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South Glens Falls Adopts Law for Water Meter Holdouts

South Glens Falls has adopted a local law addressing properties without the village's new water meters. Village officials have spent years addressing meter holdouts. According to The Post-Star, some property owners have not installed the new meters. The New Law Addresses Meter Violations. The newly adopted law addresses penalties for...

South Glens Falls, NY · 3d

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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 · 18h

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Lake George businesses to welcome inaugural SantaCon to town

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A festive gathering of the Santas is coming to town to support a good cause. The inaugural Lake George SantaCon will take place on Saturday, December 5. From noon to 8 p.m., participants are invited to enjoy holiday festivities and specials at participating establishments,...

Lake George, NY · 3d

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Albany City, County formally settle lawsuit over speeding tickets

Albany County agreed to settle a lawsuit it brought against the City of Albany over school zone speeding tickets, according to New York State court documents filed in late October. Under the terms of the settlement signed Oct. 16, the county will pay $6,801 to the city, and the city...

Albany County, NY · 8h

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Spirit Christmas Is Back With Four New York Locations

Spirit Halloween has packed away the skeletons, creepy clowns, and giant animatronics and is making room for something a little more festive. Spirit Christmas is back for its third season, turning spooky shopping into a holiday wonderland. The company is expanding to 44 locations across 15 states this year, including...

New York · 2d

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Field of Flags returns to Lake George

With the help of Lake George Jr.-Sr. High School students, thousands of American flags now stand proudly on the historic grounds, each serving as a powerful reminder of the courage, sacrifice, and service of the brave men and women who have defended our nation. LAKE GEORGE | Fort William Henry invites the community to honor our nation’s veterans during its annual Veterans Day Commemoration, featuring the Field of Flags and a Wreath Laying Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. on the hotel lawn.

Lake George, NY · 1d

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Business Roundup: Yamaguchie reopens on Lark Street, new stores open at Crossgates

Barnes & Noble and Ashley Furniture recently opened at Crossgates Mall, and more businesses are coming to Northway Shopping Center.

Albany, NY · 1d

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Saratoga Springs officials vote to indemnify Public Safety Commissioner amid civil lawsuit

The Saratoga Springs City Council has voted to assign $25,000 to Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll’s defense in a civil lawsuit. The Saratoga Springs City Council voted during a Monday special meeting to allocate $25,000 for Commissioner Coll's defense as he faces a civil lawsuit from former Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 10h

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Colonie officials cite unsafe conditions at two hotels with social services placements

Two local hotels housing individuals placed by county social services have been cited for unsafe conditions. The Town of Colonie's Hotel Safety Task Force, which includes town police, code and planning personnel, visited the Baymont Hotel in Latham and Colonie Inn and Suites on Friday.

Colonie, NY · 8h

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Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses growing financial pressures facing local governments

This weekend on In Focus, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses the growing financial pressures facing local governments, including unfunded state and federal mandates and changes to SNAP administration that could cost counties millions of dollars. He also weighs in on the debate over data center development, the need to...

Rensselaer County, NY · 2d

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Guilderland adopts $50.7M budget; taxes, spending up

GUILDERLAND — At $50.7 million, Guilderland’s adopted budget for next year is up about 6.3 percent over this year’s adopted spending plan. The budget uses $1.46 million in town-wide general fund savings to close its spending gap, a figure more than twice the roughly $688,000 budgeted for this year.

Guilderland, NY · 1d

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Saratoga Hospital workers get free CDTA rides in Capital Region

Saratoga Hospital employees now have free access to public transportation across the Capital Region.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 9h

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NYS budget discussions begin as projected $2.9 billion deficit remains

Education funding and child care affordability are expected to be important topics as lawmakers begin shaping next year’s spending priorities.

New York · 1d

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Rensselaer County lawmakers to consider three-year sewer rate increase

The sewer district says the additional revenue is needed to offset rising expenditures and cover district costs, including debt service.

Rensselaer County, NY · 16h

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Some Rensselaer County sewer rents could rise nearly 33% by 2029

County lawmakers will vote on staggered rate hikes over three years to address a projected $1.2 million shortfall in Sewer District No. 1.

Rensselaer County, NY · 14h

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State Assembly Hears Feedback on License Plate Readers

ALBANY – The State Assembly’s Consumer Protection Committee held a legislative hearing on Monday to gather information and a range of opinions on Automatic License Plate Reader systems or ALPR’s. Assembly members met in Albany to gather input from stakeholders on how automatic license plate readers are...

New York · 18h

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New York Announces $2.4 Million For Diversion Programs Addressing Behavioral Health Needs

The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that $2.4 million was awarded to help four counties divert individuals with behavioral health issues from the criminal justice system by connecting them with timely treatment and services. The funding will help three non-profit service providers offer community-based diversion programs...

New York · 1d

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Former Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari dead at 83

Canestrari, a former Cohoes mayor who became majority leader of the state Assembly, died Monday after a brief illness.

Cohoes, NY · 1d

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More than half of Troy’s proposed budget goes to public safety, mayor says

Troy city leaders are taking a closer look at next year's budget with a focus on public safety. The proposed 2027 budget includes more than $130 million in spending, and on Monday night, city council members were reviewing how much money is going toward police and fire services. NEWS10's Tyanna Xavier was in Troy with what was being discussed.

Troy, NY · 1d

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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