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Spotlight News Has Joined the News Break App

We have some very exciting news to share.. Spotlight News has officially joined the News Break app!If you haven't heard of News Break, it's a free app available to iPhone and Android users that allows easy access to your local news sources. You can even customize the content you see based on your interests. If you're already a News Break user, please give us a follow!We've recently been noticing that our stories are reaching less and less of our followers on social media and we joined News Break in an

Bethlehem Town Board Seeking Candidates To Be Member of the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency

The Bethlehem Town Board will be considering candidates for appointment to the Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (IDA) board.  The IDA is an independent agency authorized under state law, and its board members serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the Town Board. Candidates must be Town residents and should have or develop general knowledge of Bethlehem’s development patterns and economic development goals. General qualifications would include personal and professional integrity, good

BCHS Senior Nya Santeliz Earns Spot at NYS Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest

Bethlehem Central High School senior Nya Santeliz has earned a spot at this year's New York State Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest for the second year in a row. Read how this BC student discovered a love of poetry and who she credits for helping to inspire her Poetry Out Loud journey: https://www.bethlehemschools.org/bc-senior-earns-spot-in-nys-poetry-out-loud-contest/ The New York State Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest will take place online on March 13, 2021. More information about Poetry Out Loud

Bethlehem Grange 137 Is Now A Chapter for Stars 4 Our Troops

Bethlehem Grange 137 is proud to announce we are now a Chapter for Stars 4 Our Troops.  We cut the embroidered stars off the donated worn or tattered flags, individually bag them, and add our "Thank You from Bethlehem Grange 137 for your service".  We hand these out to service people, first responders, and many more.  We can always use volunteers that are willing to cut and bag these stars.  We have ready-made kits available.  This is a perfect project for a shut-in or COVID-19 bored person to spend some

Save the Date for the Bethlehem Grange #137 Craft Fair & Plant Sale Saturday May 22nd

Start saving your plant cuttings, rooting plants, small or large potted plants, and hanging plants you would be willing to donate.  We're always looking for the common ones, and the not so common ones.  If anyone has a Purple Passion with the fuzzy leaves that are jagged, we would really appreciate some cuttings or rooted plants, or potted plants.  Of course any others plants are appreciated!!  We will also be accepting donations of flower pots, all sizes, hanging planters, plant hangers, bulbs, bushes,

Bethlehem Grange #137 Annual June Garage Sale

Our Annual June Garage Sale is coming up sooner than we realize.  When you're cleaning things out, downsizing, winter or spring cleaning, or cleaning out a family member's house, please think of  Bethlehem Grange 137 for your donations.  We will begin to accept donations from the community after our Craft Fair/ Plant Sale.  We will be accepting Jewelry, Toys, Vinyl Records, CD's, DVD's, Holiday items(all holidays), Linens, Curtains, Housewares, Collectibles, Small Wooden Furniture, kitchenware, Dishes,

BCHS Future Business Leaders of America Seek Sponsors to Offset Cost of Electronic Stylus Pens

Emma Liu, Buy-It School Store Treasurer Bethlehem Central High School FBLA 700 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054 Dear Members of the Chamber of Commerce: I am writing to request support for the Bethlehem Central High School Future Business Leaders of America (BCHS FBLA) Chapter to help us sponsor a discount toward the cost of stylus pens for students. Due to our current environment, online learning has become a norm at BCHS. All students spend several hours jotting notes down on our school provided

Albany County Legislature adopts local law to cap costly third-party delivery fees

ALBANY – The Albany County Legislature, on Monday, adopted a local law that limits the fees that third-party food delivery companies can charge restaurants during a declared emergency. The measure is designed to protect small business owners struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The legislation complements an Executive Order signed by County Executive Daniel P. McCoy earlier this year, which restricts a delivery company from charging no higher than 15 percent of the purchase price. The local law takes

Normanside Installs Simulators to Bring Golfers in From the Cold

ELSMERE — There’s a buzz around Normanside Country Club indicative of things to come for 2021, and it has more to do than the chainsaws. Normanside Managing Director Dave Hostig has done what he can to keep the popular country club afloat despite losing wedding business throughout most of a pandemic-riddled 2020. A quiet banquet room led to expected cuts to employment, but he said, it allowed him time and room to adapt. Normanside opened its banquet hall last month to snowbound golfers. Hosting

Town Shares State of the Town Transcript and Webcast

For the 2021 State of the Town address please click for the transcript, or watch the webcast.

