📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS

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🚨🍓🍦 FROZEN TREAT RECALL: OUTSHINE & GOOD HUMOR PRODUCTS PULLED FROM MARKET 32/PRICE CHOPPER SHELVES

🚨⚓ HUDSON-ATHENS LIGHTHOUSE DAMAGE DISPUTE: $50,000 INITIAL ESTIMATE VS. UP TO $3.6 MILLION IN REPAIRS 🏛️🌊

🎉🌳 FRESH PAVEMENT & READY FOR PLAY! NORTH BETHLEHEM PARK IS BACK OPEN! 🛝☀️

🚨🏛️ FBI SAYS ALLEGED PLOT TARGETING NY STATE CAPITOL WAS STOPPED — WHY THIS HITS CLOSE TO HOME

🎉🎶 FRIDAY NIGHT JUST GOT BIGGER! 7 EVENTS KICK OFF THE WEEKEND AROUND BETHLEHEM, RCS, VOORHEESVILLE & BEYOND! 🎡🍕🍻

🧩☕ THURSDAY MORNING MATH PUZZLER SOLVED! ☕🧩

Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar

August 21st - Friday

More Events at: https://BethlehemAreaLive.com

HEADS UP, SHOPPERS! Before reaching into the freezer for a fruit bar or ice cream treat, you may want to check the package. 👀❄️

Several products from Outshine and Good Humor have been recalled from Market 32 and Price Chopper stores for two different reasons.

Manufacturer Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream issued a voluntary recall involving several Outshine Fruit Bar products because they may contain foreign material identified as glass.

Affected products listed in the recall include:

🍓 Strawberry
🍉 Watermelon
🍇 Grape
🍊 Tangerine
🍒 Black Cherry

The recall involves certain 6-count, 2.5-ounce packages, along with certain 24-count, 2.5-ounce Outshine Variety Packs.

According to the information provided, no illnesses or injuries had been reported in connection with the recall.

A separate recall involves two Good Humor products:

🥜 Reese's Crunchy Peanut Ice Cream Bars — 6-pack
🥥 Almond Joy Ice Cream Bars — 6-pack

The Magnum Ice Cream Company issued this recall because of a labeling error involving the nutritional information on the six-pack boxes.

This recall is classified as Class III, meaning consumption is not considered likely to cause adverse health consequences.

According to Market 32/Price Chopper, customers who purchased affected products can return them to the store for a full refund.

Because recalls generally apply to specific product codes/lots rather than every product carrying the brand name, shoppers should check their packaging against the official recall information before discarding anything.

📲 PLEASE SHARE — recalls like this are worth getting in front of local families who may already have these frozen treats sitting in their freezers. 🍦⚠️

📰 Source: NEWS10 / Market 32-Price Chopper recall information

#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemNY #Market32 #PriceChopper #FoodRecall #ProductRecall #Outshine #GoodHumor #ConsumerAlert #FoodSafety #RecallAlert #DelmarNY #SlingerlandsNY #GlenmontNY #AlbanyCounty #CapitalRegionNY 🚨🍦🍓

HUDSON — New details are raising questions about how the investigation into a 2025 barge strike at the historic Hudson-Athens Lighthouse was handled — and just how much damage the collision actually caused.

According to new reporting from the Times Union, the U.S. Coast Guard closed its investigation after working with an estimated $50,000 in damages. Months later, an engineering assessment commissioned by the lighthouse's preservation organization estimated repairs associated with the damage could range from approximately $1.9 million to $3.6 million.

That enormous difference is now complicating efforts by the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society to obtain compensation from Coeymans-based Carver Companies, whose tugboat was pushing the barges involved in the April 2025 collision.

According to records from a Greene County Sheriff's Office investigation obtained by the Times Union, damage to the lighthouse was discovered on the morning of April 30, 2025.

The lighthouse's dock had been damaged and a staircase was missing.

Preservation officials subsequently used commercial vessel-tracking information to identify unusual movements by the tugboat Erin Elizabeth near the lighthouse the previous night.

The tugboat's captain later acknowledged to a Coast Guard investigator that one of seven barges being pushed by the tug struck the lighthouse after control was lost amid wind, river current and another barge passing in the opposite direction, according to the report.

The sheriff's investigation also indicates the Coast Guard was not initially notified of the collision by Carver Companies. The tugboat captain reportedly told investigators that he had notified dispatch, but the information did not reach the Coast Guard.

This is where the case becomes particularly complicated.

The Coast Guard reportedly estimated approximately $50,000 in damage and conducted only a preliminary investigation.

The Greene County Sheriff's Office closed its investigation on May 22, 2025, with records indicating that the Coast Guard would take no further action.

But the lighthouse preservation society later commissioned a more extensive engineering evaluation.

That report, received in December, concluded that the collision had significantly worsened existing problems with the lighthouse's foundation and estimated repairs at approximately $1.9 million to $3.6 million.

Preservation officials maintain that determining the full extent of damage to a structure sitting in the middle of the Hudson River required specialized inspections and could not have been known immediately after the collision.

