Newly proposed farm regs withdrawn
Recently proposed the Department of Labor regulations limiting the roles of minors working on farms have been withdrawn as of April 26.
State picks up tab for flood relief
Cuomo announces state to cover local shares of FEMA recovery projects
Counties throughout New York State received unexpected and costly flood damage last year, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will be footing the bill.
FEMA to close Voorheesville office
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that its Disaster Recovery Center in Voorheesville would close on Tuesday, Oct. 4.
Albany County disaster recovery center opens
Residents will be able to visit the Voorheesville center for information on disaster assistance programs.
County: Private wells could be contaminated
The Schenectady County Environmental Health Unit has issued guidelines for well disinfection due to flooding.
Monkey missing from Delmar home
On Monday evening Aug. 22, “Kong,” a 6-pound capuchin monkey ran out the back door of his owner’s house on Hunter Road. He was seen only once since then, on Queen Anne Drive in Slingerlands on Tuesday.
Learning from their elders
Beltrone residents teach Shaker kids
It was over 90 degrees on Friday, July 22, but that didn’t stop students from the Shaker High School Summer Program from traveling to the Beltrone Living Center to pick up a few tips from the Gardening Club to help manage their own community garden.
Residents continue to voice landfill concerns
Residents expressed concern over the possible expansion of the town’s landfill as a result of a private partnership with Waste Connections, Inc., as well as how much waste could come from other municipalities.
