemeanor assault.

40-day Saratoga racing meet to begin Friday, July 23

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

This summer’s Saratoga racing meet dates have been firmed.

Man arrested in Schenectady burglary; second liquor store to be hit in as many days

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Schenectady Police have arrested a man following a burglary early this morning at Guidarelli’s Liquor at 1437 Broadway.

Light snow expected late tonight, tomorrow

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Snow is expected to begin falling late tonight with possible scattered snow showers continuing into Wednesday morning and afternoon.

Editorial: A chance to finish the job on ethics reform

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Paterson's veto provides another opportunity to get it right

Mechanicville boys win Class C-D sectional bowling title

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

A fast start and a strong finish enabled Mechanicville to hold off Hoosick Falls for the Section II Class C-D bowling championship Monday at Boulevard Bowl.

Editorial: The Saints of New Orleans

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Saints had a different relationship with their city

Mohonasen girls , defending Class A champs, in good shape

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Sectional tournament time is just around the corner, and Mohonasen girls’ basketball coach Paul Brosious is fine-tuning his Mighty Warriors in an attempt to successfully defend their Class A championship.

Letters to the Editor for Feb. 9

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

  • GE can learn from Siemens’ example with core investment
  • Glendale Home serves vital role in Schenectady
  • Democrats also in lock step, in wrong direction
  • Get out the broom at Sch’dy school district
  • Gazette should get off Obama bandwagon
  • Sleep tight, ‘smart’ people watching over us

    LIVING THE DREAM: Schenectady native Napier driver on U.S. bobsled team

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    For as long as he can remember, John Napier, right, had one goal in life. “Kids dream of being an astronaut or a firefighter. I always wanted to be a bobsledder,” said the 23-year-old Schenectady native. “I’m one of those fortunate people on Earth, to be doing what I love.”

    Young Great Danes still enthusiastic despite losses

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    Youthful growing pains have dropped University at Albany to the bottom of the America East Conference standings, but head coach Will Brown insists his team is making progress, both in the present and for the future.

    Prosecutor: Cops turned mike off

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    Two Schenectady police officers turned off their microphones and video cameras after responding to a December 2008 accident scene involving suspended police Officer John Lewis, a prosecutor said Monday.

    Rotterdam ambulance corps hit with liens

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    Federal authorities last week froze several accounts owned by the Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services and placed liens on its property after rejecting a debt payment plan offered by the nonprofit ambulance company.

    Schenectady mayor freezes hiring, proposes spending cuts

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    Mayor Brian U. Stratton on Monday froze hiring, cut travel and overtime expenses and proposed other initiatives to counter the loss of state aid this year and to overcome “formidable economic obstacles next year.”

    Schenectady to make most of TV joke

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    Remind me never to poke fun at Schenectady. If I do, the next thing I know I’ll be getting a gift basket from the Chamber of Schenectady, formerly the Chamber of Commerce. That’s what’s happening to television comic Steven Colbert.

    Camaraderie keeps curlers coming back (with video, photo gallery)

    Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

    It’s shortly before noon when the piercing wail of bagpipes echoes throughout the ice shed off Balltown Road.

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