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A Blue Star Mothers Veteran Benefit Concert, The Blue Star Mothers Capital Region NY 2 Present “Legends Of Rock, Blues & Soul” ALBANY - The EGG Hart Theatre, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 7:30pm. Come celebrate a magical journey back to the “Sixties” with this live concert recreating a variety of Classic Rock Legends and their hit songs. Our very own Capital District ensemble has been performing for 12 years throughout the Northeast. This Classic Rock Production is arguably the biggest and most believable tribute concert in the US today. This year you’ll enjoy the memories in a live concert setting of, Joe Cocker (Lenny Thomas), Santana, Neil Young(Scott Garling), Linda Ronstadt (Fran O’Neill), Janis Joplin (Alison Jacobs), David Clayton, Thomas (BS&T), Eric Burdon (Kris Coleman), Aretha Franklin (Mercedes Williams), Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Mick Jagger (Tommy Love), Jim Morrison (Gary Weinlein). Classic Rock Productions always support our veterans. Proceeds from this performance will benefit the Capital Regions “Blue Star Mothers of America”. Information: Gary Weinlein / Director at 518-8596063 / garyweinlein@nycap.rr.com Donna Abare / Blue Star Mothers President at 518852 8145 donnav@ymail.com
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 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
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LVORC Event to Support Adult Literacy Programs in Albany County and Rensselaer County TROY - The Fall Festival of Literacy will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, from 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m. There will be a
virtual option for those who do not want to attend in person. We will be joined this year by Carol R. Daggs, author of Saratoga Soul Brandtville Blues. Join us at 11:30 for a cash bar and delicious boxed lunch prepared by the chefs of the Hilton Garden Inn. Those wishing to attend virtually can pick up their boxed lunch at the Hilton prior to the event. The program will begin at 12:00 noon. Those attending online will receive the link in advance. The Fall Festival of Literacy presents life-affirming true stories by our adult literacy students and tutors. Find out how literacy has changed lives for the better. This is a chance for the community to affirm our students for their accomplishments. Proceeds from this event will help to fund Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s programs and services for adults and children in Rensselaer County and Albany County. To purchase tickets, visit https:/www.lvorc.org For more information, call (518) 244-4650 or contact litvoldirector@aol.com.
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behavior like chewing, scratching or even soiling in inappropriate places. Provide puzzling toys Keeping pets’ brains active can reduce instances of boredom. PetMD suggests food puzzle toys that can be stuffed with treats and involve brain power to unlock the food rewards. Expend Energy Prior to leaving for work or school, pet parents can help pets expend some energy so they’re more inclined to sleep during the day. The Animal Behavior College suggests an extra 20 minutes of walking each day may be enough to tire out most breeds. Working dogs, such as shepherds, pointers and setters, may need 40 or more minutes to burn off energy. Cat owners can play with
their cats indoors, but generally cats will lounge around during the day anyway. Provide White Noise Pets may have grown accustomed to the sounds of an active house, so white noise can fill the void owners’ absences create. Turn on the television or radio. Pet fountains, fans and other devices can create noises to keep pets content. Introduce New Toys Keep a cache of new toys and rotate them on a regular basis. Pets may become so interested in the bevy of new toys that they fail to even realize their owners are gone for much of the day. Make Rest Enticing Invest in a new and cozy pet bed (or cage bedding) that’s too comfortable for pets to ignore. Pets who grew accustomed to constant companionship during the pandemic may need to readjust to a quiet home. Owners can try various strategies to help pets during this adjustment period.
