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Holy Names grad elected to Congress

(WRGB) — A woman elected to Congress from South Carolina has Capital Region ties. Nancy Stewart Lacore is a 1986 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. The Democrat was elected to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The school says Lacore is a Navy veteran who achieved...

Albany, NY · 1d

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Veterans Day ceremonies around the Capital Region

Several communities across the Capital Region will come together to celebrate the courage and bravery of the nation’s veterans on November 11.

Albany, NY · 1d

Times Union

Crow crackdown doesn't fly with Troy council

Troy has been deemed for the birds. The City Council unanimously voted down a federal contract to send the Collar City’s infamous crows flying.

Troy, NY · 2d

Times Union

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Scaffolds & Cranes: Second phase of Steamboat Square rehabilitation underway

The second phase of the Steamboat Square revitalization project is being developed by the Albany Housing Authority and Edgemere Development.

Albany, NY · 3d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Free Veterans Day car wash at Hoffman Car Wash on Nov. 11

Hoffman Car Wash will offer a free car wash next week for veterans and military members as part of its annual Veterans Day tradition.

Albany, NY · 2d

Times Union

Albany officials head to Somos conference as city grapples with budget cuts

Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, Common Council members and others are at the political confab in Puerto Rico. Applyrs says no taxpayer dollars are being used.

Albany, NY · 2d

Cleveland Jewish News

‘Orthodox New Yorkers no longer asking for seat at the table,’ as 10 Jewish state legislators head to Albany

Most Orthodox Jews only count men for a minyan, a prayer quorum of 10, but if one sets that aside, there is about to be a metaphorical such continent of Orthodox Jews representing the state in Albany, according to David Greenfield, CEO and executive director of the Met Council. “We...

New York · 3d

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Capitol Conversations: Bureau reporters break down the latest

New York Public News Network reporters Jon Campbell and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany. Gov. Kathy Hochul won a resounding victory over her Republican challenger, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, in this year’s election. The governor was able to improve her...

New York · 1d

altamontenterprise.com

Molinaro promises to listen to rural residents and work to ‘preserve their sense of community character’

“They often feel like forgotten from Albany County,” Marcus Molinaro said of the Helderberg Hilltowns. He was answering an Enterprise question the day after elections on his plans for Berne, Knox, and Westerlo. A veteran politician, Molinaro, a Republican, was elected with 54 percent of the vote to represent...

Albany County, NY · 21h

spectrumlocalnews.com

Historic Democratic majority brings new challenges in Albany

New York Democrats posted the biggest legislative majority in New York state history. It presents one major problem for them — where to find a room in the state Capitol big enough to fit all the Democratic lawmakers. “One state senator said to me on election night — channeling...

New York · 1d

altamontenterprise.com

Soldier McGinniss is linked to a pivotal chapter in American history

As Veterans Day 2026 approaches, I believe your readers should know about William J. McGinniss, an Albany veteran whose life story bridges the Civil War, confinement at Camp Douglas, and post-war life right here in the Capital District. McGinniss, like many young men of his generation, answered Lincoln’s call to...

Albany, NY · 22h

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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 · 23h

CNY News

Hudson Valley Theaters Launch New Program Offering Discounted Tickets

I love that these historic theatres came together to bring something fun to the community. It also allows movie lovers to check out a theatre that they have never been to before in Greene County or Ulster County at a discounted price!

Catskill, NY · 2d

Times Union

Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government

Voters in Capital Region communities cast ballots in favor of ending government systems used for generations.

Mechanicville, NY · 3d

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 · 17h

altamontenterprise.com

Altamont starts down path that could lead to millions in state funding

ALTAMONT — Altamont wants another crack at the state’s downtown-revitalization money; the price of admission is a housing pledge. The village board of trustees on Nov. 4 voted unanimously to draft and submit a letter of intent to New York State Homes and Community Renewal to pursue Pro-Housing Community certification, a designation the state now requires of municipalities seeking funding through programs like NY Forward and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

Altamont, NY · 22h

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Saratoga Springs, NY · 4d

Visiting Cheesesteak Alley in Saratoga Springs

Coming off a record-breaking track season, Chef Mike Mastrantuono came up with a pop-up takeout concept as a way to retain 15 Church’s summer crew. It's called Cheesesteak Alley.

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