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St Basil’s Ethnic Food Sale WATERVLIET - St Basil’s R.O.Church, 23 Archibald St.,Watervliet (Maplewood) will hold its Ethnic Food sale on Saturday, November 6th from 12 noon to 3 pm. Ethnic foods for sale include stuff cabbage,pirogies,saucerkraut and a dinner plate of 1 stuffed cabbage,2 pirogies, saucerkraut and kielbasa.take out only.

COLONIE - From Broken Glass and Shattered Dreams to Freedom Fighter and Family Legacy by local Deborah Sturm Rausch of Latham. Colonie Chabad will be hosting their 4th Annual Holocaust Presentation- ZOOM: From Broken Glass and Shattered Dreams to Freedom Fighter and Family Legacy , This lecture on zoom, 7:30 pm, on Monday, Nov. 8th, 7:30 PM , presented by Deborah Sturm Rausch of Latham, the daughter of Walter Sturm, a HOLOCAUST Survivor . ZOOM Meeting ID: 817 9816 5305. Contact chaicentercolonie@gmail.com to RSVP and for the passcode to join. No charge. Sponsors Welcome!

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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY THE CENTER at CSSC Events COLONIE - THE CENTER at CSSC offers classes, activities and events for individuals aged 55 or older. Membership is $20 per calendar year. For information on becoming a member, call Caroline Barrett, Lifelong Wellness Director at Colonie Senior Service Centers, 518-459-

2857 x 327. November events include fitness, travel, arts, education and social groups. Please call for a catalog and detailed information. Price below are for members/not-yetmembers. Fitness Classes: Seated Tai Chi, 8 Mondays, 10:30 a.m. starting 11/1, $40/45 Tai Chi for Back Pain, 8

Tuesdays, 2 p.m. starting 11/9 $40/45 Yoga for Increased Mobility, 7 Thursdays, 10 a.m., starting 11/4, $42/50 Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Tap Classes, 9 Wednesdays, 11:15, 12:15, 1 p.m., starting 11/3, $55/$65 Santa’s Workout Challenge, 4 Wednesdays, 1 p.m. starting 12/1, $25/$32 Trips and Travel Events: Tour of Empire State

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Aerospace Museum, 11/10, 12:45 p.m., $15/$25 Hands On Cooking Class at Honest Weight Co-op, 11/17, 10:30 a.m., $8/$12 Tour the Adirondack Research Library, 11/22, 10:30, $5/$10 New York Writer’s Association, Conversation with William Kennedy and Russell Banks, 11/30, 6:30 p.m., $5/$10 Tour of Hartt-Cluett Museum, 12/2, 9:30 a.m., $25/$35 Italian Christmas Market, 12/3, 1 p.m., Free for members Alexander Hamilton in Albany Tour, 12/6, 1:30 p.m., Call for pricing. Cherish The Ladies Celtic Christmas, Troy Music Hall, 12/7, 5 p.m., Call for pricing. Eurydice – Metropolitan Opera Stream at Colonie Center Regal Cinema, 12/8, 12:15, $28/$35 Exercise Seated Tai Chi, 8 Mondays, 11/1 – 12/27, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., $40/$45 Tai Chi For Back Pain, 8 Tuesdays, 11/9 – 12/28, 2 – 3 p.m., $40/$45 Yoga For Mobility, 7 Thursdays, 12/4 – 12/30, 10 – 11:00 a.m. $42/$50 Tap Dancing, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, 7 Thursdays, 11/4-12/30, 11:15 – 1:00 p.m. $45/$55 Santa’s Workout Challenge, 4 Wednesdays, 12/112/22, 1 -2 p.m. Arts + Music Flower Pounding, 11/23, 10 a.m., Free for members. Acrylic Painting Workshop, Date TBD Quill Ornament, 12/8, 10 a.m., Free for members. Crochet Snowflake, 12/16, 10 a.m., Free for members. More Drumming 101, 11/5, 11/19, 12/17, 10 a.m., $45/$55 Paint Your Own Ceramic Ornaments, 11/24 or 12/13 at 2 p.m., $25/$30 Rubber Stamping Art,

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From Cobwebs to Coyotes: Halloween in the Pine Bush ALBANY - Saturday, October 30, 2021 and Sunday, October 31, 2021. 11am - 3pm. Drop by the Discovery Center between 11am and 3pm to explore our Pine Bush Halloween exhibits. Learn more about spooky Pine Bush creatures through hand-on activities and crafts. Costumes are welcome but not required. Suitable for All Ages. Fee: FREE Visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org/events for more information.

