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New Toll Gate Ice Cream owners hosting estate sale this weekend

The building’s owners bought the property in July and have searched for new tenants for the space since.

Slingerlands, NY · 11h

positivebloom.com

First Snow Is Coming to Upstate New York. 8 Things to Do in Your Yard Before It Falls

Syracuse averages more than 120 inches of snow each winter, earning bragging rights among large American cities. That first dusting usually arrives in early or mid-November across much of Upstate New York, sometimes even sooner. Albany usually sees its first measurable flakes a little bit later, around the middle of...

Syracuse, NY · 23h

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Busy Weekend for Local HS Teams!

The weather may be cooling down and there may be discussions about that "s" word flying before the weekend, but that won't stop our local High School teams that are still battling for Sectional and State titles this weekend. This weekend features the Sectional Championships in High School Football, being...

Clifton Park, NY · 2d

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Albany mayor signs executive order updating protections for immigrant communities

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs signed an executive order updating city protections for immigrant and New American communities. The order prohibits city property from being used for federal immigration enforcement, including staging, processing or detention. It also requires documentation of federal immigration enforcement activity and codifies current Albany Police practices, including visible badges, body-worn cameras and officers identifying themselves as members of the department.

Times Union

Guilderland residents shocked project they thought they blocked is up for revote

A “do-over” of a vote that appeared to halt a planned 40,000-square-foot warehouse project has led to upset in a small section of town dominated by an industrial park.

Guilderland, NY · 1d

Times Union

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2 crashes on Western Avenue prompt lane closures

Westbound traffic on Western Avenue slowed to a crawl on Wednesday evening after two crashes were reported within a one-mile stretch.

Guilderland, NY · 1d

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Free Turkey Giveaway In Albany - How To Get One

If you are in need of a turkey this Thanksgiving, Albany Assemblymember Gabriella Romero is hosting an event in November to help local families.

Times Union

South Colonie hires firm to combat racism; parents say admins should be fired instead

The embattled South Colonie school board hired a consultant Tuesday night to help the district address the wave of racism reports made by current and former students.

Colonie, NY · 1d

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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.

Times Union

Owners of Verdile’s in Lansingburgh set to retire, close restaurant

They said in a Wednesday social media post that they want to spend more time with family.

Troy, NY · 2d

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Skiing History: New York State’s First Rope Tow

The family enjoyed outdoor activities of all kinds, including winter sports. Several of Rose and her husband Peter Schaefer’s would become important Adirondack figures. Their oldest, Vince Schaefer became an atmospheric scientist at General Electric; Paul Schaefer became a noted Adirondack preservationist (his home in Niskayuna is now Union College’s Kelly Adirondack Center and Adirondack Research Library); and Carl Schaefer helped create New York State’s first rope tow ski lift.

New York · 10h

Seattle ON Tap

Holli Mulholland Won a State Title Her First Year, and Her Biggest Regret Is a Warning For Three New Coaches

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Twenty-two years ago, Holli Mulholland pulled off something special: a state championship in her very first season coaching the Shenendehowa girls’ soccer team. But here's the kicker, the gut-punch regret […]

Clifton Park, NY · 1d

Times Union

Scott: Nonprofit ReTree Schenectady working to preserve Central Park's woodlands

ReTree Schenectady, a nonprofit group, is working to rejuvenate the woodland areas at Schenectady's Central Park.

Schenectady, NY · 8h

Times Union

UAlbany football coach says 'outside noise' hurt team in Bryant loss

They remain in FCS playoff contention entering Saturday's home finale against Maine (1-8, 1-5) at Casey Stadium. However, UAlbany faces plenty of competition for one of the 13 at-large bids.

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Eastchester, Putnam Valley, John Jay Win NY Cheer Titles

Three Section 1 teams captured New York state game day cheer titles Nov. 8 in Troy: Putnam Valley in Class C, Eastchester in Class B and John Jay-East Fishkill in Class A. Eastchester extended its championship streak to three, Putnam Valley won its second straight, and John Jay-East Fishkill claimed its first state title.

Putnam Valley, NY · 2d

Times Union

House of the Week: Center Square townhome with ‘Gilded Age’ appeal

The home was once considered to be featured in the HBO show, according to the listing agent.

Albany, NY · 2d

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Guilderland Adopts $50.7M Budget as McKownville Fire Levy Jumps 87 Percent

Guilderland’s town board has adopted a $50.7 million budget for next year, a spending plan that climbs about 6.3 percent over this year’s budget and pushes property taxes higher across most of the town. The increase comes as employee benefits, particularly health insurance and retirement contributions, eat up a growing share of town spending, while one small fire district faces an eye-popping levy jump tied to a new firehouse project.

Guilderland, NY · 2d

Times Union

Schenectady County Conservative Party chair wants a top Republican out

But Republican leaders say the Conservative Party under James J. Barrett backs too many Democrats rather than conservative Republicans.

Schenectady County, NY · 2d

Times Union