📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS

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👮‍♀️🗳️ Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara Announces Run for Albany County Sheriff 🗳️👮‍♀️

🏘️🚧 Town of Bethlehem Working to Move Legends Preserve Project Forward 🚧🏘️

🍔🎉 BETHLEHEM WELCOMES STACKED GRILL WITH A GRAND CELEBRATION! 🎉🍔

🍎🏫 New Faces, New Friendships & New Beginnings at Slingerlands Elementary! 🌞📚

🧩☕ WEDNESDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩

Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar

JULY 22th - Wednesday

JULY 23th - Thursday

JULY 24th - Friday

More Events at: https://BethlehemAreaLive.com

A familiar face in Bethlehem law enforcement is taking the next step in her public service career.

Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara has officially announced her candidacy for Albany County Sheriff, filing the necessary paperwork with the Albany County Board of Elections following last week's announcement that longtime Sheriff Craig Apple will not seek another term.

Chief Cocchiara, a Democrat, is among the first candidates to enter the race, with the election scheduled for 2027.

👮‍♀️ A Career of Service

Chief Cocchiara has served the Bethlehem Police Department for more than two decades. She was appointed Police Chief in 2020, following the retirement of longtime Chief Louis Corsi, after spending 22 years rising through the ranks of the department.

🚔 A New Chapter for Albany County

Current Sheriff Craig Apple has served with the Albany County Sheriff's Office since 1987 and has held the county's top law enforcement position since 2011. His decision not to seek reelection opens the door for new leadership in one of the Capital Region's most prominent elected law enforcement offices.

Chief Cocchiara has indicated she plans to begin meeting with voters and participating in campaign events later this year as she seeks the Democratic nomination.

🗳️ The election will take place next year, and additional candidates are expected to enter the race in the coming months.

💬 What qualities do you think are most important in an Albany County Sheriff? Share your thoughts respectfully in the comments.

Source: Spectrum Local News

#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemNY #AlbanyCounty #GinaCocchiara #BethlehemPolice #AlbanyCountySheriff #LocalNews #CapitalRegion #CommunityLeadership #PublicSafety #Election2027 #CapitalRegionNews 👮‍♀️🗳️🚔

The Town of Bethlehem is taking steps to address the long-running challenges surrounding the unfinished Legends Preserve development in Glenmont.

Town officials recently met with representatives from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to discuss how to move the stalled project toward completion after construction came to a halt following the former developer's legal and financial troubles.

According to Town officials, the next step will be bringing together key stakeholders—including the Legends Preserve Homeowners Association, the property's new owner, Starlight Development Co., LLC, and other involved agencies—to determine responsibilities and develop a path forward.

Several factors have complicated efforts to complete the development, including:

🌿 State and federal wetland mitigation requirements
💧 Stormwater permitting that had been tied to the former developer
⚡ Utility easements affecting access to portions of the property
🚧 Unfinished infrastructure and remaining construction work

Officials say a recently completed regulatory step now allows a new applicant to pursue the permits needed to continue work on the site.

Town officials also clarified that many concerns raised by residents—such as drainage swales and certain landscaping issues—are located on private property, meaning they fall under the responsibility of the homeowners association rather than the Town.

However, vegetation located within the Town's right-of-way that creates traffic safety concerns can be addressed by the Town when appropriate.

The Town says this type of situation is highly unusual and has prompted discussions about whether additional safeguards should be included in future development approvals to help protect homeowners if a developer is unable to finish a project.

Legends Preserve, located off Jolley Road in Glenmont, was planned as a conservation neighborhood featuring townhomes and single-family homes. While earlier phases were completed, work on the final phase stopped in 2024 after the original developer faced criminal charges and later filed for bankruptcy.

Town officials say their focus now is on working collaboratively with all parties involved to help find solutions that will allow the development to move forward.