Youth Outdoor Photography Contest - Capital District Sportsman Center 2022 Calendar CAPITAL DISTRICT - To enter the contest: One entry per contestant, with the Photographers’ name, age, and county in which the image was taken All photos must be taken in New York State. The subject can be anything to

do with Nature, wildlife, fishing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, gardening, etc. The top 12 winning photos get a spot in our Calendar with Photo Credit and the age of the photographer, location (county only). Must be 18 or under (parental permission required) Submit all photos to cdscrobin@gmail.com no later than November 7, 2021. Sponsored by: HANYS Printing Services, Rensselaer NY.

Capital District Fly Fishers Annual Fly Tying Class CAPITAL DISTRICT - The Capital District Fly Fishers is holding their annual fly tying class starting the 2nd Wednesday of January, ending in late March. Come learn the art tying flies. During the 8 session course that runs over 3 months, you will learn the tools needed, receive 14 kits with materials to tie 5 flies in each kit (for a total of 70 flys). You will also receive a host of handouts and participate in free raffles of materials. Space is limited. Date: Jan 12, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, March 2, 9, 23, 30* (*extra date for weather). Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Site: Locust Lane Clubhouse – 5 Locust Lane Clifton Park, NY 12065. Fee: $85.00. Instructors: Members of Capital District Fly Fishers. Face Mask may be required, Hand Sanitizer available. For information about the class contact Paul at (518) 885-8257, Rodney Priddle (518) 421-6762 or cdflyfishers@gmail.com. To Register: Go to https://parksrec.egov. basgov.com/cliftonpark select adult classes or call (518) 371-6651

Free Public Harvest Concert COLONIE - Please join Colonie Senior Service Centers on Saturday, October 30, 2021 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a wonderful outdoor concert. Concert will be held out at the south end gazebo at The Beltrone Living Center, at 6 Winners Circle, with local favorite “Band of Gold” performing favorites from many different eras. In the event of rain, the performance will take place inside The Beltrone’s Lakeview Room. Bring your dance shoes! There will be a costume contest for individuals 55 years of age and older beginning at 2 p.m. with prizes for; Most Creative, Scariest Costume, and Funniest Costume. Enjoy pumpkin painting and refreshments. This free concert is made possible by the generous assistance and support of MediGold. Proof of vaccination and masks are required. For any additional information, please contact Louis LaCivita at (518)459-2857 Ext 340.

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Sidewalk stripes called an inadequate step Woman hit by truck pushes for longterm solution for pedestrians ByLINE: MASSARAH MIKATI

BETHLEHEM - Two months after a pedestrian was hit by a truck while on the sidewalk, the town has painted a white stripe on the perimeter of the Kenwood Avenue sidewalk in response. But the pedestrian who was struck says it’s not good enough. Jen Hebner was swiped by the side mirror of a truck while running near the edge of the sidewalk on an August morning. She ended up needing nine staples to close the wound in her head. The 26-yearold driver, who did not stop after hitting

Hebner, was charged with misdemeanor leaving the scene of a personal injury crash, after witness statements and other evidence led them to the suspect’s 2021 Dodge Ram. The part of Kenwood Avenue where Hebner was hit has no road shoulder, only a curb -- raising safety concerns about the hazards along the road, particularly because of its proximity to Bethlehem Middle School. One solution Town Supervisor David VanLuven proposed after the incident was to paint a line on the sidewalk to encourage pedestrians to steer clear of the edge. The Bethlehem Bicycle/Pedestrian Please see STRIPES 25

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Bethlehem has painted white lines along the edge of the sidewalk curb along Kenwood Avenue, seen here Wednesday in Bethlehem.

Watervliet to add splashy summer fun City expects water park for kids, funded by $500,000 gift, to open for next season

Holiday Fair at Cornerstone LANSINGBURGH - A Holiday Fair will be held at Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh on Friday November 5 (4PM to 6PM) and Saturday, November 6 from 9AM to 2PM. The church is located at 570 Third Avenue (corner of Third Ave and 115th St.).Preview Friday night will feature the sale of takeout Lasagna. Saturday lunch will be Chili, also sold as take out only. Items for sale include holiday decorations, toys, jewelry, collectibles and much more. The Corner Shoppe (thrift store) will also feature a huge sale and be open Friday evening from 4-6 and Saturday 9-2. For further information please call 518-235-3851.

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WATERVLIET - Mayor Charles Patricelli’s dream for the past four years, combined with city native Scott Earl’s $500,000 gift, will lead to the opening of Little Critter’s Waterpark at the south end of Veteran Memorial Swimming Pool on Second Avenue for the 2022 swimming season. At an event announcing the project Tuesday, Earl and city officials said it was all about leveraging ties for this city on the Hudson River’s west bank. “I always thought it was very important to take care of the place where you were born,” said Earl, owner of Twin Please see POOL 24

