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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1976
Page
2
Saratoga homeowners report renting during the summer racing season brings tidy properties and high rents but also damage risks. Tenants in wealthier circles are blamed for larger bills while many residents fear break-ins and theft. Some owners rent rooms to foreign trainers and a Texas oil millionaire, citing privacy and security benefits.
Beginning Sept 30 the Washington Avenue bridge project requires a left turn ban from I-90 exit 7 with detours via exits 9 to Defreestville and North Greenbush. The $150,000 reconstruction by Masonary, Inc. runs about a month to Nov 30 with steel railings replacing aluminum and a high density concrete overlay to resist water and chemical intrusion.
North Greenbush resident Harry Hovey has been formally appointed director of the New York State Environmental Conservation Department's air resources division after serving as acting director since April. Berle announced reforms to tighten assessment and control of airborne toxic compounds and noted Hovey's engineering and public health credentials.
State Transportation Commissioner Raymond Schuler announced that about $3 million in funding will be approved soon for the Port of Albany. The money will fund replacing tenders at piers two and three, roof repairs on shed two, paving fencing and lighting near pier three, and rehabilitation of sheds four and five.
The Esquatak Historical Society publishes its third calendar featuring 19th and 20th century Nassau and Schodack industries. The Times Record column invites readers to contribute help or information, with contact details provided for research queries.
A reader asks about current pay for a carpenter's apprentice and cites difficulty locating a carpenters union. The article suggests contacting the Laborers Union local in Troy and the Building Industry Employers in Colonie for guidance and referrals.
A column notes readers receiving delayed photos and items from Richmond Troy Melrose and Mechanicville. It reports a faulty box spring mattress purchased years ago, advice to complain too late, and mixed help on benefits and envelope work for Troy residents.
Former Rep. James Hastings announces a leave of absence from his role as president of the Associated Industries of New York State. The board accepts the voluntary leave, with full pay, starting December 1 until the charges are resolved after a federal indictment on mail fraud and false statements related to a payroll kickback scheme.
Two handmade quilts with bicentennial themes will be sold in a silent auction at the Harvest Home Fair of the Greenbush Reformed Church on October 2. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with plant and attic treasure booths and a refreshment stand.
New York State Lottery Director John Quinn says every Empire Stakes ticket has duplicates in circulation due to computerization. He notes the duplication does not affect odds and aims to save printing time, with millions of tickets requiring thousands of printing plates to avoid duplicates.
Larry Bridges 26 of North Syracuse pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the July 22 death of Air Force Airman Ricky G. Hasman of Rochester. He is one of four Hancock Air Force Base servicemen charged. others include Gerald J. McConnell 19 of the Bronx, Frederick T. Carroll 18 of North Merrick, and David A. Rock 20 of Cohoes. Bridges remains free on bail as judged by Onondaga County Court Judge Patrick Cunningham.
Six semifinalists in Cornword Puzzle No. 1111 were identified by correctly naming five key words to reach the $275 jackpot. Eligible contestants include Marion Brehm of Troy, Alice M. Davis of Waterford, L Ford of Troy, Marge Goodrich of Green Island, Alice A. Post of Stillwater, and Connie F. Wilkinson of Troy.
Ulster County attorney Joseph D. Saccoman was chosen by Republicans for the Supreme Court judgeship covering Albany Rensselaer Ulster and four other counties. Kingston attorney John J. Schick was nominated by Conservatives, while Democrat Aaron E. Klein won a prearranged convention nod for another judgeship seat. The post is vacated by Judge DeForest C. Pitt who retires year end at age 70. Saccoman has served as confidential law secretary to the Ulster County Court judge since 1971.
Rensselaer mayor says private dumping at Partition Street will stop on Saturdays until further notice. Dumping will be allowed on weekdays with trash sent to another Albany County site. City operations remain unaffected as city pickups go to an Albany County dump. Contract renewal delays caused the Saturday halt amid possible misunderstandings with Michael Cristo’s firm.
Gerrard A. Flynn, 33, of Averill Park, admitted guilt in Rensselaer and East Greenbush cases. He pleaded to second degree attempted forgery and criminal impersonation for the Rensselaer incident and to third degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and petty larceny for the East Greenbush charges. He faces sentencing on November 4.
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