Kassie Parisi
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Halfmoon-Waterford fire chief resigns from post
HALFMOON & WATERFORD -- The recent resignation of the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department chief, and the suspension of the company's assistant chief, has left the organization working through its next possible steps as it prepares to elect their next chief in December. Rick Gaudette, former chief of the Halfmoon-Waterford Fire Department, resigned last week, condemning what he called a lack… → Read More
Mixed-use marketplace proposed for Halfmoon
HALFMOON – Developer Scott Earl has proposed a commercial project which, if approved, would see a total of nine buildings built for a new shopping center off Route 146. Earl's project, which was presented to the Halfmoon Planning Board for the first time Tuesday, is named the One-Four-Six Marketplace. It would be located on property off the northeast corner of the intersection of Route 146 and… → Read More
Clifton Park approves contract for LED streetlights
CLIFTON PARK -- Town officials recently approved a contract that will allow the town to purchase and retrofit street lights with new LED bulbs. Clifton Park will contract with Siemens Industry Inc., a company that has experience with converting lights in other Northeast communities, for the work. The contract, which was unanimously approved by the Town Board in November, is a step forward in the… → Read More
Clifton Park hit-and-run victim released from hospital
Father: Michael Novenche's recovery accelerated after he was released from the hospital → Read More
Revised plan submitted for Clifton Park apartment project
Previous versions included retail, office, restaurant space → Read More
Amsterdam Veterans Day Parade honors 'the noble and the brave'
'Today is the day we honor the noble and the brave' → Read More
Both Saratoga charter amendments fail to pass
Saratoga Springs residents on Tuesday voted down two amendments to the city's charter. The first ballot question, which was voted down 6,537 to 3,610, would have authorized the city to shift around some of the duties and responsibilities of government offices to make them more appropriate for their functions and to give the City Council more authority over some appointments that currently are… → Read More
Cuomo wins governor's race, but most local counties go for Molinaro
Though Gov. Andrew Cuomo was elected to a third term in a landslide Tuesday night, many upstate counties showed themselves to be solidly in support of his Republican opponent, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro. Statewide, Cuomo beat Molinaro by a margin of 68 percent to 28.5 percent. Tuesday's vote mirrored Cuomo's past elections, with the governor sweeping most downstate counties and a… → Read More
A week later, prayer service recalls Pittsburgh victims
A week later, area synagogues continue to hold prayer and memorial services to mourn the 11 Jewish congregants killed in a mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. One service,held Sunday evening at Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs, touched on the necessity of moving forward from the shooting with hope, but also addressed what is an ever-present threat of… → Read More
'Elect Jesus' signs meant to bridge divisiveness
'I wanted it to be a fun way to engage with people and to bring Jesus into the conversation' → Read More
Officials: Shenendehowa's pesticide protocol violated state law
Districts must make a 'good faith effort' to inform the Department of Health about the intended use of the chemicals → Read More
Lindsey's Idyllwood Orchard to end operations
REXFORD -- Lindsey's Idyllwood Orchard, a family-owned agribusiness for close to 50 years, will end its run this weekend. The orchard, located on Sugar Hill Road in Rexford, is owned by Duane Lindsey, who said the decision to close was based on a major drop in revenue over the past year, high overhead costs and the fact that customers simply aren't coming to pick apples there anymore. The… → Read More
Brother: Hit-and-run victim is a fighter
21-year-old struck by car Saturday night in Clifton Park → Read More
After limo crash, Mohawk Harbor benefit concert helps in Healing Schoharie
'I'm hoping the kindness of strangers will lift these people's spirits.' → Read More
Local congregations mourn Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
ALBANY -- "We, your children, stand in grief with the devastated families of the Jewish community in Pittsburgh," Rabbi David Eligberg said at the start of a prayer service Sunday night at Temple Israel. "We weep over the incomprehensible loss of life. We cry out in shock and pain amidst confusion. We mourn together over the senseless act of violence and destruction." Hundreds of people gathered… → Read More
Clifton Park hears proposal for new animal hospital
CLIFTON PARK -- The Clifton Park Planning Board has asked a local veterinarian to prove that noise from barking dogs will not be an issue at a new animal hospital he's planning to build. The facility will be owned by Dr. Matthew Pike, who has owned the Aqueduct Animal Hospital on Balltown Road since 2009. The new business, according to site plans, will be a 8,290-square-foot hospital and… → Read More
Street Survival event in Saratoga Springs teaches car maintenance, safety
Instructor: This class is to teach them how to survive emergency situations when the rules of the road don't apply. → Read More
St. Clare's pension plan to end years early
Everyone who received the letter will be hurt by the plan termination, one retiree says → Read More
Students: Shen teacher's rant, not sexuality, was real reason for suspension
Teacher claimed efforts to dismiss her hinged on talk about her same-sex marriage → Read More
Toys For Tots finds new home for the holiday season
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve kicked off its annual Toys For Tots campaign at its new space in Clifton Park Thursday, with a promise to aim big during what will be the 10th year of collecting toys for area children. Toys For Tots previously operated out of a building in Schenectady at 1482 Erie Blvd. That building was owned by Schenectady businessman Ray LeGere, who donated the first-floor space… → Read More