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Colonie to Host Children’s Halloween Celebration COLONIE - The Town of Colonie will host a free Halloween Celebration for children at The Pruyn House on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Halloween Celebration will feature a Spooky Storytime conducted by Mrs. Growney and her trusty companion, Igor from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by Melvin the Magnificent and a marvelous magic show from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. The children’s costume parade and refreshments will follow, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be children’s games, pumpkin painting and decorating. In addition, there will be Halloween-themed craft activities. Doughnuts and drinks will be served. Also, the AAA Hudson Valley Auto Club’s popular “Otto the Auto” will be on hand throughout the event

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Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus “Take-Out Only” Chicken Parmesan Dinner LATHAM - On Saturday, October 30th, 2021 The Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus will host a “Take Out Only” Chicken Parmesan Dinner serving from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. Menu includes; Chicken Parmesan, Salad, Italian Bread, Butter and Dessert. Donation is $15.00 per person. For reservations, 518-892-3750, * please advise pick up time.

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Road trip! The most scenic, historic Hudson Valley drive Discover the mansions, gardens and estates of former U.S. presidents, financiers and more, between Tarrytown and Hudson Tracy Ziemer

So let’s do it. But make it pretty. Keep it regional and historical. And include some gorgeous gardens and walkable trails to stretch our legs … and work off that chili dog. This beautiful Hudson Valley drive hugs the eastern edge of the Hudson River and takes riders to eight historic estates once owned by U.S. presidents, famous financiers, tycoons, artists and other notable figures. The route is as stunning driven from Albany south to Tarrytown as it is from a starting point of New York City on north to Hudson — and all origin points in between.

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From Lyndhurst Mansion to Olana, the entire drive should take about two and a half hours via scenic Routes 9 and 9G. But plan on padding that time so you can get out to explore the gardens of these gorgeous historic estates and take time to picnic and relax. The gorgeous Gothic Revival historic home of railroad magnate and financier Jay Gould was built in 1838 in the Lower Hudson Valley and is a designated National Historic Landmark. It’s also playing host to the famous Westminster Dog Show this year in June (and won’t be publicly accessible then). Buy a Daily Ground Pass (May 3 - December 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily) in advance to discover the estate’s 67 acres of pathways, explored best on foot, but also by bike or even skateboard. Picnicking and leashed dogs welcome. (Note that the mansions themselves are closed to the public in the pandemic. Call ahead or check websites before you go.)

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Tarrytown: Lyndhurst Mansion The gorgeous Gothic Revival historic home of railroad magnate and financier Jay Gould was built in 1838 in the Lower Hudson Valley and is a designated National Historic Landmark. It’s also playing host to the famous Westminster Dog Show this year in June (and won’t be publicly accessible then). Buy a Daily Ground Pass (May 3 - December 19, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily) in advance to discover the estate’s 67 acres of pathways, explored best on foot, but also by bike or even skateboard. Picnicking and leashed dogs welcome. • 635 S Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Sleepy Hollow: Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate

Hyde Park: Springwood, the home of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

This former home of oil tycoon and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller is a 40-room, four-floor, foliage-covered Beaux-Arts gem. And yet it’s the incredible gardens that deservedly steal the show. Designed by William Welles Bosworth, the gardens are a visual feast of fountains, sculptures from renowned modern artists like Pablo Picasso, and mixed landscape styles — including a Japanese garden, an Italian garden, and a rose garden.

The mansion of Franklin D. Roosevelt began a phased reopening staring July 17, with times tickets available via its online reservations system. Springwood offers a fascinating peek behind the scenes as to how our nation’s 32nd president, who required use of a wheelchair, navigated the two-story home. It’s also a delight to explore the estate’s beautiful 1,000+ acres of gardens and trails.

(Note: Kykuit’s grounds are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, and admittance is by booked, guided tours only until further notice.)

Prioritize a stop at the estate’s famous rose garden — the roses begin blooming in April and are at their peak in June — which is the final resting place for FDR, wife Eleanor Roosevelt, and FDR’s famous dog, Fala.

• 381 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

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Hyde Park: Vanderbilt Mansion

Hudson: Olana State Historic Site

This 54-room Gilded Age mansion was once home to the Vanderbilts, one of America’s most prominent and wealthy families who made their fortune in steamboating, the railroads and other investments, and who regarded the house as a country escape from New York City life.

If you took the coolest aspects of Victorian, Persian and Moorish Revival architecture and mashed them all together, you’d get this strangely awesome, colorful river mansion that was once home to painter Frederic Church, who is considered one of the most prominent figures in the Hudson River School of landscape painting.

While the mansion is closed for tours in the pandemic, the estate’s formal, terraced gardens are open for strolling, as are the surrounding 200+ acres of grounds, which include a waterfall, remarkable old trees, and stunning views of the Hudson River. Picnicking? Pitstop at the nearby Eveready Diner for sandwiches to go.

The exterior detail of the villa is a trippy riot of stencilling, arches, stone and brick, while the remarkable views stretch all the way to the Catskills, Green Mountains and Connecticut. (The uninterrupted views to the west make this a particularly nice spot to catch the day’s fading light.)

