Albany Times Union (Albany, NY) back issues from February 2009:
A TOUCH OF SPAIN IN ALBANY.(Real Estate)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Mediterranean style of Spain is an ocean away from upstate New York, unless you happen to be standing in a small pocket of Albany's Pine Hills neighborhood. Bungalows in the Spanish revival style, complete with red tile roofs, stucco walls, and square or octagonal towers, ...
PAPER OR PLASTIC? NEITHER.(Unwind)
Feb 01, 2009 ... $14.99 http://www.ecobags.com Made from certified organic cotton, this heavy duty canvas bag's slogan is hippy-chic-inspired. Get Hip, Get Green $5.99 http://www.ecobags.com Green not only is a hip color this season, it's ...
MY OTHER LIFE.(Business)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Who: Drew Lentz Age: 37 Real job: Associate director of admissions, The Albany Academies Passion outside work: As a young boy, Lentz lived next to door to Dr. Vincent J. Schaefer, a former scientist at General Electric Co. Schaefer took Lentz to his ...
LOOKING BACK.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... On this date in ... 1909: "Jimmy" Donahue, Tom Bisell, Harry McEwan, Walter Dodds, "Doc" Williams, Marvin Callan, Edward Cleary, and Walter Hammond were entered in the big meet on the track at the armory. "Jim" had competed at the last championship meet. 1959: A new ...
U.S. WILL SUFFER FOR BUSH POLICIES.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... I find it surprising that people still believe George W. Bush will go down as a good or even great president. Bush's eight years were a trainwreck. His No Child Left Behind Act was underfunded and largely ineffective. His refusal to act when economists warned him about the ...
BIRTHS: COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... LORD, Khaliah Perfect, daughter of Marissa Polanco and Khalid Lord, Hudson, Nov. 25. CANZANIELLO, Bella Rose, daughter of Victoria and Frank Canzaniello, Cairo, Nov. 26. BRAZEE, Joshua James, son of Crystal and Christopher Brazee, Catskill, Nov. 26. ...
THERE'S SECURITY STAYING THE SAME.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... I would like to thank George Bush for protecting this country and its citizens from our enemies. After 9/11, the vast majority of Americans believed we would be attacked again but al-Qaida was thwarted by the Bush administration's willingness to use all tools to protect us. I ...
TROY POLICE OFFICER SUSPENDED.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... TROY -- A veteran police sergeant was suspended with pay Thursday after he was allegedly involved in a domestic incident, city officials said. Sgt. William Wade was charged with reckless endangerment and harassment in the incident. A woman filed a complaint with city ...
OUR PICKS.(Unwind)
Feb 01, 2009 ... POP MUSIC If there is such a thing as a gospel party, Albany's annual Gospel Gala would be that and more. The free event, which kicks off the city's African-American History Month celebration, features three gospel choirs, two dance groups and a number of gospel singers. Get ...
NUMBERS ADD UP IN COLONIE.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Town Supervisor Paula Mahan added an average $127 to all residential Colonie taxpayers' bills for the deficit and then a Colonie ...
NEIGHBORHOODS: FRENCH'S MILL ESTATES, GUILDERLAND NEIGHBORHOODS: FRENCH'S MILL ESTATES, GUILDERLAND.(Real Estate)
Feb 01, 2009 ... If you're looking for a rural setting but don't want to live too far off the beaten path, French's Mill Estates may have what you're looking for. The small Guilderland subdivision, located off State Route 20 on the town's western edge, just a few miles east of the Watervliet ...
AFTER INTERVIEW, DO HOMEWORK.(Business)
Feb 01, 2009 ... After a job interview, do you know what happens in the office of the recruiter, personnel manager or boss you just visited? He or she closes the door and takes out an evaluation form or a recording device and passes judgment on your future. In other words, he does his homework. ...
TALK-SHOW HOSTS NOT THE PROBLEM.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... It seems so un-presidential for a sitting president to 'warn' Congress not to listen to a radio talk show host in his attempt to pass a so-called stimulus package. It seems that this is his first attempt to brand talk ...
HOMES CALENDAR.(Real Estate)(Calendar)
Feb 01, 2009 ... FRIDAY CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Proven tips for jump-starting your gardens, Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry St., Saratoga Springs When: Noon Cost: Free Contact: 584-7860 Notes: Kerry Mendez, owner of "Perennially Yours" in Ballston Spa, shares gardening tips and ...
FORGOING GLITZ FOR JOBS.(Business)
Feb 01, 2009 ... For those who care about New York's transportation system, there's a lot to like in the federal economic stimulus package now making its way through Congress. The $819 billion bill passed last week by the House of Representatives includes $1.35 billion for New York's highways ...
