BOU to hold B-ball fundraiser
Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited is holding its 6th Annual Bethlehem Central Basketball Classic on Friday, March 2. Teachers from the Bethlehem Central elementary and middle schools will compete against a team of teachers from the high school to raise money for BOU programming. Students and families are encouraged to attend to ...
BC to hold budget forum
Bethlehem Central administrators will fill the public in on its estimated $4.4 million budget gap at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the middle school.
Albany Figure Skating Club to hold spring show
If you're looking to see some impressive skating from some local kids, consider checking out the Albany Figure Skating Club's upcoming show on March 4.
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Au Revoir to my Favorite Gal….Miss Albany Diner
Today I said good bye to one of my favorite gals, Miss Albany Diner. It is a silver tube of diner lore, cozy booths and some damn fine food on Broadway in Albany. Cliff, Jane and Bill Brown made people M.A.D. with their hospitality, wit and fare. It was a ...
This is the winter sports season?
I just came in from a walk along the Albany County Rail Trail in Delmar, where it was mostly cloudy and in the 30s. Did I happen to mention that the date was Feb. 7? If it were a normal winter around these parts, I wouldn't have bothered to take ...
Opinion: Editorial cartoon
We added a new link to our 'Opinion' section, called 'Editorial cartoon'. Click the title for more info.
Tearsheet Program
Our new tearsheet program offers advertisers a great way to archive all their advertisements, digitally —and best of all, its FREE! Click the title for more info.
'Contact the Editor' Link
You can now contact the editors directly and quickly, by using the newly added link. It's located under the 'About' tab of the menu bar. Click the title for more info.
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My Girth and History….Montcalm, Queensbury, NY
Hello Everyone, How many times in your hasty quest to shop on the “cheap” have you driven past the Montcalm? Well, after you are done shopping at the Outlets near Lake George, you should stop in and settle down for a tasty meal. The restaurant looks like a small log ...
Students thank BC music teacher with song
In a touching tribute to their former music teacher, students touched by Mary Jane Hughes played "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" at her funeral mass Monday, Dec. 2.
Top 10 storylines to follow in 2012
Here is your sneak peek at this week's "From the Sports Desk" column. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!
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Chain Meal………..The Olive Garden, Colonie, NY
Hey there, I’m starting off by telling you that I had a fab time with my people. It was a gathering of women and we haven’t seen it other in a loooong time, so it was fun to sit around and catch up. The restaurant was chosen by one of ...
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A Room with a Surly view……..Country View Diner, Brunswick, NY
After running errands up Hoosick Street, we finally stopped to eat lunch. Country View Diner was close to our former destination, so it made the cut. The diner is familiar yet different….the front door is on the side of the building. We entered and got seated right away. We got ...
SC South is a madhouse
Good luck picking a favorite to win the Suburban Council South Division this season.
Good update to a feel good story
You may have caught our story in the Nov. 9 Spotlight about Spirit, the juvenile bald eagle that was shot Oct. 12 in Columbia County. The dedicated staff at The Animal Hospital in Slingerlands have been closely monitoring Spirit's progress since that day. They've also been updating the public through ...
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Take Out…..The Franklin Hotel, Rome NY
Hello All, One way to jump-start your body out of the Turkey coma is to order take out. We decided to order from Vescio’s Franklin Hotel. It took about 35 minutes to pick up our order and just like the song, Anticipation—it was worth the wait…. Located on 301 South ...
Recent events lead to postponement of BHS dance
An announcement was made today that due to concerns with student behavior, a dance scheduled at Bethlehem High School for Friday, Dec. 2 has been postponed. Here's the announcement from Principal Charles Abba: Given my concerns with student behavior, recent events and my desire to meet with students to discuss ...
Siena can define its season in five days
In the next five days, we'll get a better understanding of where the Siena Saints truly stand.
Drugs and teens in Bethlehem
There's a lot still to report on regarding drugs and kids in Bethlehem. Here's an update on the discussions that are being had: 1) Tuesday night, about 25 concerned parents attended a meeting at the Delmar Presbyterian Church on Delaware Avenue. The meeting was led by licensed mental health counselor ...
BC High principal warns of increased drug use
Bethlehem Central High School Principal Charles Abba sent out a letter to parents today noting a spike in "inappropriate behavior” in recent weeks, including the use and possession of marijuana and other drugs. We'll soon have more information from the district, but for now, here's the full text of Abba's ...