• 119 Vanderbilt Park Rd, Hyde Park, NY 12538

The home’s 250 acres of grounds include a lake, farm and beautiful flower garden — all of which are open even though the home temporarily is not due to the pandemic. Need a place to park for dinner? Try a spot off-the-beaten-path in Hudson. • Cosy Cottage 5720, NY-9G, Hudson, NY 12534

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Staatsburgh: Staatsburgh State Historic Site John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images

Called “Mills Mansion” by locals, this 65-room country home of financier Ogden Mills and Ruth Livingston Mills (inherited from her great-grandfather, Morgan Lewis, New York’s third governor) is a Gilded Age jewel box overlooking the Hudson River and worthy of a return trip to tour the home post-pandemic for a glimpse of the dining room alone. The home’s surrounding 192 acres are now a state park, veined with several walking paths and home to a public campground. The grounds are also a prime local sledding spot in the winter. Note the Port-a-Pottie near the start of the walking path, by the parking lot. • 75 Mills Mansion Drive, Road 1, Staatsburg, NY 12580

Rhinebeck: Wilderstein Historic Site John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images

After all of those stunning marble and stone houses, the color-popping magic of Wilderstein, a burgundy Queen Anne-style mansion perched on a bluff above the Hudson River, is a refreshing visual shift. Accessible via a winding country road off of Route 9, this former home of Margaret Suckley, the cousin of FDR (and, fun fact: the person who gave FDR his beloved dog, Fala) is surrounded by 40 acres of winding paths and grounds designed by landscape architect Calvert Vaux, co-designer of NYC’s Central Park and Prospect Park. Be sure to stroll to the home’s portico for one of the best vantage points to view the river. • 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572

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November Dining Events from Colonie Senior Service Centers COLONIE - Join us for a hot meal at The Beltrone Living Center Monday – Friday at noon. This program is funded in part by the Albany County Dept. for Aging, NYS Office for the Aging, Administration for Community Living, Town of Colonie and participant contributions. This program is an equal opportunity provider. Suggested donation of $3, and registration and reservations are required. Call 518-459-2857 x 303. All menus subject to change: November 1: Cheese Ravioli w/ Pesto & Chicken November 2: Chicken Noodle Soup & Turkey Sandwich November 3:Salmon Cakes November 4: Spaghetti & Meatballs November 5: Fall Harvest Salad

November 8: Veteran’s Day Luncheon November 9: Beef Tips w/ Gravy November 10: Shrimp Stir Fry November 11: CLOSED November 12: Salmon Cakes November 15: Goulash November 15 Dinner: Turkey Dinner November 16: Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash November 17: Margherita Pizza November 18: Chile Con Carne November 19: Shrimp Scampi November 22: Pot Roast November 23: Baked Cod November 24: Pulled Pork Sandwich November 25: CLOSED November 26: CLOSED November 29: Parmesan Crusted Chicken November 30: Stuffed Pepper Special Events: Reservations and registration is required.

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Bridges Waste Management and Prestige Vending. Stepping in as the volunteer designer of the 8,584-square-foot splash park was Mark Aragona, president of Wizard Works Design Group, a Latham company that specializes in the design and construction of water parks for amusement parks and campgrounds. Aragona’s wife is a Watervliet native, and his father-in-law, Tom Ragosta, head of the Watervliet Historical Society, suggested to Patricelli that Aragona was perfect for the job. “The city has received generous donations in the past, but this $500,000 gift may in fact be the largest it has received from an individual. We will certainly put it to good use for the children,” Patricelli said. “It’s all building on itself,” Patricelli added, envisioning the new recreation offering as helping to stimulate growth in the city. The city originally planned a smaller water park and splash pad for toddlers and children up to age 6 at a cost of about $300,000. Earl told city officials he would increase his donation to $500,000 to include areas for children up to 10 years old. Nonresidents will be able to go to the water park for a higher fee than city of Watervliet residents.

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Mark Aragona, president of Wizard Works Design Group, displays designs for a park and splash pad during a news conference Tuesday at the city pool in Watervliet.

