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New grocery store in Troy aims to provide nutritious food at low cost
Officials are celebrating the completion of a grocery store in Troy, part of a $75 million development on River Street. New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s office says the 20,000-square foot Bargain Grocery will address food insecurity downtown. Overall, the Flanigan Square development will include three buildings, 200 housing units and commercial space. Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello says the city is a federally recognized food desert.
Albany eyesore to be demolished
Albany's notorious eyesore, Central Warehouse, will be coming down. The Albany County Legislature has passed legislation to demolish the long vacant 11-story building. Sam Fein of the 6th district says its demise has been a long time coming. "We voted to provide $3 million of funding from ARPA funding to...
Legislature pushes new casino timeline
Albany lawmakers are doubling down. The state Senate and Assembly passed legislation to, in essence, try to force the governor’s hand. “I do think this process is fair. It just was flawed,” Queens state Sen. Joseph Addabbo told NY1. “It didn’t have a start date nor an end date. And if the governor signs this bill, now it will.”
Rensselaer County legislature votes to keep drug dealer registry law
Rensselaer (NEWS10) — In January, the Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously passed a law establishing a public registry for individuals convicted of various drug-dealing offenses. Today, the legislative committee, composed of five Democrats and fourteen Republicans, voted on a motion to repeal that law. The resolution to repeal failed along party lines, with all Republican members […]
Rock the Block 2024 ignites summer nights with free concerts in Cohoes
Another summer festival returns to the Capital Region Thursday, Rock the Block 2024 kicks off at Canal Square in Cohoes. Cohoes' Rock The Block 2024 Concert Series at Canal Square, 72 Remsen Street, "promises to deliver a memorable summer experience filled with free live music and fun for all." Weekly...
Big Juneteenth celebration set in Albany
The Albany Black Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 15, and says it will be a party everyone can enjoy. The block party and cook-off competition goes from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 141 Washington Ave. in Albany. There will be food, live...
Art on Lark to bring nearly 100 vendors to Albany
Art on Lark is returning on June 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Lark Street neighborhood in Albany. Presented by the Lark Street Business Improvement District, the annual event brings nearly 100 artisans to Lark Street.
Celebrate Juneteenth in the Hudson Valley at These Festivities
Juneteenth National Independence Day, also known as Black Independence Day, is an annual celebration in the month of June to commemorate the ending of slavery in our nation. Considered the longest-running African American holiday and sometimes referred to as America’s Second Independence Day, the June 19 occasion make waves in the Hudson Valley this month with festivities across the region. From festivals to parades to special guest talks, join the community in celebrating black independence at these events.
A short-term rental bill passes in Albany
ALBANY, NY (WENY)--A bill headed to the Governor's desk, if signed, would ESTABLISH MORE REGULATIONS ON THE multibillion DOLLAR SHORT TERM RENTAL INDUSTRY HERE IN THE EMPIRE STATE. SHORT-TERM RENTAL OWNERS, LIKE AIRBNB HOST PATRICE GERVAIS, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER THEIR RENTALS WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT EVERY TWO YEARS...
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