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Amazon employee voting started Wednesday

By RICK KARLIN

SCHODACK — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and the founder of a fledgling Amazon employee union visited the company’s massive warehouse here on Monday, urging workers to vote “yes” on an upcoming unionization vote.

“Without a union you’re just a person,” Gillibrand, a Democrat, told several hundred employees as well as members of other unions and labor activists who attended the rally.

“If they could pay you less, if they could give you less benefits, they would,” Gillibrand added.

“We have one message, and it’s a message of support for the workers,” said Heather Goodall, the Amazon employee who has spearheaded the union drive at the Schodack facility.

Employees at the million-square-foot ALB1 fulfillment center, or large warehouse,

will vote between Wednesday, Oct. 12, and Monday, Oct. 17, on whether to join the new Amazon Labor Union.

The election will be closely watched. If workers here vote for it, it would be the second Amazon facility nationwide to unionize.

The first was in Staten Island, when workers in April voted to form the newly configured Amazon Labor Union.

Employees at another, smaller Amazon facility in Staten Island voted against unionizing in May.

But Amazon employees nationwide are filing complaints and looking to unionize at their individual warehouses, said Christian Smalls, who started the Amazon Labor Union in Staten Island after he said he was fired from his job there for his organizing activities.

Amazon, which has a reputation of being fiercely anti-union, is contesting the Staten Island vote.

But Smalls, who came to Schodack on Monday, said employees at Amazon facilities nationwide are starting to organize.

“We are filing all over this country,” Smalls told the crowd.

After gathering along the Route 9 entrance to the Schodack facility, union supporters marched to the building’s front entrance to hear the speakers.

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to the Town of North Greenbush Annual Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 30th

The parade will line-up at the Family Dollar Plaza on Main Ave in Wynantskill and kicks-off at 2pm. Come participate and walk in the parade in your BEST and most unique costume while your neighbors watch the parade march down Main Avenue to Town Hall.

After the parade, come join us for cider, donuts and treats. There will be prizes for the top three best costumes! The parade is being organized by Deputy Town Supervisor Kelly Hoffman and Councilwoman Jessica Merola, Chair of the Youth Committee. If you are a local business who wants to participate, please contact the Town Supervisor’s office at (518) 283-5313.

We look forward to seeing you on the 30th.

On their way to the front entrance, marchers passed an approximately 100-foot-long tent, equipped with heaters and lights, where the voting will be held later this week.

The unionization effort organized by Goodall has sparked other controversies.

She recently released a recording of a conversation she had with a human resources investigator from Oregon who said someone had complained to the company that “Heather

has a lot of great things to say.”

It wasn’t clear whether she was talking about the union or company.

But the recording has gone viral and some of Monday’s marchers occasionally shouted that “Heather has great things to say,” along with cries of “What do we want? A union,” as well as other chants.

Nationally, the union drive at Amazon started in earnest last year with a vote at the company’s Bessemer, Ala., facility. Workers voted against unionizing, but National Labor Relations Board officials found that the company had unfairly influenced the vote. The company had persuaded the U.S. Postal Service to install a mailbox at the facility, prompting union organizers to accuse Amazon of intimidating employees and monitoring the vote, which was conducted by mail.

A second vote was held, but the union again lost. That effort was launched by the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union.

In Staten Island, the Amazon Workers Union sprung up locally with Smalls as the main organizer.

The Schodack vote also comes at a busy and critical time in Amazon’s annual sales calendar. The company on Tuesday is holding an Early Prime Day, offering sales on a variety of items.

Amazon is also gearing up for Black Friday in November, a frenetic period for both online

Troy’s proposed 2023 budget of $79.8M tightens spending

By KENNETH C. CROWE II

TROY — The city’s proposed 2023 budget of $79.8 million for the general fund will increase the tax levy by 1.98 percent and use $2 million in federal COVID recovery funds to deal with increasing costs brought on by inflation and rising interest rates.

Mayor Patrick Madden released his seventh annual budget proposal Friday morning with plans to curtail spending, cut short-term debt and not fill some of the city’s 42 job vacancies in an effort to keep expenditures under control.

The mayor said his plan is looking ahead to the future while continuing his “fact-based budgeting” approach. The proposed 1.98 percent tax levy increase falls below the state cap of 2 percent.

“Recognizing that our taxpayers are plagued with the same inflationary pressures, we are committed to a budget that does not exceed the state’s tax cap. Our proposal achieves that goal,” said Madden, a Democrat.

The proposed $79.8 million general fund is a 1.3 percent increase over the

2022 budget of $78.7 million budget. The city tax rate would rise to $15.41 per $1,000 of assessed valuation compared to the current rate of $15.11 per $1,000 of assessed evaluation. The owner of a home valued at $150,000 would see their city property taxes increase by $3.73 per month or $44.76 annually.

The city plans to fill the 13 firefighter vacancies in the fire department ranks and the one opening among police officers, Madden said. The city intends to maintain spending in public safety except for a video clerk position.

This is the final year that the state Comptroller’s Office will review the city budgeting proposals under the state legislation that created the Troy Municipal Assistance Corp. in the 1990s to bail the city out of its financial crisis.

The city has applied the budgetary savings from paying off the Troy MAC debt over the last several budget cycles. At one time, the city’s Troy MAC debt payments amounted to $6 million annually. This year, the city is applying $2 million from its federal American Recovery Plan Act funds to help balance the budget.

Increases that have impacted the proposed budget are $1 million for health insurance; $750,000 in inflationary prices on parts and supplies; $650,000 in state pension increases; $500,000 in higher interest costs; $460,000 in contractual labor increases; $450,000 in insurance increases;

PHOTOS BY WILL WALDRON / TIMES UNION Amazon warehouse workers and labor activists rally Monday at the Amazon fulfillment center in Schodack in support of a unionization effort there.

World-renowned Classical Guitarist Berta Rojas Performs

Oct. 20 at HVCC

Classical guitarist Berta Rojas, a three-time Latin Grammy Award nominee, will open the Fall 2022 season of cultural events at Hudson Valley Community College with a noontime concert on Thursday, Oct. 20 in the BTC Auditorium on the Troy campus. The hour-long program is open free to the public; no reservations or tickets are required to attend.

Berta Rojas ranks among today’s foremost classical guitarists. Classical Guitar Magazine calls her the “ambassador of the classical guitar,” acknowledging her warmth and talent that’s captivated audiences throughout the world at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, London’s South Bank Centre, the National Concert Hall in Dublin and more.

Her performances and recordings are colorful journeys of music and sound that embrace diverse and new works by a variety of composers. Her Grammy nominations were “Día y Medio” (best instrumental album, a duet with Paquito D’Rivera), “Salsa Roja” (best classical album) and “History of Tango” (best tango album).

Rojas is committed to promoting the classical guitar and the music of her native Paraguay, and created the Barrios World Wide Web Competition, the first online classical guitar competition to assist young artists. Rojas is ranked among the most influential

Rensselaer County

ABATE Looking for New Members

Do you enjoy the camaraderie of riding with other motorcycle enthusiasts? Do you want to help and give back to the community? The Rensselear County Chapter of ABATE is looking for active new members no matter what type of motorcycle you ride. American Bikers Aimed Toward Education is a not for profit corporation formed to promote and protect the interests of New York state motorcyclists.

We promote motorcycle safety and awareness for all that enjoy being on two wheels. We host many events such as charity Motorcycle runs for military, first responders, pet rescues and more. We also host many social events

women in the Hispanic world and honored by her country with the title Illustrious Ambassador of Musical Art. She was named Fellow of the Americas by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and recently joined the prestigious Berklee College of Music (Boston) as associate professor.

Her appearance at HVCC is presented by the college’s Cultural Affairs Program in association with the Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York. Visit www.hvcc.edu/culture to view the full Fall 2022 Cultural Events schedule.

Email d.gardner@hvcc.edu or (518) 6298071 for more information. If you require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at (518) 629-7154 or TDD (518) 629-7596.

Rensselaer County Senior Center 52nd Year Anniversary Celebration Thursday, October 27th

Join our Senior Center as we celebrate 52 years of success in serving our seniors. The night starts at Melvin Roads Post in East Greenbush with cocktails and hors’ d’oeuvres from 5 to 6pm. 6pm welcome, 6:15pm Dinner is served. Dinner consists of Tossed Salad, Prime Rib with Vegetable, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate sauce and Anniversary Cake.

Music By The Paul Slingerland Trio from 7pm to 9pm. Tickets are available At the Rens-

such as chapter rides, Dinners, and get togethers.

We hold monthly meetings that all are welcome to attend, stop by and see if were a fit for you. We rely on donations and active memberships to be able to host these events.

More info available at ABATENY.org and if joining please make sure to select Rensselaer County or call or text Derek Roberts Public Relations Officer 518-312-0735

To donate make checks payable to Rensselaer County ABATE and Mail to P.O Box 462,East Greenbush,NY 12061.

Highlight Troupe Auditions for C-Rhyme and Pun-ishment

The Highlight Acting Troupe will hold auditions on Friday, 10/14

@ 6:30pm and Sunday 10/16pm @ 2:00 for C-Rhyme and Pun-ishment by Jane & Jim Jeffries.

Auditions will be held at the Center Brunswick United Methodist ChurchHoosick Rd. Troy NY.