“The entire water park is uniquely designed for moms to sit in one place to be able to watch their 4-year-old play in the sprayground and their 8-year-old on the play structure,” Aragona said. Little Critter’s Park will feature an area for children up to 6 years old that includes 13 whimsical interactive play features -all play toys are mounted on the ground, with all features activated by participants who control the safe water squirts and gushes. The centerpiece is an interactive tugboat playhouse, and surrounding characters include a turtle, ladybug, fish and crocodile. The area for children ages 7 to 10 years old includes a multi-level play structure, five decks with a water slide off the top deck and 17 features, including water blasters, tip buckets, arch jets, pump sta-

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Committee posted a picture on Facebook Monday of the new white stripe painted by the town Highway Department along the sidewalk from Adams Place to Elsmere Avenue. “Walk with caution on this stretch -- there is only a few inches between the sidewalk and the roadway,” the committee wrote. “While a curb stripe is not a fix, it is one step in the right direction. With help of our committee, the town staff and highway folks are exploring long term solutions to this stretch of road.” Hebner said that when she first heard the line had been painted, she was excited. But after running by it numerous times, “it doesn’t make sense” because the white stripe on the sidewalk nearly blends with the one on the road, she said. “Now it makes it look like where I would have been running, a car should be closer to there,” she said. “It should be rumble strips or a white stripe or a barrier -- this actually makes it look like you can go farther over (in your car).” VanLuven said they decided to paint the stripe white in accordance with statewide traffic standards, but that they can go in a different direction if there are problems. He added that as a driver, he finds the double white stripe helpful, and hopes that it will also psychologically deter pedestrians from walking on the stripe. “My hope is that it’s a first step in what I see as a long-term process,” VanLuven said. “It’s a complicated subject, and the

Trinity Lansingburgh Holiday Fair LANSINGBURGH Trinity Church Lansingburgh will hold its Holiday Fair in the Parish Hall, 585 Fourth Avenue, Troy, from 9 AM until 2 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Holiday hand-crafted items and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. Three raffles will be held: basket, turkey and 50/50. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Masks are required within the Parish Hall. For more information call (518)237-7831 or visit www. trinitychurchlansingburgh.org

challenges we have with pedestrian and cyclist safety, it stretches throughout town.” Another short-term option the town is still exploring is placing rumble strips on the side of the road to warn drivers if they’re getting too close to the sidewalk. A long-term solution could entail expanding the sidewalk, but that would require getting rights of way from homeowners along the strip of road -- which VanLuven said could be a lengthy and expensive process, particularly because those homeowners already have narrow front yards. However, the town is exploring state and federal grants to support that process. At the time of the crash, Hebner posted about it on Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor, which garnered multiple comments from other residents with similar concerns about Kenwood Avenue. “When my children walked to the MS, I was always concerned about that stretch of sidewalk, separated from the road with a white line. Especially feared a child slipping off the sidewalk during winter conditions,” one person wrote. “Kenwood Avenue is an embarrassment and liability to the town: much of it has NO sidewalks, whatsoever... people walk, run and ride bicycles on the sides of this narrow street all the time. This is DEFINITELY NOT a WALKABLE area of the community,” wrote another. “These sidewalks are so dangerous for pedestrians, let alone our children,” a third person commented. “I’ve taught my ‘to be Middle Schooler’ how to walk on them, next to the grassy side.”

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CSSC’s November Dining Experience - Koto Japanese Restaurant! COLONIE - Get ready for November’s International Diners Club experience as we visit Koto Japanese Restaurant in Latham on Tuesday, November 9 at 5:00 p.m. Located at 260 Wolf Road, Koto is dedicated to offering the most memorable Japanese Hibachi dining experience. They use only the freshest ingredients. With traditional Japanese décor, we will not only enjoy our meal but also the authentic atmosphere. The co-owner, Dan Yu, and his staff will greet us with

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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Police: Roommate shoots roommate RENSSELAER -- A man shot his roommate -- and then drove him to the hospital Tuesday morning, police said. The alleged gunman was taken into custody shortly after he arrived at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Rensselaer Police Chief James Frankoski said. The shooting happened at around 11 a.m. inside the home the men shared at 61 Washington Ave., the chief said. After the man was wounded, Frankoski said, his roommate brought him to the hospital where Albany police were called to investigate the arrival of a shooting victim. The other man was taken into custody but it was not immediately clear what charges he might face.

Pizza deliverer charged with DWI NORTH GREENBUSH -- A pizza deliveryman who crashed into a mailbox and left the scene is charged with drunken driving, State Police said Tuesday. Troopers from Sand Lake arrested the 35-yearold Nassau man after a witness to the collision on West Sand Lake Road in North Greenbush took down his license plate and called police. Troopers found the man at his workplace, where he had arrived to meet them after completing deliveries for the restaurant. While speaking with him, the trooper could smell alcohol on his breath, police said, and he was administered roadside sobriety tests, which he failed. He later provided a breath sample of 0.17 percent blood alcohol content, over twice the legal limit, and was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated, troopers said. He was ticketed and re-

leased pending a Tuesday court date.