WEEK IN REVIEW.(Perspective)
Feb 01, 2009 ... UAlbany put on probation for NCAA violations The University at Albany's Division I athletic program was placed on two years probation after its baseball and football teams violated an NCAA ban on text-messaging potential recruits. The NCAA said UAlbany had committed ...
ARTS BRIEFS.(Unwind)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Barrington Stage announces 2009 season Tennessee Williams' landmark play "A Streetcar Named Desire" is one of a handful of award-winning shows that will take the stage during the Barrington Stage Company's 15th anniversary summer season. Opening on the main stage is ...
'ONLINE FOOTPRINTS' CAN LEAD BACK TO YOU.(Business)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Imagine: A job seeker finally scores an interview for a job she has eyed for years. The interview is going well. She says and does all the right things. She addresses her biggest weakness candidly, thus minimizing it. She explains why the company needs team players ...
VISUAL ART.(Unwind)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Watch found-object artist Jason Middlebrook complete his 2-ton, 35-foot-high tower of recycled cardboard gathered on the University at Albany campus as part of the "Living with Less" exhibition at the University Art Museum. On display through April 5, Middlebrook's evocative sculptures and ...
YOUR PERFECT SUPER BOWL.(Main)
Feb 01, 2009 ... About 97.5 million people across the world watched the Super Bowl last year. Chances are, you were one of them. We asked three of our most popular bloggers -- Kristi Gustafson, Steve Barnes and Mark McGuire -- to ask their loyal readers a few Super Bowl-related questions. Some ...
DEEDS & DEALS.(Real Estate)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Albany County Albany Rika Murray bought property on Valley View Drive from Jeanine Derohannesian for $335,000. Brian Hughes bought property on 101 Brookline Ave. from Sean Maloney for $322,000. Joshua Farrell and Virginia Farrell bought ...
FALL OF THE EMPIRE PAINFUL FOR ATHLETES.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Jack McCullen of Altamont competed in the first Empire State Games in 1978, and has been involved with the events ever since. He still talks about what happened while heading home on a school bus after the first games in Syracuse. There was a high school wrestler on ...
CORRUPT POLITICS HAS LONG HISTORY.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Your Jan. 25 editorial rightly insists that the Legislature needs to get more serious about the kind of abuse of which Joe Bruno is accused by strengthening ethics rules. But maybe the Times Union itself needs to take such abuses more seriously. In the same issue, Paul ...
GILLIBRAND WAS THE RIGHT CHOICE.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... I am a fan of columnist Maureen Dowd, but she missed the boat on Kirsten Gillibrand (Jan. 25.). Gillibrand is a moderate -- something we need more of in Washington. Dismissing her as a clone of Tracy Flick is childish and insulting. Gillibrand is pro-choice but does ...
AROUND THE REGION.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... TODAY BINGO South Schodack Volunteer Fire Co., 1567 Bame Road, Castleton When: 2 p.m. Contact: 732-2082 Notes: Doors open at noon. COMMUNITY Super Bowl Sunday Event, Rathskeller, Germania Hall, 107th and Third Avenue, North Troy When: 5:30 ...
FOUL, UALBANY.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The issue: The athletic program is put on probation. The Stakes: A truly wise university will be forewarned about any more violations. Perfection is a very rare commodity, in both academics and athletics, and particularly in the heavily ...
BRITISH MARKET HAS RIGHT IDEA WITH CHANGE IN EGG POLICY.(Perspective)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Here's something to cluck about. Last month Britain's third largest supermarket chain, Sainsbury's, made a stunning and potentially food system changing announcement. Starting Thursday -- a full three years before implementation of a European Union ban on battery-caged eggs -- it will sell ...
A LESSON IN SCHOOL SPENDING.(Perspective)
Feb 01, 2009 ... "The governor's budget cuts," we are told, "will hurt the state's education system and result in thousands of teacher layoffs across New York" ("Education cuts called damaging," Jan. 29). It amazes me still that whenever there is a school budget shortfall, cutting teachers is almost always ...
NO RETURN FOR IBERDROLA.(Business)
Feb 01, 2009 ... It appears that Iberdrola SA's $4.5 billion acquisition of Energy East Corp., which owns utilities from Rochester to Maine, hasn't been as lucrative as expected, at least here in upstate New York. Two of those utilities. New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas & ...
STATE CAN'T AFFORD OVERLY GENEROUS PENSIONS.(Perspective)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The good news in Gov. David Paterson's proposed new state budget is the recognition that something must be done to control employee compensation in the state and local government budgets. The less encouraging news is the more than $5 billion in new tax proposals. Salaries and ...
THE PRICE OF BESTING KENNEDY.(Perspective)
Feb 01, 2009 ... It's too early to figure out all the ramifications of Kirsten Gillibrand's elevation to U.S. Senate, but one short-term result will be increased tension between upstate and downstate New York. And because downstate has more TV stations, magazines and newspapers, the battle will be rather ...
