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A lawsuit filed last year against the Scotia-Glenville Central School District by the parents of a girl who suffered injuries after a piano fell on her at school has been settled, according to court papers.

SCHENECTADY

Annual show provides local designers their moment in spotlight

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Jeff Wilkin

There were waves, a few kisses, hands on hips, sultry strolls, perfect hairstyles and knockout outfits during the fourth annual Electric City Couture, which showcases local designers and models.

NISKAYUNA

Niskayuna ceremony pays tribute to troops

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Doug Eberle/For The Daily Gazette

After 21 years, a little rain Friday wouldn’t stop Niskayuna High School from honoring those who served their country, as the school held its annual Memorial Day ceremony.

SCHENECTADY

Union College pest-control effort relies on ladybugs

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Sara Foss

Ladybugs are a crucial part of Union College’s pest management strategy. They eat aphids, a destructive pest that likes to devour the leaves of the spirea, a shrub that is common on campus.

NISKAYUNA

Prosecutor says Niskayuna attorney died of heart ailment

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Steven Cook

The cause of death for the Niskayuna attorney whose body was found in a wooded area of the town in January has been determined to be a heart ailment, authorities said Friday.

SCHENECTADY

Defendant admits role in heroin ring

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Steven Cook

Six of nine Schenectady residents accused of taking part in a heroin distribution ring have pleaded guilty to various charges, according to papers filed in court.

SCHENECTADY

Union College cafe hit by vandal

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Kathleen Moore

A serious act of vandalism at Union College may lead to a student’s suspension or expulsion, but not criminal charges.

GLENVILLE

Trustco's 3-year stock performance slips

Friday, May 24, 2013

By Bethany Bump

Over the past three years, the holding company for Glenville-based Trustco Bank saw its stock performance dip 11 percent.

SCOTIA

Four arrested after probe into Scotia prescription drug sales

Friday, May 24, 2013

Four people were arrested Thursday afternoon to cap a month-long investigation into prescription drug sales in the village of Scotia.

SCHENECTADY

Four charged with patronizing prostitutes in Schenectady police sweep

Friday, May 24, 2013

Four area men were charged Thursday with patronizing prostitutes, Schenectady police said.

SCHENECTADY

Saratoga DA takes over Schenectady officer's menacing case

Thursday, May 23, 2013

By David Lombardo

The prosecution of a Schenectady police detective accused of pointing a gun at two Glenville residents during an April road rage incident will be handled by the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office.

SCHENECTADY

Human Rights Commission honors Darfur refugee effort

Thursday, May 23, 2013

By Justin Mason

Zain Osman’s work with the American African Foundation Against Torture garnered him recognition by Schenectady County’s Human Rights Commission during its annual awards ceremony Thursday.

SCHENECTADY

District mulls options for reconfiguring schools

Thursday, May 23, 2013

By Kathleen Moore

The question of whether to reopen the former Oneida Middle School will depend on an analysis of all of the schools in the district.

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			Two games into the season, perennial Western Athletic Conference softball power Duanesburg is right where it wants to be. Galway just wants to be outside. Duanesburg made Galway’s lack of time on the field show in the early innings Tuesday as it took a 14-0 lead after three innings and went on to a 16-3 league win.
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