Lottery windfall, wedding joy for Albany janitor Bradt
William Bradt, 28, a South Mall Albany janitor, won 10000 from the New York State Lottery a month after his wedding. He used the money to pay debts and save for a house down payment while living with his parents. The surprise win followed a February scratch ticket and months of waiting.
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William Bradt
Office of General Services
New York
Bradt
Albany
South Mall
Hotline Editor's Note Guidance for Readers
This Sunday Wednesday and Friday column invites readers to write to The Times Record in Troy New York for help or to offer assistance. Include name address and phone. responses occur after research is completed.
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Sears Catalog Dept Supplies 100 Percent Cotton Linens
Readers seek 100 percent cotton sheets and pillowcases once sold at Sears. Answer notes Catalog Sales Dept can place orders with delivery to Colonie Center store in five days for pickup, or mailed to Sears charge account holders.
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Sears
Colonie Center
Origins of sandwich boards in 19th century advertising
Encyclopedia Britannica notes sandwich boards rose in the 19th century when merchants hired men to carry placards up and down streets sometimes on horseback. The term sandwich men reportedly comes from Charles Dickens. The practice faded after a downturn and revived briefly during a weak advertising era.
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Charles Dickens
Bridges in Rensselaer face repairs and safety concerns
Mayor Joseph P. Mink announced several Rensselaer bridges are at risk after the Herrick Street Bridge was closed for safety. The Columbia Street Bridge may be repaired by the state, with Route 9 and 20 as the route to funding. The Third Avenue Bridge remains dangerous due to crumbling concrete.
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Rensselaer Commissioner of Public Works
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Columbia Street
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Columbia Turnpike
East Greenbush
Albany
Third Avenue
Rensselaer hires vacation cop for summer patrol
Police Chief Charles Stewart announced that Joseph Hummel will join the Rensselaer force for June through August as a vacation replacement. Mayor Mink said Hummel, with a BA in political science, may stay beyond August, while five new provisional officers are added to cover summer losses.
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Joseph Hummel
Rensselaer
Joseph P. Mink
New Mexico State University
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Hummel
Raymond James
Conrail
George Harwood
Thomas McLaughlin
City Civil Service Commission
Dean Kennedy
Lincoln Terr
Deran Akullian
Washington Ave
Michael Heller
Drama Club to Present Cheaper By The Dozen at Rensselaer
The Rensselaer Junior-Senior High School Drama Club of grades 7 to 9 performs Cheaper By The Dozen in the high school auditorium Wednesday at 7 30 p m Tickets are sold citywide and at the door Proceeds fund royalties wardrobes makeup props stage gear and the annual club trip.
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Kapp Replacement Decision In Rensselaer Aldermanic Race
James Kapp eighth ward alderman will learn today who will run in his seat after an agreement with Rensselaer Democratic chairman William Carney. The move follows party strategy ahead of upcoming votes and reflects a shift in local governance.
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James Kapp
Rensselaer Democratic Party
William Carney
Kapp
James Cook
Rensselaer Police Reports Highlight Local Incidents and Political Drift
A dog bite treated at Memorial Hospital in Rensselaer involves Joyce Biondi of 2008 10th Street. Copper piping theft was reported from a fire damaged residence on First Street. Claudia M Butti of Astoria and Albany forfeited bail after disorderly conduct arrest at East Street Amtrak station. Kapp, a Rensselaer teacher, withdrew from an administrative race citing political pressure and campaigning aversion.
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Dove St
Albany
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Rensselaer
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10Th St
Memorial Hospital
Washington Ave
First Street
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44Th St
Astoria
New York City
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Amtrack
East Street
Albany Medical Center
Semifinalists Named in Cornword 30 Puzzle
Cornword No 1148 lists 30 semifinalists eligible to win the $1 250 jackpot by identifying five key words. A winner, if any, will be announced Saturday. Participants include J Abbt Troy Joan Abbt Troy Mary Bailey Troy Doris Beaudoin Troy Rachel Bryan Troy John P Carp Mechanicville R Clothier Troy Bob Conway Troy E C Decker Troy John Downey Sr Troy Mrs Eileen Fehily Mechanicville Leon G Foster Stillwater Mrs J G Frank Watervliet wes Fs Roger Holdridge Troy Kaye Kuzmich Averill Park S Lowther Waterford Nancy Markle Troy Mrs Kay Mayotte Troy Kay McGinis Troy Barbara Massey Troy Ken Omelia Cohoes G E Reilly Troy Pierre Ricci Cohoes Albert Sickles Troy Evelyn J Small Troy John F Tanchak Green Island M R Tilton Troy Josie Voleck Waterford D Weglner Troy Bernard Weiss Jr Ballston Spa
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Troy Mrs. Kay Mayotte
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Troy Ken Omelia
Cohoes
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Troy Pierre Ricci
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