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Adult Son Stabs Mother To Death At Rotterdam Home, Police Say
A Capital Region man is accused of stabbing his mother to death. Officers from the Rotterdam Police Department responded to a residence on Cobblestone Court for a report of a stabbing at around 7:20 p.m. Sunday, March 16. Inside, they discovered Catherine Haggerty, 79, deceased, a Rotterdam Police s…
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What It’s Like to Live in a Small Town Polluted by a Cryptomine
The Finger Lakes region of New York is known for its green forests, limestone cliffs, miles of wineries, and, of course, the 11 uniquely shaped lakes said to have been formed, in Native American legend , by the hand of the Great Spirit. The area is a refuge from the state’s bustling lower half, and driving through it is quiet and serene—that is, until you reach the northwest shores of Seneca Lake, where you’ll start to hear a low humming sound. Right next to the town of Dresden, New York, lies Greenidge Generation, a power plant turned bitcoin mine that operates 24/7 and emitted more than 400,000 tons of carbon dioxide in 2024, in an otherwise immaculate region known for its agriculture and tourism. Local environmental advocacy groups have been engaged in a never-ending lawsuit with the cryptomine over its air pollution, which they claim isn’t consistent with New York’s 2019 climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act , or CLCPA. The CLCPA commits the state to 100 percent zero-emission electricity by 2040 and to being entirely off fossil fuels by 2050. “We have deep ties to the region, and I’ve always considered it the one constant I’ve
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Armed And Dangerous Man Captured In New York State
Police arrested a dangerous man who was on the run and hiding in New York. The man was in violation of the terms of his parole in Vermont. New York State Police are assisting Vermont State Police with the arrest of the suspect. New York State Police were seeking the...
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What’s Next for Colonie Center Mall, Albany, NY? The Future Looks Uncertain
Colonie Center’s Grand Opening and Retail Breakthrough. Shoppers streamed through the doors, their footsteps echoing off polished tiles. Inside, Macy’s stood ready, its grand entrance framed by gleaming window displays. The store had opened early, on March 24, setting the tone for what would become the retail heart...