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WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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NYS budget discussions begin as projected $2.9 billion deficit remains

Education funding and child care affordability are expected to be important topics as lawmakers begin shaping next year’s spending priorities.

New York · 20h

NEWS10 ABC

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Congressional Gold Medal of Honor for Merchant Mariners

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — In advance of Veterans Day, we’re discussing a special honor that some who’ve served our country may be eligible for: the Congressional Gold Medal for World War II Merchant Mariners. Joining us to talk about this honor are Jack Marsolais, whose father received the award, and Tom Mullins, a local veterans […]

Albany, NY · 1d

Times Union

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Former Assembly Majority Leader Ron Canestrari dead at 83

Canestrari, a former Cohoes mayor who became majority leader of the state Assembly, died Monday after a brief illness.

Cohoes, NY · 15h

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses growing financial pressures facing local governments

This weekend on In Focus, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses the growing financial pressures facing local governments, including unfunded state and federal mandates and changes to SNAP administration that could cost counties millions of dollars. He also weighs in on the debate over data center development, the need to...

Rensselaer County, NY · 1d
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theonlinebeacon.com

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Beneath the Mountain: The Tragedy and Folklore of the Hoosac Tunnel

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beneath the Hoosac Mountain, between North Adams and Florida, Massachusetts, runs a railroad tunnel whose history is marked by engineering breakthroughs, deadly accidents and generations of ghost stories. Stretching approximately 4.75 miles through the mountain, the Hoosac Tunnel was one of the most ambitious American...

North Adams, MA · 4d

WRGB

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Crows and Troy residents to coexist after USDA contract voted down

TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The Troy City Council unanimously voted to deny a contract with the USDA for crow scare tactics, deciding it's best to coexist rather than deal with its methods. President Sue Steele said this is what the constituents wanted. "Well, the meeting (on Thursday night) was interesting....

Troy, NY · 3d

We Are Berkshires

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 18h

takemetotn.com

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This Upstate New York City Runs America’s Oldest Horse Track And Keeps Landing On Best Small City Lists

Some Upstate towns are famous for one thing. This one somehow juggles thoroughbreds, mineral springs, vintage race cars and a landmark concert stage, all inside one small city north of Albany. It keeps showing up on best small city lists, and it is easy to see why once you start...

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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History of Fort Edward tavern that caught fire

While the owner of McCrea's Tavern works on the next steps after a fire tore through their building, community members have been reflecting on the significance and the unique history of this building.

Fort Edward, NY · 5d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Assemblyman-elect Mo Brown to push for democratic socialism in Albany

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR) — Maurice “Mo” Brown is moving from the Onondaga County Legislature to the New York State Assembly. As the 129th District representative, Brown plans to bring his brand of Democratic socialism to the state capitol. With ideas rooted in the new socialist wave, Brown said he is ready to make government work […]

New York · 3d

NEWS10 ABC

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Veterans Day ceremonies around the Capital Region

Several communities across the Capital Region will come together to celebrate the courage and bravery of the nation’s veterans on November 11.

Albany, NY · 3d

NEWS10 ABC

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Watervliet providing Thanksgiving meals for residents in need

Registration is open for Watervliet residents in need of a meal on Thanksgiving. The city started offering Thanksgiving meals for residents a few years ago after Equinox announced it would no longer be providing meals.

Watervliet, NY · 1d

Times Union

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Columbia County social services commissioner suddenly resigns

Bob Gibson’s resignation was announced Wednesday, though the county would not give a reason for the commissioner’s departure.

Columbia County, NY · 3d

We Are Berkshires

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 18h

NEWS10 ABC

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Rally held over the future of cardiology care in Schenectady County

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Healthcare providers, patients and lawmakers rallied outside of Ellis Hospital in Schenectady on Sunday afternoon– concerned about the future of cardiology care in the county. They called for St. Peter’s Health Partners to drop its legal fight over a group of cardiologists. “No health care organization should possess the power to […]

Schenectady County, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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First indoor climbing gym in Berkshire County arrives

Berkshire County's first indoor climbing gym officially opened its doors Friday in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Great Barrington, MA · 3d

WRGB

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Rally targets St. Peter's for enforcing noncompete clauses against cardiologists

SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — A rally in Schenectady spotlighted a growing dispute between St. Peter's Health Partners and Ellis Medicine over cardiology services and non-compete clauses, as community members and elected officials voiced concerns about the future of patient care. Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, who co-organized the rally,...

Schenectady, NY · 1d

We Are Berkshires

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Three Berkshire Restaurants are Serving Free Meals to Active Duty Military Members and Retired Veterans

Each of the Berkshire restaurants is honoring our nation's heroes with a complimentary three-course meal and a drink.

Berkshire County, MA · 21h

Times Union

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Schenectady passes budget with 14% tax hike in gamble for more state aid

Councilman John Mootooveren rejected both the 15% and 14% compromise in favor of 13%, believing that casino revenue could be inflated.

Schenectady, NY · 3d

NEWS10 ABC

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Catskill businesses celebrate end of Main Street construction

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Catskill officials held a celebration to mark the end of a construction project that turned streets and sidewalks upside down for nearly a year and a half. Village President Natasha Law cut the ribbon on Main Street to celebrate the end of road work that she said completed three projects at […]

Catskill, NY · 3d