Nassau audit faulted for overexpenditures and tax overcharges
A state Audit and Control Department report on Southern Rensselaer County Nassau finances for 1973 to 1975 criticizes general fund overspending by 608 dollars in 1973 74 and water fund overspending of 7814 dollars. It notes taxes were overcollected by 94 dollars in 1973 74 and 2393 dollars in 1974 75 with tax warrants not attached to rolls. Mayor Jerrold Van Deusen calls criticisms picayune and cites rounding to mills as the cause. no comment from former mayor Oscar Kraft.
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Nassau
State Audit and Control Department
van Deusen
Oscar Kraft
Columbia Co plant to close in December
The Universal Atlas Cement Co. plant at Greenport will shut down within 90 days, likely in early or mid-December, affecting about 275 Hudson area workers. A spokesman said the operation was not profitable and no major investments would be made. transfer for qualified employees may be possible as the site and facilities are offered for sale.
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Greenport
Universal Atlas Cement Co
Joseph Lessman
Hudson
Hudson River
Universal Atlas
Couple arrested in Schodack for auto theft and evasion
An Albany County couple, Timothy B. Maloney 23 and Cynthia L. Sandora 19, were jailed in Rensselaer after a stolen car taken at a New Lebanon gas station was spotted in Schodack. They refused to stop, were forced over by Trooper Thomas Gill, and pleaded guilty to related charges receiving 30 and 15 day sentences respectively.
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Albany
Rensselaer County
Schodack
New Lebanon
Timothy B. Maloney
State St
Hollis Reeves
Cynthia L. Sandora
Rotterdam
Reeves
Thomas Gill
Maloney
Sandora
Gill
Pressing questions on crafts and fan mail answered
The column discusses using Leggs L eggs empty packages for crafts and notes a new L eggs Idea Book for $1 by mail. It also provides fan correspondence addresses for Totie Fields Graham Kerr and Lulu Roman, with agency and contact details.
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Leggs
L'eggs Idea
P.O
Reidsville
N.C
Totie Fields
Graham Kerr
Lulu Roman
East Greenbush Fire Hydrants Scheduled for Flushing
East Greenbush Water Department reports hydrants will be flushed later this month causing temporary water discoloration in some areas. Sept 20 covers North Greenbush to Routes 4 and 40. Sept 21 runs between Routes 4 40 and 9 20. Sept 22 includes east end above Elliot Road. Sept 23 west town below Elliot Road. Sept 24 Hampton Manor area.
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East Greenbush
North Greenbush
Rensselaer
Clinton Heights
Elliot Road
Country Estates
Park East
Bella Vista
Mountainview
Hays Road
Sherwood Park
Prospect Heights
Clinton Park
Woodland Park
Hampton Manor
Albany County Clerk candidates propose office reforms
Democrat Guy Paquin pledges a centralized copy center under the clerk to cut machines and save about 40000 annually using courier help from Senior Citizen staff. Republican Paul Cardamone backs staff rotation to widen cross training and reduce delays, while arguing the idea needs county executive action and civil service considerations.
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Guy Paquin
Paul Cardamone
the Democrat
Paquin
Cardamone
Albany County
Greenbush man pleads innocent in car operation
East Greenbush resident Paul Volpi age 23 pleaded innocent in Rensselaer County Court to first degree criminal possession of stolen property forgery of a vehicle identification number and illegal possession of a VIN plate. He is accused of altering a 1974 Kharmann Ghia stolen in Stephentown in January 1975 from Flynn Volkswagen. George W. Fudge owner of a Stephentown body shop faced the same felonies and pleaded guilty to 21 of 28 counts but not the Kharmann Ghia charges.
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East Greenbush
Stephentown
Paul Volpi
Rensselaer
Volpi
Flynn Volkswagen
Pittsfield
Mass
George W. Fudge
Fudge
Youths Arrested on Drug Charges in Schodack
State police at Brunswick say three youths were arrested Monday for possession of marijuana and hashish. They face criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and were released to parents, to appear before Town Justice Hollis Reeves on Tuesday.
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Schodack
Brunswick
Hollis Reeves
Fall runs for Vermont Steamtrain doubtful amid deficits
Bennington Vermont. The Vermont Steamtrain funded by the state has ceased operations as of September 6 due to sharp deficits and plans to resume for fall foliage were scrapped. Officials say the state won’t provide more funds while local chambers consider two four day weekend trips in early October.
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Bennington
Vermont Steamtrain
Robert Barbera
Steamtown Foundation
Schodack Arts Council Meeting and Local Fall Train Costs
The Schodack Central Council on the Arts plans a 10 a.m. Thursday meeting at Judy Powers home. Separate items discuss Sacred Heart Church bazaar, Maple Hill High School rock and roll revival and Steamtown Foundation finances for fall runs including insurance, ridership shortfalls, and Vermont plans with deficits in the summer and fall projections.
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Arts Council
Schodack Central Council On the Arts
Judy Powers
Sacred Heart Church
Maple Hill High School
Barbera
State
Vermont
Steamtown Foundation
Foundation
Nolan fundraiser set for Siena College Friday
Albany State Senator Howard Nolan the Democratic incumbent will host a fundraising cocktail party Friday at 6 p.m. at Siena College.
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Nolan
Albany
Howard Nolan
Siena College
North Colonie teachers vow no strike after talks
North Colonie Teachers' Association members agree not to strike on the first day of school after bargaining sessions at St Ambrose School and Shaker High School. Kim Gifford says progress was seen though the district remains apart on salary class size and job security.
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North Colonie
Latham
North Colonie Teachers’ Association
Kim Gifford
Association
St. Ambrose School
Old London Road
Charles Szuberla
Shaker High School
Gifford
Turboliners Make Inaugural Run to Rensselaer
Turboliners from Amtrak arrive in Rensselaer for a public display on Sunday Sept 19. The two French designed, American built high speed trains will later begin regular service, with speeds up to 125 mph and flexible bi directional operation.
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Amtrak
Rensselaer
New York
Buffalo
Rensselaer Station
Syracuse
New York City
Amsterdam
Colonie
Hudson
New York State
Raymond T. Schuler
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