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Free Public Outdoor Labor Day Concert COLONIE - Please join CSSC on Monday, September 6th at 3pm for a wonderful gazebo at the Beltrone Living Center with “Band of Gold” as we celebrate the end of summer “Band of Gold” is a local five piece band who will play favorites from many different eras. In the event of rain, the performance will take place inside the Beltrone’s Lakeview Room. This free concert is made possible by the generous assistance and support of the Albany Musicians Association, Local 14, and the Jim Clark Performance Fund. For additional information, please call (518)459-2857.

Peace Begins with Me Mini-Class CAPITAL DISTRICT - Three Tuesdays, beginning September 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Explore the issue of peace—how to find inner peace, how to bring peace in difficult situations, your role in creating a peaceful world, and write your own vision of a peaceful life and world and participate in a peace prayer for the United Nations International Day of Peace. Suggested donation: $20 per class. Hosted by Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures via Zoom. For more information, visit our meetup.com group Albany-Saratoga Spiritual Adventures, call (518) 366-9918, or visit www. newthoughtnewyork.org.

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Schools struggling to ﬁnd bus drivers, staff for upcoming year ByLINE: RACHEL SILBERSTEIN

New York schools are struggling to hire bus drivers and other non-instructional staff as they prepare to reopen at full capacity in early September. More than 40 percent of school districts anticipate a transportation staffing gap between 15 percent and 20 percent, according to a statewide survey conducted in June and July by the New York School Bus Contractors Association. While drivers are often in high demand, “COVID didn’t help the situation,” said Tammy

Mortier, the association’s executive director. “Many of the drivers are not returning, whether it’s due to health issues or concerns or vaccination hesitancy. Many drivers fall into the high-risk category.” Enhanced federal unemployment benefits and the child tax credit are compounding the problem, she said. Candidates are still applying to be drivers, but some of those potential candidates are applying as a means to provide supporting documentation for unemployment benefits.

“When unemployment runs out in September, we hope to see some of them coming back, but we need to put the schedules in place now,” Mortier said. The School Bus Contractors Association, which works with 300 New York school districts, is helping its members to find drivers by supporting their recruitment efforts and helping in communication with state agencies to get new drivers licensed and certified to take the wheel. It can take up to 12 weeks for a new Please see HIRING 8

$1M cleanup targets Watervliet location Perfection Plating project expected to take four months ByLINE: KENNETH C. CROWE II

WATERVLIET - The state Department of Environmental Conservation said Wednesday it will demolish buildings at the Perfection Plating site at 911 11th St. and do other work when it starts a new phase of cleaning up the former 1.7-acre industrial site in September. The state projects spending $1,008,287 in the latest phase which is anticipated to last four months. This work is to supplement prior cleanup activities. The plant has been closed since 1990 and was last used for storage. The building started metal-plating operations in the mid-1960s as Watervliet Plating, Perfection Plating, and Pinnacle Plating. DEC plans to continue to operate the

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Time to Sing – Saratoga Voices CAPITAL DISTRICT – Saratoga Voices, formerly known as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society, invites

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Preschool Program on Monarchs at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Monarch butterflies is the theme for Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park’s September preschool discovery program. Taking place on Monday, September 13th at 10:30 am, the program will begin by going for a brief nature walk through the meadow of Camp Saratoga North. Participants will learn about the life cycle of the majestic Monarch butterfly. Following the walk the children will also be able to participate in a short nature craft. Adults are expected to attend with their child. This is an outdoor program so please come dressed for the weather. Registration is required by September 9th. Space is limited.

Taking place on a Monday every month at 10:30 am Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park holds a Pre-K Nature Hour at Camp Saratoga. This monthly program is for children ages 3-6 years old. Children’s love of nature is used to teach simple concepts like counting, colors, textures, and opposites. The next program is scheduled for October 25th. For more information or to register, please call the Preserve & Park office at 518-4500321 or via email at info@ wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party.

