Marcy Velte
Bethlehem Reporter
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Marcy Velte is currently the Bethlehem area reporter with Spotlight Newspapers and previously was a general assignment reporter for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady. Marcy is a recent graduate of the journalism program at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she helped to form the school's first online magazine "The Little Rebellion." While in college, Marcy interned with "The Legislative Gazette," a weekly newspaper covering state government from inside the Capitol, where she focused on education.
Recent Stories
Event aims to build futures
Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities
Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.
Anything but ‘the usual’
Local man’s book examines 48 local diners and their culture
Mike Engle didn’t eat a meal in a diner until he was in his 20s, but once he was brought to a “greasy spoon” he was instantly fascinated by the food and architecture of the down-to-earth eateries.
Waste-to-energy plant proposed
Residents take aim at Kentucky company’s gasification design
A proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant was met by opposition from Bethlehem residents after an initial presentation on the project was made to the Town Board.
Both sides say Clarksville deal close
As budget vote looms, BC still looking for leverage on two empty buildings
After nearly four months of negotiations, a deal may soon be struck to use Clarksville Elementary School as a substation for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Community Care makes the move
Space still available at corner of Delaware and Elsmere
After two years of planning and construction, the new Delaware Avenue Health Park is officially open for business.
A place to play, piece by piece
Local librarians say Lego clubs a positive trend
Lego clubs are being formed in libraries across the county and the Bethlehem Public Library is looking to start its own group for area children to participate in over the summer.
Book looks back on Thacher
One author to speak at Bethlehem Historical Association
Growing up just below the dramatic cliffs, Timothy Albright said he would spend days playing and going on adventures inside John Boyd Thacher State Park and along the Indian Ladder Trail.
No definite path to more rail trail
Albany County recreation resource dominates executive’s Bethlehem visit
The main concern of residents at Albany County Executive Dan McCoy's Town Hall visit was opening more local sections of the county's rail trail.
Town and YMCA partner to put on Delmar Duathlon
Initiative aimed at promoting healthier lifestyle
A new partnership between the Town of Bethlehem and the YMCA is aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle for residents, and the result is what many hope will become another athletic tradition for the community.
A story that needs to be told
Delmar man hopes D-Day ceremony will become an annual tradition
For the second year in a row, one Delmar resident is seeking to commemorate survivors of an historic day in World War II history that is sometimes overlooked in today’s remembrances.