Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) articles from July 2007

Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) archives from July 2007

Subtle Aly makes winning impression.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Mark Singelais Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The first time Rick Dutrow laid eyes on Subtle Aly was in the paddock on Wednesday, minutes before the 2-year-old filly was to run in The Schuylerville. Then Subtle Aly made a great...

Terror suspect ready for return: Skidmore graduate to face indictment in threat against commencement.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Dan Higgins Jul. 26--BALLSTON SPA -- The man charged with threatening to shoot people at Skidmore College's May commencement ceremony will be transferred from Massachusetts to New York state within the next 10 days, Saratoga...

Panel probes brutal slayings: Grand jury considers indicting 2 men in torture, killing of Troy couple.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Brendan J. Lyons Jul. 26--TROY -- A Rensselaer County grand jury is examining evidence in the unsolved torture and killing of a young couple in Rensselaer County five years ago, according to sources with knowledge of the...

Albany Times Union, N.Y. Fred LeBrun column: At 13, she has 10 years of fish tales.(Column)
July 26, 2007... Byline: Fred LeBrun Jul. 26--Some days are for fishing, a very few of those are for catching. A most memorable catching day for Stasia Grzyboski, 13, was July 14. Even at her tender years, Stasia is a veteran, die-hard...

Albany Times Union, N.Y. Mark McGuire column: Pride still something to play for.(Column)
July 26, 2007... Byline: Mark McGuire Jul. 26--Except for a handful of contenders, most teams eventually find themselves just playing out the season. A title, out of reach, no longer motivates. But incentives remain, such as pride, improvement and,...

Lanci, Cocca junior winners: Birdies help boys' leader; girls' champ a first-timer.
July 26, 2007... Jul. 26--Joe Lanci of Saratoga Springs and Latham's Bailey Cocca won their respective divisions in Wednesday's Northeastern New York PGA Junior Tour event at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Clifton Park. Lanci took the boys' 13-18 division by...

BRIEF: Women's club seeks nominees.
July 26, 2007... Jul. 26--SCHENECTADY -- Schenectady Business and Professional Women's Club Inc. is seeking nominations for its annual Business Woman of the Year award. Linda Rolfe, Award Committee chairwoman, said the honor will go to a woman who has...

Bank makes push into state: Legacy Bancorp buys 5 branches in New York with goal of entering Capital Region.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Chris Churchill Jul. 26--Legacy Bancorp Inc. has been candid about wanting a toehold in New York, so it could open a network of branches in the Capital Region. On Wednesday, the Pittsfield, Mass.-based bank announced it had...

Official beats residency case: Elections board rules city commissioner lives in Saratoga Springs.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Dennis Yusko Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The state Board of Elections has dismissed a complaint challenging Public Works Commissioner Thomas McTygue's place of residence. David Bronner, a Saratoga Springs resident and a...

Doyen of Africana studies is stepping aside.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Marc Parry Jul. 26--Students beg for seats in his courses. Maya Angelou praises his poetry. More and more anthologies are showcasing it. And these days Leonard A. Slade Jr., chairman of the Africana studies department at...

Cleanup project begins: Contaminated industrial park could be ready for occupancy by January.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Dennis Yusko Jul. 26--MECHANICVILLE -- Environmental testing of the contaminated Mechanicville Light Industrial Park has at last begun, giving city leaders hope that the undeveloped 25-acre lot could start hosting tax-producing...

Flowers deliver smiles: Volunteers create 400 arrangements for hospital patients, foster children and others.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Patterson Jul. 26--COLONIE -- Churning out 400 flower arrangements in one night is a daunting task for even the most seasoned florist. But for Donna Vincent -- owner of Plantscapes Florist in Duanesburg -- and her...

Troy plans visitors center: Mayor hopes facility will play major role in 2009 quadricentennial.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Kenneth C. Crowe II Jul. 26--TROY -- The city wants to build a new $260,000 visitors center at the Troy Marina and Troy Farmers Market to welcome tourists stopping in for the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial in 2009. ...

Air trips mix business, private time: Spitzer makes two flights that include public meetings, but include time for closed sessions.
July 26, 2007... Byline: James M. Odato Jul. 26--ALBANY -- Gov. Eliot Spitzer made at least two trips on state aircraft this year that were not strictly for state business, but the governor isn't talking about several meetings he held during those...

