Latham News

Concert brings opera singer back home Posted on: 07/08/09 Ariana Cohn, Reporter email: cohna@spotlightnews.com You might know Holly McCormack as the gal who belted out Italian opera tunes at your table at the Macaroni Grill on Wolf Road when it opened several years ago.

Peddlers without permits not welcome in Colonie Posted on: 07/01/09 Ariana Cohn, Reporter email: cohna@spotlightnews.com This week, eight people were arrested in the Town of Colonie on charges of peddling without a permit for selling magazine subscriptions door-to-door. Colonie Town Clerk Elizabeth DelTorto said the magazine sellers were warned ...

The developer planning to construct a gourmet grocery in Latham plans an August groundbreaking, according to town officials.

From left, Mukund Shah and D.M. Patel look at the water that is completely surrounding their home on Sylvan Ave.

For a time, the city of Albany was top dog when it came to drinking water. But this year, the Latham Water District won the taste test.

Opened trunk of a the 1954 Jaguar drophead coupe. This fully restored 1954 Jaguar XK 120 drophead coupe was auctioned Monday morning, along with a 1995 Porsche 911 convertible, left, as a result of a court judgment more... This fully restored 1954 Jaguar XK 120 drophead coupe was auctioned Monday morning, along with a 1995 Porsche 911 convertible, ...

The first annual Table Hopping/timesunion.com Mac-n-Cheese Bowl to benefit the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Italian American Community Center, located on Washington Avenue Extension in Albany.

Members of the 206th Military Police Company march to the plaza at the deployment ceremony at the Empire State Plaza on June 24.

Tom Bucci trying to set the Guinness World Record by playing 1,800 holes in one week, is halfway through his quest at the Albany Countrty Club in Voorheesville, more... Tom Bucci trying to set the Guinness World Record by playing 1,800 holes in one week, is halfway through his quest at the Albany Countrty Club in Voorheesville, more... Tom Bucci ...

Hot Dog Charliea s, a Troy-based eatery that sells hot dogs, hamburgers, and fast-food side dishes, plans to open its first Saratoga Springs branch at 7 Caroline St.

All stretched out? Stretching before you exercise is integral to building muscle tone and promoting flexibility.

Kirker's restaurant, a Latham mainstay for more than 60 years, will serve its last meals on Sunday .

Christian King, at left, plans to open 12 Papa John's locations in the Capital Region.

The down economy isn't keeping The Fresh Market from moving forward with plans for a store along Route 9 in Latham, according to Joe LaCivita, Colonie's director of planning and economic development.

MORRISVILLE, NY a ' Morrisville State College will host a regional legislative conference on natural gas development, June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon in the John W. Stewart Center for Student Activities .

Kidney Walk is step to raising awareness

The Albany County Airport Authority board is moving ahead with its long-sought demolition of the Latham water tower that sits under the approach to its main runway.

Ashley Poulin, 25, Class of 2002, laughs with fellow alumni in the cafeteria before surprising their music teacher Mike Patrizio during his final concert on Thursday, more... Past music students of Mike Patrizio rehearse in the cafeteria before surprising him during his final concert on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at Shaker High in Latham.

The Villa Italia Pasticceria in Schenectady is now using light-emiting diode lights in its pastry cases .

A 100th birthday is a special enough occasion for a party, but a recent gathering in a fire house in an Albany suburb took on added poignancy because the honoree is the oldest surviving Medal of Honor recipient.