Common Behavioral Issues That Affect Cats and Dogs (and How To Fix Them) Pet ownership can be both joyous and challenging. Every pet misbehaves from time to time, but when behavior issues become part of daily life, pet owners may be wringing their hands wondering how to get to the root of the problem. Pet owners may not realize they can contribute to common behavior issues. Here’s how to recognize and address pets who may need some behavior redirection. • Scratching: Pet experts note that cats need to scratch as a way to remove the outer sheath of the nail. Scratching also is a way for cats to mark their territory in the wild. Provide plenty of safe and appropriate scratching posts so cats leave the furniture alone. Cordon off areas that are off limits or try sour sprays or other repellents. • Resource guarding: Many pets will show aggression when they guard their possessions from others, whether it is necessary or not. Pets have evolved from wild animals that had to compete for food, mates and territories, so it’s understandable that genetics hasn’t been so quick to catch up with the modern life of pampered pets. Pet owners can opt for adopting young pets that can be hand fed early on or touched or manipulated while eating or enjoying food treats to try to prevent guarding. Older pets who exhibit signs of resource guarding may need the expertise of a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. • Inappropriate urination: Just when you think your dog is house trained or a cat has embraced its litter box, you may find he or she is urinating elsewhere. Physical illnesses, such as kidney issues or diabetes, could be the root of the problem. Some animals that are not neutered or spayed may be engaging in “marking” behavior, which is spreading scent around a territory. Getting the pet fixed can alleviate the problem. Speak with a vet first to rule out certain issues. • Barking: Barking to alert someone is at the home may be a trait people look for in a dog. But when a dog’s barking becomes excessive, it could be indicative of a behavioral issue. Dogs may learn to use barking to their benefit. Some dogs may bark to get walks, food or attention — even if it’s negative attention from a person saying “shush.” Some breeds naturally bark more than others. In such instances, barking may be reduced but not entirely eliminated. Again, a behaviorist may be able to help. • Jumping up or overzealous greetings: Similar to barking, some pets greet all visitors to the home (or outside) by jumping up on people. This can be annoying and even dangerous if a big animal jumps on a small person. Reward calm behavior by only giving attention to the pet after he or she calms down. Lavishing attention on an animal as soon as you come home while it is jumping up sets a bad precedent and can lead to a jumping problem. These are a few common pet behaviors pet owners may need to address to cohabitate peacefully with their animals.
Chicken & Biscuits Dinner at South Bethlehem United Methodist Church SOUTH BETHLEHEM – We‘re back to dine in dinners! (Following all safety CDC guidelines, of course.) Our most popular dinner will be offered as our last one for 2021 – Chicken & Biscuits! Join us at the South Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 67 Willowbrook Ave, South Bethlehem, on November 12, 2021. We will be offering three time slots for your convenience: 4:00-5:00, 5:00-6:00 and 6:00-7:00. $12/dinner includes dessert. Reservations are needed for both dine in and takeout, and are required by November 8. Please call/text Emily Shutter at 518: 813-0661; email the church at sbumc. church@gmail.com; or visit South Bethlehem United Methodist Church on Facebook and leave a message with your reservation. We hope to see returning friends and make some new ones on November 12.
Thank You A heartfelt thank you to all who supported the Christ Child Society of Albany’s Drive Thru Baby Shower Saturday, October 30th. A special thank you to Boy Scout Troop 50 for helping us set up and take down our tents keeping our volunteers out of the rain and putting out signs and balloons. The many Layette items and monetary donations received will allow us to continue to serve the needs of young mothers and their infants, during these unusual times. We are most thankful for the generosity of the Parishes contacted, the community, family, friends and our members to our Layette Program.
