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Lake George businesses to welcome inaugural SantaCon to town

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.

Lake George, NY · 2d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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 · 13h

1045theteam.com

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 · 12h

NEWS10 ABC

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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 · 2d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

New York · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

Victim services provider in Montgomery County loses almost 45% of funding

Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery County is the sole provider of domestic violence and crime victim services in the two counties. Now services in Montgomery County are losing almost 45% of their operational budget after not receiving an award through a state grant.

Montgomery County, NY · 3d

WRGB

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

Saratoga Springs budget woes could lead to firefighter layoffs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — Eight firefighter jobs could be on the line to help Saratoga Springs make up a budget shortfall. The Spa City becomes the latest Capital Region municipality to grapple with budgets running in the red. JoAnne Kiernan, finance commissioner for the city, said homeowners will...

Times Union

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Pioneer Bancorp settles civil lawsuits over Michael Mann during trial

Pioneer Bancorp, the parent company of Pioneer Bank, reported a $6.2 million litigation expense related to a lawsuit settlement.

Colonie, NY · 2d

107.7 GNA

BYOP to Lake George Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival This Weekend

Pumpkin Chunkin returns to Lake George Saturday afternoon with free admission. The festival features catapult launches, a Great Pumpkin Drop finale, witches, dancers, and all the fall food and beer you can handle.

Lake George, NY · 2d

Times Union

Troy mayor seeks new sales tax deal with Rensselaer County

Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello said she has had “initial discussions” with County Executive Steven McLaughlin and hopes to meet with him next week.

Rensselaer County, NY · 3d

suncommunitynews.com

Lake George CSD ahead of the curve with state's new vision for education

Lake George Central School District's has long been implementing the educational modules of what New York State has recently defined as its "Portrait of a Graduate." — LAKE GEORGE | As New York State reshapes what it means to graduate from high school, Lake George Central School District is already providing many of the opportunities at the center of the state’s new vision for education.

Lake George, NY · 2d

Times Union

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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 · 3d

MyChamplainValley.com

NY lawmaker priorities as Dems win supermajority

New York · 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 · 4d

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 · 3d

WRGB

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

NEWS10 ABC

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 · 11h

WRGB

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

thecatalbany.com

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 · 1d

altamontenterprise.com