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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.

Rensselaer County, NY · 3d

Times Union

Crow crackdown doesn't fly with Troy council

Troy has been deemed for the birds. The City Council unanimously voted down a federal contract to send the Collar City’s infamous crows flying.

Troy, NY · 3d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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

theonlinebeacon.com

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 · 3d

WRGB

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 · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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 · 4d

NEWS10 ABC

Washington County bridge closures re-route residents

SALEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two Washington County bridges have closed in the past two days, forcing residents to find new ways to get around the area. Sue Clary is the Salem Town Supervisor, where the Eagleville Covered Bridge is closed until further notice. Clary said the bridge has a special meaning to those in the […]

Washington County, NY · 3d

WRGB

Holy Names grad elected to Congress

(WRGB) — A woman elected to Congress from South Carolina has Capital Region ties. Nancy Stewart Lacore is a 1986 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. The Democrat was elected to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The school says Lacore is a Navy veteran who achieved...

Albany, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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 · 23h

classicnewyorkhistory.com

25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

Public meeting to discuss potential bridge changes in Rotterdam

The New York State Department of Transportation is hosting a public informational meeting for Rotterdam residents.

Rotterdam, NY · 4d

WRGB

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Troy hosts annual Pumpkin Smash to recycle leftover pumpkins, teach kids sustainability

TROY, NY (WRGB) — Residents in Troy took an unconventional approach to cleaning up after the fall season, smashing their old pumpkins at the city’s annual Pumpkin Smash. The event allowed people to smash, crush and recycle leftover pumpkins in what organizers described as a family-friendly and environmentally friendly activity aimed at teaching kids about responsible waste disposal and recycling.

Troy, NY · 1d

Q105.7

From Spooky to Merry: Spirit Christmas Opens in New York

Spirit Halloween has traded spooky for sparkly!

New York · 23h

Times Union

Pioneer Bancorp settles civil lawsuits over Michael Mann during trial

Pioneer Bancorp, the parent company of Pioneer Bank, reported a $6.2 million litigation expense related to a lawsuit settlement.

Colonie, NY · 3d

WRGB

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 · 17h

Times Union

Duty Calls: Retired Army general earns Veteran of Year Award

Brig. Gen. Barry Hartman of Clifton Park was honored in Saratoga Springs for military service, leadership and dedication to preserving military history.

New York · 5h

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 · 11h

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Schenectady City Council lowers 2027 property tax increase to 14%

The Schenectady City Council approved a new budget that lowers next year’s property tax increase from 42% to 14%.

Schenectady, NY · 3d

altamontenterprise.com