By Kristin Schultz Gazette Reporter Perhaps the saying should go: Those who can, teach. Niskayuna resident Amy Friedman is both artist and instructor, sharing her craft with a broad audience to bring happiness and healing. Friedman came to art later…
By Kristin Schultz Gazette Reporter There is nothing in Marilyn Tanner’s world that cannot be turned into art, not even the collar on a fur coat. Throughout November and December, the Niskayuna native’s artwork was on display at the Schenectady…
By Kristin Schultz Gazette Reporter Gowns and glitter made an appearance as 120 people gathered for the Robert J. Ludwig Community Service Awards Gala at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center on Dec. 2. CBS-6 anchorman Greg Floyd returned to emcee…
By Kristin Schultz Gazette Reporter The Niskayuna Co-op was busier than usual on Nov. 9, as 35 4-year-olds, along with 15 of their parents and/or grandparents and six teachers, filled the aisles, buying food for those in need. Every year,…
BY KRISTIN SCHULTZ Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA — As part of the Summer Shlichim Program, two Israeli citizens are helping with summer camps this year at the Schenectady JCC. Keren Ilan, 21, and Michal Livneh, 20, arrived June 18 and will…
By Kristin Schultz Gazette Reporter It was a full house as nearly 30 participants took a seat and rolled up their sleeves at the B’nai B’rith house for the second installment of the Schenectady JCC’s LEV program. Patty O’Hare of…
By Kristin Schultz Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA — Leave your lemonade and potato salad at home, because badminton at the Schenectady JCC is no garden-party sport. “Some professionals can hit the birdie so hard it will crack a watermelon,” said Tracy…
BY KRISTIN SCHULTZ Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA — It just got a lot cooler to be a member at the Schenectady Jewish Community Center — literally. After a year of planning in consultation with members, its board and staff, followed by…
BY INDIANA NASH Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA- Bosu balls, a ladder and steps line the floor of the gym at Craig Elementary on Friday, Oct. 14. They lay waiting after school for a group of young students to jump, leap, balance…
BY INDIANA NASH Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA- When asked when they started playing tennis, husband and wife Sorin and Lena Ivancu, just laugh. “Since we were maybe 10,” Sorin states, although it’s more of a question than an answer. The pair…
BY INDIANA NASH Gazette Reporter NISKAYUNA- Lorraine Roth found her artistic calling almost accidentally. “I was having a girls night out with some friends and we were supposed to go to this swimming class,” Roth said. At the time she…