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Rock the Block 2024 ignites summer nights with free concerts in Cohoes
Another summer festival returns to the Capital Region Thursday, Rock the Block 2024 kicks off at Canal Square in Cohoes. Cohoes' Rock The Block 2024 Concert Series at Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street, "promises to deliver a memorable summer experience filled with free live music and fun for all." Weekly...
New exhibit highlights history of rail transit in Rensselaer County
Sixteen posters at the Albany-Rensselaer Joseph L. Bruno train station explore the development of railroads in the county, from the Troy, Ballston, and Saratoga Line of the mid-1830s to today’s Amtrak station. At a ceremony Tuesday, state Assemblyman John McDonald, a Democrat from the 108th District, says the displays...
New law could help expand veterans' health care services to more communities in Vermont
Thousands of veterans across Vermont could see an expansion of health care services in the coming years under a bill signed into law by Gov. Phil Scott earlier this month. The bill allows the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington to partner with different health care provider groups throughout the state to offer services to veterans closer to their communities, instead of making them visit Bennington.
Beacon, Soldier On host veterans appreciation ceremony
Leading up to the Memorial Day weekend, Beacon Communities hosted a veterans appreciation event in partnership with Soldier On. The post Beacon, Soldier On host veterans appreciation ceremony first appeared on Spotlight News.
Williamstown to Take Up Regulations for Sidewalk Dining
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Select Board on Monday got a preview of one of the first decisions it will face in the coming weeks: whether and how to regulate outdoor dining in public spaces in the town. Town Manager Robert Menicocci told the board that the Legislature recently permanently...
Enjoy the Capital Strawberry and Wine Festival
Enjoy the Tasting Tent, stocked with wines, spirits, and ciders. Admission includes a commemorative tasting glass and a taste of everything. Live music will also be on hand with Johnny and the Cliffnotes performing at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Saturday, and Hair of the Dog taking the stage at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. on Sunday.
North Adams Council OKs $49M Budget for Fiscal 2025
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The City Council on Tuesday approved a $48,891,455 fiscal 2025 budget, up $1,481,385 or 3.12 percent over this year. The budget includes a school budget of $20,357,096, up $302,744 or 1.51 percent over this year. The major drivers are the general increases in the cost...
Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The state awarded Pittsfield, North Adams, and Lanesborough Fire Safety Grants to support fire and life safety education for school-age children and older adults. Since 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire...
Questar III BOCES technical school receives national recognition
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — One local educational program has received national recognition for a workplace skills-based visit to the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home and rehabilitation facility. Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School SkillsUSA Chapter was recognized after students assembled 50 bags for the veterans and elderly...
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