East Greenbush braces as EPA meets on sewer district changes
East Greenbush faces potential added costs as EPA officials discuss new federal guidelines for the Third Avenue Sewer District. The meeting was postponed due to blackout restrictions and rescheduled with state EnCon officials, town officials, and attorney presence uncertain. If the $30,000 funding is blocked, the 1977 deficit climbs to about $95,000.
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Federal Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Michael van Voris
Nyc
van Voris
Third Avenue
Robert Angelini
Public Works
Redmond Griffin
State Department of Environmental Conservation
EnCon
Public gatherings law passed in Nassau
Nassau town board approved a new local law regulating outdoor public musical events. Large gatherings over 100 people require a $500 permit, up to $1 million in insurance, and adherence to health rules. Edward Cook opposed the measure. The board also budgeted 920 for four recreation directors, 230 for two counselors, and 800 for eight staff. Richard Wood was named to the planning board, with Frank Van Valkenburgh elected chairman.
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Nassau
Edward Cook
Richard Wood
Harry Zweig
Frank van Valkenburgh
Colonie Center Undergoes Makeover '77 Remodeling
Colonie Center unveils a major facelift with seven new clothing stores and updated fast food options. The makeover aims to align with shifting demographics and rising demand for junior and career wear, plus arts exhibits and fashion events August 10 to 13.
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Colonie Center
Napper
Brooks
Casual Corner
Ups and Downs
Jonathan Reid Hanover Shoes
the Proving Ground
Jon Steed
Judith Neveu
Neveu
Whatta you gonna do Tomas Lanci a life of hospitality
Reminiscence of Tomas Lanci in Clinton Park, a landlord who welcomed a family into his home in the 1950s. The writer recalls sharing spaghetti and meatballs, homemade wine, and daily chats, noting Lanci’s distinctive mustache and his signature phrase. Today his legacy includes Lanci descendants and Rev. John Lanci, a Holy Cross priest, with the community reflecting fondly on his generosity.
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Clinton Park
Tomas Lanci
Josephine Bonaventura
Mr. Lanci
Lanci
Capital
John Lanci
Holy Cross
St. Mary's Church
Clinton Heights
Tomas
Witches of Salem in Schenectady Library Film Series
The Schenectady County Public Library hosts a Wednesday film program featuring The Witches of Salem a document ary on the 1692 Salem witch trials. Puppeteer Jiri Tink presents The Hand a parable about tyranny and craft amid period costumes. The hour long program in the central library meeting room invites attendees to bring lunch.
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Schenectady
Schenectady County
Salem
Mass
Central Library
Liberty
Clinton Streets
Recycling program on group's agenda in Schenectady
The Citizens Protecting the Environment group of Schenectady meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Mayfair Furniture store on Wolf Road Colonie to discuss a recycling program. The group based at 415 417 State St Schenectady promotes recycling of glass paper cardboard wood waste oil metals batteries and some plastics and coordinates large-item pickups bin placements and publicity for participating businesses. Members can call the Schenectady headquarters weekdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for more information.
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Schenectady
Citizen's Protecting the Environment Group
Mayfair Furniture
Wolf Road
Colonie
State St
Two Policemen Hurt After High Speed Chase
A 2:26 a.m. high speed chase from Cohoes to Waterford ended near Mohawk Paper Mills with two Cohoes police officers injured during a scuffle. Officer Charles Miranda and Officer Thomias Ross were treated and released from Cohoes Memorial Hospital. Waterford resident Patrick J. Rilly, 18, of Middletown Road was arrested on multiple charges.
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Waterford
Cohoes
Mohawk Paper Mills
Charles Miranda
Thomias Ross
Cohoes Memorial Hospital
Patrick J. Rilly
Middletown Road
East Greenbush Community Gardens Flourish For Five Dollar Plots
In East Greenbush the town runs community gardens next to the Town Hall Annex with water supplied and land tilled for gardeners who pay five dollars for a 10 by 20 foot plot. Residents like Kevin Hennessy and others boast good yields of zucchini tomatoes corn peppers cucumbers and lettuce. Town Hall invites more residents to join for the next season.
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Kevin
East Greenbush Town Hall
Alan Stoilberg
Madison Ave
East Greenbush
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