Columbia High School Class of 1986 35-Year Reunion CAPITAL DISTRICT - Columbia High School’s Class of 1986 is celebrating it’s 35-year reunion on Saturday, September 18th at Birch Hill from 6-11pm. There will be a full BBQ, unlimited beer/wine option, bonfire and live music! Visit: www.chs1986. com for registration details and a list of who’s attending.

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Adirondack Balloon Festival Returns this September - Reinvented with Brand-New Events

QUEENSBURY - The nationally-known event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival, is back this September for its 48th year, with a brand-new format, expanding to include a new event at East Field in Glens Falls, multiple launch sites throughout Warren and Washington counties, a drive-through moonglow, and more. “This will not be the same-old, same-old Adirondack Balloon Festival you know from years past,” says Mark Donahue, President of the organization’s Board of Directors. “Due to COVID, we had to totally reinvent the festival this year. We are excited to bring back the joy and wonder of the mass ascensions, while keeping safe and still having fun. Our group of volunteer organizers has been working around the clock to make this happen, as we know how much it means to the community.” The 48th annual Adirondack Balloon Festival takes place Thursday to Sunday, September 23 to 26, 2021, in multiple locations. As always, the event is 100% free for the community. Festival Merchandise, one of the event’s biggest fundraisers, will be for sale at select events, with a smaller selection than in previous years. The Adirondack Balloon Festival’s launches are subject to weather conditions. The balloons cannot fly for safety reasons if it is too windy or if there is inclement weather. Contact the Adirondack Balloon Festival, a registered 501(c)3, to sponsor this free event for the community and make a tax-deductible contribution to keep the festival going. For more information, visit www.adirondackballoonfest.org or follow @adirondackballoonfest on Facebook for breaking updates.

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The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon SCHENECTADY - The New York Capital District Christian Women’s Connection is sponsoring a “Welcome to Fall” luncheon on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Guilderland Elks Lodge, 3867 Rte. 146 (Carman Road) in Schenectady, NY 12303 beginning at 11:30am and ending at approximately 1:30pm. Please be prompt. CDC and State Covid-19 recommendations will be followed. Your reservation is necessary no later than September 9 and cancellations a must. Please call Nancy (518) 869-0642 or Carol (518) 869-5353 to reserve. On the menu this month is Chicken Parmesan with Ziti and Salad with an alternative choice of Grilled Chicken Salad. The cost is $17.00 inclusive (cash only please). Our Speaker this month is Cherie Lasher from Wells, NY who will speak on “Known, Accepted and Restored”. Our Feature will be Chrystal Wade Delorenzo from Wade Tours who will be speaking about their available vacations. Music will be Janet Stassio from Slingerlands and

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The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Good Vibrations: The Interplay of Music and Physics CAPITAL DISTRICT - Why do we find the combination of certain musical pitches pleasing? Why does the same note sound different on different instruments? Can musical instruments be improved? Dr. Laurie McNeil. Who is both a physicist and a musician, will explore how principles of musical acoustics affect the way instruments work and how we experience musical sound. This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, September 12th, 2021 at 1 PM EDT. Current

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Old Fashioned Sunday LATHAM - The Friends of Pruyn House will celebrate our 37th anniversary this year! Come join us for our annual “Old Fashioned Sunday” at the Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Rd., Latham NY, on Sunday September 12th from 12 noon to 4pm. The public is invited to this FREE event which will be held rain or shine. Old Fashioned Sunday is a festive fun day in a lovely setting at this 5 1/2 acre site. The historic house built between 1825 and 1830 will be open for touring. The day will feature music throughout the afternoon provided by bands from the Town of Colonie. A number of attractions are planned including Old Tyme craft demonstrations such as a one-room schoolhouse costumed re-enactment, sheep-shearing, blacksmithing, weaving and honey extraction. Our Buhrmaster Barn will be filled with vendors. Visit the beautiful gardens and other outbuildings such as the Tool Museum and Carriage House. For children, there will be pony rides, baby animals, a magician, an art show, and a wizard. Kiwanis will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie-burgers, and soda, Emack & Bolio will have home-made ice cream, & Rotary will be selling popcorn. We will also have George’s Market,

