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City centre street closed after ‘underground explosion’
A busy city centre street has been closed after what police believe to have been an underground explosion.Pavements in Durham city centre were damaged but there were no reports of any injuries following the incident at around 12.30pm on Friday.It was believed the cause was a gas or electrical fault.A cordon has been put in place between Framwellgate Bridge and North Road and people have been asked to stay away.A Durham Police spokesman said: “Police were called to Durham City shortly after 12.30pm today following what appears to be an underground explosion.“Pavements were damaged during the incident in North Road...
Transformative Projects Unveiled in Cohoes, Cambridge, Coxsackie, and Kinderhook
In a recent announcement, Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled an array of transformative projects for Cohoes, Cambridge, Coxsackie, and Kinderhook. These initiatives, totaling 30, mark a significant investment in the Capital Region's economic development through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward. Downtown Cohoes Gets New Life. Cohoes, the Round...
Wrongful Conviction? Jury Misunderstood Assault Charge Against UAlbany Student, Activists Claim
Dozens of people gathered in front of the Albany County courthouse on Wednesday, May 22, to rally in support of 20-year-old McKyle Hall, who was found guilty in connection with the September 2022 incident. According to Saratoga Black Lives Matter (BLM), the then 18-year-old Hall was attacked on campus by...
Exploring Generations on Main Street
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – From antiques to artwork, a vintage consignment shop in Schoharie called Generations offers a wide array of treasures from 350 consigners. The store is owned by Ruth Anne Wilkinson. “It’s a constantly changing inventory in this shop because people are constantly bringing us in new things. They clean out their attic, […]
Berne-Knox-Westerlo softball wins first-ever section title
For the first time since 1978, Berne-Knox-Westerlo softball has won a section championship. After nine innings of action, the second-seeded Bulldogs prevailed over Hoosick Falls in Thursday's Class C final with a walk-off hit from Natalie Elble.
'Treat me like a dog': Man recalls encounter with former Catskill EMS crew
Two Catskill EMS workers seen in a shocking video mistreating a patient have resigned from their position. The man who says he was verbally and physically abused by them is back home tonight from the hospital. "If they did this to me they could do it to somebody else," said...
Finding hope in the midst of environmental devastation
I am writing in regards to the May 9, 2024 opinion piece written by Skidmore student Christina Constantinou [“Greenwashed campaigns fail to consider who will be disproportionately harmed”]. This is well written and also impressive in content and intent. She gives me hope that the next generation will learn from the mistakes, oversight, greed, and apathy of my generation.
Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition Addresses Substance Abuse in Local Communities
According to Hannah Calhoun, the executive director of the Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition, the organization’s main goal is to support communities affected by substance use disorder. CGAC was first established over a decade ago in response to the opioid crisis. The creation of the coalition was initiated by Columbia Memorial...
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