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For cigar group, it’s not really about smoke ByLINE: PAUL GRONDAHL
Sunrise is more than an hour away when Tom Kurkjian pulls into a parking lot off Central Avenue, punches a code into a lock on an unmarked metal door and enters a darkened room. Kurkjian is 74 years old and a retired history teacher at Voorheesville High School, where he coached tennis and volleyball. They call him Coach. He goes to a wooden locker, inserts a key, inspects a couple boxes inside the cubicle and selects a Cavalier Geneve. He shuffles across the room to his customary corner and a dark blue leather chair with wide oak arms. He sets a cup of coffee and bottle of water on a side table next to an ashtray and drops into the chair’s well-worn cushion. He begins his early-morning ritual at the Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe with the reverence and precision of a benediction. Cutter. Lighter. Smoke. Drag. A list of COVID-19 protocols is painted inside the door, including a reminder to not be a jerk -- although a stronger slang term is used. PAUL GRONDAHL / SPECIAL TO TIMES UNION Soon, Coach is joined by Pete, Mickey, Quiet John and the guy they call From bottom, Peter Rokeach, Chad Bush and Joe Carrick share a laugh over The Provocateur because he likes to give the fellas the needle about most cigars as part of the morning crew that meets at Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe Please see GRONDAHL 9
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Loss of Colonie stings Dems Incoming GOP supervisor Crummey says knowing a candidate beats party’s pull ByLINE: MASSARAH MIKATI
COLONIE - As Democrats cruised to victory across Albany County on election night, one municipality proved to be a major loss for the party: the town of Colonie. For 14 years, Democrats held control of the town’s top spot under the leadership of Paula Mahan. But recent elections became more challenging, and in the last town supervisor race, Mahan barely squeaked out 100 votes to defeat Republican George Scaringe out of more than 20,000 cast ballots. When the longtime incumbent decided not to run for reelection this year, she left the seat up for a competitive battle between Democrats and Republicans -- and the latter ultimately won. “Each time I’ve taken a race into the town of Colonie, we’ve been successful, and that’s been no doubt due to the fact that people know who you are,” said Peter
Crummey, the Republican victor in the race for supervisor. “For me, I found that it’s the candidate (not the party) ... and my campaign talked about what the citizens wanted.” But Crummey and his Democrat opponent, Kelly Mateja, had largely the same platform points throughout their campaigns: smarter town planning with a balance of preserving open space and feeding the town’s notorious development boom, increasing accountability, paving roads and addressing other quality-of-life issues. Yet even with such similar platforms, Crummey led the race Tuesday night with 57 percent of the vote, and Mateja trailed with nearly 43 percent. Absentee ballots must still be counted. “I think the national political landscape played a huge role in energizing Republican voters in Colonie,” said Albany County Democratic Committee Chairman Jake Crawford. Crawford gave examples of the national Democratic party’s stance on issues such
as police reform and racial equity. While the Colonie Democratic candidates did not subscribe to those issues in their own campaigns, Crawford said “whisper campaigns” were taking place, and the GOP sent out mailers claiming Mateja supported defunding the police. (Mateja said she repeatedly expressed her support for police). The slogan was birthed in the aftermath of the police murder of George Floyd, urging the shifting of some funds away from law enforcement and toward social services, such as housing and mental health, with the idea of helping create safer communities. Please see COLONIE 8
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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
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Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 & 19 - Shop the holiday market at Fort William Henry Resort Carriage House, with more than 50 artisan vendors offering handmade items and beautiful and unique gifts. Sample delicious food, take a FREE picture with Santa, enjoy free arts and craft activities for kids provided by local nonprofits as well as live entertainment and more. There is a small fee to attend with proceeds benefiting local charitable organizations. A few vendor spaces remain, at $100 for both days. Contact Letizia at eventstoat123@ gmail.com to inquire as a vendor. “The lights are best enjoyed when it’s dark out, after 5 p.m.,” says organizer Letizia Mastrantoni, owner of Events to a T. “Many businesses have pledged to remain open for extended hours this December and especially on weekends. Several area hotels are offering packages for overnight stays at family-friendly pricing. You can enjoy the lights by
walking or driving by.” Lake George’s popular Light up the Village Celebration is on Saturday, November 27, in Shepard’s Park, starting at 3 p.m. with a live sing-along at 5 p.m. by Bobby Dick and Susie Q and lighting the village up at 6 p.m. This event serves as the kick-off for the Lake George Holiday Festival of Lights.
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Capital Region Social Happenings November Event and Concert Series CAPITAL DISTRICT - https://www.facebook. com/CapitalRegionSocial - CapRegSocialHappenings@gmail.com. Friday Night Events at 7 pm – Picnic at noon at 435 New Karner Road (Hanover Square Building) at “Hill” door entrance. Open to the public. Inside seating is limited. $12 pp and that includes beverages and snacks. Plenty of free parking. Handicap accessible. CDC & COVID compliant. Masks required on everyone. Call 518-452-6883 for more information. Friday Night, November 12: Donna Lee returns to our stage and will be performing an array of songs which will include her famous tribute to Janis Joplin. Donna Lee has performed at numerous venues throughout the Capital District with many talented musicians. She is best known for portraying
Janis Joplin in Groovin - A Musical Journey which performed regularly in Atlantic City, as well as locally at the Palace and Proctors. She will be joined by Tony Schettino, Guitarist and Performer. Their performance starts at 7 pm. Friday Night – December 3: SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE EVENT FOR ALL -- The event starts at 5:30 pm with finger foods and meet the Board in our newly renovated Community Room and Stage. DON “THE SOUL MAN” HYMAN returns to our stage to entertain us with music and stories at 7 pm.