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Brooks BBQs Return to Newtonville United Methodist Church! NEWTONVILLE - Newtonville United Methodist Church is happy to announce its BROOKS BARBECUE dates for 2021. NUMC is located at the corner of Rt. 9 & Maxwell Rd. near Siena College. Our dates for 2021 are: Thursday, September 16; and Thursday, October 7. We offer a chicken dinner for $11 or a rib dinner for $13. Dinners include a baked potato, roll, applesauce and a homemade brownie. We also offer the option of just meat – a half chicken for $8 or a half rack of ribs for $10. The doors will open at 3:30 PM and we will serve from 4:00 PM until we sell out. Masks and social distancing will be required. Please see our church website NUMC. net for additional COVID protocol.

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WILTON - On September 12th at 1:00pm there will be a guided walk at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park which will focus on the majestic monarch butterfly. The Monarch Walk will give participants a chance to look for monarch butterflies on a nature walk during their peak season just before they start to head to Mexico for the winter. The monarch butterflies love Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park for its many nectar species and its open pine/oak savannah. The walk will cover about a mile of gently rolling terrain leaving from the Old Gick farm trailhead. A second Monarch Walk at the Old Gick Farm trailhead is also scheduled for Sunday September 26th at 1:00pm. The walk will not take place if there is rain. These walks are part of the Hudson Valley Ramble events. Registration is required, space is limited. For more information about the walk or to register, please contact the Park Office at 518-450-0321 or email info@wiltonpreserve.org. Please provide your name, phone number, email address and the number of people attending within your party. For up to date program trail and program information, visit the website at www.wiltonpreserve.org. The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is a non-profit organization that conserves ecological systems and natural settings while providing opportunities for environmental education and outdoor recreation.

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September 18th. The Irish Festival is at 12:00 as Festivities begin In Wood Park with Irish Music and food vendors. The parade will begin at 1:00 PM. Now is the time to enter. email Kevin O’Malley for an entry form: hoosickkid@gmail.com. Bands are being booked for the parade expected to be our largest ever! Appearing will be The Taconic Pipe Band, Brattleboro Post #5 American Legion Band, The Fyfe’s and Drums of Olde Saratoga, Galloway. Gaelic Pipes and Drums, The Fiesta Band, The Albany Pipe Band and The Yankee Doodle Band. Hope you can attend. For more

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Stillwater Class of 1971 – 50 Year Reunion

CAPITAL DISTRICT The Stillwater Class of 71 is now planning their 50 year reunion. Event date is October 16, 2021 at the Hideaway Restaurant at the Saratoga Lake Golf Course. Anyone interested in attending or needing information, please call Chuck Capeci at 518-371-3225 or Cathy Sgambati at 518-6647927. Deadline for tickets is Sept. 16, 2021.

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candidate to be able to drive a bus. Schools are actively recruiting drivers through increased advertising, open houses and hiring events, and by raising wages and sign-on bonuses. The Bethlehem school district is going into the new school year with 20 fewer drivers than it had pre-COVID and has launched a series of aggressive in-person and online recruitment campaigns. “We hope people know that while you need to have a clean driver’s license, you don’t need experience or a CDL ... that training comes from professional trainers we have on staff,” Bethlehem spokeswoman Jo Ellen Gardner said in a statement. “As our Director of Transportation Karim Johnson likes to say, ‘Our most successful driver candidates have never driven anything larger than a Toyota Camry.’” Driver salaries at Bethlehem are starting at $19.47/hour for substitute drivers; $19.67/hour for regular drivers plus benefits. To make it work, school districts are working with the drivers they currently have on flexible pickup and drop-off times and adjusted sporting schedules. Delaying sports will allow drivers time to return from their usual routes to pick up students from practice. Districts have many new roles to fill to address educational gaps and social-emo-

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tional needs exacerbated by the health crisis, but the shortages seem largely relegated to non-instructional positions, which would not prevent schools from reopening at full capacity this fall. In South Colonie schools, the demand for hall monitors, food service help, clerical work, and custodial workers does not seem to match the supply, spokeswoman Kara Granato said. “All these positions play a critical role in the experience our children have on our buses and in our schools. They are essential to our organization and we need them to function efficiently,” she said. East Greenbush and Mohonasen public schools are short on teaching assistants, school officials said. The Ballston Spa district is seeking cafeteria workers.

