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No panhandling signs going up in Schenectady
It’s a way for some people to make money, but for county leaders, it’s a danger. Schenectady County is standing up to panhandling. “Panhandling in front of my street is dangerous. I don't like it because it's unsafe and people take advantage of people with disabilities,” said resident Andrew Hausar.
31 displaced in Schenectady after two fires
More than two dozen people were displaced from their homes in Schenectady this week, after two multi-unit structure fires. NEWS10 spoke to the city's fire chief to learn more about the fire safety measures everyone should take.
Schenectady school honors 86 students who died fighting in World War II
A ceremony honoring 86 lost students who died fighting World War II was held Friday evening in Schenectady. The boys and young men all went to Mont Pleasant High School. Friday’s ceremony was sparked with the recent discovery of a wall plaque, sitting in a closet gathering dust. The...
Downtown Schenectady Rings With Free Music As JAZZ ON JAY Returns for 2024
Jazz on Jay is back with free, family-friendly lunchtime concerts on Thursdays but this year, they're improving the sound and experience with a new outdoor location at Jay Square, across from City Hall. Top leaders, singers and instrumentalists from across the region bring their bands to the city's Jay Street arcade for mesmerizing performances each Thursday 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
Asylum seekers moved from Rotterdam Super 8 will not be sent back to NYC
Asylum seekers removed from the Rotterdam Super 8 hotel will not be moving back to New York City. On May 15th, more than 100 people were removed from the Super 8 for fire safety code violations, and moved to different hotels in Albany. Some even turned away. "I keep reminding...
June 4 hearing on dog-law update: barking, whining limited to 10 minutes
ALTAMONT — The Altamont Board of Trustees on June 4 will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the village’s dog law that has generated frustration and confusion on social media. In addition to a number of snide and low-information opinions, many commenters on the Altamont...
Pride colors on crosswalk spark response
Controversy came to the corner of Hudson Avenue and Adams Street in Delmar last week when the Town repainted a crosswalk in the Pride rainbow colors. The post Pride colors on crosswalk spark response first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany roads to close for ‘Run for Women’
Thousands of women will lace up their shoes for the Delightful Run for Women, formerly the Freihofer’s Run. That means roads will be closed in downtown Albany. This is the 46th Run for Women event. You can either run in person this Saturday or run virtually.
Free summer concert lineups around the Capital Region
Many cities, towns, and villages across the Capital Region have announced their annual summer concert lineups for 2024. The free concerts usually feature locals and regional artists, but sometimes big names make an appearance.
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