Bruno: Probe 'Troopergate': Senate majority leader seeks investigation of governor in creation of air travel records.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Rick Karlin Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno on Wednesday called for a legislative investigation, and possibly an outside probe, into whether Gov. Eliot Spitzer played a role in having State...

Plant's possible sale draws views: Experts not surprised debt-laden Boston Scientific would consider unloading profitable Glens Falls unit.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Alan Wechsler Jul. 26--GLENS FALLS -- Tuesday's announcement that Boston Scientific Corp. is exploring the sale of its plant in this city came as no surprise to analysts who follow the company. It comes a year after the...

AngioDynamics sees earnings drop: $220M acquisition, lawsuits affect medical devices manufacturer.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Alan Wechsler Jul. 26--QUEENSBURY -- Lawsuits and an acquisition have weighed down AngioDynamics Inc.'s earnings. The medical devices manufacturer reported a net loss of $9.1 million for fiscal 2007, which ended June 2. ...

EDITORIAL: Clear the air, Mr. Spitzer.(Editorial)
July 26, 2007... Jul. 26--It's time for Governor Spitzer to come forward and start answering questions. Like it or not, he's leaving himself wide open to suspicions that he played a role in the State Police effort to discredit Senate Majority Leader Joseph...

Churning a future: Couple banks on the success of their ice cream -- made from the milk of their Golden Guerseys.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Jennifer Gish Jul. 26--Chris Holcomb zigzags through the barn as sunshine filters through dusty windows, highlighting the cream-and-peanut brittle-colored cows he knows by name. Holcomb moves the automatic milkers from one...

Padres tourney pioneers: 1987 team area's first to play in Mack World Series.
July 26, 2007... Byline: James Allen Jul. 26--ALBANY -- The South Troy Dodgers and South Colonie Raiders are currently attempting to capture the North Atlantic Connie Mack Regional Tournament being held at various locations in Troy through Sunday. If one...

Winemakers score big for baseball legend.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Steve Barnes Jul. 26--Lennie Olsen has a whole new appreciation for baseball. Though Olsen has lived for many years on a 200-acre farm located five miles outside of Cooperstown, site of the American pastime's Hall of Fame,...

Street Sense status uncertain: Morning workout may determine if Derby champ runs Jim Dandy.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- On the first day of the Saratoga race meet, Carl Nafzger had no answers to the questions about Street Sense. If you wanted to ask him about his recent fishing vacation to Alaska, he'd tell...

BRIEF: Syracuse again is on Saint Rose's schedule.
July 26, 2007... Jul. 26--For the third time in four years, the College of Saint Rose will meet Division I power Syracuse in an exhibition college basketball game. The Division II Golden Knights will travel to Syracuse for a 2 p.m. game Nov. 4. ...

Borel says move makes most sense: Jockey follows star horse to Saratoga for meet.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Mark Singelais Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- It wasn't an easy call, but in the end, jockey Calvin Borel wanted to be near the horse he rode to his first Kentucky Derby victory. Borel, 40, is working full time for the first...

Opener turns somber: First race marred by spill, death of leader Massoud.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The festive mood of opening day turned sullen quickly at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday afternoon. Just after track announcer Tom Durkin invited the crowd of 30,052 to yell "And...

Albany Times Union, N.Y. Brian Ettkin column: Give Spa a few nips and tucks.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Brian Ettkin Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- She wants the truth. The old gray lady born during the Civil War remains as vibrant as a rainbow and handles an average of 25,000 guests per day with grace and aplomb. She can handle...

Brother's pursuit of closure suffers blow: Lawyer says he will continue efforts to have suspect tried in death.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Kenneth C. Crowe II Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Attorney Kurt Mausert will continue his fight to bring the man he believes killed his brother to trial despite the Hawaii attorney general's recent decision not to prosecute the...

Plug picks up pace of installing fuel cells: Shares rise even as company reports larger 2nd-quarter loss than same period in '06.(Financial report)
July 26, 2007... Byline: Larry Rulison Jul. 26--COLONIE -- Plug Power Inc. has installed 104 of its GenCore fuel-cell systems at customer locations so far this year -- more than in all of 2006 -- on its way to a goal of 400 by the end of December. ...