The show will be directed by Christine & Ethel LeVan. Auditions are open for all ages. In the nursey rhyme, justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important group- the detectives, who investigate the crime & the magistrates who prosecute the defenders.

These are their rhymes. The Inspector & the Punnish Sir (Yes he’s always scrambling for egg puns) have been called in to investigate a crime scene where Humpty Dumpty has been found shattered

4 quirks common to cats

Cat owners tend to be deeply devoted to their feline friends. Many factors inspire such devotion, not the least of which is the many quirky character traits cats possess.

Individuals considering adopting a kitten for the first time or even seasoned cat lovers may not know what to expect when bringing a feline home for the first time. That’s because no two cats are the same. However, quirkiness comes with the territory when welcoming a cat into a home, and prospective cat owners can expect to encounter these four common quirks as they prepare to welcome a cat into the family.

1. Kneading: Sometimes referred to as “making biscuits,” kneading may concern first-time cat owners, even though it shouldn’t. Kneading occurs when cats push out and pull in their front paws against a particular surface, such as a piece of furniture. The action resembles kneading dough and is a good sign that a cat is comfortable in its surroundings.

2. Walking in circles: Cats may walk in circles for various reasons. The online cats resource Faqcats.com notes that some cats circle their owners in excitement when their human companions return home from work or other errands. However, cats may walk in circles to show dominancy or because they’re in pain or suffering from an illness such as vestibular disease. Vestibular disease affects the inner ear of cats, particularly older ones. Cats also may walk in circles while suffering from ear infections, hypertension or head injuries. So cat owners who suspect their cat isn’t walking in circles out of excitement to see them should bring those concerns to the attention of their veterinarians.

3. Hunting: Cats can be fascinating

selaer Senior Center for $30 each. Attendance will be capped at 100. First come first served, this is a $45 Value. Each ticket is subsidized $15 By the Rensselaer County Senior Center Membership Fund. We Are Open Monday Thru Friday 9am to 3pm (518) 463-2166 we are located on East and Herrick Streets in Rensselaer across the street from The Amtrak Train Station.

Town of Sand Lake Upcoming Events

1.    NEED A PASSPORT OR RENEWAL:  For your convenience we are holding Passport Acceptance Day by appointment Saturday, October 15th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Please call for details and an appointment 518-6742026 Ext. 122.

2.    HUNTING LICENSES:  I will also be open Saturday, October 15th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm to issue Hunting and Fishing Licenses.

RABIES CLINIC:  Rensselaer County Health Department will be holding a Rabies Clinic Saturday, October 22nd from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon at the Schodack Highway Garage, 3776 Route 20, Nassau, NY.  Prior registration is required.  Please visit Sand Lake’s website @ townofsandlake.us and follow the link to register.  You can also call Kim Rivas at Rensselaer County’s Rabie Clinic 518-270-2643 or my office 518-674-2026 Ext. 122 or 115 for assistance in registering.  Barbara Hansen, Sand Lake Town Clerk.

and fowl play is suspected. Can they solve the c-rhyme?

All questions please call Christine @ 518-301-0789 or email clevan@nycap. rr.com

Library Jigsaw Puzzle Sale in Poestenkill

Stock up on jigsaw puzzles for the winter months at an unusual sale of dozens of good condition used puzzles. Proceeds will benefit the Poestenkill Library. Friends of the Library will sell puzzles on Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to noon on the Poestenkill Library lawn (9 Plank Road, 12140).

Most puzzles are 1000-piece ($6), many others are 300 or 500-piece ($4), and a few are children’s puzzles ($1). Come

to find great puzzles by White Mountain Puzzles, Wysocki, Springbok, Hometown, among others. We will hold a reduced size sale on the porch in case of rain. For more information contact Marcia at 518 283-5353.

Staying on Track

Saturday, October 29: 1pm - 2:30pm

This beginner navigation class will build your skills using a compass and trail map and cover methods of finding your way when you are without traditional tools. Feel more comfortable hiking in the woods and exploring new areas.

Know what you would do if you ever find yourself confused in the forest. For families and youth aged 10 and up. Preregistration required. $5 per participant.

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creatures to observe, and that includes their fondness for hunting, even if they’ve already eaten or know where their food is. The online cat resource Catster. com indicates that cats’ eyes are designed to detect movement, so it shouldn’t be a surprise or a cause for concern if they’re suddenly stimulated by something that moves and go into hunting mode.

4. Staring at blank walls: One of the more curious and common quirks cats exhibit is the tendency to stare at walls for lengthy periods of time. Cats naturally have a wider peripheral vision than humans, so it’s possible that a cat staring at a seemingly blank wall is actually seeing something on its periphery that its owner can’t see. Cats also can hear better than their human companions, so they might be staring at a wall because they can hear something their owner can’t. Cats also might stare at a wall where they had seen something earlier, such as a shadow, and are now awaiting its return. Some older cats may stare at walls out of confusion, which is a potential warning sign of cat dementia. However, in most instances there’s nothing abnormal about a cat staring at a wall for a lengthy period of time.

Cats are quirky, and many of those quirks are part of what makes cats such enjoyable pets.

When a new pet diet may be necessary

Pet diets are more elaborate than ever. Where once a few brands dominated the pet food market, now a trip to the pet store yields dozens of options. Fish food, choices for small animals and reptiles and meals for birds are seemingly just as diverse.

Pet parents may consider food options carefully when making initial decisions concerning what to feed their pets, even consulting their veterinarians about their options. But even after careful consideration, pet owners may ultimately need to change their furry friends’ diets. Here are some instances when a dietary overhaul may be necessary.

• Lethargy and weakness: A pet who is suddenly acting lethargic and weak may need a change of diet. Certain foods high in antioxidants can help boost immune system response and help pets fight illnesses or recover from surgeries, while others may cause nutritional deficiencies. Consult with a vet for an evaluation before making any changes.

• Life stage: Certain formulations of food are designed for stages of development. For example, puppy foods have a specific profile for feeding fast-growing pups, and also may be recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers. Adult formulas and senior formulas have recipes for those stages of life (i.e., fewer calories or certain nutrients for joint health). When a pet crosses a life stage, a new food may be recommended.

• Illness diagnosis: Vets often recommend certain diets based on the presence of disease or illness. A cat that is diabetic may need a food that helps manage that disease. A dog with kidney disease or the presence of crystals in its urine may require a food that helps treat urinary issues.

• Weight control: Concern over a pet’s weight gain or weight loss could warrant a change to its diet. There are special foods designed to help animals maintain healthy weights.

• Allergies: Pets may experience allergic reactions to environmental triggers or ingredients in food. If a vet has ruled out other causes for itchy skin, loss of fur/feathers or other allergic symptoms, a new food may help alleviate symptoms.

• Loss of interest: Sometimes pets no longer enjoy eating the food they have been consuming for a while. Subtle changes in the formulation may be off-putting or boredom with a diet could set in. While owners shouldn’t change pets’ diets every time an animal turns up its nose at feeding time, a different flavor or food could add some welcome variety.

A change in a pet’s diet may be warranted in certain instances. Always seek the advice of a veterinarian before changing a pet’s diet.

News From Averill Park CSD

It has been great to see our student body come together for in-person events that were put on hold during the pandemic.

During the first month of school, we have held assemblies, field days, a movie night, and a homecoming dance. All of these have been very well attended and we can’t wait to hold more of these events throughout the school year!

The District has partnered with Capital Region BOCES for management of its food service this year. The partnership includes many benefits, such as a farm-to-school coordinator who focuses on improving access to local foods in schools, and dietitian who plans our menus, collaborates with school nurses regarding food-related health issues for students and works in conjunction with classroom teachers and coaches to discuss the benefits of proper nutrition. In addition, the District receives aid (reimbursement) from the State for using this service so it is cost effective. We look forward to utilizing all of the program’s tools.

National School Custodian Appreciation Day is

annually held on October 2. We are very thankful for the hard work and dedication that our amazing staff does at all five of our school buildings on a daily basis.

As always, for the latest news from the District, please visit our website – averillpark.k12.ny.us.

You can also follow AP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Submitted by Dr. James Franchini, Averill Park CSD Superintendent Transfiguration Parish Book Nook Open

The Book Nook at Transfiguration Parish on Hillview Drive in Speigletown is open from 9:00 am until noon on Saturday, October 15

Stop by and check out our new arrivals! Favorite authors at great prices. Donations are accepted M-Th between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE CHURCH!! Thank you for your continued support and see you at the Book Nook!

Brown Bag Auction

Back after 2 years! On October 22, 2022 , the Nassau Resource Center will hold its annual Brown

Bag Auction at St. Mary’s Church Hall in Nassau.

The auction is the only fund raiser for the food pantry each year. It is a fun and inexpensive event held right in the community.

The church hall doors will open at 10:30 a.m.; drawing will begin at 12 noon. Admission is $2.00, and food and drinks will be available.

For more information, please call 766-9014.

COVID Booster Clinic in Castleton

On October 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 the NYS Department of Health is holding a COVID Booster clinic for Ages 5 Years and up at Sacred Heart Church, 3 Catholic Way, Castleton.

Both Pfizer and Moderna available. Walk-ins Welcome or you can pre-register at: VIPSTARNETWORK.COM/REGISTRATION.

Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones. A collaboration between NYS DOH and Sacred Heart Health Ministry.

