Pinning sex offenders
So there I am, scrolling down my Pinterest feed like I do constantly every night, when I came across a bunch of pins from Times Union on a new board titled: Schenectady County’s Sex Offenders Nope, not...
View ArticleState of Emergency
From SchenectadyCounty.com; Schenectady County Declares State of Emergency The County of Schenectady issued a countywide State of Emergency effective immediately (October 29, 2012) until further...
View ArticleDon’t forget to vote
If you feel like you’re forgetting something, it may be that you forgot to vote this morning on your way to work. That’s OK, because the polls are open until 9 pm. If you’re not sure where to vote,...
View ArticleHoliday Parade tomorrow!
I’ve been going to this parade since I was very young and the memories I have of this parade are some of my absolute favorite memories. I now take my 2.5-year-old son. This will be his second year at...
View Article45th Annual Schenectady Holiday Parade
It was fun. My son had fun last year and had even more fun this time. There were some women standing in a group in front of Will, my wife, and I that were very enthusiastic (which is more than fine!)...
View ArticleSafe ride home
I’m ringing in 2013 with my kitties, a nice dinner, and my new TV and blu-ray player that streams netflix (yay for Christmas presents from ex-husbands!). Lucky for me, I won’t need to worry about...
View ArticleSchenectady Restaurant Week
The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation and the Chamber of Schenectady County have partnered to present Schenectady Restaurant Week, February 18-24. A variety of Schenectady restaurants will...
View ArticleNew loft apartments downtown
Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority announced yesterday that new loft apartments will be coming to lower State Street. The building at 200 State Street, formerly the Spencer Business...
View ArticleHow much does it cost to transform Schenectady?
I’m not sure how much money it would cost to “transform” Schenectady…but The Schenectady Foundation is prepared to offer $1 million towards that goal. The Foundation is a charitable trust to benefit...
View ArticleToo hot for dogs in cars
The other day, I saw this photo on the Schenectady County SPCA Facebook page. With the warm weather finally here (hopefully to stay for a while) it’s a timely reminder about how to look out for your...
View ArticleSchenectady County Summer Night
Let me start this post with an apology for my absence. I’ve been busy the last few weeks with volunteer commitments, veterinarian appointments, starting a new home-based business, and celebrating the...
View ArticleWin tickets to the Package Tour!
If you know me personally, you know that in the last year or so, I’ve found a passion for volunteering. I’m a little more enthusiastic about helping others than I am about chocolate – but only only...
View ArticleSchenectady County Family Movie Nights
Bringing the family to a movie these days can require a cosigner and a small loan. Schenectady County, with the help of the Times Union, Price Chopper and First Niagara, is doing something to help....
View ArticlePedal Paddle Run this weekend
The 2013 Schenectady County Pedal Paddle Run event is this Saturday, September 21. Start time is 8:30 am, and the event is held in Collins Park in Scotia. The Pedal Paddle Run event brings the entire...
View ArticleGlenville’s Koetzle to be honored by GOP as ‘rising star’
Glenville Town Supervisor Chris Koetzle will be honored Thursday afternoon by the state Republican Committee as Schenectady County’s GOP 2016 Capital Region rising stars during a celebration Thursday...
View ArticleGlenville to light up Town Center Saturday
The town of Glenville will showcase its new Town Center with a street lighting ceremony of the brand new $1.5 million lights at Route 50 and Glenridge Road on New Year’s Eve. The festivities are slated...
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