Worries about Troy's infrastructure, where was the SPD?, Hucktown at Union, new slogan for UAlbany
Troy's city engineer says two recent underground fires are a wake-up call that it's time to start worrying about the city's infrastructure. Over the last week, downtown Troy has seen a gas leak, a manhole-rocketing underground explosion, and another underground fire that caused carbon monoxide to build up in the homes of 40 people. National Grid says it's investigating whether the events are connected. [TU] [Troy Record]
You can add parking to the infrastructure checklist: Troy City Hall's parking garage has been closed because of falling debris. [TU]
The Schenectady police are supposed to have officers patrolling the city's Hamilton Hill neighborhood around the clock. So city officials are asking why there weren't any while while a man was beaten for 20 minutes by a group there Monday morning. [Daily Gazette]
The Albany County legislature is trying to spur the state legislature to keep moving the Albany Convention Center project forward. [TU]
The Schenectady bed and breakfast that hosted the, um, parties for groups of consenting adults is up for sale. [Daily Gazette]
Mike Huckabee encouraged personal responsibility during an appearance at Union College Monday night. The former presidential candidate also described a place called "Hucktown," where hard-working, educated people self govern. [Daily Gazette] [tU]
A student research group from UAlbany has recommended that Saratoga Springs start charging for downtown parking. City officials say it's something they might consider. [Saratogian]
UAlbany unveiled -- with a drum roll -- its new marketing slogan that was $260,000 in the making: The World Within Reach. There was no mention of its grasp. [TU]
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Charging for parking in downtown Saratoga is always a good idea...I am sure it won't cause a rippling effect to park on the surrounding residential streets and it won't upset any neighbors!
Who are these SUNY kids with their genious ideas!
... said Amelia on Apr 15, 2008 at 9:43 AM | link
I'm with Amelia on this one; if Saratoga wants a great opportunity to piss off their merchants AND downtown residents at the same time, while fostering resentment of the people that come there to visit, charging for parking sounds like a great idea! Just ask any resident of Center Square how that cunning plan's working in Albany!
... said Kim on Apr 15, 2008 at 11:33 AM | link