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BOCES Cosmetology students learn Business 101
The owner of a popular Delmar salon shared her expertise on the intangibles of a good customer experience with students in the Capital Region BOCES Cosmetology program. The post BOCES Cosmetology students learn Business 101 first appeared on Spotlight News.
SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail
Guilderland and Bethlehem chambers brought back the Bikes, Burgers and Beverages event at the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. The post SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail first appeared on Spotlight News.
Troy touts $600K+ investment in Canal Park
The City of Troy announced a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance the quality of life for its residents through the revitalization of Canal Park, with new playground equipment, bike path, fencing and landscaping The post Troy touts $600K+ investment in Canal Park first appeared on Spotlight News.
A John Denver Christmas Returns to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is to host the “Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas” on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. The post A John Denver Christmas Returns to Troy Savings Bank Music Hall first appeared on Spotlight News.
SPOTTED: Sirsy, The Record Company at Alive at Five
No one had to wait until midnight to catch The Record Company play a song following an opening set by Eddie Awarding-winning duo Sirsy as the two bands played to an Alive at Five crowd. The post SPOTTED: Sirsy, The Record Company at Alive at Five first appeared on Spotlight News.
Veterans Benefits Advisor Availability
Veterans Benefits Advisor Bruce Pentland is available by appointment to answer questions regarding veterans’ benefits and discuss the Veterans Fresh Connect Checks program The post Veterans Benefits Advisor Availability first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds
Project Overview and Goals Detailed by Planning Director Rob Leslie; Key Features Include Lane Modifications and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements The post Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds first appeared on Spotlight News.
SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater
Dance season to feature SPAC debuts for A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Performing Arts Center unveiled its 2024-2025 dance season for the Spa […] The post SPAC unveils 2024-2025 dance season for Spa Little Theater first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem residents to vote on extending term lengths for town officials in November referendum
Bethlehem residents will decide in November whether to extend the two-year terms for the town supervisor, highway superintendent, and town clerk positions to four years. The post Bethlehem residents to vote on extending term lengths for town officials in November referendum first appeared on Spotlight News.
Spotlight on Business: Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation
Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation The post Spotlight on Business: Metroland Business Machines celebrates 50 years of Exceptional Service and Innovation first appeared on Spotlight News.
LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you for standing against anti-Semitism
Blatant anti-Semitism is thriving in cities and towns across the world. But we cannot let it continue. We, the members of Amidah Albany, will not stop advocating for the right for our very existence. The post LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you for standing against anti-Semitism first appeared on Spotlight News.
Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint
Virtue Consignment is one of the newest and rapidly growing additions to the Shoppes at Newton Plaza in Loudonville The post Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint first appeared on Spotlight News.
DA Soares launches write-in campaign
Albany County District Attorney David Soares, who lost the Democratic nomination in a primary race in June, announced he’ll pursue an independent write-in campaign as he seeks a sixth term this November. The post DA Soares launches write-in campaign first appeared on Spotlight News.
OBITUARY: Paul Rueben Woodin, Jr. of Delmar
Paul R. Woodin, Jr., 83, of Hampstead, NC, passed away surrounded by family from complications from Alzheimer’s disease on July 13, 2024 The post OBITUARY: Paul Rueben Woodin, Jr. of Delmar first appeared on Spotlight News.
Spotlight on Business: Trustco Bank Dedicated to the community since 1902
Trustco Bank believes in participating in and supporting events and organizations in the places it serves The post Spotlight on Business: Trustco Bank Dedicated to the community since 1902 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Dust Bowl Faeries to perform at Tang Museum summer concert series
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College’s Upbeat on the Roof summer concert series continues Thursday, July 25 The post Dust Bowl Faeries to perform at Tang Museum summer concert series first appeared on Spotlight News.
McCarroll’s matriarch remembered
DELMAR — Christine McCarroll, the matriarch who greeted customers with a smile while working behind the counter at McCarroll’s The Village Butcher, died on Sunday, July 14, after a battle with cancer. She was 68. In an online message, the McCarroll family thanked “friends and valued customers” for...
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