PANEL TO SEEK GREEN IDEAS.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... BALLSTON SPA -- A new Saratoga County committee focused on environmentally safe projects has been announced by Sen. Roy McDonald, R-Saratoga, and county Board of Supervisors Chairman Art Johnson. An electric car for the county may be one of the group's first "green" initiatives, ...
WOMAN DENIED CHILD SUPPORT FUNDS IN MISSING MAN CASE.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... BALLSTON SPA -- A Stillwater woman who has petitioned the Saratoga County Surrogate's Court for child support from her husband's estate after he disappeared nearly three years ago has been denied the money again. Cindy LaForest, who has sons ages 12 and 15, relies on social ...
A DEFINING MOMENT.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Kurt Warner is playing for the Lombardi Trophy tonight in Super Bowl XLIII. That should be more than enough, even if it's not. That's because the Arizona Cardinals quarterback is not only playing the Pittsburgh Steelers for the title, but also for his legacy -- immortality, ...
TRUTH ISSUE RISES AT CAPITOL.(Main)
Feb 01, 2009 ... In politics, where half-truths and equivocation are common or even expected, Gov. David Paterson faces a credibility problem that undermines his ability to lead the state out of fiscal crisis. The perception that Paterson fudges the truth, whether deliberately or out of a desire ...
A PENSION CRISIS IN THE MAKING.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The issue: Public employee and teacher retirement funds are sharply down. The Stakes: Leaders and unions must reexamine generous benefit packages. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli tried to find a bright spot in his latest report on the state's ...
SAFETY FIRST, FOR FOOD AND DRUGS.(OPINION)
Feb 01, 2009 ... With the peanut butter scare making news -- the latest in a series involving salmonella-contaminated foods including tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and E. coli-contaminated spinach -- there again rises the public clamor for doing something. In the not distant past, studies have ...
WILTON BOARD ADDS NEW MEMBER.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... WILTON -- The Wilton Town Board chose Shirley Needham, Assemblyman Jim Tedisco's district office director, to fill the vacancy left by Ian McGaughey. Supervisor Art Johnson said the board interviewed 12 candidates and chose Needham because she shares the same ideas of the ...
A $13,000 LOAN AS A TODDLER? HARDLY.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Arthur Ceas Jr. of Delmar was always responsible with his money. The SUNY Plattsburgh graduate had almost no debt except for student loans. He had no credit cards, and he paid all of his other bills on time. He should have had a stellar credit report. Except he didn't. Last ...
A CONVERSATION WITH SIENA JUNIOR FORWARD EDWIN UBILES.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Q: When you first came here, you didn't talk much did you? A: No, I didn't. Q: Now, you're pretty much of a gab bag, aren't you? A: (Laughs). Yes. I guess so. When I was younger, I was shy. It just takes me time, you know, to connect with a lot of people. ...
DON'T MISS THIS DUTCH DISPLAY.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Since success, even in grasping a proper sense of history, comes from making good choices and avoiding missed opportunities, let me urge you to visit a little promoted exhibit on the Dutch origins of our state at the State Museum. Do so this week, because after Feb. 8 "Light on ...
Pick the pros.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Bill Callen Executive sports editor (174-91-1, .656) I like Kurt Warner. I really do. Seems like a solid citizen, great values, unapologetic in his faith. So I'll pray that whatever damage the Steelers inflict doesn't cause him permanent injury or destroy ...
CHEER THESE SAINTS, NOW.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... For all local area sports fans, the next two years of Siena basketball will be very special. The Siena basketball team is loaded with talent and will be even stronger next year when the core group will be seniors. Coach Fran McCaffery will most likely be gone this year or next, ...
RATS' ROOKIES STAR.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The Albany River Rats rallied for two goals from a pair of rookies in the third period to snap a modest two-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phantoms on Saturday at the Wachovia Spectrum in Philadelphia. Trailing 1-0, Albany rookie winger Brad Herauf ...
TRACTOR ROLL BARS BECOME POPULAR.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The state helped farmers install 215 roll bars on their tractors in 2008. A story about the $700 rebate program appeared in the Times Union last year and the state hotline received numerous calls in response, according to officials at the New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and ...
TURNING TABLES ON SCHOOL LUNCHES.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... ALBANY -- "Great green globs of greasy, grimy gopher guts, mutilated monkey meat, little birdies' dirty feet. Hot school lunches aren't fit for kids to eat. So pass the ketchup, please," exclaimed Jill Eisenstein, as she read a portion of Bill Lansky's children's poem "Mystery Meal." ...
