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No panhandling signs going up in Schenectady
It’s a way for some people to make money, but for county leaders, it’s a danger. Schenectady County is standing up to panhandling. “Panhandling in front of my street is dangerous. I don't like it because it's unsafe and people take advantage of people with disabilities,” said resident Andrew Hausar.
31 displaced in Schenectady after two fires
More than two dozen people were displaced from their homes in Schenectady this week, after two multi-unit structure fires. NEWS10 spoke to the city's fire chief to learn more about the fire safety measures everyone should take.
June 4 hearing on dog-law update: barking, whining limited to 10 minutes
ALTAMONT — The Altamont Board of Trustees on June 4 will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the village’s dog law that has generated frustration and confusion on social media. In addition to a number of snide and low-information opinions, many commenters on the Altamont...
Schenectady school honors 86 students who died fighting in World War II
A ceremony honoring 86 lost students who died fighting World War II was held Friday evening in Schenectady. The boys and young men all went to Mont Pleasant High School. Friday’s ceremony was sparked with the recent discovery of a wall plaque, sitting in a closet gathering dust. The...
Seven Influential People Who Helped Make Saratoga So Special
The name Saratoga is synonymous with the best that racing can be. Each year, the Saratoga Race Course summer meet lures fans from across the country to experience the sport in an area that harkens back to a different time. Saratoga Springs, N.Y., is a timeless place that is both classic and modern, a place where history is celebrated and memories are made.
Cohoes school board emergency meeting
An emergency board meeting was held at Cohoes Middle School to accept the resignation of James P. Stapleton, the district’s facilities director who is accused of punching Cohoes Assistant Superintendent Dan Martinelli on school property last month.
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