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 518459-2857 x 303. All menus subject to change: 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. Special Dinner: Monday, November 15 at 5 pm: Join us for the sounds
of big brass! The Hands of Time band will be playing favorites, big-band style. Suggested contribution of $3 for lunch and $3 for entertainment.
Community Caregivers’ Lunchtime Chat Schedule November 2021 ALBANY COUNTY - All are welcome! Please dial-in to hear about interesting topics – it’s free and easy to join! Simply call 518-9926661. Or let us know if you want us to dial you in! Friday, Nov. 12, 1 pm - Travel to Normandy, France Tues, Nov. 16, 1 pm The Legend of the Lost City of Atlantis Friday, Nov. 19, 1 pm Old Time Radio: Our Miss Brooks Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1 pm - Thanksgiving Traditions (and some not-so-traditional!) Friday, Nov. 26, NO LUNCHTIME CHAT – Thanksgiving Weekend
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The Capital District Humanist Society Presents: Weirdness!: What Fake Science and the Paranormal Tell Us About the Nature of Science CAPITAL DISTRICT - In a world full of weird claims and wild conspiracy theories, scientists, pundits, and activists can’t simply ask the public to trust science, but must communicate how science works and why it is essential. Weirdness! explores many of the odd beliefs that large sections of the public accepts, but the scientific mainstream rejects. Taner Edis, born in Istanbul, holds a Ph.D. in theoretical physics from Johns Hopkins University. He is professor of physics at Truman State University, and researches the philosophy and history of science.
Edis has written extensively about religious and paranormal claims, the rise of Islamist politics, and anti-evolutionary thought. His books include The Ghost in the Universe: God in Light of Modern Science; Why Intelligent Design Fails: A Scientific Critique of the New Creationism, co-edited with Matt Young; Science and Nonbelief; An Illusion of Harmony: Science and Religion in Islam; and Islam Evolving: Radicalism, Reformation, and the Uneasy Relationship with the Secular West. His newest book, Wierdness!, came out in October. This program will take place online, via Zoom, on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 1 PM, EST. Current paid CDHS members will automatically receive an invite to the meeting via e mail. Anyone who is not a paid member of CDHS can attend. Simply log onto our Meetup page, https://www. meetup.com/Capital-District-Humanist-Society/ and use the RSVP function, and the link to the meeting will be available.
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Indeed, Crummey himself brought up public safety Tuesday night, saying “the citizens want a competent leader to maintain public safety, which includes supporting the police.” “Our Democratic candidates worked extremely hard, but it’s extremely difficult to work against a national narrative that continues to push back against local narratives,” Crawford said. How much political support Mateja received from fellow Democrats throughout her campaign has been questioned. The Times Union reported last month that County Executive Dan McCoy, Comptroller Susan Rizzo and Sheriff Craig Apple had not attended a picnic for the town’s Democratic committee over the summer and they had not donated to Mateja’s campaign at the time. Mahan, herself a former Republican, declined to endorse her potential Democratic successor and criticized Mateja’s campaign tactics. However, Crawford and Colonie Democratic Committee Chair Ryan Horstmyer point out that McCoy ended up sending out a mailer endorsing a slate of Democratic nominees, including Mateja, a week before the election, and said Apple donated to her campaign (his donation was not logged in the most recent filing with the state Board of Elections). U.S. Rep Paul Tonko and Gov. Kathy Hochul stumped for Mateja last month. “Endorsements have value, but at the end of the day there are far more important things at play at the end of the race, and that is what voters know and feel
about the candidates themselves,” Horstmyer said. As a well-known attorney and former county legislator and town justice with over four decades of work in the town, Crummey was essentially an incumbent opponent, Horstmyer said -- a difficult rival to overcome for a first-time candidate such as Mateja. The Town Board was another trouble spot for Democrats late Tuesday, with two Republican candidates and a Democrat leading in the race for the three seats on the ballot this year. However, those races could be decided by the counting of absentee ballots, and Horstmyer said they are not conceding any of them yet. As of Friday, there were 4,232 absentee ballots sent out and 2,257 returned in the town. The defeat in Colonie showed one thing to Democratic committee members: they need to rebuild a “brand that excites Democrats across the board,” Horstmyer said. “In the past, the party has not had a strong grip here. The Republicans have been chipping away at our majority since 2013, even though our enrollment has been growing and solidifying,” he continued. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans 22,775 to 14,732, according to the state Board of Elections. An additional 20,000 or so voters aren’t enrolled in a major party. A decade ago, the town had 17,352 active registered Democrats to 16,991 active Republican voters. “We had some Democrats that didn’t come out to vote... and this happened all over the state of New York,” said Crawford. “It’s time to reenergize and reengage our voters.”
