REAL ESTATE / HOUSE OF THE WEEK

776 Riverview Road, Rexford

YThis contemporary Rexford home, built in 1985, contains 5,200 square feet of living space. ou’ll find a postcard-perfect scene from most any window in this week’s seven-bedroom, fourbathroom contemporary home. Set on the banks of the Mohawk River with panoramic views, the home’s 3-acre preserve-like property features a mix of hard and soft landscaping, a gazebo, waterfall and private hiking trails. Nature’s palette extends inside the home’s 5,200 square feet of living space that features light hardwood floors, a large kitchen lined with sage-green cabinetry and an extended dining area that looks out to the river. There’s also plenty to see from the expansive third-floor family room that boasts a cathedral ceiling and exposed beams. There is an HOA fee of $54 a month, which covers use of common areas and maintenance of nearby trails near the river. List price: $1,200,000. Taxes: $19,837. Reach out to Jean Maloney, broker and owner of 21st Century Properties at 518-378-5478 or co-listing agent Jamie Gervais, 518-817-7531.

Anthony M. Gucciardo

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Switching from boilers and furnaces to electric-powered heat exchangers, does come with a price tag.

“It’s certainly going to add to the cost,” said Luke Michaels, principal in the Michaels Group a well-known Capital Region home builder.

Driving up the cost of newly built homes, which Michaels offers, will increase the cost of cheaper pre-owned houses, due to simple supply and demand. And that could squeeze new buyers out of an already tough market.

Horoscope

Week Of April 9, 2023

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20

Aries, your emotions may cloud your judgement in the days to come. It’s better to seek the advice of a third party who can guide you without the added drama.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21

Messages from the universe could come across as confusing or vague, Taurus. You might need someone with cosmic intuition to help you sort out what is going on.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21

A stagnant energy has been surrounding you lately, Gemini. Fortunately, you are able to brush that away soon enough and feel rejuvenated.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22

Cancer, if you haven’t devoted enough time lately to taking care of yourself you might awaken this week with a foggy head. Take care of yourself.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23

Responsibilities could have you feeling overburdened, Leo. The trick is to ask others to lighten your load. There are bound to be several volunteers willing to lend a hand.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22

Virgo, try not to compare yourself to others this week.

Everyone is unique, with his or her own strengths and weaknesses. An unfair comparison could dampen your spirits.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23

You might find it challenging to articulate your feelings to a romantic partner, Libra. If you stumble over saying the words, why not write them down, instead?

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22

Sometimes your pragmatic side gets into a tussle with your optimism, Scorpio.

Being a realist doesn’t have to mean you give up hope. There are many things that can go your way.

SAGITTARIUS –Nov 23/Dec 21

Sagittarius, while you may feel like sleeping the week away, awaken to the possibilities before you. Numerous opportunities await, so answer the door when they knock.

CAPRICORN –Dec 22/Jan 20

It is alright to feel uncertain about what the heart wants, Capricorn. Not everyone has things all figured out. Ponder your likes and dislikes to determine your path.

AQUARIUS –Jan 21/Feb 18

Aquarius, messy work and small mistakes can sabotage all of your hard work thus far.

Buckle down and focus on the details. Have someone check that everything is perfect.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20

People around you may be more temperamental than usual, Pisces. Avoid offering any unsolicited advice until things quiet down.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

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APRIL 12

Saoirse Ronan, Actress (29)

APRIL 13 Allison Williams, Actress (35)

APRIL 14 Chris Wood, Actor (35)

APRIL 15 Luis Fonsi, Singer (45)

“At the end of the day the price and the monthly mortgage payment are the most important things to home buyers,” Michaels said.As well as heat exchangers, new gas-less stoves are coming online.

Among those induction cook-top stoves that rely on magnetism to rapidly heat food in a metal pot or pan.

While similar to traditional electric ranges in their baking and broiling capacities, these stoves can rapidly and efficiently heat up items on the cooktop.

The prospect of a gas stove phaseout has been particularly sensitive, though.

And it has prompted rhetoric suggestive of the national Democrat vs Republican debate over gun control.

On the national and state level, Republicans, and the gas industry, have evoked images of a government that is coming to take away peoples’ stoves, like their guns.

Democrats, and the green energy lobby, point to the urgency of climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with new electric appliances.