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CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland lacrosse will be running a boy’s fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. Programs will start on Sept. 15 and end on Oct. 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; boys instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 2nd – 5th & 6th- 10th; an advanced instruction program for players in graders 3 – 6 & 7 – 9 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For more information on all of these programs go to www. capitallandlacrosse.com or e-mail us at chad@capitallandlacrosse.com.

Fall Lacrosse Programs For Girls CAPITAL DISTRICT - Capitalland lacrosse will be running a girls fall lacrosse program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on Sept. 15 and end on Oct.

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24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/night. Levels include: a co-ed K – 5th learn to play program; girls instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 3rd - 10th, an advanced program for players in graders 6th –8th and one for 9 - 10 who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse. com or e-mail us at chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com.

Fall Field Hockey CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Field Hockey will be running a girls fall program. Players can chose to play on Wednesdays night, Sunday afternoons or BOTH. All programs will start on Sept. 15 and end on Oct. 24. Each group will play for an hour and a half each day/ night. Levels include: a K – 3rd learn to play program; instructional programs for beginner & novice players grades 4th – 6th & 7th – 10th, an advanced program for players in graders 6th –8th and one for 9th & 10th who want to refine their game while being introduced to more advanced techniques. For more information go to www.capitallandlacrosse. com or e-mail us at chad@ capitallandlacrosse.com.

Golf Tourney to Benefit Alzheimers CAPITAL DISTRICT - More than 20 million Americans are living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Each of us know someone whose life has been affected by this terrible disease. It has certainly had a profound impact on my family. We invite you to come support the cause and join us for a great day of golf to help raise awareness and find a cure. Details: September 17th at the Burden Lake Country club, $110 per person. 4-person scramble, shotgun start, food and

drink included. Contact Keith Stay at keith.j.stay@ gmail.com or 518-9447288 for registration information. If you represent a business, sponsorships are also available: $100 Tee, $250 Cart, $500 meal, we will create signage or use yours. All entry fees and sponsorships are tax deductible. Burden Lake CC is well equipped to make the event safe and fun. Get your foursome together and we’ll see you there!

1959 Graduates of Draper High School CAPITAL DISTRICT - A reunion has been set for Saturday, September 18 at 5:30 at the Turf Tavern in Scotia, NY. Menu is a choice of chicken milanese, roast sirloin of beef or baked scrod. Cost of the meal is $35 and includes tax and tip. Deadline for reservations is September 1st. Send your check made payable to Carol DeSilva, 1027 St. Lucille Drive, Schenectady, NY 12306. Please pass on this information to as many classmates as you can as the committee is not sending mailing out invitations this year.

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GLENMONT - A few months ago, as Ryan Venter's 40th birthday loomed, he decided he wanted to do something that would make a difference and have longterm impact instead of just having a party. Venter, an athletics director at the College of Saint Rose and a runner, chose to train to run 1 mile to commemorate each year of his life -- more than a marathon and a half in one day -- while also raising donations for the Capital Region YMCA's Circle of Champs program. The program provides free co-curricular, athletic and summer programs to children battling illness.

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Venter has been training for his 40-mile run since March. The College of Saint Rose athletics director has been ramping up to run 40 miles on his 40th birthday to commemorate each year of his life and raise money for the Capital Region YMCA’s Circle of Champs program.

