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City of Albany poised to borrow more money to cover expenses, including salaries
Cities across New York have been facing financial difficulties in recent years. One of them is the city of Albany, which received the worst stress score of any municipality by the state Comptroller’s Office in its annual report at the end of September. According to the Comptroller’s Office, the city has a projected deficit of $26 million for this year and $35 million for 2027.
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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...
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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.
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Hudson Hotel Workers Grind Lead Paint Into Air Near Strollers, Official Says
City Code Enforcement Officer Nick Fox said workers grinding paint at 16 North Fourth Street in Hudson sent dust into the air on Thursday, Oct. 29. Fox described the work as a risk to the crew and nearby pedestrians; he also said none of the workers was certified to handle lead paint.