BRIEF: Boots, booze factors in drowning: Cops say victim wore steel-toed shoes, could not swim and was drunk.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Jordan Carleo-Evangelist Jul. 26--NASSAU -- The 20-year-old Rensselaer man who drowned in Lyons Lake Saturday was legally drunk and wearing steel-toed boots when he fell off his rented paddle boat, State Police said Wednesday. ...

Event points out danger of tracks: Officials use train ride to warn motorists, pedestrians of risks.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Cathy Woodruff Jul. 26--RENSSELAER -- An estimated 150 police officers, public officials and traffic safety advocates climbed aboard Wednesday for a special train ride spotlighting the dangers for motorists and pedestrians who...

EDITORIAL: No time to retreat.(Editorial)
July 26, 2007... Jul. 26--So here come the state Senate Republicans, out to settle things in the aftermath of a scandal that had Governor Spitzer's administration set on trashing the reputation of their leader, Sen. Joseph Bruno. They seem to think that the...

Hong Kong seeks Spa tips: Racing officials come to see what makes Saratoga Race Course so special.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Dennis Yusko Jul. 26--SARATOGA SPRINGS -- For Kong executives seeking new spins on the horse racing experience, the 139th Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course provided plenty of tips. Philip Chen and Kenneth Chen, nonrelated...

Lannan's moment arrives: Former Siena left-hander starts for Nationals today.
July 26, 2007... Byline: James Allen Jul. 26--The routine stayed the same for John Lannan the day before his next start, but it is the location and its magnitude that the 6-foot-5, 200-pound lefty, who pitched collegiately at Siena, is trying to keep in...

Explosive discovered at scene of fatal fire: Neighbors flee area after Albany firefighters find suspect devices inside home.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Carol Demare and Jimmy Vielkind Jul. 26--ALBANY -- Bombs found in the charred remains of a raging fire that claimed the life of a homeowner just after midnight Wednesday drove some 45 neighbors from their homes. Paramedics...

Homeowner takes swing at alleged mailbox vandals: Police say man hit pair with baseball bat after seeing destroyed property.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Jordan Carleo-Evangelist Jul. 26--COLONIE -- Countless suburban homeowners might forgive Lee Yattaw. Some might even applaud him. The way Colonie police tell it, the 39-year-old bartender carried out arguably the ultimate...

Former bomb dog needs a new home: Local state trooper saves post-9/11 pooch from death but cannot keep it.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Scott Waldman Jul. 26---- Lacey beat death by a nose. It didn't happen when the bomb dog sniffed for explosives in vehicles heading into the Holland Tunnel toward Manhattan in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror...

Guilty plea in real estate scheme: Businessman and developer Berne A. Watkins admits guilt in conspiracy with ex-Urban League head Dare.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Brendan J. Lyons Jul. 26--ALBANY -- A Glenmont businessman who conspired to commit an elaborate real estate scam with Aaron R. Dare, the former head of Albany's defunct Urban League, pleaded guilty to felony fraud charges...

Berne fails to shake with its quakes: Minor temblors pass with little notice in rocky area but are felt miles away via glacial till.
July 26, 2007... Byline: Brian Nearing Jul. 26--BERNE -- If an earthquake happens nine miles beneath you, is it possible that you wouldn't notice while someone else nearly 20 miles away might? Well, that apparently happened Monday night when two small...

EDITORIAL: Farm politics.(Editorial)
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--When it comes to reforming the nation's farm policies, success appears to be in the eye of the beholder. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who promised genuine reform, sees only the good in a bill approved last week by the House...

Steroid plea called turning point: Albany prosecutors say guilty admission of Florida doctor will bolster case against pharmacy owners.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Brendan J. Lyons Jul. 25--ALBANY -- A well-known Florida obstetrician whose illicit prescription-drug clients included at least two pro wrestlers and a top bodybuilder pleaded guilty to a felony drug count Tuesday in connection...

2 more gang members plead guilty: Nine defendants linked to Albany's Jungle Junkies have made plea deals in court.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Jordan Carleo-Evangelist Jul. 25--ALBANY -- Two more members of the Jungle Junkies, reputed to be the city's most violent street gang, admitted Tuesday to selling crack and helping the gang keep its stranglehold on Arbor and West...