OLV Columbiette Vendor & Craft Fair

The Our Lady of Victory Columbiettes will be hosting a Vendor & Craft Fair on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 9:00 - 3:00, at

55 North Lake Ave, Troy, Parish Center. We are Handicap Accessible.

There are a variety of Vendors, lots of items!

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The Anchor Food Pantry

In an effort to keep the citizens of the Town of Schodack informed for ways to aid the Anchor Food Pantry in their mission to help others we mention the following to pitch in.

Food donations of canned goods and tolletries can be dropped off at both Castleton Village Hall (lobby area) and Town of Schodack Town Hall at the Town Clerk’s offices drop box during regular business hours., Also 6 cent Redemption Center -9J- 550 South St-Rensselaer NY is accepting bottle/can returns for the Anchor.

Just let clerk on duty to credit the Anchor account. As always we thank all for their continued support of the food pantry.

Poestenkill Halloween Parade

Town of Poestenkill will be hosting our annual Halloween Parade on

Sunday, October 30th Parade staging will begin at 11:15am and the parade will begin at 11:30am.

The Parade will go from Poestenkill Town Hall to Poestenkill Elementary School. Candy donations for the post parade celebration may be dropped off at Poestenkill Town Hall.

Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale- Blooming Grove Reformed Church, 706 Bloominggrove Dr. Defreestville, NY, Rte 4 across from the park & ride lot.

October 14th 5:00 to 7:00 PM and October 15th 10:00 AM to 12:00

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Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s clothing, Books and miscelanious items.

Chili take out and Bake Sale.

Center Brunswick Church Trunk or Treat

The Center Brunswick United Methodist Church will be hosting a Trunk or Treat for all ages on Sunday, October 30 from 10:30 – 11:30 am in the parking lot of the church located at the intersection of Route 7 and Route 142.

Adults decorate the truck of your cars/trucks, bring your candy and be ready for the kids to go

trick or treating from car to car.

Snacks will be provided. All are welcome to stop by and share in the fun and fellowship of the day.

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 30, 12 PM – 2 PM

First United Methodist Church, 1 Gilligan Rd, East Greenbush.

All are welcome to come and Trunk or Treat! This is a Free Event for all children and youth.

We will also have a trunk decoration contest where you as the participant get to decide which trunk is the best decorated.

This is a rain or shine event. We will have Trick or Treat Hallway if it is raining.

Bingo Players

Needed

We are currently looking for bingo players for a possible restart of our bingo at Brunswick, New York Elks Lodge on Route 2. These bingos would run on Sundays at 1:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 11:30 a.m.

If you’re interested in attending such a bingo please call Jeff or Mary Beth at 518-728-1795. My email is jeffrey keegan11@ gmail.com

Church of the Redeemer

join us. We are collecting non-perishable food items for our local food pantry until the week before Thanksgiving. You may bring donations whenever the Church or Thrift Shop is open. You do not have to be a member of Redeemer to participate.

Hot Mess Crafters meets on Wednesday at 10 AM. The date for out craft sale will be November 12. Stop into help us prepare for this fun event.

Bible Study is on Wednesday at 4:00.

The Church of the Redeemer is an Episcopal church located on at the corner of Third and Catherine Streets. There is handicap parking, a ramp in front, and a parking lot in the rear.

Fr. Robert Haskell may be emailed at rhaskell2@ nycap.rr.com

Worship and More at Saint John’s Episcopal Church, Troy

Sunday in-person worship gathers at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. The 8 a.m. spoken service follows a more ancient Eucharistic Rite in Elizabethan English. The 10 a.m. modern Eucharistic Rite is preceded by hymns on the tower chime and is both live-streamed and in-person. Hymns are accompanied on the regal pipe organ, and Communion music is often from contemporary repertoire. And now the choir has begun to sing again!

For more information about music at Saint John’s, be in touch with Tiffany Dzembo, Choir Director, at tdzembo@stjohnstroy.org. Coffee hour follows in the gym after the 10 a.m. service. Join us!

Saint John’s is hosting an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, November 20th at 6 p.m. Prayers of gratitude are found in every religious tradition, and we invite you to bring your prayers this evening. As the pandemic ebbs, let us come together because we need to and because we can.

Sunday School has resumed! Children can draw near to God as they reflect on passages of Scripture and elements of liturgy in a hands-on curriculum, Sundays at 10 am. For information about this or upcoming events, including Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Pageant, be in touch with Gaby Gastelum, Children’s Christian Education Director, at ggastelum@stjohnstroy.org.

We are currently having a big Christmas sale throughout the Thrift Store. Lots of Christmas decorations and great gifts, some brand new. Hours for shopping and dropping off are 9 to 12 on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Do stop by!

Our next food pantry, which includes fresh produce, will be Saturday, November 4th , from 10 until noon. All are welcome.

All activities are at 146 1st Street in Troy (518)2745884. The Rector, the Rev. Judith Malionek, can be reached by phone and at rev.jmalionek@stjohnstroy.org.

AP Community Education Fall/Winter Programs are Underway

We have something for everyone again this session! FREE Medicare 101 and Notary Public virtual programs are back, as well as the Indoor Walking program (upstairs at the High School or at Algonquin).

Registration is required for these and all our programs.

They include: Chair Yoga (virtual, starts 10/18), Qigong Infused Yoga (begins 11/1), Defensive Driving (11/15&17), Ballroom & Social Dancing (begins 11/17), Co-Ed Volleyball, Creative Clay, Pi-Yo, Puppy or Advanced Dog Obedience, Kripalu Yoga, Anyone Can Learn to Paint, Wilderness Survival, and Zumba.

Call 518-674-7191 with any questions, but we cannot take registrations over the phone. Check online or on the district’s Facebook or Twitter pages for updates.

You do not have to live in Averill Park to register for these programs.

View classes, register, and pay at www. familyid.com/organizations/averill-park-community-education or mail the AP District Office with your contact information, program information and a check payable to AP Community Education.

Join your friends – or make new ones – at an AP Community Ed program!

Capital District Chapter Columbiettes November Meeting

On Sunday, November 6th, 2022 , The Capital District Chapter Columbiettes will host their November Chapter Meeting at 1:30 pm at the Waterford Knights of Columbus Council #237 , 76 Grace Street, Waterford, 12188.

(Directions 787 exit at Rt 32/N, Cohoes Rd/ Saratoga Street, turn left at Vanderwerken Avenue continue to Grace Street. From the North Rt 32 South to Vanderwerken Avenue continue to Grace Street,).

Capital District Chapter President, Linda Cotch will preside!

Thrift Shop

The Johnsonville Methodist Church Thrift Shop, 22 Bridge St., Johnsonville, NY is open every Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month from 9- 12. Closed on major holidays.

Look for our sign at the corner of Rte. 111 and Rte. 67.

A great selection of adult and children’s seasonal clothing, vintage, special occasion and career clothes, jewelry, shoes, boots, purses, toys, linens, puzzles and games, household and decorative items.

Our well-organized book room has over 1,000 books.

Halloween Safe and Fun

Join us for Trick or Treat Hall: Trick or Treat. It’s time for some candy and Halloween fun.

Walk through our trick or treat hall, do a craft and have a snack! And of course, wear your costume!

October 30th, 3:00 to 4:30 pm at Blooming Grove Reformed Church, 706 Bloomingrove Dr. Rensselaer (Defreestville).

Rte 4 across from CDTA Park and Ride Lot.

Gambling and Good Government

On Thursday, October 20, join Albany Law School’s Government Law Center for an educational program and reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Warren M. Anderson Seminar Series.

Bennett Liebman, Government Lawyer in Residence at Albany Law School, will discuss the history of gambling and ethical government regulation in New York State and explore strategies to improve the integrity of government regulation of gambling.

This free event is open to the public, will be livestreamed, and offers CLE credit for practicing attorneys. Registration is required.

Learn more and register: http://bit.ly/Anderson30

October Speaker Series with Rensselaer Plateau Alliance

Thursday, October, 2022 at 7pm on Zoom. The Elusive American Eel in the Hudson River Estuary with Ben Harris, NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program.

Did you know that every year, juvenile American eels swim up the Hudson River and against the current, up into the many streams that branch off the river?

Each spring hundreds of volunteers help the DEC collect glass eels all along the Hudson, from Richmond Creek off Staten Island up to the Poesten Kill in Troy!

Join us for an engaging hour with biologist Ben Harris who will share findings of this 15-year community science program and other community-based eel research.

We’ll learn about these incredible far-traveling creatures, their evolution and life cycle, and their important place in the food chain and ecosystem.

Ben Harris is an educator with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program. Please pre-register to receive your Zoom link at www.rensselaerplateau.org.

Tuesday Treks

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Every Tuesday

Join Len Tremblay on a moderately paced 3 mile hike every Tuesday in October to explore the wilds of Dyken Pond Center. Each week we’ll discover new ground and nature. Hikes will be cancelled in bad weather.

Pre-registration required. This program is for adults and older teens.

Rensselaer County Legislative Majority Seeks Pet Supplies for 2022 Golden Tradition “Izzy’s Cause”

Chairwoman Kelly Hoffman has announced the Rensselaer County Legislature’s 2022 “Golden” Tradition: “Izzy’s Cause”.

Each year, the legislature has partnered with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in collecting much needed supplies for their furry friends. The tradition was started by our former legislative colleague, Linda Golden and now, we have added to the cause by honoring a special pet.

