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City digging in on code case despite Wedgeway sale plan By PAUL NELSON

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CLIFTON PARK - Kevin K. Marin, President of Wealth Solutions Network, and Christine Sheppard, owner of the Christine Sheppard Agency, proudly present a Lawn Party and Mixed Fundraiser in support of CAPTAIN Community Human Services’ Emergency Food and Hygiene Pantry on July 29th at Mr. Marin’s office (951 Route 146, Clifton Park) from 11:00am to 4:00pm. The event aims to collect hygiene product donations, including soap/body wash, feminine hygiene products, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, and cleaning supplies, and will feature fun and games, picnic food, and more. You can drop your donations during the event, or make a monetary donation online at www.captaincares.org/ lawnparty. “We hope that everyone will join us to have a hot dog, play some games, and help us hit our goal,” said Ms. Sheppard. “But if you can’t make it, you can still give back by donating online.” Monetary donations allow CAPTAIN CHS to purchase hygiene and food products at bulk rates. For more information, please visit www.captaincares.org/lawnparty or contact Mr. Marin at 518-783-6809.

SCHENECTADY — The decayed Wedgeway building may be headed for a new owner and a renovation, but that doesn’t mean the city’s walking away from code violation charges filed against the current owner over the state of the building. Just days after a city judge tossed out 75 of 89 of city code violations on a technicality last year, Chief Building Inspector Chris Lunn hit the owner of the multistory building at State Street and Erie Boulevard with several new violations and guaranteed the new ones would hold up against any legal challenge. Back then, Lunn acknowledged that one of his code enforcement officers erred by citing the wrong section of a state code for property maintenance on the paperwork tied to the prior alleged infractions at the Wedgeway. “I will personally cite all violations on this property and can guarantee you there will not be mistakes, and they better be fixed or he will be going back to court,” Lunn predicted last summer. Soon, that promise will be put to the test. The protracted legal battle between the city and William Eichengrun, who operates the two buildings at 271-277 under the 271-277 State LLC is headed to trial Aug. 1. The limited liability corporation owns the two properties. Andrew Koldin, the top attorney for the city government, said the violations could result in the court assessing tens of thousands of dollars in fines if Eichengrun is found to have violated the rules. Koldin said the charges are “very similar” to the charges brought to the first trial, characterizing them as “exterior violations.” A review of the charges last year showed most had to do with problems on the outside of the building,

including the protective treatment of outside surfaces such as cornices, doors and door and window frames. The paperwork also goes into detail about the fire escape stairways and overhand extensions. Last Friday, neither Eichengrun or his attorney Andrew Healey returned a call seeking comment. Even as this legal matter plays out, so too does the pending sale of the building that once housed the State Theater and other attractions. The Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority is working with WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION Cass Hill Development of Colonie on Even as development ofﬁ cials look to negotiate the sale of the plans to restore and expand the site. Wedgeway building at State Street and Erie Boulevard, the city of Metroplex is negotiating the sale of Schenectady is preparing to head to court on new code violation the building to Cass Hill Developcharges ﬁled against the limited liability corporation that owns it, ment, which stands to receive $1.85 271-277 State LLC. million in financial sweeteners for the massive makeover. Under terms to try property owners more than once for the of the deal, Metroplex will provide same or new code violations. $100,000 for immediate stabilization and “It’s more unique in that we’re dealing with repairs, which will be joined by $1.75 million probably a higher-profile building and building in a series of additional incentives, including owner,” said Koldin. tax breaks. Officials hope to tap into at least Asked if the case was stronger this time $600,000 in Downtown Revitalization Initiaaround, Koldin replied that he is “confident tive funds. Tentative plans for the project call for a large that we can prove beyond a reasonable doubt addition that would expand the building’s foot- that the violations existed.” Assistant Corp. Counsel Bill Sanderson, a print from its current location at the corner of veteran attorney who handled the first trial, State Street and Erie Boulevard to the corner will again serve as the lead attorney. of Erie and Liberty Street. During the first trial, the judge threw out A six-story brick building would rise on property currently being used for parking. all but 14 of the 89 violations filed against the The renovated building will include up to 80 LLC, agreeing with Healey that the city cited apartments and 14,000 square feet of firstthe corporate entity under the wrong section floor commercial space, according to Metropof the maintenance code for everything from lex. no heat in the complex’s now-shuttered camera Please see BUILDING 8 Koldin said it’s not unheard of for the city

