Albany considered 10000 seat sports arena with theater and parking
A Booz Allen Hamilton study to the Albany county legislature proposes a 10000 seat arena with minor league hockey as part of a civic center including a 3000 seat theater two subdividable meeting rooms and parking for 3500 cars The project would cost about 28 million with an annual 700000 subsidy but yield an estimated 280 million in regional economic benefits A blue ribbon panel could be formed to oversee implementation locations favored near the airport Colonie Northway Western Ave Albany State University campus or Pine Bush area
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Albany
N.Y
Booz, Allen and Hamilton
Thomas Cairns
Colonie
Northway
Western Ave
Albany State University
Pine Bush
Capital District
Albany County to sell fifty million in bonds
Albany County Legislature approved a 50 million bond sale to fund the Empire State Mall amid objections from Edward Sargent who questioned rising costs. County attorney Bob Lyman said the State of New York covers bond amortization and there is no spending ceiling. The body also changed payroll to biweekly, authorized snow removal funds transfer, and joined the Capital District Economic Development District.
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Albany County
Albany
Empire State Mall
Edward Sargent
Bob Lyman
State of New York
Lyman
County of
Capital District Economics Development District
Mrs Carter to Campaign in Albany Monday
Roslynn Carter wife of Jimmy Carter will visit Albany to attend a rally at 11 a.m. on the State Capitol steps. Campaign officials say she arrives Sunday night and will hold a 10 a.m. press conference Monday before the rally and a meeting with local workers.
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Carter
New York
Colonie Considers 1977 Budget With 22 Percent Tax Hike
The Colonie town budget proposes a 22 percent property tax increase to 6.47 per thousand and a 15.94 million spending plan. It includes higher library operation costs, civil service reclassifications, and salary raises for officials and non union staff, with a public hearing set for November 4 at Town Hall.
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Newtonville
Colonie
Simonsen
Civil Service Employes Union
Town Police Benevolent Association
CSEA
Reader notes warn against home envelope stuffing scam scheme
The column exposes a solicitations for a Home Based “program II” that pays per thousand envelopes and a “program IV” offering cash per envelope, with promises of manuals and lists. It questions the legitimacy, notes lack of a physical address, and warns readers about cash payments and likely refunds. It also includes a charity appeal seeking wigs for Watervliet church events.
Nassau residents raise concerns at village meeting
Nassau residents voiced complaints at Tuesday’s village meeting in Village Hall on Marvin Street. John Warner reported cars parked westbound on Route 20 blocking the road and wrecked autos behind Frank's Garage on Route 20. Police will investigate both issues. Ralph Rickert and attorney Paul Whitaker seek a reapplication for a special permit to move Rickert’s tractor trailer on Easy Street and Maple Avenue, with the board to decide later. Fire Chief Harrington said a new fire truck delivery is scheduled for December.
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Nassau
Marvin Street
John Warner
Route 20
Frank
Ralph Rickert
Maple Avenue
Paul Whitaker
Rickert
Easy Street
Wilfred Harrington III
Barn Fire Damages Hamlet Barn in Columbia County
A fire damaged a barn at Hermitage Farm on Wire Road in Livingston, Columbia County, with no injuries reported. A tractor inside the barn started the blaze around 5 p.m. and fire crews from Livingston Linlithgo Elizaville Becraft and the Southern Columbia Rescue Squad fought the flames, while Milan Dutchess County and West Taghunk units stood by.
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Livingston
Hermitage
Wire Road
Columbia County
Linlithgo
Elizaville
Becraft
Southern Columbia
Milan
Dutchess County
West Taghkink
Castleton on Hudson audit notes missing acting justice
The state audit covering 1973 to 1975 criticizes Castleton-on-Hudson for not appointing an acting village justice but says the position has been filled since. It also urges use of control accounts for water bills and notes no foreclosure action on long-held tax sale parcels. Mayor Justus cites limited options for villages in tax land sales.
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Castleton
Castleton-on-Hudson
John S. Della Rocca
Donald C Justus
Schodack
Thomas R. Snow
Justus
East Greenbush considers full time athletic director
East Greenbush School Board meets at 7 30 p m at Columbia High School to consider appointing a full time athletic director the proposed drug abuse policy second reading and other agenda items including tax exemptions for new business construction state land tax questions and handicapped student resolutions.
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East Greenbush
Columbia High School
East Greenbush Driver Course Offered Next Tuesday
A three hour pre licensing drivers course will be offered by the East Greenbush school system Tuesday from 6 45 p m to 10 p m at Columbia High School. Registration may be made by calling Mrs Racquet in the Continuing Education Office 477 8711 extension 224. A fee will be charged and participants must have driving permits.
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East Greenbush
Columbia High School
Racquet
Continuing Education
Jacon and Hoff Named to Drinking Driver Programs Board
East Greenbush resident Robert M. Jacon and Menands resident William C. Hoff Jr. were named to the seven member board of Drinking Driver Programs Corporation in East Greenbush. Jacon, an attorney and former East Greenbush teacher, will serve on the nominating and educational programs committees. Hoff, a Rensselaer native and East Greenbush Community State Bank branch manager, will serve as treasurer.
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East Greenbush
Menands
Drinking Driver Programs Corporation
Robert M. Jacon
Bloomingdale Ave
William C. Hoff Jr
Bush
Hoff
Rensselaer
Community State Bank
Welcome Wagon Meeting in East Greenbush Tonight
The Greenbush Area Welcome Wagon will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Gilligan and Hayes Roads. Silk flower techniques and other crafts will be demonstrated. Newcomers are welcome. Members and husbands plan a bowling and pizza party for Oct 23.
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East Greenbush
Greenbush
United Methodist Church
Gilligan and Hayes Roads
Auto Workers endorse Field for Assembly
Republican Assemblyman Fred Field announced endorsements from the Troy Area Labor Council and Local 930 of the United Auto Workers. Field cited m ajor organizational support, saying a dozen major groups have backed him over Democrat William Aylward. He has represented the 103rd district including Colonie Guilderland Watervliet and Cohoes since 1968.
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Fred Field
Troy Area
Field
William Aylward
Colonie, Guilderland, Watervliet and
Cohoes
Nuclear Alternatives shown at Schodack Landing Fire House
A film titled Nuclear Alternatives screens at 8 p.m. Friday at Schodack Landing Fire House with free refreshments. Guest speakers Mr. and Mrs. Theodore King of Athens discuss the state's study of Athens farmland for a potential power plant site.
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Schodack
Schodack Landing
Theodore King
Athens
Two Films Scheduled for Schodack Friday Event
The Esquatak Historical Society will show two 30 minute films at Schodack Town Hall at 8 p m on Friday. Uncle Sam the Man and the Legend narrated by E G Marshall and The Collar City Song about Troy industrial development. Cider and doughnuts will be served and Esquatak publications including the 1977 historical calendar will be available. Public welcome.
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Schodack
Esquatak Historical Society
Schodack Town Hall
Uncle Sam
Man and the Legend
E. G. Marshall
Collar City
Troy
Esquatak
OTB Chief’s Travel Bills Raise Questions Over Tenure
Paul R. Screvane, president of the Off-Track Betting Corp., billed more than $14,000 in travel and entertainment expenses over 20 years. Auditors found much higher totals for prior OTB leadership, including $176,954 in fiscal 1972 and $234,238 in 1978. Screvane defends expenses as necessary for business and strategy.
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Paul R. Screvane
Samuels
Screvane’s
Screvane
OTB
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