Velazquez regains his form: Top jockey, derailed by injuries in '06, ready to challenge for title.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 25--ELMONT -- The final standings of last summer's Saratoga meet were not kind to jockey John Velazquez. One of the premier riders on the New York circuit the past 10 years, Velazquez finished with 30 winners,...

Albany Times Union, N.Y. Pete Dougherty column: LPGA assures Futures stability.(Company overview)(Column)
July 25, 2007... Byline: Pete Dougherty Jul. 25--Any immediate changes will be subtle, other than, perhaps, the smiles. In a long-anticipated move finalized last week, the LPGA announced that it has purchased the Futures Tour, which was founded 27...

Teacher leads the way to some cool savings: Ravena schools' energy costs drop sharply thanks to efforts of biology instructor.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Scott Waldman Jul. 25--RAVENA -- An aggressive energy conservation plan has saved the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District more than $400,000 in just 15 months. Officials expect that the effort will trim about a...

Wyley Gates prosecutor eyes his old office.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Carol Demare Jul. 25--Twenty years after he was a household name, Eugene Keeler, the prosecutor in the high-profile Columbia County murder case of Wyley Gates, wants his old job back. Keeler, 57, was elected district attorney...

Von Roll revs up Rotterdam plant: Electrical insulation maker will move headquarters here, pour $20 million into factory, add workers.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Chris Churchill Jul. 25--ROTTERDAM -- Atlanta's loss is Rotterdam's gain. Von Roll, a Swiss maker of electrical insulation products, on Tuesday said it would move its North American corporate headquarters from Georgia to its...

Ralph resigns as RPI A.D.: To run Colorado College's athletic program after five years in Troy.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Pete Iorizzo Jul. 25--Ken Ralph, RPI's athletic director for the past five years, resigned Tuesday to accept the same position at Colorado College. RPI plans to begin an immediate national search to fill Ralph's position....

First extra hole settles tourney: Feldman, Mayne capture Capital District Open.
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--Karen Feldman and Pat Mayne defeated Sue Kahler and Suzie Mansfield on the first playoff hole Tuesday to win the two-day Capital District Open at Ballston Spa Country Club. Both teams finished the 36 holes with a score of 147....

Gay marriage issue key in 105th race: Candidates Amedore, Kosiur seeking Assembly seat differ on how they would vote on same- sex legislation.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Paul Nelson Jul. 25--SCHENECTADY -- Both candidates for the 105th Assembly District say they are opposed to gay marriage, yet how they would vote on same-sex legislation could provide a deciding point for some voters in the...

Aaron AA to Z.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Mark McGuire Jul. 25--You people know Hank Aaron, at least the name, the guy who passed Ruth and is about to be passed by Bonds. But how much do you really know about the legendary Milwaukee/Atlanta Brave? Take the test: ...

Giants to recognize Grassia.
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--Schenectady's Joe Grassia will receive the Capital District Student Scholarship sponsored by New York Giants Football Inc. and the University at Albany. Grassia, who will play inside linebacker this fall at UAlbany, will be...

Queen of Hearts: Filly brings fans along for the ride.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 25--ELMONT -- It was five or six days after the Belmont Stakes, the one where the filly, Rags to Riches, gave jockey John Velazquez the ride of his life. The Mets were home, so Velazquez took his daughter to...

'A way of life': At Round Lake, being friendly and neighborly is just how people are.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Tom Keyser Jul. 25--Don't forget the dog. That's right; leash up Tucker and fetch the mail. But don't bother stopping at the mailbox. You don't have one. Neither does anyone else in Round Lake; everyone goes to the post...

Ground broken on controversial corner: Intersection of routes 4, 43 being cleared as court fight continues.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Bob Gardinier Jul. 25--NORTH GREENBUSH -- Ground was broken this week on a project that has been the subject of multiple lawsuits, political turmoil and 10 years of opposition from a neighborhood association that is still trying...

The stars are bright in Saratoga sky.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 25--Some have been counting down the days since Christmas. A hundred days until opening day. Sixty. Forty. Fifteen. Don't tell me you don't know someone who does it in the office or in the...

Traveling call part of game: Busy Amsterdam trio headed to ESG.
July 25, 2007... Byline: James Allen Jul. 25--Quick turnarounds are nothing new for Megan Gaugler, Brittany Stahura and Ashley Welytok. In fact, traveling from one state to another has become commonplace for the trio while competing for the Albany...

