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A Big Gay Market making a big difference for LGBTQ youth

Growing vendor gatherings to support LGBTQ youth with creativity and community.

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Popular social media comedian to perform at Palace Theatre

Dyon “Mojo” Brooks, whose sketch comedy videos have gone viral on social media, will be stopping in Albany as part of his "Outta Pocket Comedy Tour."

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Country Herald

New York Weather Alert: Albany Rain, Snow Threat Thursday-Saturday, Nov 12-14

Thursday's 90% rain chance leads into a colder Friday and Saturday, raising concerns for weekend travel.

Albany, NY · 21h

Times Union

Psychiatric patient sues Kingston hospital over alleged assault

The woman alleges HealthAlliance Hospital was understaffed and failed to prevent an attempted rape that caused her “severe physical injuries.”

Kingston, NY · 16h

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Columbia County Social Services Chief Quits Abruptly, Leaving Shelter Deal in Limbo

Columbia County's longtime social services commissioner is gone, and nobody is saying exactly why. Bob Gibson resigned from his post atop the county Department of Social Services effective Nov. 2, departing without a successor lined up after leading the agency for nearly a decade. Board of Supervisors Chair Matt Murell...

Columbia County, NY · 2d

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RANKED: Best elementary, middle schools in the Capital Region for 2027

U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings. The publication analyzed about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools for the rankings.

New York · 16h

Times Union

11 years ago, Avery Moses saved his family from a fire. Now, he's returning home to play basketball at UAlbany.

Eleven years after being hailed as 'our South End hero' for saving his family from an apartment fire, Avery Moses is returning home to play his college basketball at UAlbany.

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Cheapest gas stations in Albany

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Albany using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Times Union

Churn continues at Jack’s Oyster House parent NeoVista Hospitality

Most senior management left or was purged, and its Japanese basement bars on State Street are being reconceived.

Times Union

Nor’easter could bring rain, snow to Capital Region, Hudson Valley, Adirondacks

A nor’easter could bring rain and even some snow to the Capital Region this weekend.

Albany, NY · 17h

spectrumlocalnews.com

Former N.Y. state Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari dies

Former New York state Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari has died. He was 83 years old. Canestrari served in the Assembly from 1989 until retiring in 2012, representing parts of the Capital Region. He served as majority leader in the Assembly from 2007 until his retirement in 2012. Prior to...

New York · 1d

WRGB

Professionals, celebrities, and fans gather for Poke-Kon

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — From the folks that brought you Albany Anime-Fest, they now bring you the Poke-Kon Fest for all Pokemon show. In addition, a roster of Pokemon industry professionals and fandom-related celebrities are guaranteed in attendance for fans to meet and greet. PokeKon is the Pokemon collectors’...

Albany, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

Blind man reported missing in Albany

A blind man has been reported missing in Albany. 46-year-old Christopher Walsh was reported missing to the Albany Police Department on Saturday.

Albany, NY · 7h

wamc.org

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Medical Monday 11/9/26: Dermatology with Dr. Alexis Perlmutter

We welcome Dr. Alexis Perlmutter of Perlmutter Dermatology, a physician-owned, private practice in Delmar, New York. Dr. Perlmutter specializes in both Pediatric and Adult Dermatology, as well as Dermatology Surgery. Ray Graf hosts. Call at show time (2pm) with your question. 800-348-2551. Email: VoxPop@WAMC.org. Dr. Alexis Perlmutter is a Board-Certified...

Delmar, NY · 1d

POLITICO

Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 20h

CNY News

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Spirit Christmas Has Arrived Inside of Colonie Center - See Photos

The holiday season is officially here, and many in the Capital Region ventured over to all new Spirit Christmas inside of Colonie Center over the weekend to see what this new store has to offer.

NEWS10 ABC

Local laborers unions plant field of flags for veterans

Labor union members of Local 190 and Local 157 planted flags outside the union hall in Glenmont on Monday morning to honor those who served.

Glenmont, NY · 1d

wamc.org

Albany mayor defends decision to attend conference in Puerto Rico

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is defending her decision to attend a conference in Puerto Rico while the city works to pass a balanced budget. Applyrs and two members of the Albany Common Council — Majority Leader Alfredo Balarin and Majority Whip Owusu Anane — attended the annual Somos conference in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan from Wednesday to Saturday.

Albany, NY · 13h

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