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Watervliet providing Thanksgiving meals for residents in need

Registration is open for Watervliet residents in need of a meal on Thanksgiving. The city started offering Thanksgiving meals for residents a few years ago after Equinox announced it would no longer be providing meals.

Watervliet, NY · 1d

altamontenterprise.com

Rural teacher apprenticeships need protected mentor time

A new $8.4 million federal grant for New York's educator workforce will help build paid teacher apprenticeships and mentor programs for high-need schools statewide. The announcement gives school communities in rural Albany County a useful question to ask: Who will have the time to teach the teachers?. In a small...

Albany County, NY · 2d

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.

Albany, NY · 3h

Times Union

Tim Ibukunoluwa perfect from field as Siena basketball beats Princeton

Pace Prosser added 20 points and 6 assists for Siena (1-1), which rebounded from an opening night loss at Bryant and gave first-year Saints coach Nevada Smith his first Division I victory.

Albany, NY · 22h

NEWS10 ABC

Crews respond to fire on Broadway in Menands

Crews responded to a fire at a residence in Menands on Friday night. The Albany Fire Department was dispatched to a reported electrical fire at 1114 Broadway at about 8:45 p.m.

Menands, NY · 2d

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Driver arrested on DWI charge in Bleeker

BLEEKER, NY — State Police responded to a one-car collision off the roadway of County Road 125 on Oct. 29, 2026, at about 10:50 p.m. The driver was identified as Michael A. Shaftic, 42, of Saint Johnsville. Shaftic was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other vehicle and traffic...

Menands, NY · 2d

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Rally held over the future of cardiology care in Schenectady County

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Healthcare providers, patients and lawmakers rallied outside of Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Sunday afternoon– concerned about the future of cardiology care in the county. They called for St. Peter’s Health Partners to drop its legal fight over a group of cardiologists. “No health care organization should possess the power to […]

Schenectady County, NY · 13h

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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 · 16h

NEWS10 ABC

1st & 10 Recap – Sectional Semifinals

The five Section 2 football Super Bowl matchups are now set — four of which were established Friday night with sectionals semifinal action playing out across the Capital Region.

Albany, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

Catskill businesses celebrate end of Main Street construction

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Catskill officials held a celebration to mark the end of a construction project that turned streets and sidewalks upside down for nearly a year and a half. Village President Natasha Law cut the ribbon on Main Street to celebrate the end of road work that she said completed three projects at […]

Catskill, NY · 2d

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Crows and Troy residents to coexist after USDA contract voted down

TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The Troy City Council unanimously voted to deny a contract with the USDA for crow scare tactics, deciding it's best to coexist rather than deal with its methods. President Sue Steele said this is what the constituents wanted. "Well, the meeting (on Thursday night) was interesting....

Troy, NY · 2d

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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 · 5h

Times Union

Rookie coach Emily Vetere leads Duanesburg girls' volleyball to first-ever sectional title

Playing in its first-ever final, Duanesburg grinded out a victory over top-seeded Lake George in the Section 2 Class D title match on Saturday.

Duanesburg, NY · 1d

Times Union

UAlbany football's CAA title hopes end with 'disappointing' loss at Bryant

The Great Danes looked like an entirely different team on Saturday. They had eight penalties for 68 yards. They had a pair of turnovers - a Kai Colon interception and BJ Norman fumble.

Smithfield, RI · 1d

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Spirit Christmas Brings a Sleigh-Full of Holiday Magic to Albany

Christmas Comes Early as Spirit Christmas Opens in Albany!. The wait is finally over, Capital Region holiday lovers! Spirit Christmas has officially arrived at Colonie Center in Albany, bringing a sleigh-full of festive fun just in time for the holiday season! Taking over the former Christmas Tree Shops space at 131 Colonie Center, the holiday wonderland is packed with everything from Christmas trees, ornaments, nutcrackers, decorations, and quirky gifts to larger-than-life attractions guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Visitors can explore the Candy Cane Express, say hello to some larger-than-life holiday characters in Inflatable Land, and stock up on everything needed to make the season merry and bright. After plans to bring the store to Albany fell through back in 2024, the Capital Region is finally getting its very own holiday shopping destination. So put away the Halloween cobwebs, break out the Christmas cheer, and get ready to deck the halls!

Albany, NY · 2d

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Friday Night Lights recap: Class AA and Class A Super Bowl matchups now set

How did Christian Brothers Academy secure their 42-0 win in Class AA?. Why is Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake close to its first title since 2021?. Schenectady, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Capital Region’s high school football sectional semifinals delivered blowouts, a late-game interception that decided a shootout, and a few teams moving one win away from a championship.

Albany, NY · 2d

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Christopher House helps homeless female veterans ‘one woman at a time’

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For many veterans, the battle continues after coming home. One non-profit in Troy has been helping homeless female veterans– not through a shelter– but through supportive housing. NEWS10’s Amber Fisher sat down with the founder of Christopher House, Christine Rem, as well as one of the current residents. Christine is a […]

Troy, NY · 1d

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Troy hosts annual Pumpkin Smash to recycle leftover pumpkins, teach kids sustainability

TROY, NY (WRGB) — Residents in Troy took an unconventional approach to cleaning up after the fall season, smashing their old pumpkins at the city’s annual Pumpkin Smash. The event allowed people to smash, crush and recycle leftover pumpkins in what organizers described as a family-friendly and environmentally friendly activity aimed at teaching kids about responsible waste disposal and recycling.

Troy, NY · 1d

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