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Tag: Colonie

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025Brief thoughts, Colonie

9 & 155: What a Mess

The Albany Business Review published an article yesterday about the sale of the Freshmarket Commons, a crowded strip mall squeezed into a […]

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February 1, 2025Colonie

Traffic on NY-155 in Colonie

The Times Union reported last week that a developer wants to build a 292-unit apartment complex on the property at the corner […]

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November 16, 2024Brief thoughts, In the news, Trees

Another Lorax reference

A tree with bright red leaves against a blue sky.

Okay, I’m adding another reference to the Lorax on my blog. It’s not mine this time, but the Times Union’s Steve Hughes, […]

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August 25, 2024Colonie

“Roadway safety IS Public Safety”

The Colonie PD recently published a post on Facebook with the same headline. I’ve captured a screenshot of the post, for anyone […]

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May 21, 2024May 21, 2024Values and Society

I’m not the Lorax…

But I’ll speak for the trees. Those of you who know me know that trees have been near the forefront of my […]

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May 16, 2024Brief thoughts

What garbage 😖

Un-mowed lawn, a pale, dry green in color, ample clusters of seeds visible at the head of many of the tall stalks. The trunk of a large tree is visible in the background, ringed with stone.

A letter to the editor in the Spotlight manages to perfectly capture some of what makes Colonie such a frustrating place to […]

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February 23, 2024In the news

When can we get this too?

It would be great if we could get this in Colonie. https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/albany-approves-adding-fluoride-water-supply-18684621.php

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