Venter's aim was to raise $40 each from 100 people, ultimately donating $4,000 for the program. "I thought this would be a challenge for myself to see if I can run 40 miles, because I've never run this far," he said. "(The) longest I've ever run is 26.2 miles, a marathon, and I wanted to challenge myself and also give something back to the community, to this program at the YMCA. I thought it was kind of a perfect match to do both." Venter has been associated with the Capital Region YMCA for a long time, having spent four years as its executive director and continuing as a volunteer when he can. "I saw the amazing things that the program does in terms of allowing children who are facing lifethreatening illness and their families to go to the YMCA," he said. "To have memberships, to have monthly programming, to do something fun, and to forget about everything. It's a great part of the YMCA that not a lot of people know about." Venter began training in March with a local running coach, Matt Nark, who has trained a number of local marathon runners. He then set up a website, talking about his journey and blogging every few days with updates from his training sessions. "Every Sunday, (Nark) gives me my schedule for the week. So it's typically 4 to 5 days a week that I'm running," said Venter. "The past couple weeks have been my longest weeks in terms of the number of miles. I probably ran around 45 or 45 to 50 miles a week, and my actual run will be this week," on Sept 4. Venter has been practicing in and around his hometown of Bethlehem, where he lives. One of his most favored trails is the Albany County Hudson-Helderberg Rail Trail from Voorheesville to Albany. The journey has been hard, but he knows to pace himself and not push his limits unhealthily. Preparation and consistency, he said, have been key on this journey. "I'll actually go out before my run and put one or two Gatorade bottles along the course that I'm running," he said. "Last week, it was a really hot morning, and I had my phone with me and I texted my wife: 'I need some water.

Can you meet me here at this road?' And she came and dropped me off water and helped me get through. So you do have to prepare as much as possible, especially in the heat."

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Ryan Venter after running the Upstate Classic Marathon in November 2020.

This is what Venter plans to do on his birthday and the day of the run. His trail is mapped out to pass near the homes of family and friends, which will serve as milestones. Some will join him brief ly as running companions, some to provide reinforcements, and all will be there for support. With two weeks to go, he has surpassed his fundraising goal by $1,000 and is optimistic about raising more. As for what he plans to do after the big run, Venter hopes to enjoy his birthday with family and friends and get some rest. He does believe that this will be the longest run of his life. He said, "Well, I'm not running 50 miles when I turn 50." To learn more about Venter's journey, visit ryanventer.com. To donate, visit justgiving.com/fundraising/ryan-venter.

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Rotary District 7190 Annual Golf Tournament – Benefits Pediatric Heart Patients CAPITAL DISTRICT - Rotary Clubs from throughout the Capital Region are sponsoring the 23rd annual “Gift of Life International Golf Tournament on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Pinehaven Country Club in Guilderland, NY. The tournament provides funding to bring children from across the globe to Albany Medical Center for necessary pediatric heart surgery which cannot be performed in their home nations. A parent accompanies each child. To register to play or to support the event through sponsorships or program advertising go to www. giftoflife7190.org.

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Watercolor Painting in Nature – Landscapes at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - If you want to get outside, get some pointers from an artist, and combine your love of art and nature, this is the workshop for you! These free workshops are offered on two different days at Delegan Pond of Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park. The workshops are scheduled in late September to take advantage of Autumn’s display of colors. These two workshops will

utilize watercolors and are scheduled for Thursday, September 23rd from noon to 3:00pm and Saturday, September 25th from noon to 3:00pm with local artist Catherine Wagner Minnery. This program is appropriate for participants older than 13. Workshop size is limited to 12 participants. All supplies will be provided but if you prefer to use your own supplies, you can bring them. This is a free program. Saratoga Arts made this program possible with a Community Arts Grant funded by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Registration is required by September 18th. Space is limited. For more information or to register for the program, please contact the Pre-

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Interfaith Story Circle of the Tri-City Area Forgiveness: Requesting, Receiving, Giving LATHAM - Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 7:15 – 8:45 pm via Zoom. Forgiveness is often difficult to ask for, give, or receive.Most religious and cultural traditions provide guidance on how to seek forgiveness and how to provide it. With the upcoming Jewish holiday of Yom Kipuar—the Day of Atonement—in mind, Sandy Schuman will share stories of forgiveness from the Jewish tradition

as our featured teller. A popular local teller, Sandy tells stories about songs and songwriters, personal adventures, historical sagas, and folk tales. He is a winner of the St. Louis Jewish Storytelling Contest, has been featured at various festivals and conferences and at Caffe Lena, Proctors, Tellabration, and Limmd Boston. There is more about him on the website www.tothestory. com Stories from all faith traditions and cultures will be warmly welcomed. Join us to share your stories (up to 8 minutes) related to the theme, or just come to listen. Free and open to the public. For more information or to register and receive a Zoom link to join the virtual circle email ifsc@withourvoice.org Zoom links will be sent at 12:00 noon on September 14.