Family ﬂees danger, now Colonie is home By CHRIS CHURCHILL

COLONIE — When I last saw Baram Khan, about a year ago, he was carrying a terrible weight. President Joe Biden had pulled the military from Afghanistan, leaving chaos and desperation behind. Among the desperate were Khan’s parents and siblings, in jeopardy because of the work he had done as a military interpreter. The Taliban, as you’ve probably heard, are not a forgiving bunch. Imagine how that must feel, knowing you’re the reason your mother and father, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews are under mortal threat. Imagine the worry involved and the sense of betrayal that came with the U.S. government’s seeming indifference toward debts owed and promises broken. But Khan was a different person when I saw him Thursday, for an obvious reason: He was surrounded by family members. His parents, his siblings and their families are safe and sharing Khan’s suburban home with his wife and children. “I am so blessed,” said Khan, 33, who came to the United States in 2012. “And I am so grateful for what God and this country have given us.” The story of how Khan’s family escaped chaos for the peace of Colonie begins with collapse. One day, they were living in a deeply flawed but relatively stable and safe Afghanistan. Then the United States, giving up after two decades of occupation, all but handed the country to the Taliban, plunging it into darkness. The moment ended the myth of Biden administration competence. Somehow, the president’s withdrawal failed to account for how rapidly the Taliban would take over and hardly bothered to plan for the many thousands, including American citizens, who would need to exit the country. Biden had promised that the families of people who helped the military would be kept safe. It was a promise broken. “That was the time that everything was shattered,” said Adil Zadran, 29, Khan’s younger brother. “Everyone just left us and we asked, ‘How can we survive here?’” What followed were months of hell, as members of Khan’s family hid and moved from place to place, dodging Taliban soldiers. All the while, Zadran was in communication with Alison McLean Lane, who was trying to find the family a path out of the country. (That such a task fell to an Albany County legislator tells you everything you need to know

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Senior August Dining Events at Colonie Senior Service Centers COLONIE - Please check in, as schedules and plans are ever-evolving due to the pandemic. As this newsletter goes to print, we are open for in-person dining. Please note, you must have all three vaccinations to sit in our dining room. Thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe by getting your vaccination and wearing a mask! 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

THE CENTER at Colonie Senior Service Centers Announces August Classes and Events COLONIE - THE CENTER at Colonie Senior Service Centers announces August classes and events. THE CENTER is a place for individuals 55 years of age or older to learn, grow, exercise and be creative. Best of all, it’s a place to have fun! Prices are listed as member and not-yetmember. Call 518-459-2857 x 327 or email THECENTERatCSSC@colonieseniors. org for information. All events take place at The Beltrone Living Center, 6 Winners Circle, Albany NY. Registration required. August in New York is beautiful and we are determined to soak it all up!

equal opportunity provider. Suggested donation of $3, and registration and reservations are required. Call 518-459-2857 x 303. August 1: Chicken Cordon Bleu August 2: Pot Roast w/ Veggies August 3: Seafood Mac & Cheese w/ Broccoli August 4: Cheddar Broccoli Soup ½ Roast Beef Sandwich August 5: Chinese Chicken Salad August 8: Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo For special events, suggested contribution of $3 for the meal and $3 for entertainment. Reservations required. August 5 at Noon, Special Lunch: Everyone’s favorite one-man band is back! Join Paul Slusar for fun vocals, piano, guitar and a host of other instruments. A good time is guaranteed! Lunch will be Chinese Chicken Salad We’ll be traveling to see the Van Gogh exhibit, hear Jazz on Jay street, visit Mass MOCA, taste wine at South Dominion Winery, smell flowers at Berkshire Botanical Gardens, tour the USS Slater, peruse books at Owl Pen Books and hear about Albany’s history at Albany Distilling Company. We’ll also be taking the Trolley at the Empire State Plaza and viewing the Mountaintop Arboretum. Lastly, we’ll explore the natural world at the Winn Preserve. There’s plenty of arts, with Embroidered Holiday Cards, Ukulele lessons, Art with Lydia, Circular Weaving, Driftwood art, Rubber Stamping art, Watercolor Painting and Acrylic Painting Workshops. Fitness events include Tai Chi, Golf Lessons, Tap and Jazz Dancing, Billiard lessons and Bowling at

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The Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Ctr. Hosting an Ice Cream Social WATERFORD - Friday, July 29th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops, we’re inviting everyone to enjoy the summer season Spare Time in Latham. For information about these and any other events or classes at THE CENTER at CSSC, please contact Caroline Barrett, 518-459-2857 x 327 or email: cbarrett@colonieseniors.org.

