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WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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518 pride rides with Lexi Stephens on ‘The Voice’

Capital Region singer Lexi Stephens said she is feeling grateful and overwhelmed as she prepares for another night on “The Voice.”

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

Country Herald

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New York Snow Nov. 12-14: Up to 6 Inches in Catskills

Albany, NY – A developing winter weather system could bring accumulating snow to portions of eastern New York beginning Thursday, Nov. 12, with some higher elevations of the Catskills and Adirondacks potentially receiving 4 to 6 inches.

Albany, NY · 14h

POLITICO

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Stewart-Cousins eyes ‘progressive taxation’ push

With help from Molly Reinmann HAPPY TUESDAY. This is Nick Reisman in Albany. Massive Democratic majorities are returning to Albany in January, giving a boost to the tax-the-rich forces. I’ve got new reporting on that dynamic. Plus my colleague has the details on a New York City Council hearing next month on student sexual assault. Have news tips or just want to share what’s on your mind? Reach me at nreisman@politico.com . Driving The Day A MASSIVE MAJORITY : Legislative Democrats will come roaring back to Albany next year with turbocharged majorities in the state Senate and Assembly. They intend to use that refreshed mandate to major effect — especially when it comes to pursuing what Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called “progressive taxation.” “We’ve always looked at the ability of those with extraordinary wealth to be able to pay more, do more,” she told Playbook in an interview Monday. “That’s been something that our conference has talked about.” What those proposals will look like won’t be clear for months. But if the past is any guide , the Democrat-dominated Legislature will likely seek a suite of income tax hikes on the richest New Yorkers — changes designed to generate

New York, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

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11/12/2026: Cold rain today, first flakes for many tonight

Finally - the storm system we've been watching all week has made it to the northeast, and will bring many of us our first snowflakes of the season!

Capital District, NY · 12h

WRGB

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Schenectady residents thank council for budget cuts, but call process rushed

Schenectady has a new budget, but residents who packed City Hall on Monday night said the debate over how the city sets its spending plan is far from over. More than a dozen people attended the meeting after budget discussions wrapped up last week. Residents thanked the City Council for its effort and deliberation in reducing a proposed 42% tax levy increase to 14%, but several said the process felt rushed and called for greater transparency and earlier public involvement.

Schenectady, NY · 2d

hoodline.com

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Schenectady Veterans Honor Revamped Park, With Fountain's Fate Still Up in the Air

Marine Corps veteran Charles Farnum stood in Schenectady's Veterans' Park on Veterans Day and looked at a space that bore little resemblance to the one he'd complained about just months earlier. New pavement, accessible walkways to the memorials, fresh landscaping, benches and trash receptacles now line the park across from the county offices and courthouse on State Street. Farnum, who has two uncles listed on the memorial walls there, called the transformation a place of beauty and honor, like a dream.

Schenectady, NY · 8h

NEWS10 ABC

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Colonie EMS secures $4M to improve care across nine counties

The Town of Colonie Emergency Medical Services Department has secured $4 million to advance lifesaving emergency care across nine counties. The federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program will support advanced prehospital care, responder safety and regional emergency medical coordination.

Colonie, NY · 21h

Times Union

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Mom Starts Here celebrates 10 years of supporting Capital Region parents

The nonprofit, founded by Kyla Schmidt in 2016, is celebrating its 10th year of supporting Capital Region families.

Rensselaer County, NY · 1d

WRGB

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Alpin Haus takes the expense out of learning to ski and snowboard for kids

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (WRGB) — For kids under 5 years old, buying them skis or a snowboard might not make much sense. They outgrow the expensive equipment as quickly as they learn how to use it! But getting out on the mountain? That's a different story. At Alpin Haus, children...

Amsterdam, NY · 1d

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Ballston Spa’s Cory Castle

David A. Cory is a retired diagnostic radiologist currently living in Colorado. He has a longstanding interest in genealogy and history, and is a second cousin six times removed of David Cory, the namesake of Cory Castle. Well before the village of Ballston Spa was incorporated in 1807, several boarding...

Ballston Spa, NY · 11h

WRGB

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Project Bundle Up marks 10 years

How many coats has MVP Health Care given in the Capital Region this year?. Why does MVP Health Care provide winter coats to children in New York?. As winter settles in across New York, thousands of children are getting a warmer start to the season through MVP Health Care’s Project Bundle Up.

New York · 12h

NEWS10 ABC

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Schenectady transportation company owner admits to Medicaid fraud

The owner of Angel Medical Transportation has admitted to stealing more than $1.8 million from the Medicaid program. Officials said Mohammad Chaudhry pleaded guilty to first-degree grand larceny on Monday.

Schenectady, NY · 2d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Stuyvesant Plaza gets See’s Candies pop-up for holiday gifts

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WNYT)- See’s Candies is returning to Stuyvesant Plaza for the holiday season with a pop-up shop opening Thursday. Stuyvesant Plaza said the business is returning by popular demand. The shop will run through the end of the year. It will offer a variety of sweet treats in...

Guilderland, NY · 1d

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State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown:

Churchville, NY · 11h

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Saratoga Hospital workers get free CDTA rides in Capital Region

Saratoga Hospital employees now have free access to public transportation across the Capital Region.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

Times Union

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Playoff-bound RPI football meets Union for Dutchman Shoes Trophy

RPI (7-2 overall, 6-0 league) won 14-10 at Ithaca last week to clinch at least a share of the Liberty League title and the automatic bid to the Division III tournament.

Schenectady, NY · 1d

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Commentary: We need to end roadway tragedies

This is the fifth year Albany Bicycle Coalition, Walkable Albany and Capital Streets have joined together for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This Friday, in more than 70 cities and towns across the country people are gathering to:. Remember those killed and seriously injured in crashes,...

Albany, NY · 8h

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Clifton Park’s Barry Hartman named Veteran of the Year

The retired brigadier general received the honor Saturday at the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga Springs. Hartman grew up in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, enlisted in 1958, and trained as a Czech interpreter at the Army language school in Monterey, California. A commander later urged him to try for West Point, and he graduated in 1964 and was commissioned as an armor officer.

Clifton Park, NY · 2d

Union College Athletics

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Men's Basketball Beats Plattsburgh State in 2026-27 Opener

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – Senior Tanner Tedesco recorded the game's only double-double with 12 points and 14 assists to lead five Garnet Chargers in double figures as the Union College men's basketball team got the 2026-27 season started with a 93-67 victory over Plattsburgh State University on Wednesday night at Viniar Athletic Center.

Schenectady, NY · 21h