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SCHENECTADY
Son of Schenectady murder suspect accused of beating dog
Thursday, May 16, 2013
DC Dunkel, the 20-year-old man whose mother was charged with beating her grandson to death, is now facing an animal cruelty charge.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Marylou promises ‘a party, darling’ in new video for Saratoga’s 150th
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Marylou Whitney tapped into her acting roots for a video inviting people to Saratoga Springs this summer.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Cuomo’s casino picture far from clear for Saratoga officials
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Saratoga County business leaders and gaming officials are hedging their bets on live-table casino gaming in New York state.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
Saratoga Springs Housing Authority director to retire
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Edward Spychalski, whose recent tenure as executive director of the Saratoga Springs Housing Authority has been marked by controversy over bedbugs and his salary, will retire late next year.
CAPITOL
Alleged untaxed cigarette ring had local connections
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Local police agencies helped bring down an alleged criminal ring that flooded four states and the Capital Region with millions of cartons of untaxed and illegal cigarettes.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady murder suspect’s son charged with beating pitbull with shovel
Thursday, May 16, 2013
An apparent neighbor dispute last month has resulted in a felony charge against the man who took in his younger siblings after his mother was arrested on a murder charge earlier this year.
ALBANY
Homeless man found dead at Empire State Plaza
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
State police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found tonight at the Empire State Plaza.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady school board candidates share views
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
By the end of Wednesday’s meet-the-candidates event for Schenectady school board, listeners were simply waiting to see how one candidate would manage to squeeze “early education” into his answer.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady police officers recognized for bravery, service
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Several Schenectady police officers were recognized for their selfless actions Wednesday during the department's Valor Day Awards Ceremony.
ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam looks to put some teeth in dog law
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Town Board members are considering broad changes to Rotterdam’s animal control law that would include added enforcement measures and criminal penalties for those who allow vicious dogs to roam loose.
NORTHAMPTON
Judge rules for fundraising ‘Mama Strawberry Jam’
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The owners of a horse rescue operation got a reprieve Wednesday in their fight against the town of Northampton’s efforts to shut down their annual fundraiser.
CAPITAL REGION
Readers around the world to focus on single book
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Over the next two weeks, Mohawk Valley Library System patrons will have the chance to enjoy a single work of fiction with thousands of other e-book lovers across five continents.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady firefighter out for a year axed
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A Schenectady firefighter who has called in sick for a year was fired Wednesday.
STILLWATER
Stillwater looking to reopen Brown's Beach
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Brown’s Beach on Saratoga Lake may reopen to the public, but town officials are afraid to say so above a whisper.