STEM Summer Aviation Camp GLENVILLE - The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, will host a STEM Summer Aviation Camp in partnership with Schenectady County Community College. “Becoming a Young Aviator” Tuesday, August 23 – Friday August 26 • 8:30 am – 12 Noon Students, ages 10-17, will spend the week at the Empire State Aerosciences Museum, located at the Schenectady County

with some ice cream on our front porch! Support the museum with some sweets: A cup of awesome Stewart’s vanilla ice cream with the choice of sundae toppings including chocolate, caramel, strawberry, marshmallow and sprinkles! Admission $5 per person. We’re also continuing our lecture series out on our front lawn, presented by historian Michael Barrett. These are bringyour-own-chair and bringyour-own-refreshment programs. Admission $10 a person. Friday, August 12th at 6:30pm “Bells, Bells, Bells: An Enduring Legacy from the Greater Troy Area 1808-1952”. Four of the largest bell manufacturing concerns in the US where clustered in Troy and West Troy (now Watervliet.) Between them they created an estimated 100,000 Airport in Glenville, learning about aviation and what real pilots do on the ground and in the air. In this hands-on class, students will learn about the history of aviation and aircraft design, the forces of flight – how airplanes fly (thrust, lift, drag and flight control), learn about the different parts of a plane, and learn about how helicopters fly. Students will also have an opportunity to interact with guest speakers and have a guided tour of the museum’s incredible exhibits and airpark, which features more than 20 historic military aircraft. Students will be able to get into the cockpits of some of these legendary fighter and attack aircraft. Students will also have the opportunity to work with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 602

bells, including several of our most famous. Friday, September 9th at 6:30pm “The Transcontinental Railroad”. The 1869 completion of what was then the largest infrastructure project in American history turned the United States into a true continental power and opened the development of our “Wild West.” Many of the personalities who were prime movers in the project had ties to the Capital District, and our local industrial base provided a number of the necessary parts that made the project possible.

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AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY Volunteers are Needed as Tutors, Reading Mentors, and Special Events Workers TROY - Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County needs volunteers in Albany County and Rensselaer County. Anyone who is interested can attend a free information session on Thursday, August 25 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. via Zoom. To register, contact mhellerlvorc@aol.com. LVORC trains volunteer tutors to be paired with adult learners; reading mentors for Everybody WINS! Power Lunch; math tutors and computer tutors. We also welcome onetime events volunteers. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a difference in your community. For more information, visit www.lvorc.org

2023 Clifton Park -Halfmoon Public Library Budget Announced CLIFTON PARK - The Board of Trustees of the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library has announced the proposed 2023 budget, to be voted on by Library tax district residents. The total tax levy is $4,921,026 and is New York State tax cap compliant. The total 2023 proposed budget expenditure is $4,982,403. The Library Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held on Thursday, September 15 at the Library, from 7 am to 9 pm. Registered voters, both renters and property owners, living in the library district are eligible

to vote. Voters must be registered at least 30 days prior to the vote. Absentee ballot applications will be available beginning August 1. Those who are unable to vote in person on September 15, can fill out an application online at www.cphlibrary.org or at the Library. Residents of Halfmoon will also vote on two trustee positions. The vacancies were created by the expiring terms of two incumbents. There are currently no expiring Clifton Park trustee positions. For more information about the budget or the trustee candidates, the public can attend a Budget Information Session on Thursday, September 8 at 7 pm at the Library. The Clifton ParkHalfmoon Public Library, located in Southern Saratoga County, provides materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. The Library at 475 Moe Road in Clifton Park and can be reached by phone at 518-371-8622 and online at www.cphlibrary. org.

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Summer 2022 Aerospace Discovery Program Presents The RPI Engineering Ambassadors GLENVILLE - Saturdays: July 30, August 6 & 13, 2022; From 10 am – 12 Noon The Empire State Aerosciences Museum, 250 Rudy Chase Drive, Glenville, NY 12302, will present a special 3-part program with the RPI Engineering Ambassadors titled “Summer 2022 Aerospace Discovery Program” at ESAM on July 30, August 6 & 13 from 10 am – 12 Noon. This specialized program is for students entering 7, 8 or 9th grades in the fall. Each week, participants will learn different engineering aspects of aerospace technology beginning with general aircraft design and flight, application of composites and smart materials and the assessment of the structural integrity of vehicles using sensors. Each class will be followed by a short tour of ESAM, focusing on the material presented. To register please call Pat at (518) 377-2191 or email at esam.office@gmail.com. Deadline is June 20, 2022 or until classes fill up.