6 DEMOCRATS MAKE PARTY'S CUT.(Capital Region)
Feb 01, 2009 ... County Democratic chairs from the 20th Congressional District have narrowed their list of candidates for the race to fill Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's recently vacated seat from 35 to six, party leaders said Saturday. Interviews will take place today, in hour-long intervals, at an ...
FEWER GAMES SEEN AS UNKINDEST CUTS.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Executive Committee completed its quarterly meeting Saturday and approved seven of 13 proposed cuts recommended earlier by its Fiscal Concerns and Ad Hoc Committee to help with an expected state budget crisis. Three of ...
HEATLY'S DEFENSE COMES TO RESCUE.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... GREEN ISLAND -- Not even Germantown employing a "hack-a-Hornet" strategy was going to deny the Heatly High boys' basketball team Saturday afternoon. After controlling the first half only to allow a late surge by the Clippers to overtake them, the Hornets put the defensive sting ...
CLARK ON TARGET AT RIGHT TIME.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... ALBANY -- The College of Saint Rose's Jermaine Clark had a bad shooting game on Saturday -- until it really mattered. Clark hit a runner in the lane with 24 seconds left to force overtime, and then buried a 3-pointer that put away Pace in an 86-80 triumph at Nolan Gymnasium. ...
Siena women vs. Manhattan.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... When, where: 1 p.m., Alumni Recreation Center, Loudonville Records: Siena 7-12, 6-4 MAAC; Manhattan 6-15, 3-7 Radio: 88.3 FM (WVCR) Story lines: Siena is coming off a 73-47 loss to Fairfield on Thursday. ... ...
DANES WOMEN ROUTED.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Hartford extended its home winning streak to 33 games with a 73-47 victory over the University at Albany in women's basketball Saturday in West Hartford, Conn. The Hawks blew open a tight game with a 23-2 run to start the second half and extended the margin to as many as 37 ...
IN THE TINY CBA, PATS STAND TALL.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... ALBANY -- If you've been down to the Washington Avenue Armory lately, you'd think the only two teams in the Continental Basketball Association are the Albany Patroons and the East Kentucky Miners. The Miners and the Patroons played each other three times in the past four nights ...
UNION RALLIES ON POWER PLAYS.(Sports)
Feb 01, 2009 ... HANOVER, N.H. -- With just three minutes left, Dartmouth was in control of the game and headed for a win. Then Union's power play came alive. The Dutchmen rallied with two quick goals for a 2-2 ECAC Hockey League tie Saturday at Thompson Arena. Union (12-12-2 overall, ...
Arras, Ronald J.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... ARRAS Ronald J. In loving memory of Ron, who passed away ten years ago today. Wherever love has ...
Weisel, Henry "Butch".(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... WEISEL Henry "Butch" It has been one year since you left us - a long sad and lonely year without you. We think of you every day and miss you ...
Vatrano, John V.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... MENANDS John V. Vatrano, 90, died January 25, 2009. He had been employed by several area breweries, realty companies, and the N.Y.S. Assembly from 1953-1980, and ...
Hamilton, Debra Lynne.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... HAMILTON Debra Lynne A memorial service to celebrate the life of Debra L. Hamilton will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the R.P.I. Chapel and Cultural Center at 2125 Burdett Ave. in Troy. Anyone wishing to ...
Spallane, Frank M. Jr. (ChiChi).(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... SPALLANE Frank M. Jr. (ChiChi) Happy Birthday Dad and Grandpa. We ...
Gulley.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... The family of the late Joseph G. Gulley Sr. would like to thank all those who sent expressions of sympathy during our recent loss. In appreciation, a special Mass of thanksgiving will be offered for your intentions on the feast of Saint Joseph. We especially thank Bishop Howard Hubbard, ...
Greer, Joan R.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... ALBANY Joan R. Greer, 74, died Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Hart) Phillips. She was a graduate of Cathedral Academy and a long time communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church. Mrs ....
Siino, Benedict and Angeline.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... SIINO Benedict 2/1/86 Angeline 2/16/04 Mom and Dad, Thank you for ...
Calabro, Joseph S.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... SCHENECTADY Joseph S. Calabro, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2009. Born in 1930 in Schenectady, he was a son of the late Sebastiano and Josephine Cagnina Calabro. Joe served his country in the United States Army during World War II and was a very proud veteran. He ...
Hughes, Dolores R.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... Myers, Dolores R. ALBANY Dolores Rose Myers, 89, died peacefully in her home Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Dolores was born in Albany, N.Y. on November 21, 1919 to Bessie and Joe Zappone. She was a lifelong resident of Albany and was educated at Cathedral Elementary and High School. Dolores ...
Hassler, Daniel.(Obituaries)
Feb 01, 2009 ... ALBANY Daniel Hassler, 52, of Central Ave., died Monday, January 26, 2009 at home. Daniel was employed as taxi cab driver for many years. Funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 ...