Two men charged after attempted truck theft in Rensselaer
Rensselaer police arrested 23 year olds Howard Haberkern and Earl Rose Ill for allegedly trying to steal a truck from Academy Street around midnight. Both face third degree grand larceny charges with court appearances scheduled. ConRail at the Amtrak station detained Alan Lovelace on trespass and possession charges and a 1 year old was charged with third degree burglary in a separate case. Weekend vandalism and burglaries included burglaries on Pine Street and Columbia Turnpike and vehicle window damage.
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Rensselaer
Howard J. Haberkern
Earl J. Rose Ill
Columbia St
Academy Street
ConRail
Amtrak
Alan M. Lovelace
Western Rd
Castleton
Half dollar mystery and magazine complaint line
A reader asks if a lone half dollar can be redeemed and learns banks won’t replace torn currency without proof the other half is missing. The note then reports on Magazine Action Line inquiries about two magazines and publishers clearing house, with no responses to rebate requests.
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HOT Line
Marine Midland Bank
U.S
Crafts
Publishers Clearing House
Magazine Complaints Settlements and Bee Nest Advice
Readers disputed two magazines and eight complaints led to offers of complimentary substitutions or refunds. A bee nest in a hedge near Herrick and Lawrence Streets prompted advice to spray after dark and possibly dislodge the nest, then repeat insecticide applications until wasps are dead.
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Port Washington
N.Y
Castleton man killed in ladder mishap
Kevin Bruner 27 of Western Road Castleton died after a ladder he and David Ennis 27 were moving toppled onto him while painting a grandparent’s home at 1760 Brookview Road. Coroner ruled death accidental. Bruner died at Albany Memorial Hospital.
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Castleton
East Greenbush
Kevin Bruner
Western Road
Albany Memorial Hospital
John J. Marra
Bruner
David Ennis
Ennis
Brookview Road
Jockey trampled to death at Vermont track
Thomas Arroyo aged 30 from Pawtucket Rhode Island was riding Keep Needlin in the fifth race at Green Mountain Race Track He fell near the clubhouse turn and was trampled by at least two horses He died at a Bennington hospital after receiving treatment at the track officials said
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Pownal
Thomas Arroyo
Pawtucket
R.I
Green Mountain
Arroyo
Needlin
Bennington
New Yorkers Can Cast Paper Ballots If Registration Is In Error
Albany AP. Elections official Thomas W. Wallace Jr. says voters with registration or enrollment issues can cast secret paper ballots that are kept separate until verification. The procedure applies to missing or void enrollments. The statewide primaries include Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate contests and many other races.
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Albany
N.Y
New York State
Thomas W. Wallace Jr
State Board of Elections
U.S. Senate
Wallace
Senior Citizens to Meet at Ok Saratoga Church
SCHUYLERVILLE The first Senior Citizens meeting will be held at the Ok Saratoga Reformed Church at noon Tuesday. Attendees should bring a sandwich and join for coffee. A legislative chairman will outline state Senior Citizens benefits. Call to confirm attendance to Mrs. Allen, Marie Watson or Eliza Wendell.
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Schuylerville
Saratoga Reformed Church
Elinor F. Allen
Mrs. Allen
Marie Watson
Eliza Wendell
Maharaja Restaurant Opens in Colonie Serving Authentic Indian Cuisine
The Maharaja Restaurant at 2209 Central Avenue Colonie opens tonight offering authentic Indian fare built by Bombay hotel and restaurant owners S J Advani and R J Advani. Local doctors and educators aided the venture with Aug 31 auspicious ceremonies and four Bombay chefs will train here before moving on. Representative Samuel Stratton attended the opening, praising it as the first outstanding Indian restaurant north of the Bronx County line.
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Colonie
Central Avenue
New York City
Montreal
R.J. Advani
Bombay
Dr. Batty
Mohan Rao
Troy
RPI
Schenectady
Batty
Advanis
Advani
J. Advani
Rep
Samuel Stratton
Amsterdam
Stratton
Bronx County Line
Alakesan
G. M. Dzaman
Mother protests Shenendehowa school supplies fee
Marge Machnick, mother of ten Shenendehowa students, led a group of 12 protesting parents at 9 a.m. over a $12 per child supplies fee. They argue the district wastes money while facing a $115 000 budget option defeat.
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Clifton Park
Marge Machnick
Shenendehowa
Giaquinto
Machnick
Security to remain same at Albany County Airport
Albany County Airport will keep current security procedures despite a hijacking incident. John Masko, the airport director, says no changes are planned unless FAA instructs, noting frequent inspections and a three year run with magnetometer screening and X ray checks for carry on luggage.
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Albany Co
Albany
Albany County
TWA
John Masko
Federal Aviation Administration
A.A
Masko
Rummage Sale Slated by Schuylerville United Methodist
The Schuylerville United Methodist Church will host its annual fall rummage sale at the Carroll building on Broad Street from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays September 18 25 October 2 9 and 16. Damaris Weed chairs the event inviting the public to attend for bargains. Masks and security at the airport are noted with expectations of no trouble.
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Schuylerville
United Methodist Church of
Carroll
Broad Street
Damaris Weed
4-H Schedules And Dog Obedience Meetings This Week
The Cooperatives Extension outlines a week of 4-H events in Troy Lansingburgh Brunswick Clinton Heights and Defreestville. Activities include dog obedience sessions at multiple venues and 4-H leadership and teen programs across city centers and project centers.
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Center Brunswick
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