Black History Month at BC

In February 2020, student leaders and faculty advisors at Bethlehem Central High School re-envisioned the annual month-long history lesson by bringing Black History to life with lessons that students and staff could see, hear, taste and feel. This year, against the backdrop of the pandemic, the efforts of the Black History Month Leadership Committee at BCHS have been put to the test. So the committee just re-envisioned the celebration that begins on Monday, Feb. 1 all over again, bringing many resources

Town of Bethlehem Completes Land Purchase to Help Create Normans Kill Ravines Nature Park

IT’S OFFICIAL!  The Town of Bethlehem has officially closed on the purchase of 69 acres from the Normanside Country Club.  This land will be combined with an existing Town property to create the Normans Kill Ravines nature park.  At 147 acres, the park is only slightly smaller than Elm Ave Park.  We are currently working with professionals to design a trail network that will open this gorgeous landscape of forests, ravines, wetlands, and riverside to walkers and bikers alike. Town Supervisor David VanLuven

Bethlehem Grange 137 is Accepting Bottles, Cans & Pull-Tabs for Return

Bethlehem Grange 137 is Accepting Bottles & Cans for Return.  The proceeds are very much needed to assist us with the cost of the maintenance of our Historic Grange Hall.  Bethlehem Grange 137 is on the National Historic Registry.  Bottles and Cans can be dropped off 24/7 in the back of the Grange Hall, by the Back Door, in Plastic Bags, Please!  We're located at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158   Save yourself the trouble of loading up all of those miscellaneous bottles and cans to be returned, and then

Normanside Introduces “Quick Healthy Eats” Meal Program Called NOSH

Normanside introduces NOSH, our “quick healthy eats” meal program. Our menu changes weekly featuring fresh, non-processed ingredients. Our chef packaged meals are designed to fit a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing great taste.  Seasonal and local ingredients combine to please the palate and are always between 300-600 calories.  Our meals are perfect for lunch or dinner on the fly, featuring delicious salads & entrees where all you have to do is “heat & eat”.  Stop worrying about what to cook because

Bethlehem library launches Kindness Matters campaign

Delmar EMS chief one of 50 best public servants in New York

BETHLEHEM - Delmar-Bethlehem EMS Chief Steven Kroll was selected by City & State magazine as one of the top 50 pubic servants in New York. In addition to being named to the magazine's "50 Over Fifty" edition, Kroll will be celebrated during an online reception on Jan. 26. Kroll started as an EMT in 1982 and has done legislative work for the New York State Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association, and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.article credit: Rulison, L. (2021, January

Bethlehem Grange #137 Continues Food Drive

The Bethlehem Grange #137 is Continuing to host a Food Drive.  If  you or your group would like to donate any items, it would be greatly appreciated.  The original list came from passionatepennypincher.com and was on a schedule of Dec 1 to Dec. 24th – But, we are continuing our Food Collection due to the continuing need that still exists.  The donated food & items will go to people who need it most – all of whom have been referred by a professional such as a social worker, health visitor or schools liaison

Bethlehem IDA COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Grant Program

The Town of Bethlehem Industrial Development Agency (BIDA) has allocated $25,000 to fund a COVID-19 Small Business Emergency Grant Program. The Grant Program was made possible through a temporary program created by the State of New York permitting Industrial Development Agencies to make grants to small businesses and not-for-profits to help those entities weather the economic disaster created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grants are to be used to reimburse the costs incurred for the PPE and fixtures

SBA and Treasury Announce Simpler PPP Forgiveness for Loans of $50,000 or Less

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the Treasury Department, today released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness process to provide financial and administrative relief to America’s smallest businesses while also ensuring sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars.  “The PPP has provided 5.2 million loans worth $525 billion to American small businesses, providing

Bethlehem Grange #137 Accepts Tattered or Worn Flags

Do you have a Tattered or Worn Flag?   Dispose of it properly & respectfully.  Bring it to Bethlehem Grange #137 at 24 Bridge St., Selkirk, NY 12158. Our American Flag Collection Box is open 24/7, located in the front of our Grange Hall in the mailbox outside, between the 2 front doors.  We, with the help of the American Legion Post 37, will have great consideration and regard to honor these flags in a proper disposal ceremony.

Bethlehem Grange #137 Clothing Drop Off Shed Open 24/7

Bethlehem Grange #137 has an up-and-running used clothing drop-off shed! Do your part for the community by donating, and reduce waste in landfills. Items accepted include used clothing, shoes, belts, purses, blankets, pillowcases, sheets, curtains, and stuffed animals.   The used clothing drop-off shed is located in the SE corner of our parking lot.  24 Bridge Street Selkirk, NY 12158