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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1976
Page
2
This Monday column explains tax deductions for campaign contributions, noting limits for cash gifts to national state or local party committees or candidates. It also shares a reader’s defense of AAA emergency rescue drivers detailing a grueling Jan 19 shift with non stop calls and no breaks, highlighting dedication and strain.
Readers report time-wasting calls on Jan 19 caused delays for emergency drivers as motorists overstated needs or failed to stay with their cars. The letter also asks about local Friends of Megavitamin Therapy meetings with Carolyn Conroy noting about 200 participants since the group began.
Albany hosts an Irish Fortnight of 14 consecutive nights at Maria College beginning March 13. Noted Irish artists and scholars including Eamon Kelly Margaret MacCurtain William Smyth Ruadhri DeValera Len Graham Paddy Ryan and George Morrison will speak on art archeology folklore and music. Admission is free with space available.
Mrs. Constance Reilly of Schenectady was chosen by the city youth commission to study youth in Rensselaer for six weeks as part of plans to establish a city youth bureau. Mayor Mink said the project hinges on state funding and noted 30 candidates were interviewed from 50 to 60 applications.
RENSSELAER city council designated Nelson Avenue a southbound one way after residents urged action against Sterling-Winthrop employees parking on the street. The Streets committee endorsed the change, with two aldermen abstaining, and a two week rollout followed by publication in the official newspaper. Residents urged ending alternate parking for sweeping and plowing, while another petition sought action on a dangerous ravine flooding with stagnant water and potential lawsuits.
A meeting at 8 p.m. in city hall launches a riverfront study after Mayor Mink announced a $9,000 federal CDA grant via the state. Floyd Barwig will head the full-time planning, with Arthur Brod from the county planning bureau. The study runs to June 25 and seeks private involvement and riverfront recreation options, including land around Dunn Memorial Bridge ramps and DOT led landscaping.
An early morning blaze caused fire and smoke damage to the boiler room at Polsinello Fuels Inc. 41 Riverside Ave. Rensselaer. Police and fire crews arrived at 3 41 a.m. and had the fire out an hour later. No injuries. Officers Harwood Buono McDonald and Bower responded.
East Greenbush Town Board rejected a proposal to create the position of assistant chief for patrolman David J. Lockman to keep him on the force after civil service ruled his uncorrected vision below state minimum. The 3 to 1 vote followed funding notes from Supervisor Michael Van Voris, who argued for the pay increase to 11 thousand dollars and a precedent of creating new positions when laws can't be met. Councilman Anthony Carpinello opposed, citing fairness to sergeants and the principle behind the move.
EAST GREENBUSH two Fassett Yager Pontiac Inc employees face charges of falsifying business records and altering a mileage register. Joseph Eckert, 48, and Paul Nolles, 32, allegedly rolled back a 1974 Pontiac odometer by 26,000 miles. Arraigned before Judge James Lamb and released pending Albany City Court appearance. investigator N J Kean led the case.
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