South Colonie is on to regional.
July 25, 2007... Byline: James Allen Jul. 25--TROY -- Chris Smith is slight of build and strong of heart. Tim Morrison is husky and bursting with his own brand of intestinal fortitude. Monday night at Knickerbacker Field, Smith and Morrison proved to...

Spa's newest hero rides into town: Prado is the favorite to win another riding title.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 25--ELMONT -- During the 1990s, you couldn't think about Saratoga Race Course without thinking about jockey Jerry Bailey and his seven Saratoga riding titles. Go back to the '70s and '80s and the face of the Spa...

Loss hurts Buzz's hopes.
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--The Boston Lobsters clouded the New York Buzz's playoff hopes with a 23-14 win Tuesday night in World TeamTennis play at Harvard's Beren Tennis Center in Boston. Boston's Nikita Kryvonos and Julie Ditty defeated Rik de Voest and...

State GOP chief criticizes Times Union: Chairman accuses paper of giving governor "political cover".
July 25, 2007... Byline: Jay Jochnowitz Jul. 25--ALBANY -- State Republican Chairman Joseph Mondello on Tuesday questioned whether the Times Union acted in concert with Gov. Eliot Spitzer's office in a dispute involving Senate Majority Leader Joseph L....

Pletcher still trainer to beat: Sixth consecutive Saratoga title, money record within reach.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Tim Wilkin Jul. 25--ELMONT -- Fourteen years from now, in August 2021, 54-year-old Todd Pletcher will be inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. That's not a prediction, it's a fact. Since taking...

Ex-aide admits misuse of funds: Former Capital Bank executive faces up to 30 years in prison after plea.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Chris Churchill Jul. 25--ALBANY -- A former Capital Bank & Trust Co. executive has pleaded guilty to misusing bank funds and faces the possibility of 30 years in prison. James W. White of Clifton Park was a senior vice...

Man who saved girl lauded: Schodack volunteer rescued young victim of house explosion.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Bob Gardinier Jul. 25--SCHODACK -- A local volunteer firefighter who saved a 10-year-old girl trapped in the burning wreckage of a house explosion last year has received a statewide honor. Schodack volunteer James Rosse II...

Fishing derby yields several big winners.
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--The Greenbush Bass Association and the East Greenbush Department for Youth Services and Recreation have announced the recent winners of the 2007 fishing derby at Hampton Manor Park. Derek Cantwell placed first with 4.23 lbs in...

Senate weighs own inquiry: As lawmakers ask what Spitzer knew, committee could delve into scandal.
July 25, 2007... Byline: James M. Odato Jul. 25--ALBANY -- A key Senate Republican put Democratic Gov. Eliot Spitzer squarely in his sights Tuesday as a panel weighed a probe into a scandal involving the use of State Police to discredit Majority Leader...

'Wanted' leaflet upsets its target: Halfmoon developer unhappy about union claim of unfair wages at construction site.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Alan Wechsler Jul. 25--HALFMOON -- On Monday, Bruce Tanski said he had had enough. That was the day a union worker handed a flier to his 18-year-old daughter as she drove into a parking lot at the corner of routes 9 and 146. ...

Boston Scientific plant in play: Medical device maker may sell Glens Falls catheter factory.
July 25, 2007... Byline: Alan Wechsler Jul. 25--GLENS FALLS -- Boston Scientific Corp. may be getting out of Catheter Valley. The worldwide manufacturer of medical devices said Tuesday it is considering selling its Glens Falls catheter plant and a...

EDITORIAL: In the crossfire.(Editorial)
July 25, 2007... Jul. 25--Here's a question for Congress, particularly for the Democrats who were supposed to change so much when they regained control in last year's elections. Quite simply, it goes like this: How would repealing a law making it harder for...

3-D art exhibit eschews the ordinary.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Danielle Furfaro Jul. 23--SCHENECTADY -- Christopher Brown's art show this week at Clinton's Ditch will not be the typical wine and cheese affair. The bar's windows will be covered, the room outfitted with black lights and each...

5-day swim ends with relief, satisfaction: 100-mile feat on Champlain Canal, Hudson River raises awareness and money for autism.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Scott Waldman Jul. 23--ALBANY -- What does it feel like to swim miles of the Hudson River? To Dave Vessie, surprisingly, it was pollution-free. "It's a lot cleaner than I expected," Vessie said. "It tastes like fresh water."...

