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Colonie officials cite unsafe conditions at two hotels with social services placements

Two local hotels housing individuals placed by county social services have been cited for unsafe conditions. The Town of Colonie's Hotel Safety Task Force, which includes town police, code and planning personnel, visited the Baymont Hotel in Latham and Colonie Inn and Suites on Friday.

Colonie, NY · 19h

NEWS10 ABC

Blind man reported missing in Albany

A blind man has been reported missing in Albany. 46-year-old Christopher Walsh was reported missing to the Albany Police Department on Saturday.

Albany, NY · 17h

WRGB

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Bethlehem getting closer to passing controversial zoning changes

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. — More neighbors, more traffic, it’s all coming to the town of Bethlehem. But the challenge is to manage the growth, town leaders say, and the zoning changes designed to do just that continue to be met with resistance from neighbors. “Bethlehem is going to grow,...

Bethlehem, NY · 1d

Country Herald

New York Weather Alert: Albany, NY Snow Risk, 27° Cold by Monday

Albany-area drivers face wet roads, possible snow and a colder weekend as a major East Coast system develops.

Albany, NY · 7h

NEWS10 ABC

Popular social media comedian to perform at Palace Theatre

Dyon “Mojo” Brooks, whose sketch comedy videos have gone viral on social media, will be stopping in Albany as part of his "Outta Pocket Comedy Tour."

Albany, NY · 1d

wamc.org

Albany mayor defends decision to attend conference in Puerto Rico

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is defending her decision to attend a conference in Puerto Rico while the city works to pass a balanced budget. Applyrs and two members of the Albany Common Council — Majority Leader Alfredo Balarin and Majority Whip Owusu Anane — attended the annual Somos conference in the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan from Wednesday to Saturday.

Albany, NY · 23h

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Reuben Raters – Scarboroughs Restaurant (Latham, NY)

In the latest Reuben Raters, Frankie makes his way to Scarboroughs Restaurant in Latham, NY to see what their reuben sandwich is all about!. What is Reuben Raters you may ask? Well it’s an on going series where Frankie Cavone seeks out the best and worst Reuben sandwiches across New York State and beyond. If there is a Reuben you would like Frankie to try, send us an e-mail at mirthisking518@gmail.com Watch the verdict for Scarboroughs below! Check out the Reuben Raters leaderboard and past episodes by clicking here.

Latham, NY · 1d

Times Union

11 years ago, Avery Moses saved his family from a fire. Now, he's returning home to play basketball at UAlbany.

Eleven years after being hailed as 'our South End hero' for saving his family from an apartment fire, Avery Moses is returning home to play his college basketball at UAlbany.

Albany, NY · 2d

Times Union

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A Big Gay Market making a big difference for LGBTQ youth

Growing vendor gatherings to support LGBTQ youth with creativity and community.

Albany, NY · 2d

107.7 GNA

Rensselaer County Involved in Massive Illegal Nicotine Bust

More establishments across Rensselaer County have been caught with over 500 pounds of nicotine products

Rensselaer County, NY · 1d

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 · 1d

NewsChannel 36

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Cheapest gas stations in Albany

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Albany using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Albany, NY · 1d

CNY News

Amazing Work: Rensselaer First Responders Use Drones to Find Missing Man

A man had been missing for hours. Then, a thermal-equipped drone spotted something along the Hudson River. What happened next is a testament to our local first responders.

Rensselaer, NY · 2d

Times Union

Churn continues at Jack’s Oyster House parent NeoVista Hospitality

Most senior management left or was purged, and its Japanese basement bars on State Street are being reconceived.

Albany, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

Rensselaer emergency responders use thermal imaging drones for rescue

First responders with the city of Rensselaer used thermal imaging drone technology to help find a vulnerable missing individual on Sunday night on the Hudson Riverbank.

Rensselaer, NY · 23h

Times Union

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Orrisdean Lawson McGill, donor of goods to the needy, honored with Henry Johnson Award

McGill, 74, started a thrift store-turned-giveaway program to support underprivileged families.

Albany, NY · 22h

New York Post

Expect Albany’s leaders to throw away its $8B Wall Street revenue windfall

Albany just got a windfall of $8 billion — get ready to watch the state’s leaders throw it away. Wall Street bonuses are soaring for a third straight year, not only producing an $8 billion surplus this year, but also slashing the coming year’s deficit by $6.4 billion to $2.9 billion, a gap the current overage can obviously cover. As state Budget Director Blake Washington noted Tuesday, “It’s hard to talk about new taxes when revenues are performing the way they are,” indicating that Gov. Kathy Hochul won’t be proposing tax hikes, but only “presenting a new favorable financial plan.” This explains Hochul ‘s comment to reporters at the Somos junket in Puerto Rico, namely that she’s open to new taxes “if there’s a need.” Where California Propositions stand as votes are tallied: Prop 40 wealth tax, home loan funds and more Of course, that doesn’t rule out a political need. She’s facing intense pressure from Mayor Zohran Mamdani to hike taxes, because for the socialists, the huge amount of taxes the rich already pay is never enough: They must be punished until they flee New York, taking this massive windfall with them. California voters overwhelmingly reject union-backed Prop. 44

Albany, NY · 17h

WRGB

South Colonie schools approve $20,000 inclusivity contract after racist video surfaces

Weeks after a racist video involving South Colonie students circulated online, the South Colonie school board approved a $20,000 contract with The McLean Collective aimed at improving inclusivity in the district, a move some community members said still does not address the root of the problem. The board approved a...

Colonie, NY · 12h

Times Union

Rensselaer seeks public input on $10M state grant to reshape downtown

Thomas Hulihan, Rensselaer's director of planning and development, said public opinion will "heavily" influence which project proposals advance.

Rensselaer, NY · 20h

wamc.org