Route 61 bridge in Washington County closed until further notice

The Washington County Department of Public Safety announced on Thursday that the steel deck bridge on County Route 61 between State Route 29 and Cambridge Battenville Road has been temporarily closed to traffic.

Rail crossing reconstruction to shut down portion of State Route 149 in Fort Ann

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) on Wednesday announced the upcoming temporary closure of State Route 149 between State Route 41 and the Empire State Trail.

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.

Vermont invested in her. Now she’s coming back.

A Curtis Fund scholarship closed Makayla Towne’s college funding gap and opened the door to more than a degree. Now a Clark University senior preparing for medical school, she plans to return to Vermont as a psychiatrist serving neurodivergent teens—and give back to the community that raised her. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont invested in her. Now she’s coming back. .

Visiting Cheesesteak Alley in Saratoga Springs

Coming off a record-breaking track season, Chef Mike Mastrantuono came up with a pop-up takeout concept as a way to retain 15 Church’s summer crew. It's called Cheesesteak Alley.

The woman who helped break Albany’s Democratic machine in 1973

Elizabeth “Betty” Gallagher challenged election fraud in 1973, helping expose corruption in Albany’s O’Connell-era Democratic machine.

Pumpkin Chunkin' festival returns to Lake George

Four hours of post-Halloween entertainment and shopping extravaganza at Pumpkin Chunkin’ features the famous Adirondack Dancing Witches, pumpkin trebuchets, apple slingshots, a Viking encampment and medieval battles, live magic performances, scores of vendors hawking unusual wares, carnival rides, food trucks and beverages and a whole lot more. LAKE GEORGE | Don’t toss that Jack-o’-Lantern! Bring it to Lake George for the 9th annual Pumpkin Chunkin’ on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 4 p.m.

NRDC celebrates completion of two affordable apartments in Schroon

SCHROON LAKE | The North Country Rural Development Coalition (NRDC), together with local business owners Amanda and Ryan Ragland and community partners, celebrated the completion of two newly rehabilitated affordable rental apartments with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Oct. 30 at 1089 U.S. Route 9 in Schroon Lake. The apartments...

New Adelphi 'annex' hotel planned for downtown Saratoga Springs

The hotel, proposed for 58 Washington St., would consist of 90 rooms across six stories, in addition to a restaurant and underground parking garage.

Sidewalk art comes to Schroon Lake

SCHROON LAKE | In recent years, a new wave of little art galleries have risen out of creativity. Taking a walk around towns that display these in the community have become a way of expressing a person’s imagination. It originally started by two art teachers in Nashville, Tennessee in 2016 as a way to bring the community together and inspire creativity. The shift from the little free library houses became popular during the COVID-19 pandemic as communities sought outdoor connections.

Republican win in Clifton Park helps GOP retain county leadership

It was a good night for incumbents, who won across the board in Saratoga County.

Propositions abolish Albany coroner's office, remake Mechanicville government

Voters in Capital Region communities cast ballots in favor of ending government systems used for generations.

Tannery Commons Update: Planning Board Gives Favorable Advisory Opinion

The proposed 168-unit apartment complex in the Village of Ballston Spa’s Central Business District has received a favorable advisory opinion from the Village’s Planning Board. The project calls for three buildings: two four-story structures, one along Gordon Creek and one at the rear of the property, and a...

Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Awards Over $29,000 to Local Organizations

The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation, Inc. awarded $29,850 in grants to 19 nonprofit organizations serving Saratoga County at the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors meeting on October 20. The Foundation awards grants annually to support organizations that enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of Saratoga County residents. Priority...

Mary Beth Walsh wins reelection in NY’s 112th Assembly District

The Associated Press has declared Republican Mary Beth Walsh the winner in the 2026 race for New York's 112th Assembly District. The longtime incumbent beat Democrat Mario Fantini.

Saratoga Springs budget woes could lead to firefighter layoffs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — Eight firefighter jobs could be on the line to help Saratoga Springs make up a budget shortfall. The Spa City becomes the latest Capital Region municipality to grapple with budgets running in the red. JoAnne Kiernan, finance commissioner for the city, said homeowners will...

Mechanicville District Public Library to Officially Unveil its Newly Reframed Collection of Photos of 600-plus Local WWII & Korean War Veterans

The Mechanicville District Public Library announced today that its unique collection of more than 600 photographs of local WWII and Korean War veterans in uniform has been entirely rehoused in new museum-quality frames. The eight frames holding the entire assortment of photos taken by restaurant owner Charles Siciliano Sr. during...

ECH honored for 100 years of service to Elizabethtown community

ECH in its original building and location ca. 1920, is being honored for 100 years of service to the Elizabethtown community. — ELIZABETHTOWN | One hundred years ago, a small community hospital opened its doors in Elizabethtown with a simple mission: care for neighbors close to home. This week, that legacy was formally recognized by the New York State Legislature.

Troy mayor seeks new sales tax deal with Rensselaer County

Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello said she has had “initial discussions” with County Executive Steven McLaughlin and hopes to meet with him next week.

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