Colonie NewsLocal news for Colonie, NY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.South Colonie Central School District closed due to bus vandalism- June 14, 2008 Rumors were flying Thursday (June 12) morning of "senior prank" after 38 out of the South Colonie Central School District's 80 buses were vandalized over the night. Communications Coordinator John Noetzel said, "We don't know that this was a senior prank. We don't know who did it." Noetzel said that last night, a person, or persons, scaled the fence at the bus garage and vandalized the 38 buses by activating the fire extinguishers on each bus, causing a mess. As a result, the school day for...http://www.topix.net/city/colonie-ny/2008/06/south-colonie-central-school-district-closed-... Making a stand to help a friend- June 9, 2008 Ben Stowell, 7, and his neighbor Aiva Geracitano, 5, hold signs for a lemonade stand in front of her house in Latham Friday, June 6. Aiva will be holding the lemonade more... Ben Stowell, 7, plays basketball So if you were to ask 5-year-old Aiva Geracitano why she's putting up a lemonade stand Sunday to help Ben Stowell's family raise money to fight Ben's cancer, she may just look at you like it's the silliest question you could ever ask.http://www.topix.net/city/colonie-ny/2008/06/making-a-stand-to-help-a-friend?fromrss=1 Bethlehem Police seek suspects in burglary- June 9, 2008 The Bethlehem Police Department is currently investigating a burglary that occurred Friday, May 30, in Glenmont, where personal checks and credit cards were stolen.Police are asking the public to review photos of a suspect attempting to cash a stolen check at the Pioneer Bank on Central Ave. in Colonie.Police said the suspect may be accompanied by a second man, and possibly in possession of an early to mid 1990s Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra, four-door color blue.http://www.topix.net/city/colonie-ny/2008/06/bethlehem-police-seek-suspects-in-burglary?fr... Linens 'n Things to begin liquidation sales at 120 stores--2 in Albany area- June 4, 2008 The U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware has given the go-ahead for home furnishings retailer Linens 'n Things to begin liquidation sales at 120 stores nationwide, including two in the Albany, N.Y., area.http://www.topix.net/city/colonie-ny/2008/06/linens-n-things-to-begin-liquidation-sales-at... Siena neighbors address off-campus parking- June 4, 2008 After two years of putting up with it, they won't take it anymore.A group of residents who live on Campus View Drive in Colonie have voiced their concerns about unwanted parked cars on their street. The issue was raised Thursday, May 22, at a regular Town Board meeting, when several residents stood up in front an audience of about 50 to complain about the situation. Resident Pat Carnevale said students of Siena College who may not be able to find available parking on the college campus have...http://www.topix.net/city/colonie-ny/2008/06/siena-neighbors-address-off-campus-parking?fr... Police investigating accident involving car, bike- June 4, 2008 State Police are investigating a crash involving a car and a person on a bike. It happened on Route 155 in Colonie, right near the entrance ramp to the Northway.http://www.topix.net/city/colonie-ny/2008/06/police-investigating-accident-involving-car-b... |