Paul Nelson

Albany

Municipal and Police Reporter at Times Union (Albany)

municipal and police reporter covering Schenectady city and county

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Track bugler takes DWAI plea bargain

6 days ago | timesunion.com | Paul Nelson

Saratoga SpringsSamuel Grossman, who earned local celebrity status as Sam the Bugler for playing the familiar call to the post at Saratoga Race Course, struck something of a sour note Tuesday morning in City Court. Article continues below this adGrossman, 48, of Long Island, pleaded guilty to driving while ability impaired and a vehicle and traffic violation in an appearance with his attorney. DWAI is a violation, as opposed to the original misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated.
Scotia village leaders approve 7.7% tax increase as residents ask for relief

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Paul Nelson

SCOTIA - When Maurice Lapoint moved to the village in 2003, he and his wife were paying $2,400 a year in municipal property taxes. The empty-nesters, he said during last week's Board of Trustees meeting, now pay $8,400 annually.
Schenectady poised to get first poet laureate

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Paul Nelson

SCHENECTADY - The city could soon join Saratoga Springs as one of few places in the region that can boast having a poet laureate. City Councilman Carl Williams said the idea, which the governing body seems poised to move forward with, has been on his mind for a few years now. "I think it's a way to address the feelings and emotions in our community through another role and lens," said Williams. Saratoga Springs has a poet laureate who serves at the pleasure of mayor.
Schenectady poised to get first poet laureate

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Paul Nelson

SCHENECTADY — The city could soon join Saratoga Springs as one of few places in the region that can boast having a poet laureate. City Councilman Carl Williams said the idea, which the governing body seems poised to move forward with, has been on his mind for a few years now. Article continues below this ad"I think it's a way to address the feelings and emotions in our community through another role and lens," said Williams. Saratoga Springs has a poet laureate who serves at the pleasure of mayor.
Scotia village leaders approve 7.7% tax increase

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Paul Nelson

SCOTIA —When Maurice Lapoint moved to the village in 2003, he and his wife were paying $2,400 a year in municipal property taxes. The empty-nesters, he said during last week's Board of Trustees meeting, now pay $8,400 annually.
Employees describe AAA Northway staff as a happy bunch who relish family-like workplace

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Paul Nelson

Christina Gibson and Julie Humphries say working at AAA Northway is a vibe. "I think we all just have a mutual respect for the company and for each other that we do our jobs well, and we are all just very friendly, happy people," said Gibson, a Schenectady resident, who has been employed as an accounting/IT tech for the past eight years.
Prosecutor claims Rotterdam man's killing of parents was intentional

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Paul Nelson

SCHENECTADY — Testimony will resume Thursday in the trial of a Rotterdam man charged with the brutal stabbing of his mother and stepfather in July 2023. Assistant District Attorney John Carson provided graphic details Wednesday during his opening statements, describing “the absolute bloodbath” that Anthony Lewis Jr. allegedly left behind after using a knife to kill Cathy Guillaume, 65, and 73-year-old Robert 'Bob' Guillaume at their Fern Avenue home around the Fourth of July holiday in 2023.
Niskayuna town attorney sends cease and desist letter to fired staffer

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Paul Nelson

NISKAYUNA - Town Attorney Alaina Finan sent a letter last week demanding former town employee Jean Foti "cease any and all slandering and defaming of town employees and officials in any manner" or face legal action in the continuing fallout from a controversial March rally outside Town Hall.
Niskayuna bringing back school resource officers after two decades

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Paul Nelson

NISKAYUNA - After a 17-year absence, the school resource officer program is returning to the Niskayuna school district starting in September. School board members voted unanimously during Tuesday's regular meeting for the $116 million dollar budget that, among a host of other expenditures, includes a $115,000 earmark to bring back police into school buildings. The first SRO will be stationed at the high school.
Niskayuna bringing back school resource officers after two decades

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Paul Nelson

NISKAYUNA — After a 17-year absence, the school resource officer program is returning to the Niskayuna school district starting in September. School board members voted unanimously during Tuesday’s regular meeting for the $116 million dollar budget that, among a host of other expenditures, includes a $115,000 earmark to bring back police into school buildings. The first SRO will be stationed at the high school.