Hanukkah Begins Eight Night Miracle Celebration
The eight day Jewish festival of Hannukah begins with lighting the menorah to commemorate rededication of Solomon's Temple in 165 B C E. The event recalls Judah Maccabee and the miracle of one cruse of oil lasting eight days. The story notes historical occupations of the Temple and views the miracle as both historical and religious for Jews.
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King Solomon's Temple
Temple
Jerusalem
Hannukah
Judah Maccabee
Kislev
Judah
Solomon's Temple
Volunteer opportunities offer varied community roles
Local agencies seek volunteers for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring two 16 year olds, Hudson Mohawk Gateways clerical work, Literacy Volunteers of Troy adult literacy tutors, East Side Community Center youth and senior programs, and the Volunteer Bureau of United Way public relations. Call 274 7234 for details at 5 Broadway Troy.
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BIG Brothers
BIG Sisters
East Side Community Center
Emma Willard School
Volunteer Bureau
United Way
Broadway
Troy
Kids enjoy Clothe-A-Child spree and train ride
Chrissy and Debbie, seven and nine, rush into Carl's at Clifton Country Mall ending a day of shopping. They try on pajamas, ride the kiddie train, greet Santa, and savor ice cream, drawing family joy and urging readers to donate to The Clothe-A-Child Fund in Troy.
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Chrissy
Debbie
Carl's
Clifton Country Mall
Mom
Santa
Ken
Woman in Critical Condition After Surgical Oxygen Malfunction
An unidentified Albany Medical Center patient remained in critical condition eleven days after emergency Thanksgiving surgery for an ectopic pregnancy. A malfunctioning anesthesiology machine failed to maintain oxygen, triggering brain risk. doctors revived oxygen supply but coma persists and brain damage may have occurred.
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Albany
N.Y
Albany Medical Center
Shaker High students gain law enforcement field experience
Shaker High School launched a Career Field Experience Program for 12th graders to gain practical work in potential careers. Don Rowland and Lisa Heywood joined state and town police departments for ten weeks each, earning school credit while handling duties under supervisors. They document tasks to avoid desk work, as coordinators note the program builds community service and real world understanding.
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Shaker High School
Donald Rowland
Don
New York State
Loudonville
Armet
New York State Troopers
Frederick Penfold
Shaker
Lisa Heywood
Colonie
Crow
Shephard
New York State Police
C. W. McKeen
Mary Lou Lamb
Lisa
Lamb
Tanker Upside-Down Spill Averted Environmental Threat
An 8500 gallon gasoline tanker overturned on Route 7 near Country Acres Trailer Park prompting two volunteer fire companies and a sheriff chemical team to contain fumes and seepage. Foam and sand were deployed to prevent fire and groundwater contamination. No injuries. Traffic diverted to Tamarac Road as investigation continues.
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Pittstown
Rensselaer County Sheriff's Department
Ft. Edward Express Co
Moreau
Saratoga County
Rensselaer County
Tamarac Road
Raymertown
Robert E. Luskin
Sheriff's Department
Free CDTA 90X bus runs Troy to State Office Campus
The Capital District Transportation Authority offers a one day free 90X service to and from the State Office Campus on Wednesday. Services depart Troy at 7 a.m. and Watervliet at 7:10 a.m. reaching Latham at 7:20 a.m. and the campus at 7:45 a.m. Return trips start at 4:20 p.m. and 4:25 p.m. Regular 60 cent fare resumes Thursday. Transfers are free on Wednesday.
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CDTA
Troy - Latham‘State Office
Capital District Transportation Authority
State
Fulton
Third Streets
Troy
12Th Avenue
19Th Street
Watervliet
Latham Corners
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Dave Williams
Times Record
N. Y
Woman Critical
Latham
Explorers
Boy Scouts
Robert Armet
Explorer Post
John Curry
State Police
Troop G
Citizenship
The
Colonie Police Department
Juvenile Bureau
Raymond Krolak
Boston & Maine
Mechanicville
G. M. Draman
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Coons Corners
Halfmoon
Route 7
Sheriff's Deputies
Robert J. Whitney
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