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Colonie supervisor-elect Peter Crummey, talking with reporters on Election Day, will be the first Republican supervisor in the region’s most populous town since 2007 when Democrat Paula Mahan won election.
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CAPITAL DISTRICT Capitalland Lacrosse will be running girl’s lacrosse programs this winter on Sunday mornings starting on November 14, 2021 & ending on January 2, 2022 at the All Star Academy in Latham. Levels include: • Leagues for youth grades 4 – 6th, & modified/JV grades 7-9th & a Varsity league. • An advanced skills and drills program designed for players who want to take his game to the next level - grades 6 – 8th and 9 – 12th. • Instructional programs for novice players’ grades 4 – 6 & 7 – 11 • Instructional programs for beginner grades 4 – 6, & 7 – 11 • A co-ed k-5th learn to play program. For more information go to capitallandlacrosse.com or Email us at Chad@capitallandlacrosse.com
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anything under the sun. “I stopped by one day, sat down in the lounge, met a bunch of these jamokes and I was hooked,” said Peter Rokeach, 65 of Colonie. He’s a retired IT consultant who has been part of the morning crew for nearly two decades, long before Habana moved in 2010 to its current location at 1645 Central Ave. There is also a North Greenbush outlet. “We’re a true band of misfits who look out for each other,” said owner Scott Bendett. He was mocked initially when he brought a couple boxes of cigars and sold them at Colonie Center starting in the mid-1990s, en route to building a cigar empire with two stores and online sales. Other friends might prefer an a.m. meetup over a plate of pancakes, but these guys love the tangy, woodsy scent of a fine Maduro in the morning and unshaven cheeks wreathed in a nimbus of blue-gray smoke. These guys are so dedicated that they gathered outdoors in the parking lot, six feet apart, and smoked stogies together during the pandemic’s lockdown. “It’s more about the people than about the cigars,” said Rokeach, who smoked a robust Oliva V Melanio and gave me an Oliva G, thankfully a mild cigar. Seated in a wide circle of 10 leather arm chairs, the gathering had a ceremonial feel, like the agora in ancient Greece or an elder’s council. The store doesn’t open until 10 a.m., so they have four hours of private kibitzing. The members-only lounge costs $75 a month, a fee returned in premium cigars from the humidor. There is a waiting list for the 72 lockers. Members get free water and soda and all the bonhomie and good-natured ribbing they can handle. “Our wives call it husband day care,”
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said John Gaudet, 66, of Albany, a retired steamfitter. He and other members have a longstanding Black Friday tradition. They come to smoke cigars at Habana over a hearty breakfast, while their wives go shopping. Like most of the others, Gaudet’s wife banned cigar smoking in the house, so he retrofitted a garden shed with propane heater, ventilation system and TV. “My man shed,” he calls it. There is a large-screen TV on the wall of the Habana members’ lounge, but it is turned off in the morning. They watch sporting events at night. “It didn’t matter if we had it tuned to Fox or MSNBC, it just got too toxic and divisive,” said Nick Kling, 72, a retired third-generation vegetable farmer who lives in Fultonville, Montgomery County, and makes the longest trek to Habana. “Before the Trump era, we could discuss politics and have civil disagreements,” he said. “Not anymore. We stay away from politics completely.” The same goes for sex and religion. The Habana crew is an eclectic bunch, with a range of political leanings and jobs ranging from doctors and lawyers to laborers. Local politicians and law enforcement officials come for a smoke and small talk. A group of cardiologists used to share a locker with a brass nameplate that read “Lung Docs.” I bring up the health hazards of cigar smoking. They argue that they don’t inhale. They insist they smoke all-natural, hand-rolled premium cigars (averaging $10 to $20 a stick) minus the harmful chemicals and additives of cigarettes, which some used to smoke. They concede there is an elevated risk of mouth and throat cancer from cigars. Sigmund Freud -- who did not say “Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar,” a quote commonly misattributed to him -- was an inveterate cigar smoker. He smoked up to 20 cigars a day. Despite being diagnosed