Man admits to heroin, fentanyl distribution ALBANY -- Federal authorities said a Schenectady man pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and gun charges Tuesday. Ralph St. Croix, 38, admitted to distributing heroin and fentanyl, as well as the possession of firearms, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. St. Croix said he sold the drugs three times in December 2020 from his Schenectady apartment, and that he had two loaded firearms in case of theft. St. Croix will be sentenced in March, and faces five years to life in prison, as well as post-release supervision of three years to life, officials said. -- Compiled by Massarah Mikati and Kenneth C. Crowe II

Knifepoint robberies bring prison term ALBANY -- An Albany man was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison as a persistent violent felon, who committed multiple knifepoint robberies in one week in April, District Attorney David Soares’ office said Friday. Todd Rogers, 54, was sentenced in Albany County Court after he pleaded guilty to first-degree attempted robbery. He tried to rob stores on Madison Avenue on three separate days in one week in April. On April 24, he was reported to have come into a liquor store in the afternoon, demanding cash while holding a knife and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, prosecutors said. The next morning, at another Madison Avenue business, he went behind the counter and left with cash. Four days later, he went to the same store in the

afternoon and demanded cash while holding a knife, officials said.

Man sentenced in kidnapping, attacks ALBANY -- An Albany man was sentenced to 18 years in state prison for violent crimes that took place in the city between May and July, Albany County prosecutors said Friday. Aliston Simon, 35, previously pleaded guilty to assault, kidnapping and unlawful imprisonment. In Albany County Court, Judge Roger D. McDonough issued the sentence, which is to be followed by five years of post-release supervision. In May, on Lincoln Avenue, Simon was found to have used a machete to cause fear of an injury, according to District Attorney David Soares’ office. He did not show up to his arraignment and later was arrested on a bench warrant. The next month, on North Pearl Street, he was found to have abducted a woman and a year-old child he knew. He was found to have restrained them, exposing them to a risk of serious physical injury. When police responded, he slashed an officer with an 8-inch knife, prosecutors said. At his arraignment, he was released under supervision. The following month, he was found to have attempted to cause the death of a person he knew, by stabbing them on Lincoln Avenue. The person survived following emergency surgery.

Two truck crashes Friday slow traffic COLONIE -- A truck carrying a shipment of cars rolled into the woods off of the Northway’s Exit 2 off ramp to Central Avenue late Friday morning. The state Department of

Transportation says the crash occurred on the exit for the westbound side of Central Avenue. The truck and the other vehicles were strewn in the woods between the ramp and the Cocca’s Inn & Suites at the corner of Wolf Road and Central Avenue. The crash caused traffic to move slowly in the area. Meanwhile in Clifton Park, a tractor-trailer rolled over Friday afternoon, causing Tanner Road to be closed to all traffic between Route 146 and Route 146A. Town Highway Department employees and emergency response personnel were working to right the tractor-trailer and clean up the road. -- Contributing: Josh Solomon

Theft suspect found in Stockport search STOCKPORT -- State Police said that after an extensive search in the

HOROSCOPE

Week Of October 31, 2021 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Find new ways to bring more love into your life, Aries. This can be romantic love or the love of friends and family. What you put out you get in return. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you explore art in any form, this is the time to get more serious about it. It could be your opportunity to turn it into a career or at least a side venture. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 The person you may be trying to reach may not be getting your messages, Gemini. Don’t be too quick to give up on him or her. Try a different approach to get through. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 The way you reacted to a situation came out differently than you had hoped, Cancer. You may have some people feeling put off as a result. Find ways to make amends. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, look for pleasures in all the simple things you experience over the next several days. It’s all about having a positive attitude and

Suthers Road area, they tracked down a suspect believed involved in suspicious incidents reported in the area. The Kinderhook man, 51, was arrested and charged with grand larceny for having a stolen John Deere UTV, troopers said. Anyone with information about suspicious activity in the Kinderhook and Stockport areas on Friday is asked to contact the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Livingston at 845-677-7300.

Warrensburg driver dies after striking several cars WARRENSBURG -- A Warren County man died late Friday night after his car struck several others along Main Street. Lucas B. Raymond, 32, of Warrensburg was driving a GMC Terrain south on Main Street near Horicon Avenue when finding happiness in what counts. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Step up and take charge of a situation, Virgo. If you wait around for someone else to plan out your future, you’ll be waiting for some time. Be proactive in your pursuits. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this is a good opportunity to spend more quality time with people. Foster new friendships in the days to come. Certain ones may have the potential to last a lifetime. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Don’t feel like you need to make excuses for how you feel, Scorpio. If your gut tells you to go in a specific direction, then trust your instincts. Usually you’re right on target. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 Keeping everything in perspective may mean you have to be more conservative in your choices right now, Sagittarius. There will be opportunities to let loose later. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 Social engagements keep stacking up, Capricorn. Soon