“Our state is in a crime and economic free fall and she’s waging war on appliances,” western New York Republican Congressman and former state party chairman Nick Langworthy said earlier this year, amid news that the Governor’s mansion, where Hochul resides, is equipped

Newtonville UMC Garage Sale

NEWTONVILLE - Newtonville United Methodist Church, located on the corner of Maxwell Rd and Rt 9 (near Siena College), will have a garage sale on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 8:30 - 1:30. Early birds may pay $5 to come in at 8 o’clock. At 1:30 we will have a bag sale with gas stoves. costing $5 per bag. Among the items that will be available for sale are: appliances, furniture, garden tools, holiday decorations, jewelry, household tools, housewares, linens, toys, plants and books. Baked goods will be available by the cafe which will be serving hotdogs and chili. We will begin to accept donations on Monday, April 10. Donated items may be left downstairs just inside the fellowship hall. All donations must be clean and in good repair. We will NOT accept clothing, CD’s or DVD’s, nuts, bolts, screws, hardware, craft items nor encyclopedias. We appreciate your support.

“One of the myths is that your gas stove will be ripped from your kitchen. This is a total lie,” remarked Jessica Azulay, program director at the Alliance for a Green Economy.

“It’s become a culture war,” said Albany Democratic Assemblywoman Patricia Fahy, a supporter of electrification.

To be sure, there could be technical glitches in the transition.

Frank Cocca said that, currently, lots of induction stoves are on back order due to scarcity of parts.

A key component of such stoves, he explained is made largely by one company in Sweden.

And the gas phaseout will allow for exceptions. Hospitals and restaurants, for example, may still be able to use gas stoves going forward. Gas might also remain in residential backup generators that are hooked up to gas lines.

But the phaseout has already started in some municipalities, specifically Ithaca, New York City, and Beacon which have already enacted laws calling for the phaseout of gas.

Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

We know it’s not a subject people talk much about but we’re interested in where you read obituaries. We’re asking you to take a quick survey to let us know and we’ll reward you for your time. Go to advertisercrw.com/obitsurvey and fill out the 5 questions about if you’d like to see obituaries in the pages of your weekly newspaper.

LATHAM - Announcing an ongoing support group for individuals suffering from Myasthenia Gravis. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of each month at 11:00 AM at the Latham Fire Department , 226 Old Loudon Rd, Latham NY12110. Participation is free and is open to patients and/or their caregivers. Before attending, please call David Newkirk at (518) 725-7187 or (518) 251-2695 or Bill Van Dyne at (518) 281-6968 for more information

Marchers Wanted! Colonie Memorial Day Parade and Celebration

COLONIE - The Town of Colonie will be holding the annual Memorial Day Parade on Thursday May 25th at the Colonie Mohawk River Park. The Parade Planning committee is looking for additional marching groups to participate in the parade, including local businesses, youth organizations, fire departments, church groups, etc.

If interested in participating, please contact planning committee chairman Fox Rifenberg-Stempel, at frifenbergstempel@outlook.com”

Clifton Park Community

Chorus Welcomes

New Members

CLIFTON PARK - The Clifton Park Community Chorus (sponsored by the Town of Clifton Park)is rehearsing for its Spring 2023 Concert. All voice ranges are invited (Sections are Soprano,Alto,Tenor and Bass). Rehearsals are at the Clifton Park Senior Center every Sunday evening from 7pm-9pm. New members are welcome at any time. Music selections for the Spring include popular, folk and classical choral four part harmony. There will be at least four concerts yearly with possible special events added. No auditions or memorization is required…and it’s a FUN group…everyone is welcomed!

For further information contact David Rossi, Director at drossi20@aol. com or 518-779-5061

Food Bank Distribution

Calendar Reminder from the Colonie Senior Services Center

COLONIE - On the 2nd Tuesday of each month, Colonie Senior Service Centers makes food items like produce, staples, and frozen meats from The Regional Food Bank available from 11:30 to 12:30 pm during our congregate meal service. Those who are in need are welcome to participate. Please bring your own reusable grocery bag. As the area’s largest provider of senior programs and serices, CSSC Inc, recognizes recent inflationary impact on food costs on those seniors who would appreciate some assistance. For additional information or questions, please call Diane at 518-459-2857 ext 305.