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Albany street renamed in honor of beloved priest
Albany is remembering the life and legacy of a longtime priest by renaming a street in his honor. Reverend Kenneth Doyle passed away in 2022. The street named for him is part of Hurst Avenue and Hopewell Street. Doyle was a pastor at the Parish of Mater Christi. Doyle grew...
Saratoga Springs celebrates Belmont Stakes with free events from Jun. 4
Free events during the 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be held in the city of Saratoga Springs, according to the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association. To celebrate the 2024 Belmont Stakes, local businesses will host an array of activities for visitors to Downtown Saratoga Springs from Jun. 4 to Jun. 9, among which, the city's annual themed window decorating contest will be held in front of the City Center (522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) on Jun. 4 afternoon.
Governor Hochul meets with mental health advocates
ALBANY, N.Y. — Advocates from the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) met with New York Governor Kathy Hochul in discussion of her continuous investments in resources for the mental health of young New Yorkers. “We are working closely with mental health advocates and service providers to...
Asylum seekers scrambling to find local housing
It’s been one year since asylum seekers from New York City were sent to the Capital District by busloads. We told you about the evacuation at the Rotterdam Super 8, where many of them were living, now the New York City mayor’s office has asked the Rotterdam community for help housing them.
Ellis nurses authorize strike
Nurses at Ellis Hospital and Bellevue Women’s Center have authorized a three-day strike. More than 600 nurses at both facilities in Schenectady could go on strike unless they reach a contract agreement with hospital management. Nurses at Ellis Hospital have argued it’s understaffed. A New York state arbitrator...
Nassau County family awarded Purple Heart for their late Navy veteran relative
Douglas Olitsky was doing some research for a family reunion when he came across a piece of paper with a story about his grandfather - a Navy veteran who was in Iwo Jima during World War II.
Classic cars highlight Glenville event
A lot of unusual cars were in Schenectady County on Sunday. Capital City Cars and Caffeine set up at The Empire State Aerosciences Museum in Glenville. Parked next to many airplanes, the gleaming cars had their hoods popped up so fans could get a good look at the engines. Some...
PHOTOS: Memorial Day events around the region
Capital Region — Communities throughout the capital region are taking the time to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in service to this country. A traditional memorial day service in Lafayette Park– followed by a wreath laying at the Vietnam Veterans and gold star families memorials here, right after the 9:30 a.m. parade. If the parade is canceled due to inclement weather, the ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. in the Albany City Hall rotunda.
Colonie residents still asked to boil water
People in Colonie are still being asked to boil their water before using it. That’s the result of a water main break on Mill Road from Friday. The boil water advisory is in place for both the town and village. Repair crews have finished work on the pipe, the...
Crowds gather for 2024 Albany Memorial Day Parade
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — From every corner and chasm of the Capital Region, people came to Downtown Albany to commemorate the true meaning of Memorial Day. Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Marchers or onlookers, young or old, carrying balloons or flags — someway, somehow, the people of Albany showed up […]
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