Albany grain elevator faces shutdown if renovation not completed
Albany officials warn the Port of Albany grain elevator must be renovated by May 1, 1978 or be shut down. The $4.5 million upgrade seeks hopper bottom redesign and a telescoping gantry to curb fugitive dust while meeting OSHA and EPA rules. Cargill tenants and port owners seek funding amid longshoremen pressure and economic impact.
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Albany
Port of
New York State
Carey
Miller
OSHA
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Ford
Department of Motor Vehicles
Milter
Albany County Health Department
Cargill
Agustine Crocco
International Longshoreman's Association Local 1294
Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
Ripley's
Kansas
Midwest
India
Department of Transportation
DOT
Hudson
Capital District
White elephant sales origins and reader questions
The column explains the origins of white elephant gifts from historic royal burden cases and notes the term’s current use for worthless items at sales. It also compiles reader queries on cameras, puzzles, magazine subscriptions, prenatal care, and birthday trivia with brief facts and sources.
Village ponders park sculpture in Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Falls village board discusses renting a sculpture from George Rickey for Memorial Park at the former Municipal Building site. The plan requires artist approval, footing, and insurance costs, aiming to enhance culture and tourism.
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Hoosick Falls
Wood Memorial Park
George Rickey Rickey
Memorial Park
Albany pressure pushes FOI to open police files
State Senate approves a revision to the Freedom of Information law to open internal police investigations of officers charged with violations. The measure would allow broader access to files while shielding informants, trials, certain tests, non factual material, and potential harassment content. The bill, if signed by the governor, would take effect January 1, 1978.
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Albany
State Senate
Robert Freeman
State Committee On Public Access To
Assembly
Freeman
Petersburg News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Deadlines
Judy Wheeler and Susan Murphy urge ball ticket holders to pick up by July 20 or have tickets resold. Petersburg Baptist Church plans a July 29 30 hike to Snow Hole. Petersburg Fire Auxiliary meets July 21. Performers wanted for a Summer stage reading July 18. Berlin Free Town Library book and food sale July 16. Hoosick Falls 150th event rehearsals and production August 4. Five Day Club picnic set for Saturday. Hoosick Falls golf results and 4-H meeting notes. Schuylerville Lassies discuss County Fair week and Aug 8 meeting.
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Judy Wheeler
Susan Murphy
Bob Eberly
Petersburg
Petersburg Baptist Church
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