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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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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.
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Passengers stranded in Albany after nationwide ground stop
A nationwide Federal Aviation Administration ground stop caused major disruptions for travelers at Albany International Airport on Friday, leaving passengers stranded and scrambling to make alternate travel arrangements after a telecommunications outage affected FAA communications systems.
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‘Resetting the ship’: Knox adopts $2.3M preliminary budget with 60% tax hike
KNOX — Following two public hearings on Nov. 12, the Knox Town Board unanimously agreed to pierce the state-set tax cap and passed a $2.3 million preliminary budget for next year. A crowd of about 30 filled the town hall meeting room as a handful of residents raised questions...
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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.