Government Relations

Message from Congressman Tonko Throughout my time in public office, I’ve been a leader in the nationwide effort to combat the disease of addiction. My efforts have covered the gamut of this issue, from fighting hard to expand access to mental health and substance use care to leading the push to address opioid addiction and…

Message from Congressman Tonko The Albany County Department of Public Works advises that on Monday 9/9, hot in place asphalt recycling work will begin on Creble Road (CR 55) in the Town of Bethlehem.  Work will take place from 7:00 am-7:00 pm and is expected to be completed by Friday, 9/20.   One lane of…

Message from Congressman Tonko   The State of New York continues to experience a critical shortage of childcare seats throughout the state, particularly seats for infants and toddlers. Despite efforts to increase services, the growing demand still outpaces the availability of accessible and quality childcare seats for New York families. In our effort to meet…

Message from Congressman Tonko Upgrade finished in one day. The Town of Bethlehem will be working on the sewer between Borthwick Ave and Regina Court on Kenwood Ave, the week of Aug. 12. The work is located in the middle of the road, thus requiring a closure with detour around the work zone. Repairs are…

Message from Congressman Tonko The NYS Department of Health and the Bethlehem Town Emergency Preparedness Office had issued a health advisory for June 17-21, 2024. As the temperatures are expected to be in the 90s with heat index over 100, health officials advise people to take extreme care when outside. Anyone exposed to the heat…

Message from Congressman Tonko By Laurie Lambertsen, Town Assessor Did you miss the March 1st deadline to sign up for the Enhanced STAR exemption? Are you turning 65 before the end of the year? Is your 2022 Federal adjusted gross income less IRA distributions under $98,700? Are you currently receiving the Basic STAR exemption? Do you…

Delmar Fire Sirens to Return Before long, residents will once again hear a siren when there are fire-related 911 calls in Delmar.  The Department’s siren is anticipated to be reactivated by Friday, December 15 Both DFD fire stations will be equipped with new sirens within the next few months.  Unlike sirens of the past, these…

Holiday Parade Returns to Delmar A Town tradition is returning – The Holiday Parade! The Town of Bethlehem announced that it will host a holiday parade in conjunction with the Tree Lighting at the Four Corners in Delmar on Dec. 2. The Parade begins at the Town Hall and travels down Delaware Ave to the…

Watch Bethlehem Candidate Forum 2023 The Bethlehem Chamber, Spotlight News, and League of Women Voters sponsored the Bethlehem Candidate Forum 2023 on Tuesday, Oct. 24. The recording of the evening’s comments can be found at this link on the Spotlight News page and YouTube channel.

Microenterprise Applications Being Accepted Through Oct. 27 If you have considered applying for a Town of Bethlehem Microenterprise Grant for your business, NOW is the time. Applications are due Friday, October 27. Grants can range from $5,000 to $35,000 and be used to support the purchase of capital goods, including machinery, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Both startups and…