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Scenes from Albany's 2026 Veterans Day Parade

Albany, NY · 6h

NEWS10 ABC

Saratoga Springs, NY · 2d

Longtime Saratoga comedy club relocating to Schenectady

The Comedy Works in Saratoga Springs will be relocating to Schenectady in 2027, according to the business' ownership.

NEWS10 ABC

Schenectady County approves expanded property tax exemptions

The Schenectady County Legislature announced on Tuesday that two local laws have been approved that will expand property tax exemptions for multiple groups in the community.

Schenectady County, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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Oh, Honey Cafe & Bakery offers Veterans Day special

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Oh, Honey Cafe & Bakery, a new scratch bakery in Rotterdam, is marking two months in business. On Veterans Day, they have invited veterans and active-duty military members to enjoy a complimentary beverage, with proper identification. The eatery, located at 2976 Hamburg Street, is owned by Bri and Tommy Wells. Their […]

Rotterdam, NY · 2d

CBS News

Hundreds of Amazon packages left scattered across road in Montgomery County

Montgomery County, NY · 13h

Times Union

Living in Hoffman Homes parks 'a nightmare' with no escape

Hoffman Tenants Advocacy Group said park owners are still trying to force tenants to pay their property taxes, despite July ruling noted it "runs afoul" of the law.

Albany, NY · 2d

Times Union

Schenectady County Conservative Party chair wants a top Republican out

But Republican leaders say the Conservative Party under James J. Barrett backs too many Democrats rather than conservative Republicans.

Schenectady County, NY · 1d

Times Union

Guilderland residents shocked project they thought they blocked is up for revote

A “do-over” of a vote that appeared to halt a planned 40,000-square-foot warehouse project has led to upset in a small section of town dominated by an industrial park.

Guilderland, NY · 13h

hoodline.com

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 · 7h

WRGB

GE lights to shine bright for holiday season in Schenectady

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WRGB) — One of Schenectady's most recognizable landmarks will once again light up for the holiday season after not making the change last Christmas. GE Vernova told CBS6 the General Electric sign in downtown Schenectady will switch from its usual white lights to red and green on Friday, Nov. 20, one day before the Schenectady County Holiday Parade on Nov. 21.

Schenectady, NY · 2d

hoodline.com

Guilderland Adopts $50.7M Budget as McKownville Fire Levy Jumps 87 Percent

Guilderland’s town board has adopted a $50.7 million budget for next year, a spending plan that climbs about 6.3 percent over this year’s budget and pushes property taxes higher across most of the town. The increase comes as employee benefits, particularly health insurance and retirement contributions, eat up a growing share of town spending, while one small fire district faces an eye-popping levy jump tied to a new firehouse project.

Guilderland, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

New cafe to open in Fulton County

A new cafe is coming to Broadalbin.

Broadalbin, NY · 2d

WRGB

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

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Why Is Albany the Capital of New York State Instead of New York City?

With New York City being the largest city in the United States, it might seem a little surprising that the capital of New York State is Albany. After all, New York City was once the capital of the entire country. Why, then, did the state government settle in a city roughly 150 miles to the north?

Albany, NY · 11h

92.7/96.9 WRRV

A New York Education Power Struggle Is Brewing In Albany

A new fight in Albany could decide who controls a big education choice for New York families.

New York · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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 · 2d

WRGB

Albany mayor signs executive order updating protections for immigrant communities

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs signed an executive order updating city protections for immigrant and New American communities. The order prohibits city property from being used for federal immigration enforcement, including staging, processing or detention. It also requires documentation of federal immigration enforcement activity and codifies current Albany Police practices, including visible badges, body-worn cameras and officers identifying themselves as members of the department.

Albany, NY · 3h

wamc.org