Colorful tribute to iconic artist: Mural based on Grandma Moses work being restored in Hoosick Falls.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Bob Gardinier Jul. 23--HOOSICK FALLS -- Roger Weeden's labor of love is working with a paintbrush on a rough brick wall under a blazing sun and ducking thunderstorms to bring a weathered mural back to life. Weeden, shirtless...

EDITORIAL: Spinning wheels.(Editorial)
July 23, 2007... Jul. 23--The agreement on congestion pricing in Manhattan, reached last week by legislative leaders and Governor Spitzer, makes just enough headway to give the appearance of a good compromise. But on closer inspection, it may well have...

Tonko's efforts drawing critics: Some say NYSERDA president should stay out of Assembly race.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Rick Karlin Jul. 23--ALBANY -- You can take the politician out of politics but you can't take politics out of the politician. That may sum up the situation in the hotly contested race for the 105th Assembly District in...

Scouring seas for bacteria benefits: Averill Park native part of team pursuing medical uses for organisms.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Cathleen F. Crowley Jul. 23--Many antibiotics used today can trace their roots to organisms found in the soil, but an Averill Park-born chemist is part of a team of scientists searching the ocean for a new generation of...

County plans boost for elder care.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Dan Howley Jul. 23--Albany County is in the process of expanding long-term care services and making it easy for the elderly and their families to explore on the county Web site every option available for elder care. Albany...

Hall of Famer beats local.
July 23, 2007... Jul. 23--Bob Kavanaugh of Clifton Park was the top local finisher, advancing to the quarterfinals, in the PBA East Region Mil-Ray Senior Open on Sunday at Turnersville, N.J. Kavanaugh, the third seed, beat Chris Fedden of Albany 3-1 in...

Alou helps defeat V'Cats: Mets outfielder, on rehab stint, has single and RBI.
July 23, 2007... Jul. 23--Cyclones 7, ValleyCats 3 New York Mets outfielder Moises Alou was part of a Brooklyn Cyclones team that collected 11 hits Sunday and recorded a 7-3 victory over the Tri-City ValleyCats in a New York-Penn League game at Brooklyn....

Albany Times Union, N.Y. Mark McGuire column: Lessons not found in a book.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Mark McGuire Jul. 23--YORK -- Unless you're a masochist or a moron, you have to love sports to do this job. Tell me again: What's there to love? I'm thinking over this past week that I really need an answer. Find me a...

Preservation Hall offers a glorious evening.
July 23, 2007... Byline: Greg Haymes Jul. 23--SCHENECTADY -- New Orleans is still reeling from the devastating assault of Hurricane Katrina nearly two years ago, but as long as the Crescent City's musical ambassadors, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band,...

3 charged with steroids sales: 2 more names remained sealed in indictment alleging illegal distribution of prescription drugs.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Jordan Carleo-Evangelist Jul. 21--ALBANY -- A former partner in a Florida wellness center who also has close ties to high school wrestling pleaded not guilty Friday to a 28-count indictment alleging that he illegally sold and...

Traveling Wall ready for viewing at reunion.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Terry Brown Jul. 21--Traveling Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Washington, D.C., will be set for public viewing during the eighth annual Northeast USA Vietnam Veterans Association's reunion. Vietnam War and...

8 arrested in sweep of bars: Crackdown on underage drinking in Albany comes a week after fatal crash.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Carol Demare Jul. 21--A week after two young women were killed in a head-on crash after a night of drinking, two bartenders and six underage female drinkers were arrested early Friday when investigators from three agencies hit...

'Good run' to end for Watervliet's chief: Fire Department's top officer to retire after 34 years with department.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Jimmy Vielkind Jul. 21--WATERVLIET -- The wood-paneled wall next to Chief Brian Carroll's desk is lined with portraits of Watervliet Fire Department leaders dating to 1925. "There's one picture missing here -- (the chief)...

Seeing potential in park property: Chamber of Commerce wants Warren County to consider community use of Gaslight Village site.
July 21, 2007... Byline: Leigh Hornbeck Jul. 21--LAKE GEORGE -- The Lake George Chamber of Commerce urged the Warren County Board of Supervisors Friday to do more with the former Gaslight Village property than allow environmentalists to use it as a storm...