This year we are dedicating the drive in memory of a sweet girl named Izzy, whose parents both work for the county. Harry and Francesca Tutunjian lost their English Bulldog Izzy last November. She was a local “celebrity” with a huge following and loved by many.

If you are interested in donating, please visit us on Facebook at Rensselaer County Legislators for a full list of items needed.

A sample includes canned dog/cat food (any brand), Kongs (L/XL), food puzzles, cat beds, clay cat litter, flea and tick preventative (Frontline, Advantage, Advantix), Greenies pill pockets, leashes and slip leads, dog treats, paper towels, bleach, Swiffer WetJet multipurpose floor cleaner refills, Swiffer WetJet pad refills, new or gently used towels, flat sheets, high efficiency laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, hand soap, lightweight fleece blankets or throws for them to cuddle up in (no comforters, bedspreads or pillows filled with batting).

North Greenbush Fire District 2023 Budget

On Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 pm, there will a public hearing at the Defreestville fire station. The proposed 2023 budget is $1.5 M. I have attended the last few Board of Fire Commissioner meetings where the budget has been discussed, the needs of the town, and the reasons for the changes in the budget. About 20% of the budget is necessary types of insurance.

Another 20% of the budget is capital reserve for equipment. In the next 10 years, equipment will need to be replaced and these reserves will help address some future equipment needs. The budget is a good step as we addressing a growing town and new technologies that may pose unique fire risks.

I hope that North Greenbush Board of Fire Commissioners can be competitive in the sourcing of equipment and explore novel solutions as new acquisitions and decisions are made for North Greenbush.

Attention Closet Cleaners

Are you switching the seasons over in your closet? If you didn’t wear it this summer don’t pack it away!

Donate to our Boutique at the Rensselaer Area Senior Service Center. All proceeds go towards senior programs. We are now accepting quality fall and winter clothes as well as quality spring and summer clothes. If you gained weight over a very social summer, don’t pack it away you deserve a shopping spree when you reach your ideal weight again.

We greatly appreciate you. We are located on East and Herrick street across the street from Amtrak Train Station. We are

There will be a blue drop box located at the 3rd floor entrance of the County Office Building located at 1600 7th Ave in Troy, NY 12180. For more information, please call (518) 270-2886.

Fall Craft Fair at Center Brunswick UMC

“Save the Date” Saturday, November 5, 9am3pm, Center Brunswick UMC 990 Hoosick Road, Troy. Tables are selling quick!

Vendors are invited to bring their new creations to this show. Tables are $25.00 for an 8x10 section – one vendor per section please.

Contact Jean at 518694-1887 for rental and information.

There will be a small concession stand as well.

News at the Grafton Senior Center

Rensselaer County’s Everett Wagar Senior Center, 2 Roxborough Rd, Cropseyville, will be open with limited hours.

State and County Guidelines will be posted and must be followed at all times. The center is now open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 to 3:00 with congregate lunch and activities.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the center will be open 9:30 to 11:30. Join us for Chair Yoga Monday and Wednesday at 10:00. On Tuesdays, there will be Senior Yoga Plus class at 10:00. Both are low impact classes that ALL seniors can do at their own pace.

The center will have a Special Luncheon on Oct 18th with one of our favorite music groups, Gone Gray.

Plan to bring a friend, and dance, ling-a-long, and listen to some music from the good ole days. Our An-

nual Halloween Costume Party Oct 27th. Come in costume to be eligible for a prize. There will be games and fun activities at the center.

Seniors have been busy working on crafts for the Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser. There will be a basket raffle fundraiser at the center starting October 17th. The drawing will be held November 17th at 1:00. Please stop in the center to view our baskets. Tickets are 10 for $5 or 25 for $10.

Stop in weekdays at the center to view the baskets. Looking ahead, the center will host a Veteran Appreciation Day on Nov 10th. All veterans and seniors are invited. Please call to be placed on the list.

Congregate lunch is served at the senior center Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon for a suggested donation of $3. Grab-n-Go meals are also available on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call early to be added to the lunch list at (518) 279-3413 so we can be sure to have enough food prepared.

Sycaway Seniors

The Sycaway Seniors meet the first and third Mondays of the month , at 12:00 at the Brunswick Community Center on Keyes Lane.

We have a fun filled time of sharing and caring. We have refreshments, a 50/50 drawing and Bingo.

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All seniors are welcome.

October 17th we will have a wonderful opportunity to learn some fascinating facts about Brunswick.

Our guest speaker will be Sharon Zankel, the former Brunswick Historian. Sharon has done much research and fact finding about Brunswick founding families, farms and businesses.

After her presentation there will be a time for Q&A. Perhaps you might discover some interesting facts about you own ancestry.

Please come and join us and get to know some of your neighbors and a great deal about the community we live in.

Annual Trick or Treat Nature Trail at Grafton Lakes State Park

Join us for our annual Trick or Treat Nature Trail on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Discover some of our weird and wonderful forest friends along the jack-olantern lit trail.

Participate in fun fall activities including a bonfire and crafts at the welcome center.

Be sure to wear a costume! Time slots begin at 3:30PM and go every 15 minutes through 7:30PM.

Families with small

children are recommended to sign up before 5:30PM.

Preregistration is required to reserve your family’s time slot; call 518279-1155, ext. 2. Cost for this program is $4/person.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 individual state parks,

historic sites, golf courses, boat launches and recreational trails, which are visited by 74 million people annually.

For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit www.nysparks.com, connect with us on Facebook, or follow on Twitter or Instagram.

Cool Science: Marble Maze Challenge - Tues., 10/18, 4:00-6:00pm - Cre-

own

events on the reverse side!

Pajama StorytimeTues., 10/18, 6:00pm - Feel free to wear your pajamas or bring a stuffed animal friend to this evening storytime! For ages birth to 8 years.

Afternoon Book Club - Wed., 10/19, 1:00pmBiased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do by Jennifer Eberhardt. Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a book discussion! Books available at the front desk.

Teen Time: Halloween Cookies - Wed., 10/19, 4:00 pm - Teens in 6th12th grades are invited to decorate tasty, spooky (or not-so-spooky) Halloween cookies!

Learn & Play Storytime - Thurs., 10/20, 10:30am - Children from birth to age 5 are invited to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement while building their early literacy and motor skills!

Bridge Club - Fri, 10/21, 10:30am - Come play bridge with us! Geared toward beginners and players who need a refresher.

Paint a Mini Pumpkin - Sat., 10/22, 11:00am3:00pm - Come paint a

mini pumpkin to decorate your home for Halloween!

Sand Lake Town Library Board Meeting and Events

LEGO Tuesday, 3:30 – 6pm. Drop in, bring a friend, get creative. We have lots of LEGOs to design with.

Family Storytime –Wednesdays at 11am. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts & fun while learning pre-literacy skills. All ages – no registration needed. October themes: jungles, farm animals, and dinosaurs!

Pre-retirement Series: Medicare on 10/19, 6:30pm - Questions about your health insurance options? Want to lower prescription costs and maximize your benefits? Join us to learn what you need to know. And on 10/26, 6:30pm, Wills & Healthcare Proxies – Learn how these tools can help protect you and your family. Please call to register.

Tech Help: Bring Your Own Device Thursday, October 20 from 11 – 12 with Delia Hubbard. Bring your tech devices and your questions.

SLTL Board of Trustees Meeting, Thursday, Octo-

ber 20, 6:45pm. East Bank Arts Alliance – works are on display in the Program Room through the end of October. Be sure to stop in and see them.

SLTL Friends meeting, Tuesday, October 25, 6:30pm.

Book Club, November 2 – The book will be The Agitators: Three Friends who Fought for Aboilition and Women’s Rights by Dorothy Wickenden.

Museum passes to The Clark, USS Slater, MASS MoCA, Albany Institute of History & Art, and Hancock Shaker Village are available for loan, as are wi-fi hotspots. Study and meeting space also available.

Located at 8428 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park.

Hours: M-TH 11 – 8; F 11 –4; Sat 10 – 2. Call 518-6745050 with questions.

Halloween Costume Swap @ EG Community Library

Swap instead of shop at the library, Sat. Oct. 15th from 11am-1pm! Swap ticket is required (see details about costume donation requirements for getting swap ticket). Our costume swap is recycling at its most fun! We are accepting costumes now thru Oct. 14th.

Here’s how it works: Drop off your costumes in the Children’s Room between Saturday, October 1st and Friday, October 14th. In exchange for each complete, clean, gently worn costume, you will receive 1 swap ticket to claim a new-to-you costume at the October 15th event.

Please note that the library cannot guarantee fit or selection. We are accepting costumes in all sizes, infant to adult. You can drop off a costume even if you are not interested in choosing a new one.

Upcycled Jewelry Workshop at Troy Public Library

Join us for an upcycled jewelry-making workshop at the library.

Whether you have a broken necklace or bracelet lying around that needs to be fixed, a statement piece you’ve never liked that could be turned into something new, or are just looking to learn a new skill, this event is for you. Participants are encouraged to bring any supplies they would like to work with to the event, but materials will also be provided for those that need them. The event will be held on Monday, October 24th, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

This in-person event is free and open to the public. The class is intended for an adult audience. Registration is required. To register call the library at 518-274-7071 or register online at www.thetroylibrary.org. The Troy Public Library is located at 100 Second Street, Troy, NY.

