Cambridge group marks 47th anniversary with banquet
Court Leonard Catholic Daughters of America of Cambridge celebrated its 47th anniversary with a Town House banquet attended by 50. Reta Pemerick welcomed guests. Kay Cramer reviewed CDA history and praised their work. Rev. Getz and Rev. Wilson gave invocations and benedictions. Elizabeth Guiden offered congratulations. Charter members Josephine O’Donnell and Bessie Shields attended.
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Court Leonard
Catholic Daughters of America of
Cambridge
Reta Pemerick
Mary Austin
Kay Cramer
CDA
Joseph Getz
St. Patrick’s Church
John Wilson
Leonard
Elizabeth Guiden
Hoosick Falls
Rensselaer County Campaigns Rely on Radio and Ads
As election day nears, county wide races remain low key with TV ads scarce due to cost and limited reach. Both parties push radio, newspaper ads, and signs while bar rules hinder attorney campaign chatter. The county executive race features fewer debates, with two held so far at Columbia High School and Troy City Hall.
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Rensselaer County
Troy
Rensselaer
GOP
Joseph Bruno
William Murphy
Edward Pattison
Murphy
Columbia High School
Troy City Hall
Koreman Endorsed by Four Labor Groups for Reelection
Presiding Justice Harold E. Koreman of the state Appellate Division seeks a second 14 year term on the state Supreme Court. Backers include International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 320 Kingston Construction and General Laborers Local 190 Albany Electricians Union Local 724 Retirees Club Albany and New York State Association of Electrical Workers. Running in the third judicial district among four candidates, the district covers seven counties including Rensselaer and Albany.
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Harold E. Koreman
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Kingston
Construction and
Albany
Electricians Union
New York State Association of Electrical Workers
Judge Koreman
Rensselaer
Tippins Proposes Speaker Bureau for Constituents in Rensselaer
Republican-Conservative Timothy Tippins, an attorney and candidate for the Rensselaer County Legislature District 2, vows a speaker bureau to provide a direct line between his office and residents. He pledges to represent people over party and plans rap sessions with social organizations after election.
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Timothy Tippins
Rensselaer County
Tippins
McGrath and Ball Release Platform for Rensselaer Fourth
Democratic candidates Donald McGrath and Baxter Ball outline a platform focused on improved county roads citizen advisory committees and a district medical facility. They pledge town meetings budget scrutiny and collaboration with municipalities to locate a facility serving Sand Lake Nassau Schodack and Stephentown to reduce long trips to Albany Troy or Pittsfield.
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Donald McGrath
Baxter Ball
Rensselaer County
Sand Lake
Nassau
Schodack
Stephentown
Albany
Troy
Pittsfield
Republicans Offer Phone Help on Election Procedures
North Greenbush party spokesmen will answer questions on candidates and court procedures at the Republican headquarters. Phones staffed 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily until Nov 7, with extended hours on Monday and Election Day. Call Robert Jones at 283 3548 for other times and transport assistance to polls.
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North Greenbush
Republican Party
Robert Jones
Students Back DeBonis for Rensselaer County Legislature
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student group formed to back Victor F. DeBonis, a Republican Conservative candidate for a Troy seat in the county Legislature. The group was created by civil engineering student James W. Coogan who cites DeBonis involvement in educational programs.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer County Legislature
Victor F. DeBonis
James W. Coogan
DeBonis
Coogan
Troy
Rafter Receives Firefighters Union Endorsement
The campaign spokesman says Rensselaer County district attorney candidate Joseph B. Rafter, the Democratic Liberal nominee, was endorsed by the Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association amid the race.
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Joseph B. Rafter
Rensselaer County
Troy Uniformed Firefighters Association
Louis Anthony Gets Firefighters and Union Backing in Troy bid
Politician Louis Anthony, seeking a third term on the Troy City Council, is endorsed for reelection by the Uniform Fire Fighters Association and Local 1508 of the United Auto Workers.
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Louis Anthony
Troy
Uniform Fire Fighters Association
The
United Auto Workers
Anthony
Spain Endorsed by Troy Teachers Association for Judgeship
The Troy Teachers Association voted to endorse Edward J. Spain a Democrat for the Troy Police Court Judgeship. Spain pledged collaboration with teachers to educate the community about court operations and the criminal justice system.
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Troy Teachers Association
Edward
Spain
Troy
Geology Talk Highlighted By Stephentown Society
Stephentown Historical Society hosts geologist Donald Fisher at 8 p.m. Thursday to discuss Rocks Minerals Fossils and the Art of Lapidary with refreshments. Public invited per Lynn Goodhue. Sharon Ann Walsh enlists in the U.S. Navy will depart Nov 4 for basic training in Orlando Florida.
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Stephentown
Berlin
Sharon Ann Walsh
Michael J. Walsh Jr
U.S. Navy
Orlando, Fla
Berlin Central High School
Hudson Valley Community College
State Department of Taxation and Finance
Holiday Happening expands at Empire State Plaza this December
Albany’s second annual Holiday Happening at the Empire State Plaza runs December 9 to 11. Cosponsored by the New York State Office of General Services and Price Chopper, the free event features parades, fireworks, a Christmas tree lighting, ice shows, skating, puppet shows, caroling, Santa, and arts and crafts displays drawing 100 000 plus attendees last year.
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Albany
Empire State Plaza
New York State Office of General Services
Price Chopper
New York State
Santa Claus
Preschool program to aid parents in North Colonie District
Latham District hosts a 7:30 p.m. Thursday session on preschool programs for parents of preschoolers and entering kindergarteners. Peter McManus notes the district secured a state grant for this outreach, with Carrie Larson coordinating the project and a team including Mary Cobb Ann Willard and Maureen Sheridan.
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Latham —District
North Colonie Central School
Peter McManus
New York
Carrie Larson
Larson
Mary Cobb
Ann Willard
Maureen Sheridan
School committees hold meetings across district
Newtonville and Albany list multiple ongoing committee meetings. The Facilities Cost Review and School Capacity Review panels meet at Shaker High and Junior High libraries. The Albany Ladies Auxiliary hosts a Sunday garage sale at Christian Brothers Academy's auditorium with Kay Thompson and Cathy Ruprecht as cochairmen.
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Newtonville
Albany
The
Christian Brothers Academy
DeLaSalle Road
Kay Thompson
Cathy Ruprecht
Engelhardt
Shaker Junior High School
Watervliet-Shaker Road
Latham
Shaker Senior High School
District Faces Teacher Unrest Over Proposed Budget Cuts
In the Enlarged City School District of Troy, taxes dropped for two consecutive years while funds are directed to non instructional supplies. Officials deny financial trouble yet threats of teacher cuts raise concerns about motives and job security.
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Troy
Teachers’ Association
City of
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