NY Governor talks casino revenue sharing during tourism summit

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 5:56pm

ALBANY - Several times during his summit with tourism leaders from around the state, Governor Cuomo encouraged counties and communities to work together in regional efforts to draw visitors. An idea that most embrace.

"I believe we'd be more effective if we had those counties really working together in a region, because most tourism, especially nowadays, is working region-wide, said Cuomo.

Several times during his summit with tourism leaders from around the state, Governor Cuomo encouraged counties and communities to work together in regional efforts to draw visitors. An idea that most embrace.

But when it comes to casino gaming, neighboring counties find themselves on opposite sides of an effort to land a full-fledged gambling hall.

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Watervliet church demolition continues

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Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 5:25pm

WATERVLIET - There has been an update in the demolition of Saint Patrick's Church in Watervliet.

A crane was supposed to be brought in from Connecticut to pull down the bell tower, but it has not arrived yet, so that is expected to happen.

The bell that was in the tower is now on display at the Watervliet Historical Society Museum.

The lot where the church and rectory have stood for over 100 years will eventually be home to a new Price Chopper Supermarket.

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City-Wide Garage Sale to be Held Weekend of June 7

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, May 8th, 3:37 pm

WATERVLIET - A City-Wide garage sale will take place in Watervliet on Friday, June 7th, Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th, 2013. Following is more information:

The City will map out and list on the Watervliet website (select the box “Interactive Mapping”), your address, days and hours you wish to hold the sale on your property.
The normal $10 permit fee will be waived for this weekend’s sale.
All unsold items at the end of the sale must be cleared from the property according to the City’s Refuse and Recycling codes.
Please do not block the public right of way (sidewalks, etc.).
If you wish to have your garage sale placed on the map and list, please contact Phyllis at 270-3800 ext. 100 no later than 3 P.M., Wednesday, June 5 with your address, days and hours you wish to hold the sale on your property.

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Capital District Youth Chorale celebrates 30 years

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, May 8th, 3:05 pm

SCHENECTADY - The Capital District Youth Chorale will be celebrating 30 years with a special performance. Following is more information:

Be part of the excitement as the world premiere of The E.RI.E Canal by Vermont Composer Robert DeCormier, commissioned for the Gala to be performed at the Gala celebration on May 19th at Union College Chapel 3:00pm.
This has been made possible through a grant from the Jim and Annanette Harper Family Foundation.

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New city app raises questions about mayor’s re-election

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:49pm

ALBANY - For many years now, Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings has had his own weekly radio talk show where, among other things, he listens to complaints about things like potholes needing repair.

With his political future still not clear, Jennings announced Tuesday that the city has come up with a new, electronic means of fielding those complaints.

And right away, people like me are trying to analyze this latest development, to see if it tells us anything at all, however tenuous, to solve the mystery of whether Jennings plans to run for re-election .

The mayor announced Tuesday what he calls a "first-ever" for this region.

It's a new electronic "app" so that citizens of Albany can notify the city about potholes, or graffiti, or broken street lights, or even criminal activity like drug-dealing.

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Radiothon raises over $626,000 for Children’s Hospital at Albany Med

Submitted by Anna Didio on Tuesday, May 7th, 3:24 pm

LATHAM– Over $626,000 was raised for the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center during the annual Cares for Kids Radiothon May 2-3.

810 & 103-1 WGY and 99.5 The River broadcasted live for more than 30 hours from Albany Medical Center on May 2-3, to raise vital funds for the Children’s Hospital.

“It takes a dedicated team of hospital and radio station volunteers to make the Radiothon a success, but the true heroes are the children and the families being helped by these efforts,” said Josh Everett, 810 & 103-1 WGY's Program Director. “Their courage and willingness to share sometimes difficult and painful experiences, along with the victories, is truly what compels others to give so generously.”

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