The preservation society subsequently provided its engineering findings to the Coast Guard.

However, according to the Times Union, the Coast Guard ultimately determined there was not sufficient justification to reopen the investigation, noting that the possibility of damage on that scale had not been presented during its initial review.

The higher estimate is significant because damage exceeding $200,000 could potentially have resulted in the collision being classified as a serious marine incident, triggering a different investigative process.

Records cited in the report also indicate that evidence of damage beyond the dock had surfaced during the original investigation, including reports of movement among stone blocks making up the lighthouse's base.

Carver Companies has said it cooperated with authorities and remains engaged in discussions concerning the incident.

The company also maintains that the amount of damage directly attributable to the barge collision remains subject to independent engineering review — an important issue because the lighthouse's foundation was already deteriorating before the 2025 collision.

Carver made some repairs shortly after the incident but, according to preservation society representatives, has not agreed to pay for the larger foundation repairs being sought.

Built in the 1870s, the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse has stood in the Hudson River for roughly 150 years.

Even before the collision, its deteriorating underwater foundation had become a major preservation concern. The lighthouse was named one of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2024.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is now developing plans to preserve the foundation, with preservation officials hoping planning can be completed by the end of this year and work can begin in 2027.

For supporters of this historic Hudson River landmark, the biggest concern is time. ⏳🌊

The lighthouse needed significant preservation work before the collision. The unresolved question now is how much additional damage the barge strike caused — and who should ultimately be responsible for paying for it.

👇 What do you think? Should the Coast Guard reconsider the investigation in light of the later engineering report and dramatically higher repair estimate?

📰 Source: Times Union

#BethlehemLocalNews #HudsonAthensLighthouse #HudsonRiver #Coeymans #RCS #CarverCompanies #HistoricPreservation #HudsonValley #GreeneCounty #ColumbiaCounty #USCoastGuard #LocalNews #CapitalRegionNY #SaveTheLighthouse ⚓🏛️🌊

Great news for Bethlehem-area families! 🙌

The paving work at North Bethlehem Town Park has just been completed, and the park is OPEN and ready to welcome everyone back! 🚗✨

After the temporary closure for parking lot improvements, the newly rejuvenated park is ready for visitors — and the playground is waiting for the kids! 🛝👧🧒

📍 North Bethlehem Town Park
564 Russell Road, Albany, NY 12203

🌅 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
⏰ Sunrise to Sunset

Whether you're looking to get the kids outside, enjoy some fresh air, take a walk or simply spend some time at one of our community parks, now is a great time to stop by and check out the improvements. 🌳☀️

👏 A little inconvenience during construction has paid off with a freshly paved parking area and a park that's ready for more family fun!

❤️ WELCOME BACK, NORTH BETHLEHEM PARK!

📲 SHARE THE GOOD NEWS with local parents, grandparents, neighbors and anyone who was waiting for the park to reopen!

#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemNY #NorthBethlehem #NorthBethlehemPark #BethlehemParks #ParksAndRecreation #CommunityUpdate #FamilyFun #PlaygroundFun #GetOutside #SupportOurCommunity #AlbanyCounty #LocalNews 🌳🛝☀️❤️

ALBANY, NY — A federal terrorism investigation involving an alleged plan to attack the New York State Capitol has a very direct connection to our Bethlehem-area community: it unfolded just a few miles from home.

Federal authorities have charged Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, with attempting to provide material support or resources to designated foreign terrorist organizations after investigators say she pledged allegiance to ISIS and developed plans for an attack on the State Capitol.

According to a federal criminal complaint, the investigation involved three undercover FBI informants who communicated and met with Bowie during the alleged planning. Authorities say Bowie discussed targeting the Capitol when elected officials were present and allegedly made multiple visits to the building while developing her plans.

Investigators allege she believed she was obtaining assistance with an explosive device and also purchased materials she thought would be used in its construction. Immediately before her arrest, authorities say she also paid for a handgun, ammunition and what she believed was an operational explosive device.

The explosive device was inert, and the individuals assisting her were working with the FBI.

Bowie was arrested Wednesday and appeared in federal court, where she was ordered to remain in federal custody pending further proceedings.

⚖️ IMPORTANT: These are allegations contained in a federal criminal complaint. Bowie has been charged, not convicted, and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

For Bethlehem residents, this isn't a distant national security story.

The New York State Capitol is only a short drive from Delmar, Slingerlands, Glenmont and other parts of Bethlehem. Many local residents work for New York State, commute into downtown Albany, conduct business there, visit the Capitol and surrounding government buildings, or have family members who do.

An attack in the Capitol district could therefore have affected people from communities throughout the Capital Region — including our own.

The case also demonstrates the role of preventive law enforcement and intelligence work. According to federal authorities, the alleged plot was intercepted before an actual attack could occur.

Officials said the FBI led the investigation with assistance from other law enforcement partners, including New York State Police.

This is also an important moment to remember that allegations involving an extremist organization should not be generalized to a religion or community. The criminal case concerns the alleged actions of one individual and alleged support for a designated terrorist organization.