📰 Source: Spotlight News / Daily Gazette

#BethlehemLocalNews #GlenmontNY #BethlehemNY #LegendsPreserve #CommunityUpdate #TownOfBethlehem #DevelopmentNews #NeighborhoodNews #CapitalRegion #Infrastructure #LocalGovernment #CommunityNews 🏘️🚧🌿

A new chapter has officially begun at Four Corners! 🥳

Tuesday morning marked the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Stacked Grill in the heart of Delmar, and the celebration brought together community leaders, local officials, business supporters, and residents to welcome the newest addition to Bethlehem's dining scene.

✂️ The ribbon-cutting ceremony was filled with excitement as guests gathered to celebrate the opening of the restaurant and recognize the investment being made in our local community.

🍔 Located at the iconic Four Corners, Stacked Grill is ready to serve up fresh flavors while becoming another great place for neighbors, families, and visitors to gather.

👏 It was wonderful to see so many local dignitaries, business leaders, and community members stop by to show their support and help welcome this new business to Delmar.

🏘️ Every new local business strengthens our community, creates jobs, and adds to the vibrant atmosphere that makes Bethlehem such a special place to live, work, and dine.

🎊 Congratulations to the entire Stacked Grill team! We wish you many years of success and look forward to seeing the restaurant become a favorite destination for the community.

📸 Check out the photos from Tuesday’s celebration below!

💬 Have you stopped by Stacked Grill yet? We'd love to hear what you ordered and what you thought!

#BethlehemLocalNews #DelmarNY #BethlehemNY #StackedGrill #GrandOpening #RibbonCutting #FourCorners #SupportLocal #EatLocal #SmallBusiness #CommunityStrong #CapitalRegionEats #NewRestaurant #DelmarDining 🍔🎉🥳🏘️👏

The excitement for the upcoming school year is already building at Slingerlands Elementary School! 🎉

Two weeks ago, more than 30 students and their families gathered for a special "Meet the Principal" event, giving children the chance to get to know new Principal Kate Kloss before the first day of school.

Mrs. Kloss, who joins Slingerlands after serving as principal at Elsmere Elementary School, spent the evening meeting students, chatting with families, and watching new and returning classmates connect while enjoying the playground. The event also welcomed students who will be attending Slingerlands for the first time as part of the district's recent neighborhood rezoning.

If you missed the first event, there are several more chances to stop by and say hello!

📍 Thursday, July 23
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
🎠 Playground Meet-Up at Slingerlands Elementary

📍 Friday, July 24
🕘 9:00 AM
☕ Meet the Principal (Parents & Caregivers Only)
Slingerlands Elementary School

📍 Tuesday, July 28
🕖 7:00 PM
🎶 Bethlehem Public Library Outdoor Live Music

📍 Monday, August 3
🕘 9:00 AM
📖 Kindergarten Story Time with Mrs. Kloss
Slingerlands Elementary Library

📍 Thursday, August 6
🕕 6:00 PM
🍦 Cruise-In at Tastee Treat

These informal events are a wonderful opportunity for students and families to build relationships, ask questions, and start the school year feeling welcomed and connected.

💬 Will your child be attending Slingerlands Elementary this fall? We'd love to hear what you're most excited about for the new school year!

Source: Bethlehem Central School District

#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemNY #SlingerlandsElementary #BethlehemCentral #BackToSchool #MeetThePrincipal #SlingerlandsNY #CommunityConnections #Education #SchoolCommunity #BethlehemSchools #CapitalRegion 🍎📚🏫😊

Today's puzzle is:

4 + 4 + 4 × 4 + 4 × 0

The secret is remembering the Order of Operations (PEMDAS)!

Before adding, solve the multiplication problems:

Now the equation becomes:

4 + 4 + 16 + 0

That's actually the trick!

The image is designed to make you second-guess yourself. Some people assume there must be a hidden trick because it says the answer isn't 24. But there isn't one.

If you follow the correct Order of Operations, the answer is:

Remember the PEMDAS rule:

Always complete multiplication and division before addition and subtraction, working left to right when they are at the same level.

🎯 Correct Answer: 24

💬 Did the caption fool you into looking for a trick? Sometimes the biggest trick is trusting your math! Were you one of the people who got 24 right the first time? Let us know in the comments! 🧠👏

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