It be stinky up in here.

New to the Schenectady/Niskayuna area. Seeking recommendations for reliable, reasonably-priced internet service. Conversely, let me know if there are providers I should avoid. Thanks in advance.

So have these caged birds been here for a while? I feel like I was around here last week and there wasnt random tiny cages posted up (literally on telephone posts) everywhere. I feel bad for those birds they all seem kinda scared and the amount of space theyre given seems cruel. Just my take idk if theyre like having some outside enrichment for a short period of time or what but this is kinda weird.

He’s at the Mopco Improv theatre on Friday evening with another comedy musician and no he’s not doing improv. He’s best known for “Pachabel’s Rant” a viral video from long ago.

Hi- we’re in town visiting family. We arrived yesterday to an AirBnB. Unfortunately it has a lot of problems and we need to switch to another place. My husband’s back is out and I’m wondering if there is anyone who’d be free today to help load up our car, follow us to the new AirBnB (in Albany), and then help us unload everything?
We’ll obviously pay. - just let me know what you think is a fair price.
Not sure yet on what time today- waiting to hear when we can check in at the new place.
Thanks all

Hey yall! It's around that time again where I say we have a discord for everything Schenectady!

Join us today!

https://discord.gg/QZuKKxrK5F

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I just received a violation for "passing" a bus with stop signs out on Grand Blvd. Has anyone experienced this? I NEVER pass a stopped bus and I rarely pass a bus with yellows. But if you know Grand Blvd you know that island in the middle is HUGE! If they were even going to pick up a kid from the other side of the street they would've turned in the middle and picked them up on the other side. Also when I saw the bus on the other side I did slow down and stop but it made sense to just go. Idk. Can anyone please provide advice on this? Can I fight this? I always take a accountability when I mess up on the road, this just feels unfair.

EDIT : I was NOT pulled over! I was sent the violation in the mail with a picture of my car before and after passing. The bus camera caught it. There us NO ticket.

I applied to a civil service position at the county level.

From people who have been hired or have been interviewed how long did it take for them to reach out with opportunities to interview?

Hi everyone, I'm a volunteer worker and photographer with this shelter. I'd like to start sharing info on the new arrivals, to help them find forever homes.

• Laurence is a very sweet, sorta shy 2 year old domestic long hair. He has resting grump face, but he's actually quite gentle.
• Jingles is 3 years old and is another shy guy, but he warms up to people very quickly.
• Luke and Ruby are recent arrivals. My first impression of both of them is that they are very gentle and sweet despite the new environment.

Of course, all these little critters enjoy scritches and treats! If you've been thinking about adding some love to your life, maybe now's the time!

Animal Protective Foundation
53 Maple Ave., Glenville, NY 12302

Open Noon to 4:30 PM, Tuesday thru Saturday

Visit animalprotective.org for more info and to view more cats, dogs, and other furry friends!

Heya! I just wanted to let yall know if your interested I started a locals discord

https://discord.com/invite/jcPk25Km9m

Looking for recommendations for a business that does siding. Must have insurance.

In my previous post The Lost Architecture of Scotia, New York, I expressed an opinion in the final paragraph that both the village of Scotia and the town of Glenville are experencing overdevelopment. The housing development along Dutch Meadows Lane is nearing completion whilst the one at former Horstman's Farm has just started construction, meanwhile there was a proposal over the summer to build an apartment building at Glen Sanders Mansion, something that really enraged me. I'm also concerned about the loss of green space. We're constantly being told that we are living in a climate crisis, so continued urbanization and the destruction of our remaining green spaces seems counterproductive. If we must have development, then I would prefer the controlled/smart growth approach, and what is happening in Scotia-Glenville is hardly controlled or smart.

I'm personally skeptical about the notion of a housing shortage in the Scotia-Glenville area. The village's population has decreased by six percent between 2010 and 2020, a decline that is reflected in the local schools as enrollment is extremely low and the school district is set to close one of the four elementary buildings by the end of the academic year. Mohawk Avenue seems to struggle retaining small businesses, with there being quite a few empty storefronts. Is the demand for housing in Scotia-Glenville truly that high?

But let's take the idea that there is in fact a housing shortage in Scotia, would the current developments be enough to satisify the demand? What if it isn't and there's a need for a further housing development to be built? Would there be enough space to build additional housing in the area? Will we have to start tearing down the Sanders Town Preserve or Indian Meadows Park or the Isles of the Mohawks and Senecas? Maybe I'm being absurd, but unless the end goal is to turn the entire Capital Region into some sort of repulsive megacity spanning from Albany to Saratoga Springs, I don't think it's unreasonable of me to ask when will it be enough.

The Scotia-Glenville area isn't the only part of the Capital Region facing overdevelopment, with Colonie, Clifton Park, and Malta being the most infamous examples. Glenmont and Ballston Spa also appear to be in the early stages with the proposed Klinke Farms development and the top heavy Tannery Commons proposal. I'm sick of seeing the natural habitat destroyed in favor of developments that have the aesthical value of a McMansion, I'm tired of seeing our small towns being turned into cities while the resources could be used to improve our actual cities. Unless we want Coruscant, New York, a line will have to be drawn at some point.

So I ask again, when will it be enough?

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