with cancer of the mouth in 1923 and enduring painful operations, he continued to smoke until his death in 1939 at age 83. “We’re like a fraternity,” said Mickey Grady, 73, of Niskayuna, a Vietnam War veteran who retired after 38 years working in circulation and distribution at the Times Union. He smoked an Oliva V. Frank English, 86, of Albany, a Korean War veteran with 26 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren, sat nearby. “This is a relaxing place for me,” said English, who puffed on a Perdomo Fresco. They have a literary bent, with a book club that meets once a month. They’re currently reading “The Beekeeper of Aleppo,” a novel by Christy Lefteri that humanizes the desperate plight of Syrian refugees. For some of these men, cigar smoking is a rite
passed from fathers to sons. They tell stories of long walks with good cigars that achieved détente in old family conflicts. Some owe their livelihoods to cigars, like Francisco Padilla, 48, who hand-rolls his private brand cigars in the store and books weddings, parties and special events. He can roll 250 in a good day. He is a fifth-generation cigar maker from the Dominican Republic who began learning the craft as a boy. Bendett hired him 15 years ago, enrolled him in intensive English language classes and helped him become a U.S. citizen in 2012. “This is my second family” Padilla said. With the crew’s help, he established a cigar factory in the Dominican Republican The father of three hopes his daughter, Maria, will be a sixth-generation cigar maker. Coach wrote a poem that described the morning cigar confab as “a place to relax, ruminate or respond to the mostly friendly, sometimes feisty, rarely unbearable fellow travelers ... a cigar guy with other cigar guys.” I wonder what Freud would say. Paul Grondahl is director of the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany ad a former Times Union reporter. He can be reached at grondahpaul@gmail. com
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COPS, COURT AND FIRE CALLS Suspect accused of having gun stash NORTHVILLE -- Fulton County sheriff's investigators say a Northville man had 19 firearms illegally as well as ammunition. Investigators said they discovered the 35-yearold man with the firearms while responding to a domestic dispute in late October. The suspect has been convicted twice before and is not permitted to possess a firearm under state and federal law, police said. The investigation led officers to obtain a search warrant and seize the firearms cache, three of the 19 were unregistered handguns. In addition to several other disassembled guns, they said they found a "large quantity of ammunition." The man was charged with three counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and 16 counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned at Johnstown City Court and sent to the Fulton County Correctional Facility without bail but later released without bail by a Northhampton court, authorities said.
Man, 36, accused of punching trooper JOHNSTOWN -- A Gloversville man is facing charges after State Police said he punched a trooper while being driven home following an arrest for driving under the influence. Authorities charged the 36-year-old man with assault and reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, driving while ability impaired by drugs and criminal mischief. State Police were called to a Speedway in Johnstown to conduct a welfare check shortly after 4 a.m. Wednesday. After performing sobriety
tests on the man, troopers determined the man was impaired and had driven to the gas station. Police took the man into custody and a drug recognition expert confirmed he was "impaired by drugs," according to authorities. The man was given a Dec. 7 court date and troopers gave him a ride after processing the arrest, troopers said. During the ride, troopers said the man became combative and damaged equipment. When the troopers pulled over to place him in custody, he punched one in the face and continued to resist arrest, troopers said. The man was arraigned at a Johnstown City Court and sent to the Fulton County jail. He is due back in court Nov. 9.
