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Bombing victim to rescuers: 'You guys are so brave'

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 10:49am

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Town Board sets policy for appointed volunteers called to active duty

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, April 18th, 3:26 pm

CLIFTON PARK – A new policy has been set by the Clifton Park Town Board concerning volunteers called to active duty.

Under this new policy, residents serving on volunteer agencies, boards, committees and commissions who are called up to active duty military service are guaranteed to have their positions when they return.

The policy was formalized this week by the Town Board.

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Parents of Colonie firefighter on son's rescue

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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 6:26pm

COLONIE - Of all the thousands of very graphic photos that were taken at Monday’s horrific bombings, there is one that caught the attention and the concern of a local couple.

It was a photo of their son, a Boston firefighter, carrying a young victim from the scene, shielding her eyes from the carnage.

Peter and Janet Plourde started getting phone calls Monday afternoon from people who had spotted their son, Jimmy, among the photos of first responders helping to save the badly wounded victims.

The photo came on the TV screen not long after the bombs exploded on Boyleston Street, near the finish line of the marathon. Firefighters and EMS workers, many of them had been stationed there beforehand.

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Local business owner, chairman dies at age 76

Submitted by Anna Didio on Monday, April 15th, 3:40 pm

LATHAM– The Bette Companies today announced that company chairman Michael F. Bette died unexpectedly during a visit to his alma mater, Manhattan College, on Thursday, April 11. He was 76.

Bette led many landmark construction projects in the Capital Region and built one of the most successful general construction companies in the nation

Funeral services will be held at St. Pius X in Loudonville at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 19.

Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 at St. Pious X.

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Local airman graduates basic military training

Submitted by Anna Didio on Tuesday, April 9th, 2:25 pm

WATERVLIET - Air Force Airman Seth J. Topping graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Topping is the son of Holly Rock of Third Avenue, Watervliet.

He is a 2012 graduate of Heatly High School, Green Island.

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Patsos introduced as new Siena coach

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 9:16pm

LOUDONVILLE - Siena College introduced its new head basketball coach Wednesday afternoon. Jimmy Patsos has been hired to replace Mitch Buonaguro.

Patsos went 145-135 in nine seasons at Loyola (Md.), including an 11-9 mark against Siena. The schools have been rivals in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, though Loyola is leaving for the Patriot League this fall.

Buonaguro went 35-59 in three seasons with the Saints.

Patsos is known as very emotional guy and his news conference at Siena was a perfect example of that. A few minutes in he became very emotional as he talked about just how special this job is. Then in the nest breath he was laughing and cracking jokes, saying “Hey, if I don’t win you the fans can yell at me just like you did when I was the Loyola coach.”

After spending nine years at Loyola, Patsos signed a five-year deal with Siena.

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WWII Veterans group photo and luncheon to be held

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, March 29th, 3:10 pm

WATERVLIET – A WWII Veterans group photo and luncheon will be held on April 25. Following is more information:

Bob Gusberti a WWII veteran is looking for any WWII veteran to have a group photo taken at the Veterans Memorial Park on April 25th at 11am.
Immediately following there will be a luncheon in their honor at the Senior Center.
If you know a WWII veteran and they would like to be included, contact Mr. Gusberti or Charles Patricelli.at the Watervliet Housing Authority at 273-4717.

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