his SUV crossed into the northbound lane and struck a Subaru driven by a 57-year-old Johnsburg woman, sheriff’s deputies said. The GMC moved back into the southbound lane and again into the northbound side. The GMC hit two parked cars along Main Street and continued south until it came to a rest. Raymond was found unresponsive and later died at the scene as a result of the crash injuries, deputies said. The Subaru’s driver was unhurt. Deputies said alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors in the crash, but the case remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office Traffic Safety Unit with the assistance of the Criminal Investigations Division. Deputies were assisted by State Police, Warrensburg firefighters and the Warrensburg Rescue Squad. you will have to make some tough choices regarding which events you can commit to and which to pass up. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are feeling extra generous this week, but you do not need to treat everyone you meet. If you want to lavish attention on a special person, go for it. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 It can be frustrating when your emotions seem to be all over the place, Pisces. You just have to hold on a bit longer and remain patient. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS OCTOBER 31 Willow Smith, Singer (21) NOVEMBER 1 Penn Badgley, Actor (35) NOVEMBER 2 David Schwimmer, Actor (55) NOVEMBER 3 Kendall Jenner, Model (26) NOVEMBER 4 Sean “Diddy” Combs, Rapper (52) NOVEMBER 5 Keala Settle, Actress (46) NOVEMBER 6 Emma Stone, Actress (33)

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK

319 Washington Avenue, Albany

PHOTOS BY WILL SCHAEFER / TWE REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Exterior, showing matching front entrances with shell entablatures.

his week’s selection is a rowhouse, half a matched set (317 is also on the market). Built in the 1840s, the Federal-style home was renovated in 1926 using design elements that were unusual for the time. The then-owner/ renovator, Edgar Wheeler of the Whitney’s department store, incorporated architectural artifacts from mansions built in the 1820s and installed stamped concrete in the first-floor dining room. The house has been LEIGH consistently loved and HORNBECK improved on by successive owners. It has four working HOUSE OF THE WEEK fireplaces, a rooftop deck and two more outside areas for entertaining. The home has two kitchens, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Another highlight is a curved wall in the dining room. Taxes: $3,500. List price: $350,000. Contact listing agent Susan Sommers of Howard Hanna at 518-495-9144.

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you have seen or own a particularly interesting home for sale to feature, send the address to lhornbeck@timesunion.com

Clockwise from top: The rooftop deck with one of four fireplaces; the dining area adjacent to the second-level kitchen; one of two bedrooms; At far left is the patio.

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see more House of the week photos, go to Leigh Hornbeck’s Places & Spaces blog at http://blog.timesunion. com/realestate

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WANTED TO BUY Antiques, vinyl records, comic books, old signs, instruments, toys, coins, pocket watches, fish lures & more 518-801-4673 ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Siena Grad. 25+ yrs. exp. No job too small. (518) 475-8782. www.accountingdave.com APPLIANCE REPAIR Washers, dryers, fridge, ranges, etc. Prompt, guaranteed repairs. Mike Horowitz (518) 477-8378 BETTY’S CLEANING Quality work with attention to detail. Apts., homes. (518) 2705024 or (518) 421-3823.

Campfire Concerts - Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park WILTON - Don’t let the cold, autumn weather bring you down! Wilton Wildlife Preserve and Park will be hosting a weekend of campfire concerts on November 6th and 7th from 1:004:00pm. Join us either day, or both! The event includes live music, prizes, refreshments, roasting marshmallows and more... all while warming up by the campfire. Enjoy the tunes of our musical guests, the Red Spruce Band on Saturday November 6th and Thomasina Winslow on Sunday November 7th! Registration is required via Eventbrite platform. Space is limited.

$$CA$H$$ FOR JUNK CARS $100-$1000. FREE PICKUP (518) 914-8633 CASH FOR METAL/CARS We buy farm equip., metal, cars. We have the equip. to take care of big jobs. Highest prices paid. Demolition. Towing & transport avail. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans. (518) 339-3369

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To Love a Child to Host 12th Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration - The Spirit of Adventure CLIFTON PARK - To Love a Child, Inc. announces its 12th Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 6:00pm at Longfellows Restaurant in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Spirit of Adventure themed event will feature a Silent Auction, the Circle of Love Awards presented to Mary Ann Kermani, Rilla Langley Schulte, Laurene Sheppard, Mary Passaretti and The Prince

CHEAPER THAN DUMPSTERS Old appliances and furniture REMOVED FROM YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS. Small or Large jobs. CLEANOUTS. Call Bill the Junkman at (518) 256-6124. Credit cards accepted. C.L. HOME IMPROVEMENTS Taking care of all your window and remodeling needs. Neat & dependable. Fully ins. Free est. Rich (518) 528-7173 CUSTOM STONEWORK Patios, firepits, retaining walls, new sidewalks, sidewalk repair. Any kind of masonry/concrete work. (518) 423-0946 DIVORCE $389.00 - Uncontested Make Divorce Easy – only 1 Signature, Inc. poor person app. Info: (518) 274-0380 DUMPSTER RENTALS 12yd. & 14yd. available. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133 FALL CLEANUP Low cost. High quality. Raking, mowing, trimming. Call Jesse (518) 506-5479 or jessesample08@yahoo.com

of Peace Lutheran Church/ Grace Endowment Fund. In addition our 6th Annual Kids Helping Kids Auction to support local children in their efforts to help children who are less fortunate. Come join us for a unique evening of fun and celebration and help support our many programs for children and families. Ticket prices are $100 per person for dinner tickets, $50 per person for Students, $125 Honorary Committee and $150 for Super Honorary Committee. Invitation and sponsor opportunities can be found on our website. RSVP by November 11th. Learn more about the work we do in our local community, Haiti and Zimba-

