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SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. â The Schaghticoke Fair recently announced ten $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to current New York state high school seniors and also students enrolled in college.
The New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs and the New York State Showpeopleâs Associate sponsor the scholarships.
The qualifying students must be active at the Schaghticoke Fair or the New York State Showpeopleâs Association. All applicants from Rensselaer County must submit their applications through the Schaghticoke Fair or the NYSAAF no later than Friday, April 2.
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Information is available at the Schaghticoke Fair office, 69 Stillwater Bridge Rd, Schaghticoke, N.Y. 12154, through Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselear County and from local high school offices. Applications must be printed and completed from the web at www.nyfairs.org.
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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Make a Difference in the New Year: Be a Literacy Volunteer in Rensselaer or Albany County - Would you like to help someone learn to read, write, or speak English? Would you like to become a more engaged member of your own community? We can train you! Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) is actively seeking volunteers. Please join us to find out more at our next Volunteer Opportunities Information Session, Tuesday, January 5, 12:00-1:00 p.m. via Zoom. We are looking for tutors to be paired with adult English Language and Basic Literacy learners, as well as math and computer tutors. As a volunteer you can develop new skills, make friends, and see how your efforts make a differe
Special Report
Despite the pandemic, it wasn t all bad news on the restaurant scene this year
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 12:25 PM
The restaurant industry has faced a year like no other. Capital Region restaurants had to adjust to a shutdown and restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. While some were able to adapt with more takeout and delivery options, others were forced to close their doors. The news wasn t all bad, however. Some new restaurants even popped up on the Capital Region dining scene. To keep up with the latest, sign up for the Table Hopping newsletter.
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Capital Region restaurants that closed in 2020
The Blue Hen at Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs
We learned in November that the Adelphi Hotel in Saratoga Springs closed its fine-dining restaurant, The Blue Hen, replacing it with an expansion of the hotel’s more casual offering, Morrissey’s Lounge.
Brazilian Steak House, Colonie
The quick-serve concept, featuring rotisserie meats, about 20 hot sides, salad bar and other food items that opened in 2019 in the home of the former Truman s Restaurant closed this year.
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Bumpy s Polar Freeze, Schenectady
The ice cream stand closed down after a year in which its last operator was accused of sending racist texts, mistreating employees and violating health codes. Next spring, it will be instead known as Stella’s Creamery & Cakes.