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Rensselaer seeks public input on $10M state grant to reshape downtown

Thomas Hulihan, Rensselaer's director of planning and development, said public opinion will "heavily" influence which project proposals advance.

Rensselaer, NY · 2d

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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...

Times Union

Flock seeks removal from Troy City Council lawsuit vs Mantello

Flock Safety is seeking to be removed as a party in a lawsuit that the Troy City Council and a city auditor filed against Mayor Carmella Mantello.

Troy, NY · 22h

Times Union

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Living in Hoffman Homes parks 'a nightmare' with no escape

Hoffman Tenants Advocacy Group said park owners are still trying to force tenants to pay their property taxes, despite July ruling noted it "runs afoul" of the law.

Albany, NY · 3d

CBS News

Washington County business destroyed by massive fire

Washington County, NY · 8h

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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

We Are Berkshires

Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 4d

wamc.org

Albany mayor defends decision to attend conference in Puerto Rico

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is defending her decision to attend a conference in Puerto Rico while the city works to pass a balanced budget. Applyrs and two members of the Albany Common Council — Majority Leader Alfredo Balarin and Majority Whip Owusu Anane — attended the annual Somos conference in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan from Wednesday to Saturday.

Albany, NY · 3d

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Bennington Museum in Vermont: What to See & Our Review

We spent a week exploring southwest Vermont, staying just outside of Bennington, and ended up really enjoying the area. Bennington has a lot of interesting history, charming local spots, and plenty to explore, so we were excited to learn more about the town during our visit. One of the highlights was the Bennington Museum, a regional museum covering everything from Vermont history and folk art to some pretty unexpected local stories. With an extensive collection of Grandma Moses artwork, historical artifacts, and rotating exhibits, it turned out to be one of the more interesting museums in Vermont that we’ve visited. If you’re looking for things to do in Bennington, VT, here’s a closer look at what you can expect from a visit to the Bennington Museum.

Bennington, VT · 4d

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Assemblyman and former Cohoes Mayor John McDonald reflects on passing of Ron Canestrari

WRGB Studios-Schenectady, NY — Former New York State Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari passed away this week at the age of 83. The former Cohoes Mayor represented that area at the State level from 1989-2012, gaining respect from both sides of the aisle, while advocating for the Capital Region along the way.

Cohoes, NY · 17h

Syracuse.com

Watch: Students in Upstate NY class taught this rat to drive

He steers mostly by scent and has been taught to aim for a Cheerio on a pipe cleaner attached to a tambourine.

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Capital Region Wing Wars returning for 21st year

Get ready for a competition. A chicken wing competition. Capital Region Wing Wars is returning for its 21st year on Saturday, November 14.

Troy, NY · 2d

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City of Albany, data center developer reach tax deal on Kenwood property

The city of Albany and the developer of a data center in the South End reached a deal in May to settle its property tax assessment dispute.

Albany, NY · 10h

NEWS10 ABC

Colonie officials cite unsafe conditions at two hotels with social services placements

Two local hotels housing individuals placed by county social services have been cited for unsafe conditions. The Town of Colonie's Hotel Safety Task Force, which includes town police, code and planning personnel, visited the Baymont Hotel in Latham and Colonie Inn and Suites on Friday.

Colonie, NY · 2d

Times Union

Some Rensselaer County sewer rents could rise nearly 33% by 2029

County lawmakers will vote on staggered rate hikes over three years to address a projected $1.2 million shortfall in Sewer District No. 1.

Rensselaer County, NY · 3d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?

With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?

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New York Post

Brace for off-the-rails DSA lunacy as Albany goes bluer than ever

Rosie O’Donnell says last week’s Election Day lurch to the left could prompt her to return to New York from her self-imposed political exile in Ireland. Meanwhile, billionaire business leader, jobs producer and philanthropist John Catsimatidis says that if New York politics gets any crazier, he’s pulling out of the state entirely. Getting O’Donnell while losing Catsimatidis — that’s a lousy trade. But it could happen, because New York’s newly elected Legislature, along with a governor emboldened by her 20-point trouncing of her Republican rival , is set to pursue a slew of far-left initiatives that will leave voters poorer, less safe and less free. As Catsimatidis said last week at a Gatestone Institute lunch, the left is replacing common sense with nonsense. Say goodbye to any semblance of a two-party system in Albany: Democrats will have veto-proof majorities in both houses of the Legislature, holding 111 out of the 150 seats in the Assembly and the largest majority in the Senate since 1846. The Working Families Party, usually a mere ballot-line vehicle for left-wing candidates to grow their vote, has pulled ahead of the expiring Republican Party — with 34 endorsed candidates in the Senate and 65 in the

New York · 1d

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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

POLITICO

Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 3d

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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...