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Pittsfield intersection known for fatal crashes gets pedestrian safety redesign

Three years after a fatal crash, an infamous intersection in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has been overhauled to refocus on pedestrian safety. Ahead of a public tour of the new West Street infrastructure on Sunday - the World Day of Remembrance for those lost to traffic crashes - WAMC Berkshire Bureau Chief Josh Landes went to the site to speak with Berkshire Regional Planning Commission Senior Transportation Planner Nicholas Russo about the changes.

Pittsfield, MA · 3h
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State route damaged by flooding in Columbia County restored

STUYVESANT – State Route 9J in Columbia County has been reopened to traffic following restoration work. The road suffered major damage during a severe rainstorm in late July. Restoration by the State Department of Transportation took less than four months. By using modular, prefabricated concrete blocks – known as...

Columbia County, NY · 9h
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We Are Berkshires

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Opening Date Set For New Berkshire Wingstop Location In Pittsfield

Wingstop is bringing its wings and seasoned fries to 555 Hubbard Ave. in Pittsfield, the first in Berkshire County, with Google listing November 30th.

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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Columbia County pauses Flock Safety cameras

Why was the camera moratorium implemented in Columbia County?. Columbia County, NY (WRGB) — With questions lingering about where some cameras are placed and how the technology should be governed, Columbia County is hitting pause on its use of Flock Safety cameras. Columbia County Sheriff Jacqueline Salvatore requested a...

Columbia County, NY · 1d
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New Toll Gate Ice Cream owners hosting estate sale this weekend

The building’s owners bought the property in July and have searched for new tenants for the space since.

Slingerlands, NY · 9h

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Northeast Notebook 11/12/26: Flock moratorium, Hinsdale police reform, and odd couples

Earlier this week, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors approved a three-month moratorium on Flock automated license plate readers. Some supervisors are hoping it's a first step towards a permanent ban. Also this hour... The dietary supplement Kratom is beloved by people who rely on it to treat anxiety and...

Columbia County, NY · 22h

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Some Capital Region schools close, delay start due to snow

The first snowflakes of the season have fallen in the Capital Region. According to Meterologist Matt Mackie, not much snow stuck to the ground in the immediate Capital Region, but seeing some snow accumulation in the higher elevations.

Albany, NY · 7h

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Ibukunoluwa leads Siena against Brown after 23-point game

Brown Bears (1-3) at Siena Saints (2-1) BOTTOM LINE: Siena takes on Brown after Tim Ibukunoluwa scored 23 points in Siena's 99-89 victory over the Dayton Flyers. Siena went 9-4 at home last season while going 23-12 overall. The Saints allowed opponents to score 65.8 points per game and shoot 42.1% from the field last season.

Albany, NY · 10h

Country Herald

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Capital Region, NY Weather Alert: Snow Friday, Nov 12-16

Rain changes to a wintry mix near Albany as temperatures reach freezing before Friday morning.

Rensselaer, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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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 · 3d

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This Albany, New York Diner Has Kept Morning Regulars Coming Back For Scratch Pancakes For Nearly A Century

Some breakfast spots in Albany come and go faster than a coffee refill, but one little red diner on Central Avenue has stayed put while the city changed around it. Morning regulars still slide into its booths at 7 AM, order griddle classics, and get to know the people behind the counter by name.

Albany, NY · 2d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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PHOTO GALLERY: First major snowfall in the Capital Region

The Capital Region saw its first major snowfall of the season. Viewers sent us pictures.

Capital District, NY · 4h

NEWS10 ABC

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Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: Nov. 13-15

The weekend is almost here! From the Capital Region Wing Wars to Motionless in White at MVP Arena to the opening of Santa's Playland at Quick Response, there are quite a few things happening on November 13, 14 and 15.

Albany, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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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."

Albany, NY · 3d

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Pittsfield Council Delays Transfer of Former School Properties

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City Council wants to engage in more conversation before releasing two former school properties for reuse. On Tuesday, councilors tabled the transfer of Hibbard School to the mayor and referred the same transfer of Morningside Community School to the Buildings and Maintenance subcommittee. Ward 1...

Pittsfield, MA · 1d

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Mad Macs Shifts Location, Focus at Allendale Shopping Center

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Apple products repair company Mad Macs has moved downstairs from its previous location in the Allendale Shopping Center. The authorized Apple repair service was established in 1998 to provide service to Apple computers and devices and has had an ever-changing history. "Since we started, we've grown...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Verdile’s Restaurant in Troy announces December closure

Verdile’s Restaurant in Troy announced today that they will be permanently closing their doors on December 27.

Troy, NY · 1d

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Pittsfield group launches home energy assistance program

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT) has launched a new program to help Pittsfield residents cover repair costs that can prevent them from accessing home energy-efficiency upgrades. The organization announced its new Community Chest program, which offers forgivable loans of up to $4,000 to help...

Pittsfield, MA · 2d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Devin Lander declares victory in NY’s 43rd Senate District race

Devin Lander said he ran for state Senate after he felt parts of the district, including Rensselaer County, were being left behind.

Rensselaer County, NY · 1d

New York Post

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Brace for off-the-rails DSA lunacy as Albany goes bluer than ever

Rosie O’Donnell says last week’s Election Day lurch to the left could prompt her to return to New York from her self-imposed political exile in Ireland. Meanwhile, billionaire business leader, jobs producer and philanthropist John Catsimatidis says that if New York politics gets any crazier, he’s pulling out of the state entirely. Getting O’Donnell while losing Catsimatidis — that’s a lousy trade. But it could happen, because New York’s newly elected Legislature, along with a governor emboldened by her 20-point trouncing of her Republican rival , is set to pursue a slew of far-left initiatives that will leave voters poorer, less safe and less free. As Catsimatidis said last week at a Gatestone Institute lunch, the left is replacing common sense with nonsense. Say goodbye to any semblance of a two-party system in Albany: Democrats will have veto-proof majorities in both houses of the Legislature, holding 111 out of the 150 seats in the Assembly and the largest majority in the Senate since 1846. The Working Families Party, usually a mere ballot-line vehicle for left-wing candidates to grow their vote, has pulled ahead of the expiring Republican Party — with 34 endorsed candidates in the Senate and 65 in the

New York · 1d