VIllage rallies to support Sierra Berhaupt's family
Colonie fundraiser and memorial to benefit family that lost daughter in swimming accident
After Sierra Berhaupt’s death on Sunday, July 31, members of the Village of Colonie sprung into action to organize an event to not only honor the memory of the 12-year-old, but also to help raise funds to support the family.
Chambers and airport join forces
Groups are looking to attract new flights and airlines
The Albany Inter-national Airport has teamed up with several chambers of commerce in the Capital District to put forth an application for a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to either bring in another airline or create new flight destinations.
Kidz Theater comes to Colonie
Artistic Director Kristen Caesar says program educates young actors
Colonie will soon have a chance to experience professional theater actors performing musical numbers from some of the more well-known Broadway musicals on Aug. 23 at Cook Park and the Aug. 25 at the Crossings of Colonie, and the actors are only 14-18 years old.
Accident in Latham ends with no injuries
Car overturns during accident
A 2004 Ford Suburban ended up on its side after being t-boned on Route 9R on Thursday morning after it was making a left-hand turn.
Woman dies from lacerations in Colonie
Investigation continuing on fatal incident at a Motel on Central Ave.
A woman was pronounced dead shortly after 6:23 a.m. Sunday from lacerations suffered at a Super 8 Motel on Central Avenue.
Ed Neary elected to Alzheimer’s board
Organization says CSSC director’s involvement is “integral”
The Alzheimer’s Association and the Colonie Senior Services Center have created a closer working relationship with the election of CSSC Executive Director Edward Neary to the organization’s board in late July.
Join us to Walk to Cure Diabetes
For the thirteenth consecutive year, our community will be coining together to participate in the Walk to Cure Diabetes, sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Editorial: Your campaign headquarters, Part 2
Last week, we at The Spotlight announced that we — along with our many community partners — are planning a series of debates for primary and general elections for offices throughout the Capital District.Well, that is only one facet of the wonderful local election coverage we have planned for you this fall.
Town of Colonie readies for Hurricane Irene
Emergency Services Center Activated and on Alert
The Town of Colonie began preparing several days ago for the possibility of significant adverse weather conditions as a result of Hurricane Irene.
Dump docs detail value
Candidate has own interpretation of possible expansion
Documents pertaining to the landfill have been made public since the signing of the contract between the Town of Colonie and Waste Connections, and although Republican candidate for supervisor Denise Sheehan said they show the town underestimated the true value of the landfill, town maintains the numbers reveal otherwise.
Touching hearts from a thousand miles away
Family to plant tree in honor of Eric Schneider in the Crossings
Eric Schneider never lived in Colonie but his tragic story has touched the lives of so many in the town that they will soon plant a maple tree in his honor in the Crossings of Colonie Park.
DWI sweep nets 17 arrests
Seventeen were arrested on drunk driving charges over the Labor Day weekend.
Ballston Spa, Bethlehem swim to opening victories
Schmitz, Haraden win two individual events for Scotties
The Section II girls swimming season started Wednesday with victories by Ballston Spa and Bethlehem.
UPDATE: Missing Colonie man found
Colonie: Man upset over personal issues goes missing
Colonie police said the man who went missing earlier this morning has been found.
Searching for a solution
Ivory Coast judge Ehonou Manlan makes a stop in Colonie
Ivory Coast Judge Ehounou Manlan was continuing his search to find more ways to fight corruption and governmental abuse in his second trip to the United States when he toured Colonie’s Public Safety Building on Thursday, Sept. 1.
S. Col. adopts tax rates
District officials say more properties brought lower tax rate
The South Colonie Central School District’s Board of Education adopted new tax rates on Tuesday, Aug. 30, with rates in the Town of Colonie coming in a little under what was previously projected.
Voters urged to double check polling places
Due to Albany County's recent redrawing of legislative district boundaries, some residents might find themselves assigned a different polling place.
5k to honor first responders
Organizers look to increase turnout from last year’s 5k run/walk
For its second event, organizers for the Emergency Services 5k Run and Walk are looking to get straight to the point and are focusing on the competition and exercising aspect of the event.
Colonie resident behind track’s success
Gary Greenberg’s lobbying has helped Vernon Downs move into the future
Gary Greenberg was not expecting anything in return when he started lobbying local politicians to help the Vernon Downs Hotel and Casino in central New York succeed. He just wanted to make sure the legacy of his grandfather lived on.
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