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throughout the area. During July in the Town of Clifton Park Lobby, 1 Town Hall Plaza, Tel.#: 518-371-6651, Ext. 240, artist Sherry Walkup will show her artwork and during August, artist David Mayack will be exhibiting there. The Clifton Park Senior Community Center Gallery, 6 Clifton Common Blvd., Tel.#:518-383-1343, will be hosting a Group Show featuring five SSAS members for the months of August and September. Artists Virginia Harrison, Barbara Hurley, Kristine Kelly, Judy Loucks and Jo Weatherwax will be exhibiting. The Mechanicville Library, 190 N. Main Street, Tel.#:518-664-4646, will feature artist Kristine Kelly for the months of July and August. The Waterford Library, 117 Third Street, Tel. #: 518-237-0891 will show the works of three SSAS artists during the month of August. Artists Jack Morgan, Anup Sood and Joan VanAlphen will exhibit. Visit these venues and enjoy the artwork of these various artists. For more information about SSAS visit our websitesouthernsaratogaartist.com

Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Seeks Donations for Saratoga County EMS MECHANICVILLE Mechanicville-Stillwater Elks Lodge is seeking funds in support of the Saratoga County EMS to help in printing and advertising info about PulsePoint, that provides 9-11 connected cell phone apps. These allow citizens to receive CPR alerts need-

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ALBANY - Bring a lunch and enjoy the bells of Albany’s City Hall from one of the nearby parks. July 31: Roy Kroezen Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle Street, Albany, NY Contact albanycarillon@ yahoo.com for more information.

LATHAM - The Latham-Colonie Columbiettes are hosting a Book Sale on Saturday August 13th, 2022 at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110. 9 am to 3 pm Rain or Shine! Book Donations will be accepted beginning July 30th at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council at 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110 (Back of building) **Please No Textbooks, Magazines or Encyclopedia

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his week’s selection – 9 Birch Hill Road, Loudonville – is a Colonial in the Bishops Gate neighborhood. With nearly 4,500 square feet of living space, and situated on 1.5 acres, one could carve out a special space indoors or out. There are four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms (bedecked in marble, we should add), three fireplaces and a recreation room with vaulted ceilings. Wainscoting can be seen throughout, and several rooms have generous built-in storage shelves. A two-car garage is accessed by the back of the house, while the front shows off a column-studded façade. Windows and glass doors let lots of natural light in. Albany City School District. Taxes: $9,703.84. Listing price: $475,000. One of four bedrooms. For more information, contact Realtor Anthony Gucciardo at 518-331-3785. —Sara Tracey n If

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Drop Off For Worn Flags at Waterford Farmers Market WATERFORD - The Waterford Harbor Farmers Market will once again accept torn or worn American Flags for transport to the Saratoga County Veterans Agency for proper disposal. The market is open every Sunday (now until mid-October) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and is located at the Hurst Harbor Visitor Center, One Tugboat Alley in Waterford. According to the U.S. Flag Code, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way….” and the Veterans Agency regularly arranges a flag disposition ceremony. Flags can be dropped off at the Farmer’s Market information table.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, try to focus on simple pleasures this week. You don’t have to travel to foreign lands or handle complicated hobbies to find happiness right now. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, seek opportunities to focus your mind, which is bubbling with creativity lately. Dabble in artwork or jewelry making. Cake decorating also may appeal to you. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need to dig down deep and find your motivation for a new project. A change of scenery could be the catalyst for change. Book a short venture to refresh. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, with a clear mind and excellent communication skills, this week you can lead the meeting and get the results you desire. This is only one step on the path to success. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, some type of force is helping you continue your path forward. It may be pride; it may be a desire to move past your current situation. Whatever it is, keep up the momentum. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, though it goes against your nature, feel free to be lazy once in a while this week. Share your responsibilities with someone else and you will benefit from the rest. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, this week you are able to convey what is going on inside your mind. Don’t hold anything back, even if it makes you are hesitant to do so.

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