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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Assault alleged State Police in Queensbury said they charged a 28-year-old Schenectady man with felony assault and criminal weapon possession after a 3 a.m. Friday altercation at DJ's Nite Club in Lake George. A man was found with a small cut after he was slashed. Troopers located the suspect in the area, chased him on foot and took him into custody. The victim was hospitalized, troopers said. The suspect was jailed on $5,000 bail.

Robbery charged A Delmar man, 23, was arrested for attacking a 74-year-old Delmar man Aug. 22 in the rear of Delaware Plaza, Bethlehem police said Friday. The suspect and victim had a verbal exchange and the suspect threatened to steal the victim's bicycle, police said. The victim refused to give up the bike and the suspect pushed him to the ground. The victim continued to Delaware Plaza and as he was walking through the plaza he encountered the suspect again. The suspect pushed the victim to the ground and stole his water bottle. This time the victim was seriously injured and had to be taken to a hospital, officers said. The suspect was charged with robbery and assault, arraigned and jailed on $1,000 bail and is due back in court Sept. 21.

Child porn sentence Jonathan L. Morgan, 32, of Gloversville was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for distributing and possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Attorney's office and FBI. Morgan admitted he distributed videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children via a phone-based application connected to the internet, from March 11 to March 12, 2020, and to having

child pornography on two phones, federal officials said. He also sought videos of parents abusing their children, and provided instructions to an undercover law enforcement officer posing as a parent as to how to abuse her daughter while filming it and admitted to inappropriately touching a child on several occasions, authorities said.

Slashing admitted Albany County District Attorney David Soares office said last week that Arnique Rowlett, 33, of Albany, pleaded guilty to felony assault for stabbing a man in May 2019 on Central Avenue, Albany. Rowlett slashed the man on the wrist with a knife and the victim required medical treatment, prosecutors said. Sentencing will be Oct. 28.

Gun seized An 18-year-old Kingston man was jailed on $20,000 bail after a traffic stop on Flatbush Avenue in the city and a search yielded a .380 caliber Bersa Thunder handgun, State Police in Middletown said Saturday. He was charged with criminal weapon possession and stolen property possession because the gun was reported stolen to the Myrsa Police Department in Georgia, troopers said.

Attempted murder charged in Schenectady SCHENECTADY -- A 23-year-old city man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting Thursday afternoon on Van Vranken Avenue that sent a teenager to the hospital, according to court papers. The criminal complaint also shows that Ishon Mackey-Stokes faces one count of criminal pos-

session of a weapon. He allegedly shot the 17-yearold in the arm shortly before 2 p.m. near Van Vranken Avenue and Lang Street in the Goose Hill neighborhood. The victim, who police described as non-cooperative, was taken to Ellis Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Mackey-Stokes was arraigned Friday morning in Schenectady City Court and sent to the county jail on $100,000 bail. He’s due back in court Tuesday.

Three cats killed in Selkirk house fire BETHLEHEM -- Three cats were killed in a Friday afternoon fire in Selkirk, town police said. The police department said it received a call for the structure fire at 1:11 p.m. at 26 Hackett St. and fire crews were able to extinguish the blaze quickly. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it does not appear suspicious, police said. The residence was unoccupied at the time, except for the cats that perished due to the fire. Fire departments responding included Elsmere, Delmar and Selkirk. Also assisting were Albany County Sheriff’s Department paramedics and Delmar-Bethlehem EMS. Contributing: Paul Nelson

Motorcycle crash kills 33-year-old NEW BALTIMORE -- A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a truck on Route 9W on Tuesday, State Police said. Tyler Lane, 33, lost control of his 2006 Harley Davidson while traveling north at about 8:45 p.m. and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado, troopers said. Lane was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

The Silverado driver was taken to Albany Medical Center for minor injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

sued an appearance ticket for City Court on Aug. 30. “They weren’t driving the dirt bikes at the time,” said Trooper Kerra Burns.