Celebrating Our Volunteers –October 22, 2022

Please Join the Friends of the Nassau Free Library at an Open House Saturday, October 22, 2022 to honor and celebrate the volunteers who have worked with our library;

In particular two individuals; Pat Bruck and Judi Markessinis, will be added to our plaque recognizing valued volunteers.

We will have a brief ceremony for this memory of them. Please join us for light snacks and conversation from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at the Nassau Free Library, Rt. 20, Nassau, NY to help show appreciation for all those who are an integral part of the library.

Calling All Ghosts & GoblinsHalloween Party & Parade

St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus Bottle & Can Donations

Calling all ghosts and witches and

and goblins (and Pokemon and Princesses, too)!

The witching hour is at hand! Once again, the time has come to dress in all your spooky finery, and invade West Sand Lake.

The West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Co. is sponsoring its annual Halloween party for kids of all ages on Sunday, October 23

As in previous years, we are planning a special treat for all our trick-or-treaters, and their parents. We will be proudly featuring our community’s costume creations in a parade from the West Sand Lake elementary school to our Fire House.

If you would like to join our parade, please meet at the school at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 23. We will step off promptly at 1:00 p.m., and proceed to the Fire House. The traditional Halloween party, with costume judging, prizes, games, refreshments and surprises will immediately follow the end of the parade. As always, admission to the party is free!

So, plan on joining us on Sunday, October 23. It promises to be a fun time for all!

Lansingburgh Historical Society

Last Open House for the Season

Lansingburgh Historical Society’s final Open House and Tour of this season is Saturday, October 15,2022 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm.  It will also be your chance to purchase the popular Lansingburgh High School and Catholic Central High School porcelain ornaments along with ornaments depicting Lansingburgh Academy/Library and the Melville House ornaments.

These make terrific Christmas presents for present and past residents of the “Burgh” along with graduates from the “old” Burgh High School and the “old” CCHS building.  The ornaments cost $20. each and the profits help support the maintenance of the Melville House.

The Melville House is located at 2 114th St., Troy, NY 12182.  As always we appreciate a donation of $5 for the tour for members and $6 for not yet members.

Poestenkill “Bread of Life” Food Pantry

When struggling to purchase enough food to last the month, consider coming to the “Bread of Life” food pantry in Poestenkill.

If you are low income, we are here to help. We are located in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Poestenkill, 772 Route 351, Poestenkill, NY 12140.

Open on the first and third Thursdays of every month from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm both days. Please bring proof of your address in the form of a utility bill or other official documents.

Along with food products, we are offering baby diapers, wipes and food items for infants and toddlers to those who are low income.

We wish to help those in need in and around Poestenkill. You may leave a message at (518) 283-6045. Thank you to all who have donated. If you wish to donate, make checks payable to ELCP and note in the memo “Food Pantry” and mail to ELCP, P.O. Box 167, Poestenkill, NY 12140. We put every dollar to good use.

Help Support Local Charities – St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus has teamed up with 6 Center Redemption located at 461 Main Avenue in Wynantskill to accept bottle and can donations that have a NYS deposit.

This is to support local charities and those in need.

• Bring your clean, NYS deposit empties to 6 Center Redemption in Wynantskill.

• Say they are to support the St. Jude the Apostle Knights of Columbus.

• They do the rest, that’s it!

Thank you for your support!

Cancer Support Group

BRUNSWICK - There are very few of us who have not been affected by cancer, either as a patient, family member, or friend.

If you are dealing with the stress of this disease for whatever reason, talking with others in similar circumstances can be very beneficial.

A warm invitation is extended to attend a Zoom cancer support group, led once a month (the third Monday) by retired pastor Ted Wright, he himself a cancer patient. If you have any questions or would like the zoom link, please contact Ted at twright@brunswickchurch.org.

This is a ministry in conjunction with Brunswick Church at 42 White Church Lane (just off Rt. 351). Our worship services are Sundays at 9:30 AM and all are welcome. Church participation is not required to have cancer support.

Melvin Roads Trunk or Treat

Melvin Roads American Legion Post 1231 presents Trunk or Treat on October 30, 2022 , from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Post parking lot, 200 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush, NY.

If the weather is bad, we will hold a Table or Treat inside Hero’s Hall at the post. Have the children dress up and come down for Apple Cider & Cider Doughnuts.

We welcome all families to come out and have a supervised trick or treating.

Trunk or Treat at Gilead Lutheran Church Sunday, October 30, 2022

Halloween is actually Monday, October 31, 2022 but we made the decision to celebrate it a day early. It gives our “truckers” more time to get ready for our visitors. That is a good point for us but it also frees up time for our

little friends to go out again on Monday for more loot. Our trunks open at 3:00 PM and will close at 5:00 PM. If you enjoy watching the little one dress up but don’t have children of your own to take around, please feel free to come and hand out candy and goodies with us. Just to let you know, we have had close to 200 little visitors each year. In 2021 we had some of our canine friends stop by, some in costume and other just stop by for a pat on the head.

We will be found in the parking lot behind Gilead Lutheran Church. You can’t miss us because Gilead is located at the intersection of Routes 7 & 278 in Center Brunswick.

We

Schodack Valley Fire Co. Pizza & Wings Night

Please

our firehouse at 1553 Schodack Valley Rd.

NY.

This is a eat in or take out fundraiser.

Menu; Chicken Parmesan, Tossed Salad/Dressing, Italian Bread w/Butter and Dessert.

Reservations, please call 518 892 3750.

www.lathamcoloniekofc.com/dinners&events

Gilead’s Body and Soul Pantry, October 27, 2022

We will be serving spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and bread. The price of the dinner is $9.00 for adults, $3 for children under 12, or $20 per family (2 adults with children).

518-477-4215 to place your take out order.

our delicious handmade pizza and jumbo wings

nomenal antipastos, garden salads and the family fave mozzarella sticks.

Our eat in guests also can choose from a large choice of adult and family beverages. This month’s pie of the month is “meat lovers”.

Brooks BBQ at Schodack Valley Volunteer Fire Company

Please support our 2nd annual Brooks Chicken BBQ on Saturday, October 29th held at our fire station at 1553 Schodack Valley Rd. Castleton NY 12033. This is a take out only event. Pre orders are Required. You can pre order via email by using Schodack Valley Fire Company’s dedicated email address at brooksbbq32@gmail.com.

Or you can call 518-477-5533 to pre order on phone. Hours are 3 to 6pm. The meal includes half chicken,baked potato,coleslaw and dessert. Please don’t delay your pre order.

Last year we had to unfortunately turn people away. Thanks again for your continued support of our fire company. The cost is $14 cash and carry per dinner.

East Greenbush Fire Company Pizza Night

The East Greenbush Fire Company Pizza and Wing night to be held on Saturday evening October 15 from 4:30 - 7:30 at the East Greenbush Park Station 68 Phillips Rd.

Pizza along with wings,mozzarella sticks,and salad will be offered.The pizza has sausage,pepperoni,black olives,peppers,onions,and mushrooms. Call the station for you order at 518-477-6503. So come and enjoy yourself at our pizza night.

Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Chicken Parmesan Dinner

On Saturday, October 15th, 2022, Steve and Jude Chiera will once again host their amazing Chicken Parmesan Dinner!

It will be held at the Latham-Colonie Knights of Columbus Council #3394 328 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, N.Y. 12110serving from 4 pm to 7 pm. Dine in and Take-Out options are available. Donation is $15.00 per person.

Glendora Vegeterian Club

Glendora’s friend Phil Eddy reports that there are many vegan products now available at the Hannaford Supermarket in West Sand Lake. A company called Plant Perks offers 2 new “cheez” spreads: Smoked Gouda and Garlic and Herb.

These products have cashews as their base. In addition, many of the vegan dairy products in the store are on sale - some are free - and coupons are available in print as well as through the Hannaford app. Check out the display of vegan products in the produce section of the store.

Jokes 1. Norman Vincent Peale was invited to speak at the National Association of Undertakers. When he arrived he was asked to wear a carnation on his lapel. The woman who was chosen to pin the carnation to his lapel was short in stature, and she stuck the pin into her finger a couple of times and into him a couple of times. She finally sighed and said, “As an undertaker, you know I could do this more easily if you were lying down.”

2. A minister volunteered to give lectures at a prison. After a few weeks, the prisoners said, “Warden, we protest these lectures; they were not part of our sentences.”

3. Daddy, what is an example of minority rule?

Daddy: Having a baby on the house.

518-931-0266, achatwithglendora@ gmail.com

We are once again back to our 3:00-6:00 PM hours. I know many of you are also happy to hear that we are serving dinners back in the Fellowship Hall. We will continue to do so as long as the covid threat is low.

This month we will be serving roast loin of pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, and butternut squash. Dessert will be apple crisp, which we know everyone loves.

Everyone knows where we are located but I will give the information for those people who may be visiting us for the first time.

We are located in the Fellowship Hall of Gilead Lutheran Church. You will find church at the intersection of Routes 7 & 278 in Center Brunswick.

SVFD Roast Beef Dinner Fundraiser

Come out and support the Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department at our annual Roast Beef Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, October 22 from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Stephentown Fire Hall at 35 Grange Hall Road. Takeout is available for $20/meal.

All-you-can eat dine-in prices are $20 for ages 11+; $10 for ages 2-10. The meal includes roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, roles, and delicious homemade pie.