FIREWOOD Guaranteed dry. 16" L. $275 PER CORD. CALL KARL (518) 269-1391

PAINTER, VACCINATED 32yrs exp. Custom colors. Small jobs or new drywall. Free est. 518-203-7166 or 618-8051

FRIDHOLM PAINTING Interior painting - 1 or multi-room projects. Popcorn & Cathedral ceilings. 2-story foyers & wallpaper removal. Make your appt. for your free est. for your 2021 ext. projects. Call us @ (518) 330-9507 or visit us at www.FridholmPainting.com. We Love What We Do!

PJ’S CONSTRUCTION Windows, doors, remodeling, roof repair, small jobs. Quality work for quality price. Ins. (518) 527-3067

GLASS/SCREEN REPAIR Broken glass, torn screens repaired. Home repairs. Makes house calls. (518) 203-8595 GUTTER CLEANING SPECIAL BUY 1 GET 1 - 1/2 OFF. $80-$120. INSURED!!! TEXT/CALL (518) 450-9357 JUNK REMOVAL & DEMO Oil tanks, hot tubs, pools, sheds, barns, houses, fence & retaining wall removal, yard cleanup. Res./comm. clean out & organize. Fully equipped to handle any job. (518) 339-3369. Part of the proceeds go to the veterans.

bwe and how you can make a difference in the lives of severely impoverished children. Visit our website at www.toloveachild.net or call 518-859-4424.

Hope’s Kitchen Free Thanksgiving Dinner LANSINGBURGH - Make your reservations now to guarantee your preferred seating time as Hope’s Kitchen, a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church, Troy, and Cornerstone Community Church of Lansingburgh, is serving a free sit down only early Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 4, at Cornerstone Church, 570 3rd Avenue, Troy. On the menu: Roast turkey breast, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, butternut squash,

TREE & STUMP REMOVAL Brush hogging available. Free Estimates. Fully insured. Call Ray at N & R Tree and Property Services (518) 573-1133

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New York- Vermont Border 30 hilltop acres only $99,900. Minutes to Bennington, VT. Beautiful mature wooded property rolling to level terrain. Fantastic views available in all directions. Abundant wildlife, town road with power and telephone. All surveyed. Financing available. (802) 447-0779 Pittstown - 5 acres only $69,900. Perfect for mini farm. Build your home on the knoll overlooking the tree lined open land. Great views and southern exposure. All surveyed and board of health approved septic design. Financing available. (802) 447-0779

TOPSOIL, STONE, MULCH Free delivery shale, sand, fill, dirt, gravel, colored stone, natural & colored mulch. Installation & hauling avail. (518) 339-3369

Watervliet-2BR, Kitchen, LR. No pets, no smoking. $1100/mo. + util. (518) 441-3229

P.W. PAINTING All phases of painting & staining. Your int/ext painting residential specialist. Excellent workmanship. Great prices & reas. rates. Free est., fully ins., ref’s. (518) 396-0898 ROOFING Specializing in architectural, 3 tab, metal, cedar shakes & repairs. Free est. (518) 378-6298

rolls and butter, coffee, hot and iced tea. Reservations are required for the sit- down dinner with your choice of seating at 4 PM, 5 PM or 6 PM. Masks required until seated. To make your reservation, call Nancy at 518-235-3851. Free will donation gratefully accepted.

Cruisin’ for Tots Fundraiser, Spaghetti Dinner ALBANY - Come join us for a delicious spaghetti dinner and a Chinese auction with over $2,000 worth of prizes on Saturday, November 13th, 4:00-7:00PM, at the North Albany American Legion Post #1610 at 35 N. First St in Albany. Dinner is $12.00

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and will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread and butter. There will be a cash bar. A toy drop-off box will be there to accept any new, unwrapped toys. Rumor has it that Santa may even make an appearance! If you’ve attended our Cruisin’ for Tots Dutch Apple Cruise Fundraiser in the past we hope you will consider attending our Dry Dock Cruise event this year. You will insure that more children will be able to experience the joy of Christmas and receiving toys from Santa. Please RSVP to Andrew Liuzzi at 518-365-9301 or via email at aliuzzi77@gmail. com so we can insure we will have enough food for everyone.