Marcy Velte
Bethlehem Reporter
518-439-4949
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Marcy Velte is currently the Bethlehem area reporter with Spotlight Newspapers and previously was a general assignment reporter for the Daily Gazette in Schenectady. Marcy is a recent graduate of the journalism program at the State University of New York at New Paltz, where she helped to form the school's first online magazine "The Little Rebellion." While in college, Marcy interned with "The Legislative Gazette," a weekly newspaper covering state government from inside the Capitol, where she focused on education.
Recent Stories
Event aims to build futures
Construction Career Days link students with job opportunities
Students from schools across the Greater Capital District watched in admiration as skilled tradespeople and professional operators demonstrated their industry knowledge at the 11th annual Capital District Construction Career Days.
Anything but ‘the usual’
Local man’s book examines 48 local diners and their culture
Mike Engle didn’t eat a meal in a diner until he was in his 20s, but once he was brought to a “greasy spoon” he was instantly fascinated by the food and architecture of the down-to-earth eateries.
A story that needs to be told
Delmar man hopes D-Day ceremony will become an annual tradition
For the second year in a row, one Delmar resident is seeking to commemorate survivors of an historic day in World War II history that is sometimes overlooked in today’s remembrances.
Grannies take to the streets
Antiwar group uses Valentine’s Day to lobby for VA reforms
Each Valentine’s Day for the past six years, a group of grannies dressed in red can be seen on the streets of the Capital District carrying broken hearts, physical representations of their feelings.
The language of love
For florists, Valentine's Day is Black Tuesday
For generations, flowers have been a symbol synonymous with love and devotion.
Guilderland salon caters to kids
Snip-Its started as purveyor of haircuts for special needs kids
A new hair care salon for children was recently opened in Guilderland by local resident Denise Deitz.
Sheriffs stump for DNA collection
Law enforcement speaks in support of Cuomo’s database expansion proposal
More than 40 members of the New York State Sheriff’s Association recently came together in Albany to support Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to expand the state’s DNA databank.
New Milton leaders sworn in
Old officials still facing legal issues; town budget a top priority
Within an hour of being sworn in as a new Town Board member for the Town of Milton, Barbara Kerr read a statement at the year’s organizational meeting explaining how she was disappointed with the negative publicity the town had received over the past year concerning public officials.
Tracks point to Gore once again
Skier train service resurrected between Saratoga and North Creek
For the first time since World War II, a train will run between Saratoga and North Creek to bring skiers to Gore Mountain.
Spa City leaders sworn in
Mathiesen vows moving up last call will be first order of business
Three sitting Saratoga Springs City Council members were sworn in along with two newly elected Democrats on Sunday, Jan. 1 at this year’s inauguration ceremony at the City Center.