The Veterans Of Sand Lake Chicken BBQ

The Veterans of Sand Lake in Averill Park will be holding our Chicken BBQ on Saturday, October 15th , 2022.

You can call the Post at (518) 674-2309 to pre-order chicken halves only (no full dinners) from 8:00 am the day of the BBQ. The price of the BBQ is $8.00. The most succulent BBQ Chicken you will ever eat. Pick up your order between 11:00 AM --- 4:00 PM. This will be the last BBQ this year. We would like to thank everyone for your support this year. The next BBQ will be April 15th, 2023.

Come to St. Henry’s Knights of Columbus Great Spaghetti Dinner

The Knights of Columbus at St. Henry’s Church on Old Route 66 in Averill Park will be holding a spaghetti dinner on Saturday, October 22th

This will be a DRIVETHROUGH- TAKE -OUT ONLY.

Pick-up time begins at 4:30 pm through 6:00 pm. We would greatly appreciate early pre-orders between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm the day of the dinner by calling or texting (518) 322-9583. Please leave your name, phone number, the number of dinners you would like, and the time you will be picking them up. Thank you for your support, the proceeds help the Knights of Columbus to provide assistants to many charitable programs.

For more information, call (518) 322-9583.

Election Day Soup Sale

The Women’s Guild of St. Michael the Archangel Parish delicious Election Day Soup Sale is back on November 8, 2022

The sale starts at 9:00 AM until their sold out so come early and enjoy their offerings. The sale is held at St Michael’s, 175 Williams Road, in the gathering area.

The Guild offers many flavorful soups including Cream of Broccoli, Loaded Potato Soup, Beef Chili, Beef Barley, Turkey Chili, Pasta Faggioli, Tomato, Clam Chowder, Chicken Vegetable, Butternut Squash and Minestrone. The cost is $7.00/container with crackers and cookie included.

Walk ins welcome and if you would like to pre order please call Caroline at (518) 273-2836. All preorders must be picked up by 12:00PM.

VFW Post #7338 East Greenbush Pancake Breakfast

Help Support your local Veterans! The Public is welcome! VFW Post 7338, East Greenbush, 100 Hayes Road .

Sunday Oct 16, 2022, 9 am to 11 noon. Eat in or take-out.

(NOTE CHANGE IN TIME!)

Breakfast includes Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausages, Home Fries, Corned Beef Hash, Toast, Coffee, Tea, Water and Assorted Juices.

Adults - $10.00, Children 6 to 12 - $5.00, Children Under 6 – Free

We will also have raffle tickets for sale. Donations are always welcome and very much appreciated!

Please order in advance before Sunday’s Breakfast

for take-out by emailing us at VFWpost7338@gmail. com or calling 518-4777770 and leave a message with your name, number and the desired pickup time.

There is no one at the Post to return your call. Your message is forwarded to another number which is checked the day before the breakfast.

Thank you for your support!

Zion’s Taborton UCC Chicken & Biscuit Dinner

Oct. 15th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM

Take Out only. On the menu is a Chicken & Biscuit Dinner, mixed vegetables, and a delicious dessert

The cost will be $12.00 a dinner.

To order a dinner call

Diane Hoffman at 518 674-2746 or text at 518 649-5141.

Call or Text Jane Weber at 518 258-4307, you will be called or texted your confirmation.

Pick up your dinner between 4:30 and 5:30 at 744 Taborton Rd, Sand Lake, N.Y. Chicken BBQ at Center Brunswick Fire Company

The Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick, Inc. is hosting a Chicken BBQ on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 4:00pm–6:00pm.

Dinner includes half chicken, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, roll and a drink. Cost is $15.00/ dinner.

Curbside pickup only. For more information or for tickets call Renie

at 518-810-2438 or the station at 518-279-3878.

Come in person Monday nights to the firehouse between 7:00-8:00pm or all members have tickets to sell.

Tickets also available through our Facebook page. Firehouse is located at 1045 Hoosick Road, Troy, NY 12180.

Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill’s Annual Turkey Dinner

The Reformed Dutch Church of Schodack at Muitzeskill will be holding it’s annual turkey dinner, for take-out only.

The dinner will be held on Saturday, October 22nd, with three pick up times offered, starting at 4 pm, 4:45pm and 5:30pm.

The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children, ages 6 - 12. The dinner will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, green beans, cranberry sauce, a roll and a piece of apple pie for dessert. Gluten-free is available upon request.

Reservations are required. Please call 518732-7345, or 518-732-7500, to reserve your dinner. If no answer, please leave a message.

Located at 902 Schodack Landing Rd, Schodack Landing,(the intersection of Schodack Landing Rd and Muitzeskill Rd.)

Van Rensselaer Heights Residents Hosting Kids

Halloween Party

The residents of Van Rensselaer Heights are hosting a Community Halloween Party for the kids of Rensselaer on October 28th from 5 PM to 7 PM.

The party will be held in

the Community Room at 460 Forbes Ave in Rensselaer. There will be music, a costume contest, and candy!

Kids will need to be accompanied by a parent to participate. Any questions please call Ashley at (518)621-7585.

NYS Youth Snowmobile Safety Class

On Saturday, November 12th, the Grafton Trailblazers Snowmobile Club and the Grafton Lakes State Park will host a NYS Youth Snowmobile Safety Class for youth ages 10-17. Students must be at least 10 years old the day of the class.

Parents are encouraged to attend and participate. The course will be held at the Grafton VFW/Fire Hall on South Road from 8:30am to approximately 4:30pm. The course will be taught by NYS certified volunteer instructors Jim Blessing and Dominic Jacangelo. The course will cover topics such as NYS laws and regulations, riding skills, trail emergencies, protecting the environment, trail etiquette, maintenance and repair, trailering, etc.

To register on-line, go to https://register-ed. com/events/view/188092. Space is limited, pre-registration required. The course is free of charge and lunch/snacks will be provided. Questions, please call (518) 469-2656.

Baked Ziti & Meatballs Fundraiser at the Wynantskill American Legion

Come help us kick off our 2022 Veterans and Children Toy Drive from 1pm- 5pm on Sunday, October 16th at Amer-

ican Legion Post #1489 located at 111 Main Ave. in Wynantskill NY. Dinner includes baked ziti and meatballs, tossed salad, bread, and dessert.

We welcome you to dine in our newly renovated banquet hall, or takeout will also be available. The price will be $12 for adults and $9 for children under 12. Please come out for this great cause which supports local families, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Chicken & Biscuit Dinner @ Best Luther Fire Dept.

Saturday, October 15th

303 Old Best Rd., W. Sand Lake, NY 12196 (518283-5641)

Chicken, Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean, Cranberry Sauce, Biscuits, Beverages & Homemade Dessert,. $13.00 per dinner

Take-out 4pm-5pm & Eat-in 5pm-7pm; All takeouts are to be pre-ordered.

Donny Elvis October 18th at Rensselaer County Senior Center

Join us as we welcome in Autumn with an always enjoyable afternoon with Donny Elvis. Donny is the number one Elvis Tribute Artist in the area. Our day starts with a wonderful nutritious lunch of Chicken Parmesan, Italian Blend Vegetables and Pasta. Followed by a show you’re sure to enjoy. Donny Elvis puts his heart and soul into every performance.

Call (518) 463-2166 to make your reservation seats are limited. Must dine with us to enjoy the show. We are located on East and Herrick Street in Rensselaer. We are open 9am to 3pm

Time for a Change

It is time for a change.  Remember just a little over a year ago? Inflation was low, gas prices were low, and we were over the worst of the pandemic.  Now the price of everything is up.  Heating this winter will be a shock.  Taxes are up.  Crime is up. Drug overdoses are up.  US Debt just hit a record 31 trillion!  Interest rates are up making housing unaffordable for many.

All of these are the result of bad policies.  Inflation is ‘too many dollars chasing too few goods’ resulting from government overspending.  It is how we are paying for all that ‘free stuff’ the politicians love to boast about to get

Troy Orphan Society

Presentation

The Esquatak Historical Society invites you to our next presentation on Friday, October 21, 7 pm, when local historian and writer Don Rittner will discuss his research and book about the Troy Orphan Asylum.

A talented and prolific individual, he has been the Albany City archaeologist, a Schenectady County historian, one of the designers and builders of the replica Dutch sailing vessel Onrust, and author of more than 50 books.

First hooked on local history as a boy, his research into the Asylum – later known as VanderHeyden Hall, tells the story of this place of last resort when a family became unable to provide for one or more children.

The presentation takes place at the Castleton Fire House, Scott Avenue. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

St. Jude’s Craft Fair is BACK!

Save the date - our annual Craft Fair is back on Saturday 11/12 from 9 am - 3 pm

Over 45 vendors! No admission fees! Plus, SANTA will be visiting!

Still accepting vendors

contact Mary at 518-2294250! Hope to see you there - 42 Dana Ave, Wynantskill!

Averill Park Education Foundation

16th Annual Gala Dinner and Celebration

The Averill Park Education Foundation is thrilled to announce Sera Deo and Alan Michaels as our 2022 educator and community award recipients.

Come join us in honoring these two amazing individuals on Friday, November 18th, 2022 at the beautiful Old Daley on Crooked Lake!

Ticket purchase and registration is open on our website apefoundation.org or text APEF to 22828 to receive an email invitation.

Get your tickets early! We anticipate a sell-out! All proceeds 100% support the Averill Park Central School District in the form of grants for enrichment projects and scholarships.

