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Tae Kwon Do instructor slapped with child porn charges

A Colonie Tae Kwon Do instructor was arrested on child pornography charges Thursday, May 17, according to Colonie police.

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Early trip to court in Congressional race

Dieterich challenges Tonko’s third-party petition signatures

Bob Dieterich is hoping to strike Paul Tonko’s name from the Independence Party ballot line, but Tonko is confident his name will remain.

Sports poll: Which girls lacrosse player should be the Suburban Council’s MVP?

This week, we've got our five candidates for the Suburban Council girls lacrosse most valuable player.

Editorial: Visit us on the go

This editorial appeared in the May 16 and 17, 2012, editions of The Spotlight.

POV: Program all about the right Choices

This point of view column appeared in the May 16 and 17, 2012, editions of The Spotlight.

Letter: Thanks for supporting team

This letter appeared in the May 16, 2012, edition of the Bethlehem Spotlight.

Letter: Town committee already open to those willing and committed

This letter appeared in the May 16, 2012, edition of the Bethlehem Spotlight.

Letter: Democrats need democracy

This letter appeared in the May 16, 2012, edition of the Bethlehem Spotlight.

Letter: Get involved in your party

This letter appeared in the May 16, 2012, edition of the Bethlehem Spotlight.

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BC’s tax cap challenge succeeds

Record turnout for landmark vote, 63 percent approve of budget

Voters in the Bethlehem Central School District approved a 2012-13 school year budget today by a margin of 4,035 votes to 2,405 votes.

Albany County school budget vote results

Check here for the results of school budget, board of education and proposition votes in school districts across Albany County.

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Turnout strong at BC polls

Poll workers said turnout is strong midway through today's budget vote.

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A perfect game for all

They named themselves the “House of Six” —two college boys from Florida and one each from Louisiana, Kansas, Arizona and Connecticut, living together under one roof.

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Writer takes off the gloves

Lisa Petrocelli took a ride on her cousin Vinny’s motorcycle when she was 15. She said she was scared but never felt such a thrill and vowed to do it again someday. That day came more than 20 years later, when she and her husband, Dino, bought a motorcycle of their own.

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High-tech software finds local home

Wolf Road company pushing European software in the states

The Capital District is quickly becoming a nanotech hub, attracting global businesses and new jobs. One of those new players hopes to act as a supporter of the manufacturing being done here and potentially improve semiconductor, nanotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities around the region.

Ethics changes still under review

No action taken after lengthy discussion

At its latest meeting, the Bethlehem Town Board once again vetted the proposed changes to the town ethics code put forth by a citizen’s advisory committee formed at the beginning of the year.

Undercover investigation nets four drug arrests

An undercover investigation by the Albany County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of four people at the Methadone Treatment Clinic in Albany, according to an announcement on Monday, May 14.

Accident leads to arrests

A late night accident on I-787 in the City of Albany on Friday, May 11, led to the arrests of three people, according to State Police.

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Rexford man saves injured cat

Rescue group to hold garage sale to help pay veterinary bills

One man simply couldn’t leave an injured cat lying in the middle of the road outside of his home, but as a result he now faces veterinary bills totaling more than $3,000.

Bethlehem Restaurant Week returns

More than a dozen eateries to offer $20.12 meals

For the second time, the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce will be partnering with local eateries to present Bethlehem Restaurant week.

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