Times Union - Fri Nov 20
A 21-year-old city man has been charged with the September armed robbery of an upper Union Street liquor store.
Schenectady's archives face constant fire threatThe Gazette - Thu Nov 19
Archivist Cindy Seacorda s worst nightmare involves a smoldering fire at City Hall in the middle of the night.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
Make-a-Wish Foundation seeks community help in granting wishesCBS 6 Albany - Thu Nov 19
The Make-a-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York has kicked off its annual Adopt-an-Angel campaign.
Schenectady history to be featured in annual Gazette Holiday ParadeThe Gazette - Thu Nov 19
Snippets of Schenectady Countya TMs colorful history will be on display at Saturdaya TMs 41st annual Gazette Holiday Parade, which begins at 5 p.m. from Schenectady County Community College.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
Schenectady woman who couldn't pay vet charged with crueltyThe Gazette - Thu Nov 19
A city woman has been arrested for letting her puppy languish 11 days with a broken leg before finally surrendering it for care, authorities said.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
Expresso Therapy Awakens Empty Space in ScotiaTopix - Wed Nov 18
Expresso Therapy celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 hosted by the Chamber of Schenectady County. Located at 127 Mohawk Avenue in the Village of Scotia, the business is owned by Danielle Knapp.Expresso Therapy serves coffees of every size, shape and flavor along with a variety of teas, real fruit smoothies and Italian sodas. All the muffins, cookies and bagels served are made from scratch on the premises. The shop retails coffee by the pound, cookie and muffin trays and muffin mixes.Live music by local musicians can be heard weekly on Friday nights and often on Saturdays beginning at 8 p.m. Every other Wednesday is open mic night from 7 until 9 p.m. Expresso Therapy also offers free wireless internet.Knapp has a BS in creative arts and therapy - aka Expressive Therapy - hence the name of her new business. Although she grew up in Colonie, Knapp and her husband purchased their first home in Scotia. She fell in love with the idea of owning a coffee shop in high school. The empty storefront she passed daily beckoned her to fulfill her dream.Expresso Therapy | 127 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia518.346.0078Hours: Monday thru Thursday 7:30 a.m. 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. 11 p.m.; Sunday 1 10 p.m.The Chamber of Schenectady County, founded in 1924, is a network of more than 1,000 business organizations serving more than 50,000 employees. Its mission is to drive the business climate throughout Schenectady County, and its vision is to be a catalyst for partnerships and progress and to provide its members and the community with the tools to achieve growth, prosperity and a superior quality of life.From the left: Chamber Ambassadors Amy Aldrich and Sid Ramotar; Town of Glenville Councilman Ed Rosenberg; Jesse and Danielle Knapp; County Legislator Jim Buhrmaster; Scotia Mayor Kris Kastberg; Chamber of Schenectady County President Chuck Steiner.
New electronic database aims to reduce domestic violenceWTEN - Tue Nov 17
Domestic violence is the leading cause of homicide for women 16 years and older in New York, and now police hope a new electronic database will help them crack down on a growing problem.
Schenectady County to hold H1N1 vaccine clinics for priority groupsCBS 6 Albany - Tue Nov 17
The Schenectady County Public Health Services Department has announced two H1N1 vaccine clinics for county residents categorized in priority groups.
Schenectady County lights tree WednesdayTimes Union - Tue Nov 17
It's that festive time of the year already. Schenectady County officials will gather at 4 p.m. Wednesday in front of the county office building, 620 State St., for the popular tree lighting ceremony.
Schenectady to use statistics to fight crimeThe Gazette - Mon Nov 16
Criminals beware: COMPSTAT is on the way.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.
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