'Almost End of Summer Ice Cream Social' beats rain

The DeBonis granddaughters enjoying their ice cream. / Ellie DeBonis photo

The predicted rain held off long enough for a sizeable group of Terrace residents to get together on Friday for our 'Almost End of Summer Ice Cream Social' on Hyland Court.

(For those who stayed up late, the eventual downpour was astonishing, so don't bother watering your outdoor plants on Saturday.)

Special thanks to Ellie DeBonis for coordinating the event. And, thanks to all who pitched in to help make it yet an other successful Terrace outing.

Here are a couple of images captured by Jerry Gordon:

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'Almost-End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social'

The National Weather Service forecast for the coming week says no rain -- isn't that unusual for this summer? -- until Saturday at the earliest.

So, we'd like to hold an "Almost-End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social" on Friday, August 25.

Ellie DeBonis, our tireless resident social-butterfly/event-organizer, has volunteered to pick up the ingredients from Stewart's, and I will pick up some extras as well. We'll divvy up the cost among the people who attend.

Please email Ellie at baileydebo@yahoo.com (and copy me at BillDowd4Troy@gmail.com) right away so we can plan purchases and other details such as time, precise location, tables, etc. (We'll also pick up some lactose-free Lactaid brand ice cream -- I can vouch that it's good! -- if we know how many attendees would need that. Please specify that in your replies.)

Here's what we plan to have:

• Vanilla ice cream (regular and lactose-free) 
• Strawberry topping 
• Chocolate fudge topping
• Fresh sliced strawberries
• Nuts
• Whipped cream 
• Cherries 
• Cones, for those who prefer them to a bowl

So, please respond as quickly as you can so we can sew up the details and send summer out in style.

-- Bill Dowd

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Road paving update for weekend, next week

The City of Troy's Department of Public Works (DPW) has released an updated paving schedule for this weekend and the week of August 14.

Saturday, August 12

8th Avenue between 110th to 115th Street

Monday, August 14

8th Ave between 110th to 115th Street (continued)

The DPW notes, as always, that "Due to the nature of the materials involved in roadwork and the conditions needed for proper setting, the work projects are highly weather sensitive and thus this schedule is weather-contingent and subject to change again."

Work generally begins at 6 a.m. unless noted otherwise. Commuters should expect to encounter roadwork in the area and are encouraged to seek alternate routes of travel if possible.

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Updated city roadwork schedule for the week

Because of recent rainy weather, the City of Troy's Department of Public Works (DPW) has issued an update to a previously published work schedule for this week.

Due to the nature of the materials involved in roadwork and the conditions needed for proper setting, these projects are highly weather-sensitive and, thus, this updated schedule is weather-contingent and subject to change again.

• Tuesday, August 8 -- 113th Street between 3rd Avenue to 9th Avenue

• Wednesday, August 9 -- 5th Avenue between 106th Street to 110th Street

• Thursday, August 10 -- 112th Street between 6th Avenue to 9th Avenue; 109th Street between 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue; 8th Avenue between 109th Street to 110th Street

• Friday, August 11 -- 8th Avenue between 110th Street to 115th Street

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How, where to get rid of old electronics items

Did you know that in New York State it is illegal to throw out electronics in your garbage can or recycling bin?

So, what do you do with any items you want to get rid of? You can take them to an electronics event, schedule a bulk pick-up, or take them to a retailer. 

Earlier this year, the state implemented updates to its electronics recycling law. The Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (EERRA) makes electronics recycling free for consumers. 

This legislation requires extended producer responsibility (EPR), which calls for manufacturers to be responsible for creating items easily repaired and recycled. In the past, manufacturers have passed the cost of recycling to the consumer with increased overall pricing. The EERRA Act relieves the consumer from the burden of that expense. 

All that said, here's the bottom line: 

Save Saturday, September 30, for a disposal event at the Troy Resource Management Facility, also known as The Alamo. It is located at the corner of East Industrial Parkway and Main Street. Advance registration is required, and time slots will be emailed in advance. 

ELIGIBLE ITEMS

• electronics tires (fees associated) 

• paper for shredding 

• rechargeable batteries (must be taped)

HOW TO REGISTER 

• Online: www.troyny.gov/272/Electronics-Waste-Collection
• By phone: 518-279-7313 
• In person: Mayor's Office, Troy City Hall, 433 River Street (5th floor)

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Household hazardous waste disposal event

If you have any household hazardous waste items you'd like to dispose of, circle Saturday, September 16, on your calendar.

Here are the details of a collection session in Brunswick. Please remember advanced registration is required, and electronics recycling, tire collection, and paper shredding are not part of these events. 

A household hazardous waste is a product or item in your home that can be dangerous, toxic, or otherwise unsafe. Such items typically are labeled as flammable, corrosive (damages metals and skin), or toxic. Common items include paints, pesticides, gasoline, and pool chemicals. Go online for a complete list of eligible items.

WHEN

Saturday, September 16. You must register, and time slots will be emailed to you in advance.

WHERE 

Brunswick Town Hall, 336 Town Office Road, Brunswick

HOW TO REGISTER

Online

In-person: the Mayor's Office at City Hall, Hedley Park Place, 433 River Street

By phone: 518-279-7313

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Here's the latest on City roadwork projects

It certainly has been a busy summer for City of Troy crews who have been busy milling, patching, and repaving a variety of main and side streets. And, of course, digging up some that had been repaved in recent years and now are rutted -- such as that portion of 15th Street just off the fountain roundabout in Frear Park.

So, in a never-ending effort to keep residents up to date on what work might impact their commuting or shopping or visiting activities, here's the latest from the huge Terrace Times staff:

Wednesday, August 2

4th Avenue between 114th and 118th streets

Thursday, August 3

115th Street between 1st and 9th avenues

Friday, August 4

114th Street between 5th and Gurley avenues

Gurley Avenue between 9th Avenue and 114th Street

9th Avenue between 114th and 115th streets

Monday, August 7

113th Street between 3rd and 9th avenues

Tuesday, August 8

5th Avenue between 106th and 110th streets

Wednesday, August 9

112th Street between 6th and 9th avenues

109th Street between 7th and 8th avenues

8th Avenue between 109th and 110th streets

Thursday, August 10

8th Avenue between 110th and 115th streets

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