7-year sentence in Troy shop attack TROY -- A city man was sentenced to seven years behind bars for a 2020 robbery, Rensselaer County prosecutors said Thursday. Mark Scott, 57, was arrested that September after he tried to shake down a Lansingburgh business owner, according to District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly's office. He told the business owner to pay him $150 every week to protect the establishment. The owner didn't comply. Scott returned a day later demanding payment, but when the owner again refused, he "robbed the store and beat the owner and his wife," prosecutors said. Troy police later arrested Scott. After trial, Scott was convicted of second-degree robbery and two counts of third-degree assault.
Woman accused of breaking into house VOORHEESVILLE -- A 32-year-old woman was arrested for burglary and
criminal contempt after she violated a protection order against her in late October, entered a home and took a box of prescription medication, State Police said Thursday. She left before police arrived, but sheriff's deputies later took her into custody on unrelated charges before handing her over to troopers, police said. She was due in New Scotland Town Court Thursday.
Police: Man took cash, didn’t do work QUEENSBURY -- A Glens Falls man was charged with larceny, accused of failing to install a new furnace even though he deposited the $6,444 payment, State Police said Thursday. Police said a resident filed a complaint that they paid the 32-year-old man the money though he never set it up. The man surrendered to police Tuesday and was given a Nov. 15 court date at the Queensbury Town Court.
Troy man killed by truck while jaywalking, police say TROY -- A Troy man was killed after being hit by a truck while jaywalking on Tuesday night, city police said. William D. Sousis Jr., of Troy, was struck by a passenger truck on Hoosick Street near 13th Street. Authorities found Sousis on the road when they responded around 7 p.m. Sousis, 43, sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital where he died, authorities said. “Video evidence collected by responding officers indicates the victim was crossing Hoosick Street in an improper manner outside of the marked crosswalks,” said Troy police in a statement. The driver was inter-
viewed at the scene. A preliminary investigation has yielded no suspicions that the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol, police said. Troy firefighters also responded.
N.J. man enters guilty plea in attempted online enticement ALBANY -- A New Jersey man who traveled to Watervliet expecting to repeatedly rape an 11-yearold girl after befriending her “mother” -- who was really an undercover officer -- pleaded guilty to a federal sex crime Tuesday in U.S. District Court. Tristan Warner, 48, of Newark, who was arrested in an undercover FBI sting in January after arriving at the would-be mother’s supposed home, admitted to attempted online enticement of a minor. He will be sentenced on March 1.
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Lube Signature Service Oil Change. Military personnel are not required to present ID; the event will be run on the honor system. Information regarding the free wash and $9.99 oil change event is available online at hoffmancarwash. com/veterans-day
Bethlehem Historical Association Fall Lecture Series The Second Battle of Gettysburg DELMAR - As part of their Fall Lecture Series, the Bethlehem Historical Association is pleased to present Ron Gabriele’s talk about what he calls the Second Battle of Gettys-
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burg, the 1913 commemoration event that drew thousands of Civil War veterans. The talk is November 18, 2 pm at the Delmar Reformed Church, 386 Delaware Ave, Delmar. In 1913, a three-day program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg was organized. Over 53,000 Civil War veterans from both the North and South attended the encampment. In his talk, Gabriele discusses many of the details of staging this enormous, and often forgotten, event. Ron Gabriele is a former Associate Professor of Health and Physical at Columbia-Greene County Community College, and for many years a sports radio announcer for various Kingston area stations. The talk is free and
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! 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.
open to the public. Masks and social distancing will be required. For more information, please visit BethlehemHistorical.org.
Call for Art: Holiday Show and Small Works Sale COLONIE - It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year! It’s time once again for the Colonie Art League Holiday Show & Small Works Sale. We are excited to keep our wonderful members engaged in art during this period of time when physical distancing hinders many from in-person local exhibits, so we are virtual once more. Join our incredibly talented fellow artists in this amazing annual event. Must be a member to enter. Visit www.colonieartleague.
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UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS Watervliet-2BR, Kitchen, LR. No pets, no smoking. $1100/mo. + util. (518) 441-3229
VACATION RENTALS OLD FORGE RENTAL COTTAGE – South side of Third Lake – Ride right from your door - All amenities. Winter rental December 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 - $6,500 plus utilities. See website: www. pinewoodcottageoldforge.com 315-822-6890 or 315-725-0876.
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