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NISKAYUNA
Thirty-second annual Niska Day set for Saturday
Thursday, May 16, 2013
It’s a theme that comes with many pop-culture references and the organizers of Saturday’s Niska Day have hit many of them. The theme is “Vegas Style” and organizers will have jugglers, acrobats and even Elvises (yes, more than one Elvis) throughout the day.
FULTON COUNTY
Troopers: Fulton County DWI suspect had BAC four times the legal limit
Friday, May 17, 2013
A Mayfield man is accused of driving with a blood-alcohol level four times greater than the legal limit.
10 things to know for Friday
Friday, May 17, 2013
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Friday.
SCHENECTADY
Gazette buys press to cut costs
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Daily Gazette is making a $1.5 million investment in a replacement printing press for its operations on Maxon Road Extension.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady finishes year in the black
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The city finished 2012 with a $3.5 million surplus, Mayor Gary McCarthy announced Thursday.
LOS ANGELES
Candice Glover wins ’American Idol’
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Candice Glover was crowned the new “American Idol” on Thursday after defeating country singer Kree Harrison.
SCHENECTADY
Schenectady animal shelter nearly ready
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Animal shelters are so full that Schenectady police have been forced to occasionally house stray dogs in the locked entrance to police headquarters. But in two weeks, the temporary cages will be gone; the city is nearly finished building its own animal shelter.
BALLSTON SPA
‘Time traveler’ gets prison for Ballston Spa crash
Thursday, May 16, 2013
A Malta man who police said thought he was traveling through time when he caused a serious car crash won’t be traveling much for some time.
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.
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.
UPDATE: Head of Fort Campbell harassment program arrested
Thursday, May 16, 2013
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — The manager of the sexual harassment and assault response program at Fort Campbell, Ky., was arrested in a domestic dispute and relieved of his post, authorities said Thursday.
American Airlines will favor passengers without roller bags
Thursday, May 16, 2013
FORT WORTH, Texas — In a quest to speed up the boarding process, American Airlines is letting passengers board sooner if they travel lightly.
Only 2 of 13 small SUVs do well in crash tests
Thursday, May 16, 2013
DETROIT — Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.
CAPITOL
Placing casino on Long Island under consideration
Thursday, May 16, 2013
A proposal to build a major Long Island casino with video slot machines is part of closed-door negotiations to expand casino gambling in New York, according to the head of the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. and a legislative bill.