📲 SHARE to help keep our Bethlehem-area community informed about a major public-safety story unfolding just minutes from home.

📰 Source: Times Union / Federal criminal complaint and law enforcement statements reported Aug. 20

#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemNY #AlbanyNY #CapitalRegion #NYSStateCapitol #NewYorkStateCapitol #FBI #BreakingNews #PublicSafety #LocalNews #AlbanyCounty #DelmarNY #SlingerlandsNY #GlenmontNY #CapitalRegionNY

HOLD THE PRESSES — WE HAD A STRAGGLER! 😂🙌

Just when we thought tonight's lineup was complete, another event joined the Friday Night Parade! So we're hitting the reset button with SEVEN ways to get out, have some fun and support local tonight! ❤️

From the Altamont Fair 🎡 to a packed lineup of LIVE MUSIC 🎸 across Delmar, Voorheesville, Ravena and Altamont, the BethlehemAreaLive.com Community Events Calendar is loaded for Friday, August 21!

🎠 10 AM–10 PM — ALTAMONT FAIR: DAY #4
📍 Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont
Fair food, attractions and summertime fun all day long! 🎡🎟️

🎤 5:30–8:30 PM — CHRISTINA REGER LIVE
📍 Blackbirds Tavern, Voorheesville
Get Friday night started with live music in Voorheesville! 🎶

🍕🎸 6–8 PM — GLENN ROCKS BAND LIVE IN THE PIZZA GARDEN 🆕
📍 Indian Ladder Farms, Altamont
Our straggler made the list! 😂 Live music in the Pizza Garden makes another great option for tonight. 🍕🎶

🎵 6–9 PM — MIDNIGHT RADIO LIVE
📍 Normanside Country Club, Delmar
Bethlehem has its own Friday-night soundtrack at Normanside! 🎸🌅

🎶🍻 6–8 PM — DIAMOND DAVE LIVE
📍 Rail To River Brewing, Ravena
RCS friends — there's live music waiting for you on Main Street! 🙌

🍕🎻 6–9 PM — BLACK MOUNTAIN SYMPHONY LIVE
📍 Anthony's by Romo's Pizza, Voorheesville
Grab some dinner and enjoy three hours of live music! 🍕🎶

☘️🎤 7–10 PM — CHUCK AYERS LIVE
📍 O'Slattery's Irish Restaurant & Pub, Delmar
Close out the evening with live music right on Delaware Avenue! 🍻🎸

Tonight you can...

🎡 Hit the fair
🍕 Grab some pizza
🎸 Catch a local band
🍻 Meet up with friends
🎶 Bounce between live-music venues
❤️ And most importantly — SUPPORT LOCAL!

Every time you attend one of these events, you're helping support the musicians, restaurants, breweries, farms, venues and local businesses that keep our communities active and entertaining.

👇 SO... WHERE'S EVERYONE HEADED TONIGHT?

Tell us in the comments, TAG YOUR FRIDAY-NIGHT CREW, and share this post with that friend who's inevitably going to text you at 5:30 asking:

“Anything going on tonight?” 😂👇

📅 Find even more local happenings on the BethlehemAreaLive.com Community Events Calendar!

#BethlehemLocalNews #BethlehemAreaLive #BethlehemNY #DelmarNY #VoorheesvilleNY #RavenaNY #RCS #NewScotlandNY #AltamontNY #FridayNight #WeekendWarmup #LiveMusic #AltamontFair #IndianLadderFarms #SupportLocal #ThingsToDo #CommunityEvents #WeekendFun #CapitalRegionNY 🎉🎶🎡🍕🍻

Today's puzzler is:

63 ÷ 7 − 9 ÷ 3

At first glance, it may look like you should simply work straight across — and in this case, that's exactly what we'll do. But let's understand why. 👇

Remember PEMDAS:

P — Parentheses
E — Exponents
M/D — Multiplication & Division, left to right
A/S — Addition & Subtraction, left to right

Our problem has two division operations and one subtraction, so both divisions must be completed before we subtract.

Step 1️⃣:
63 ÷ 7 = 9

Now we have:

9 − 9 ÷ 3

Step 2️⃣:
9 ÷ 3 = 3

Now the problem becomes:

9 − 3

Step 3️⃣:
9 − 3 = 6

💡 THE LESSON: Division takes priority over subtraction. When multiplication and division appear together, they have equal priority and are solved from left to right. The same rule applies to addition and subtraction.

😎 Did you get 6 on your first try?

👇 NO CHANGING YOUR ANSWER NOW! 😂 Let us know how you did in the comments.

📚 Math puzzlers aren't just about getting the answer right — they're a fun way to practice the rules and keep those math skills sharp!

#BethlehemLocalNews #FridayMorningMathPuzzler #MathPuzzler #MathChallenge #PEMDAS #OrderOfOperations #BrainTeaser #FridayFun #KeepLearning #BethlehemNY 🧠➗✏️☕️

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