Two face charges in stolen bikes case

Man faces 10 criminal weapon charges

SCHENECTADY -- Two city residents face felony charges related to stolen dirt bikes after a traffic stop last week. The men pulled over last Thursday in Schenectady were found to have two dirt bikes reported stolen, State Police said. The pair, ages 37 and 38, face two counts of criminal possession of stolen property. One of the dirt bikes had been reported stolen to State Police on Aug. 7 after a Princetown resident discovered that someone had broken into their garage and taken it, police said. The second had been reported stolen to the Niskayuna police. Both suspects were is-

A 24-year-old felon was arrested on 10 separate counts of criminal weapon possession after a search warrant was used at his city of Johnstown residence and several illegally possessed firearm magazines were seized, Fulton County sheriff’s investigators said Tuesday. No firearms were found. He was arraigned in Perth

Town Court and ordered held on $20,000 bail.

Police: Gun found after stop in Watervliet Watervliet police said on Saturday night they stopped a car on the Congress Street Bridge after observing traffic violations and found the driver, age 48 from Troy, had a suspended license and also found a loaded .38 caliber handgun. He was charged with criminal weapon possession and aggravated unlicensed operation, arraigned and jailed, police said.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you can share some secrets that have been troublesome. A trusted confidante may offer advice or be willing to serve as a supportive sounding board. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a welcoming aura is drawing others to you in the days ahead. Open yourself to new friendships and look for ways to foster these budding relationships. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, consider what you are going to aim for next and don’t be afraid to take whatever steps necessary to put you on a path to success. Your confidence will compel you. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 News about investment and career possibilities could be brought to your attention this week, Cancer. Give these situations a lot of attention over the next few days. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 You are inclined to spend time with others in the coming days, Leo. Take advantage of opportunities to socialize, or

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have a drive like no other. This can come in handy as you actively seek change. A career change could be in the cards in due time. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, keep aiming to fulfill your ambitions, even if your approach requires a little revision. This is an amazing period of growth for you, and you’ll learn a lot. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Embark on opportunities that will break you out of your comfort zone, Scorpio. These can provide some opportunities for growth and present chances to meet new people. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your often positive attitude may be challenged in the days to come as you are faced with a few situations you aren’t sure how to handle. Take a deep breath and forge ahead. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you find yourself in the spotlight, remember to

Week Of September 5, 2021 get-together with friends.

put your best foot forward at all times. This is especially true in professional settings. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your work ethic has been unrivaled in recent weeks. The summer vacation season has ended and you have gotten back to business. A big change is on the horizon. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Focus on romance and sensuality this week Pisces. Take the time to spend moments with a spouse or significant other as much as possible. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS SEPTEMBER 5 Michael Keaton, Actor (70) SEPTEMBER 6 Idris Elba, Actor (49) SEPTEMBER 7 Kevin Love, Athlete (33) SEPTEMBER 8 Pink, Singer (42) SEPTEMBER 9 Hunter Hayes, Singer (30) SEPTEMBER 10 Coco Rocha, Model (33) SEPTEMBER 11 Taraji P. Henson, Actress (51)

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK 217 Jay Street, Albany

PHOTOS BY MEGAN ROBINSON

This three-level home at 217 Jay St., Albany, was built in 1857 and includes lovely details.

his week’s house is a pretty brick row house in Center Square, Albany. Built in 1857, the three-level home has 1,710 square feet of living space, two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The house has lovely details, including dentil moulding along the exterior roofline, exposed brick here and there inside, chic lighting fixtures and a wood stove. There is a small yard, patio and shed in the LEIGH back-yard that lend HORNBECK a secret garden vibe. HOUSE OF Taxes: $7,188. THE WEEK List price: $320,000. Contact listing agent Alex Monticello with Monticello Real Estate at 518-227-0718. Note: As of press time, this listing was under contract.

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From top: Kitchen, dining room, and bedroom. At left: the home’s living space which reflects its unique character with a view of the wood stove in the next room.

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