Unable to attend but would like to support? Donate directly on our website, or consider donating a basket, gift card, specialty service, vacation rental, etc. to our auction event.

Contact Tara Lindheimer @ wtlindheimer@

you to vote for them.

With only one party running the state and federal systems, there is no check and balance.  The old saying ‘Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely’ is too true.  The Albany TU exposed campaign contributions (kickbacks) that Gov Hochel got in return for a $600 million contract for at-home COVID tests.  Of course, she claims she does not know anything about it but everyone knows how Albany works.

Last November, several ballot initiatives were voted down against because of concerns about election integrity.   One of the first things that Hochel did as governor was to implement one of them (2022Jan21 No excuse

msn.com to coordinate. We are a registered 501c non-profit and are happy to provide a record of your donation for tax purposes.

North Chatham Community Day

On October 15th the hamlet of North Chatham will be holding its second annual Community Day.

All are invited to come to North Chatham and see what makes it a great place to live! The North Chatham Free Library will be open with books for sale on the front lawn (weather permitting) and an informational table about all the great services they offer.

Some residents of the hamlet will be having yard sales and the North Chatham Volunteer Fireman’s Association will be serving lunch from 11:00-2:00.

The North Chatham United Methodist Church clothing barn will be open and the church will have a “sweet treats” sale, silent auction, “tailgate sale”, and donated items for sale.

If you would like to donate items for the sale or sell your own items as part of the “tailgate sale”, please see the church website listed below.

The Neighbors of Northern Columbia County will

have an informational table at the church. Free parking will be available behind the church. For more information please go to northchathammethodistchurch.org.

Thanks, and we hope to see you in North Chatham on October 15th!

Individual Tickets Now On Sale for

A Taste of Sand Lake

Honorary Chairs Susan & Joel Katz invite you to join us at our 13th Annual A Taste of Sand Lake, our biggest fundraiser of the year!

A Taste of Sand Lake is a night of delicious eats from all of your favorite Sand Lake/Averill Park restaurants with raffles, live music provided by TL Holloway, and time spent with new and old friends.

Make sure you reserve your tickets now as you won’t want to miss the exciting return of this one-of-a-kind event after a three-year hiatus!

The event will be held on Tuesday, November 1 from 6pm to 9pm at the Old Daley Inn on Crooked Lake.

Individual tickets are $65 and are available at www.slca-ctp.org or by calling 518-674-2007.

Vote by Mail) apparently because voters are stupid.  Then there was the blatant gerrymandering designed to suppress voters which the courts overturned.  New Yorkers deserve honest elections.

When courts determined that NY gun control laws were illegal, she again went ahead and implemented new restrictions to antagonize legal and responsible gun owners.  She appointed a Lt Gov who was a defund-the-police activist who was later arrested for corruption.

It’s time for a change and it starts with my vote.

Joe Kruczlnicki, Wynantskill, NY

Candlelight Peace Prayer Vigil

Candlelight Peace Prayer Vigil. On four Tuesday evenings starting October 18th, the First United Methodist Church 1 Gilligan Rd. , East Greenbush will hold half-hour candlelight peace prayer vigils in the back of the Sanctuary starting at 6 pm.

The vigils will include interfaith prayers, songs, and times for reflection.

They will be held in honor of women seeking educational freedom in Afghanistan, women and schoolgirls opposing forceful hijab mandates and social controls in Iran, those seeking escape from violent drug cartels in Latin America and mothers mourning the loss of their children from gun violence.

Fresh Florida Fruit Fundraiser

The Kiwanis Club of Troy is once again conducting their Annual Florida Fruit Sale!!

20 lb. cases of Navel Oranges

20 lb. cases of Ruby Red Grapefruit Or 20 lb. cases Half Oranges/Half Grapefruit

Only $28 Each

Most other organizations are at over $30-35.

Picked fresh from the Florida groves and shipped directly to Troy for your enjoyment!!

All orders are needed by November 20th!!

All will arrive in Troy about December 8th Call Dean today at 518322-0826.

All monies go to children’s causes locally!!!

THANK YOU!!!

32nd Annual American Legion Post 1489

Golf Outing

Sat. Oct.15 2022 Frear Park Golf Course

Price $ 120.00 per person,includes -18 hole scamble w/cart,Lunch @ the course @ 11.00 (Park Pub),Shotgun Tee off @ 12;00,Two beverage chips included per person,Barbecue Dinner ( Giulano’s Catering) following golf back at the Legion w/ 1 hour of draft beer and soda.Prizes,giveaways,raffle,auction and plenty of laughs.

Sign up @ the Legion 111 Main Ave. Wynantskill or call Bill McGuirk @4410013.

If you don’t have a foursome sign up and we will match you up.Proceeds to benefit Sons of The Legion Veteran and youth charites.

Town of East Greenbush

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Columbia Dr, Old Red Mill Rd, Red Mill Estates, August Gate Development, Olcott Ln, Rysedorph Ln, Oriel Ln, Upper Areas of Hampton Manor / Eastern Ave To Summit Ave.

Wed, October 26th – All Streets on North Side of 9/20 Between Elliot Rd & Schodack Town Line; Albany Pl, Tamarack Ln, Greenwood Dr, Electric Ave, Horizonview Dr, Includes Huntswood Estates.

Thurs, October 27th – All Streets on South Side Of 9/20 from Schodack Town Line; Middlesex, Van Buren, Bloomingdale, Hays Rd, Taylor Estates, Kriss Krossing, Short End of Phillips Rd, Wyatts Cir, Gilligan Rd, Ternan Ave, Sherwood Park, Woodland Park, Forest Point.

Fri, October 28th – 9/20 & Barber Dr, Celeste Dr, Ridge Rd / Prospect Heights, Sherwood Ave / Clinton Park Lower Area Of Hampton Manor Below Summit Ave Including Lakeview Ave to Rensselaer City Line.

Flushing will begin at 8:00 am. During flushing, water pressure will be reduced. Water may become dis-colored due to iron and manganese deposits in the mains.

Residents should limit their use of water for cooking and laundering during flushing in their areas.

Thank you for your cooperation.

East Greenbush Water Department (518) 477-9367

The Town of East Greenbush Department of Public Works

Fall Cleanup will begin Monday, October 24th 2022, and resume for the next 4 Mondays. The leaves must be in biodegradable bags and brush must be tied up into 4 foot bundles, placed out alongside of the roadway, but not in the road.

The dates are as follows:

October 24th, 2022

October 31st, 2022

November 7th, 2022

November 14th, 2022

Please be advised that these are the ONLY dates the Department of Public Works will be performing Fall Cleanup. If you miss these dates, you may bring these items to the Transfer Station, located at 246 Ridge Road, Town of East Greenbush. Residents must provide proof of residency, or a Transfer Station permit, and are allowed to bring these items all year long at no cost.

Please do not place bags of leaves or bundles of brush on the pavement, in front of culverts, or on top of catch basins. Place all items on the edge of the road.

East Greenbush VFW Auxiliary Vendor Fair

Vendor Fair Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.100 Hays Road, East Greenbush.

Table rental available- call Lynda at 518-732-2111 or email at: schoolrn52@aol.com

Many vendors, Bake Sale, Raffle, 50/50.Kitchen will be open. Help us support our Veterans. Don’t miss this event!

Town of Schodack Tax Office

All school tax bills for Schodack and East Greeenbush Schools are now in the penalty period.

Please make sure penalty amount is included with your payment or your payment will be returned as unpaid.

Please write your phone number on your check so we can contact you if there are any issues with your payment. All school taxes must be received at my office by 4:00pm October 31st

After that, you will need to contact Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance at 518-270-2754. The Tax Office is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 9:00am and 4:00pm during the month of October.

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hisweek’sselectionisactuallytwolog homes,bothona45-acrelotcarvedoutof thenortheastRensselaerCountyforest. The firstone,builtin 1987,hasanopen floorplan,afull-lengthporch,vaultedceilings,two bedroomsandonebathroom.The second wasbuiltin2008inasimilar styleandhasthreebedrooms, twobathroomsandalargedeck. Thepropertyiswithinahalf-hour ofthe Jiminy Peakskiarea,the VermontborderandNorth Adams, Mass.Berlinschools. Taxes:$8,243. Listprice:$499,000.Contactlisting agentTraciCornwellofCornwell RealEstateat 518-334-3444or tcornwell@cornwellsells.com.An openhouseisscheduledfor 12 to 2:30 p.m.Sunday.

Enforcing gun law a low priority for some sheriffs

By JESSE MCKINLEY AND COLE LOUISON THE NEW YORK TIMES

LYONS — Robert Milby, Wayne County’s new sheriff, has been in law enforcement most of his adult life, earning praise

for conscientious service.

But recently, Milby has attracted attention for a different approach to the law: ignoring it.

Milby is among at least a half-dozen sheriffs in upstate New York who have said they have no intention of aggressively enforcing gun regulations that state lawmakers passed last summer, forbidding concealed weapons in socalled sensitive areas — a long list of public spaces including, but not limited to, government buildings and religious centers, health facilities and homeless shelters, schools and subways, stadiums and state parks, and, of course, Times Square.

“It’s basically everywhere,” said Milby, in a recent interview in his office in Wayne County, east of Rochester. “If anyone thinks we’re going to go out and take a proactive stance against this, that’s not going to happen.”

