Newly proposed farm regs withdrawn
Recently proposed the Department of Labor regulations limiting the roles of minors working on farms have been withdrawn as of April 26.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.
Storm relief could pick up pool house tab
Bethlehem moves to put FEMA money towards alternate use, demolish bridge
A new plan hatched by Bethlehem officials would see the demolition of a bridge over the Onesquethaw Creek so federal damage funds from Hurricane Irene could be diverted to fix the roof over the town’s pool.
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.
Authors to visit Indian Ladder Farms
New book examines Thacher Park and surrounding area
Indian Ladder Farms will be hosting the authors for the new book "John Boyd Thacher State Park and the Indian Ladder Region."
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.
Jobs the focus of Tonko’s Altamont town hall
Tonko spoke often and at length about the need to stimulate job growth, and put in certain terms that he does not feel slashing the federal budget is the way forward.
First day of fair welcomed by fair day
The Stinger makes North American debut at Altamont Fair
The doors swung open at the Altamont Fair yesterday under rainy skies, but by the afternoon the clouds were clearing and the crowds were already turning out for the 188th annual event.
A fair week for all
118th Altamont Fair to kick off with all-inclusive passes making a return
Next week the population of Altamont will surge as thousands converge on the small village for its biggest yearly event: the Altamont Fair.
