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ASH earns prominent regional ranking among elementary schools
A prominent national media outlet has recognized Albany School of Humanities as one of the best elementary schools in the Capital Region!. The U.S. News & World Report rankings of elementary schools placed ASH at #7 among all elementary schools in our region. Only schools from the Berne-Knox-Westerlo, Bethlehem, East Greenbush, Edinburgh, Lake George and Shenendehowa school districts ranked ahead of ASH on the U.S. News list.
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Health experts discuss state of diabetes in Capital Region
Healthcare providers and employers gathered in the Capital Region this morning to discuss the state of diabetes and what patients need to better manage the disease. The event, organized by the American Diabetes Association in Upstate New York, featured panels, talks and presentations focused on issues affecting people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
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Albany Port District Commission welcomes new board members
The Albany Port District Commission (APDC), the Port of Albany-Rensselaer’s governing body, welcomed two new Commissioners (Corcione and DeFrancesco) appointed by NY Governor Hochul, and celebrated the retirement of a third (Tagliento). Born, raised, and a resident of Albany, Commissioner Andy Corcione serves as the Vice President of Capitalize...
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Maxwell Greenberg: Albany must protect Long Islanders from online scams
Increasingly, scammers are reaching potential victims through advertising on social media. Gov. Kathy Hochul and lawmakers in Albany should protect New Yorkers by cracking down on scam ads and requiring platforms to act when they know or have reason to know that fraudulent content is being promoted or displayed.
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Verdile's in Lansingburgh Closes After 83 Years as Owners Retire for Family
Verdile's, the family-owned Italian restaurant that has anchored Second Avenue in Lansingburgh for generations, is closing its doors for good. Owners Mike and Erin Verdile announced they are retiring, with the restaurant's last day of business set for Sunday, December 27, 2026. The couple shared the news in a Wednesday...
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Film telling story of New York's 19th century Anti-Rent Wars to be screened in Albany
You may not have learned about the 19th century Anti-Rent Wars in your high school history class, but the story of indentured farmers fighting for their land and freedom is well-known in parts of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Shut out from purchasing their land, upstate New Yorkers who organized...
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18th Century Surveying Demonstration Set for Albany
There have been significant advancements in surveying equipment since the 1700s. The common surveyor’s compass (circumferentor) had a brass body and used magnetic needles to determine angles, but it was prone to local magnetic deviations. A 66-foot metal Gunter’s chain split into 100 links (with one link equaling 7.92...
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Troy Turkey Trot Turns 79, Mayor Eyes Record Haul Past $40,000
Troy officials gathered at Ryan’s Wake Public House to officially launch the countdown to the 79th Pioneer Troy Turkey Trot, with Mayor Carmella Mantello calling it the city’s biggest draw of the year. The mayor said she’s hoping this year’s race tops last year’s $40,000 fundraising total, and if it does, the Salvation Army will be added as a third beneficiary alongside the event’s existing charities.