On Thursday, a U.S. District Court judge blocked large portions of the law, dealing a major blow to lawmakers in Albany who had sought to blaze a trail for other states after the Supreme Court in June struck down a century-old New York law that had strictly limited the carrying of weapons in public. Between the court challenge and the hostility of many law enforcement officers, New York’s ambitious effort could be teetering.

The judge, Glenn T. Suddaby, agreed to a three-day delay of his order to allow an emergency appeal to a higher federal court. But even before Suddaby ruled, a collection of sheriffs from upstate New York were already saying they would make no special effort to enforce the law,

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Workers at the Schodack center say they want more money — pay starts at around $16 per hour. And they say the rapid pace of work poses a danger of injury and burnout.

Amazon has maintained that it takes adequate safety measures. “We do not retaliate against employees for exercising their federally protected rights. We work hard to accommodate our team’s needs, but like any employer, we ask our employees to meet certain minimum expec tations and take appropriate and consistent action when they’re unable to do that,” Amazon spokesman Paul Flaningan said in an email to the Times Union back in August.

Many of the workers at the fulfillment center are

$450,000 in higher energy expenses and a $100,000 rise in the 911 contract with Rensselaer County.

“Increases of this magnitude are well above year-over-year trends we have seen, and they far exceed all projected revenue increases,” Madden said. “Adding

Kailey’s Course Golf Tournament

14 year old Kailey Paul was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.

As you can imagine this has taken a toll on Kailey and her family both emo tionally and financially.

All the money raised will go towards the ex pense for the the family’s stay in NYC and offset the cost of medical bills while she is going through radia tion and chemotherapy.

Burden Lake Country Club

Saturday, October 29th

11pm Registration/ lunch

12pm Shotgun start 5pm Dinner and Awards

$125 per golfer / $500 foursome/$40 dinner only

To register please call Lynda Martin at 518-8173185 / email lynda_marti nahip@>yahoo.com

Laura Ratigan at 518-

“pickers,” or people who move items ranging from pet food bags to vacuums to microwaves from 30-foot-high shelves to special stations where they are packed up and sent on conveyor belts to waiting trucks. Items aren’t supposed to weigh more than 50 pounds, but union ac tivists say that is sometimes exceeded, and they say the speed requirements can be exhausting.

They also cite high turnover at the facility as evidence of the punishing work pace.

Cari Carter, a single mother of three, has been at Ama zon for two years and earns $18.20 an hour as a “packer,” putting items in boxes to be readied for delivery.

Her pay is barely enough to cover her rent and car payments as well as the cost of groceries, which seems to be rising constantly, she said.

She can get time-and-a-half as well as a $2-per-hour

to this, there are concerns on the horizon including likely additional interest rate hikes, future sales tax revenue impact should the national economy move into a phase of recession and threats to state payments to municipalities as the state budget inevitably faces the same issues now confronting us.”

The proposed spending plan will

528-1157 or email at prati gan@nycap.rr.com

Muddy Boots Trail Crew

9:30am - noon

October 17 and 31

Join our newly formed trail crew to clear trains, enjoy the outdoors and meet new friends. We’ll be

meeting twice per month to do light trail work to keep Dyken Pond’s 11 miles of trails in good shape through the year. Come often or when you can.

Option to bring your lunch and have a cup of coffee, tea or hot cocoa when we’re finished.

“surge pay” during busy times, and she takes that. But those payments, she said, made her ineligible for food stamps, leaving her unable to get ahead financially.

And the overtime goes away after the Christmas shop ping rush.

Her father is a retired union heavy-equipment oper ator and he advised her to stay at the job until the union vote, she said.

If the union wins, he believes her pay will rise and her benefits will improve. If not, she said she may look elsewhere for work. No Amazon officials or executives could be seen at the rally outside the largely windowless fulfillment center. In one of the few windows there, a sign commemorating the facility’s second anniversary celebration had been painted on the glass.

increase the city water rate by 40 cents per $1,000 gallons or $5 per quarter. There is no sewer rate increase. The city garbage fee would increase by $33 to $252 annually.

Republican City Council President Carmella Mantello said she is beginning to review the proposed budget.

“While I’m pleased to see that the pro

posed budget is under the state-mandated tax cap, the proposal to increase the $219 per unit annual solid waste management fee to $252 per unit is unacceptable,” said Mantello, who has long opposed the garbage fee.

The budget has been sent to the Dem ocrat-controlled City Council for review and adoption.

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enforcement.

“I have to enforce it because I swore to uphold the laws, but I can use as much discretion as I want,” said Richard C. Giardino, the Republican sheriff in Fulton County, northwest of Albany. “If someone intentionally flouts the law, then they’re going to be handled one way. But if someone was unaware that the rules have changed, then we’re not going to charge someone with a felony because they went into their barbershop with their carry concealed.”

Such criticism has been heard from Greene County, in the Hudson Valley, to Erie County, home to Buffalo, the state’s second-largest city, as well as from groups like the New York State Sheriffs’ Association, which called the new law a “thoughtless, reactionary action” that aims to “restrain and punish law-abiding citizens.”

“We will take the complaint, but it will go to the bottom of my stack,” said Mike Filicetti, the Niagara County sheriff, who appends a Ronald Reagan quote to his emails. “There will be no arrests made without my authorization and it’s a very, very low priority for me.”

The law took effect Sept. 1, and, at least anecdotally, has been used only sparingly since. Jeff Smith, the sheriff in mostly rural Montgomery County said his office has had no calls for enforcement of the new law, noting that “almost every household” in his jurisdiction had some sort of gun.

Smith, a Republican, said he understands the motives of lawmakers to quell violence and mass shootings, but that the gun law inadvertently targeted lawful gun owners.

“The pendulum swung way too far,” he said.

An element of the New York law makes it a crime to carry a firearm onto any private property, including homes, unless there is “clear and conspicuous signage” indicating that the owner allows such weapons. Some sheriffs have printed their own signs and distributed them to gun-friendly businesses and residents.

“I don’t think you could find one case in this country, in

Firewood Gathering Volunteer Day

Saturday, October 22: 9am - noon

An annual event to help the Center cut, gather, haul, split, and stack enough firewood to last the winter.

We’ll treat all hardy volunteers to a free lunch for your efforts. Please pre-register by Thursday, October 20 so we can plan enough food for everyone.

Speigle-Elders Amish Trip

The Speigle-Elders Senior group is sponsoring a trip; PA Amish Holiday Tour, 3 days - 2 nights, Nov. 9th-11th

South Schodack Fire District

United States history, where a sign said ‘SCHOOL ZONE NO GUNS PERMITTED,’ and it stopped an active shooter,” said Giardino.

For supporters of the law, the opposition is insincere, considering that sheriffs’ demands for law and order are often coupled with complaints that the state is in disarray, that crime is rampant and that the Legislature has empowered lawbreakers.

“To turn around and say, ‘For the laws that we don’t like, or we may disagree with politically, we will refuse to enforce,’ to me is the height of hypocrisy,” said state Sen. Zellnor Myrie, a Brooklyn Democrat who voted for the bill.

John Feinblatt, the president of Everytown for Gun Safety, said sheriffs weren’t just endangering the public, they were also “endangering their colleagues in law enforcement.”

Myrie added that if sheriffs are angry, they should direct their ire at the Supreme Court, noting that the majority decision in the case, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen, was written by Justice Clarence Thomas, an avowed conservative — and specifically noted a historical basis for restrictions in “sensitive places.”

Kelly Roskam, the director of law and policy at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, said that the Supreme Court left many unsettled questions that lower courts must address. One particular challenge is a lack of clarity in the court’s test for constitutionality: whether a sensitive place is identical to or sufficiently similar to one that existed at the time of the Second Amendment’s adoption in the late 18th century.

For his part, Milby, a Republican elected in November, reiterated that his officers, fewer than 100 in a county of nearly 100,000 people, would not be actively pursuing offenders of the new law, although they would respond to calls about concealed weapons if they came in.

Wade MotorcoachTransportation.

Trip cost is $439.00 per person, it includes:2 nights lodging, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners including Family-style Dinner and a Smorgasbord Dinner, Home for the Holidays at the American Music Theatre.

David at Sight & Sound Theatre. Kitchen Kettle Village and Shopping Event, Souvenir Gift, Luggage Handling,

All Taxes & Meal Gratuities, For Information & Reservations contact: Speigle-Elders: Bert Lattimore 7A Lesson St Extention Schaghticoke NY 12154 (518-2351325)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the proposed Budget of the South Schodack Fire District of the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, State of New York, will be presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the South Schodack Fire District, for its consideration. A PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 7:30 pm, at the South Schodack Fire House, 1567 Bame Road, Castleton, NY 12033, in the Town of Schodack, County of Rensselaer, State of New York, on the 17th day of October, 2022. Pursuant to Town Law 105, the Board of Fire Commissioners must hold a public hearing on the budget, make the proposed budget available to the public prior to the budget hearing, and allow the public to comment on the budget at the hearing. This public hearing must be held to allow maximum public participation in the hearing. The purpose of the public hearing is to allow any person to be heard in favor of or against the proposed budget as it is submitted, or for or against any items contained in the proposed budget, and hearing all persons interested in the subject concerning same. That a copy of the proposed budget is available at the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Schodack and the Fire District Secretary where it may be inspected.