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Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses growing financial pressures facing local governments

This weekend on In Focus, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin discusses the growing financial pressures facing local governments, including unfunded state and federal mandates and changes to SNAP administration that could cost counties millions of dollars. He also weighs in on the debate over data center development, the need to...

Rensselaer County, NY · 2d
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Local laborers unions plant field of flags for veterans

Labor union members of Local 190 and Local 157 planted flags outside the union hall in Glenmont on Monday morning to honor those who served.

Glenmont, NY · 1d

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 3d
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Watervliet Residents in Need Can Sign Up for a Free Thanksgiving Meal

Watervliet is determined to make sure ALL of their residents have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving

Watervliet, NY · 1d

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Beneath the Mountain: The Tragedy and Folklore of the Hoosac Tunnel

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Beneath the Hoosac Mountain, between North Adams and Florida, Massachusetts, runs a railroad tunnel whose history is marked by engineering breakthroughs, deadly accidents and generations of ghost stories. Stretching approximately 4.75 miles through the mountain, the Hoosac Tunnel was one of the most ambitious American...

North Adams, MA · 5d

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Buying Alcohol Will Be Difficult for Berkshire Residents Come Christmas

Because of the Massachusetts law, planning ahead is key.

Massachusetts · 1d

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NYSED floats delay to new high school testing requirements and tying Foundation Aid to inflation

New York State Education Department officials proposed delaying new high school graduation assessments until spring 2030 and discussed updates to school funding formulas during a recent subcommittee meeting.

New York · 1d

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History of Fort Edward tavern that caught fire

While the owner of McCrea's Tavern works on the next steps after a fire tore through their building, community members have been reflecting on the significance and the unique history of this building.

Fort Edward, NY · 6d

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Some Rensselaer County sewer rents could rise nearly 33% by 2029

County lawmakers will vote on staggered rate hikes over three years to address a projected $1.2 million shortfall in Sewer District No. 1.

Rensselaer County, NY · 14h

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Aisling Mountain Farm Owners Say Town Scrutiny Has Damaged Business

ADAMS, Mass. — What began as a dispute between neighboring property owners has escalated into a prolonged conflict spanning multiple town boards and departments, leading Aisling Mountain Farm's operators to question whether some officials have overstepped their authority. Farm owner Kathryn Foley purchased the 22-acre property at 185 West...

Adams, MA · 2d

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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 · 7h

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20 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were From Albany County, New York

Albany County is much larger than the city that gives it its name. North of the capital, the old industrial city of Cohoes meets the Mohawk River at the great falls. In Watervliet, the history of the arsenal and the Hudson River runs through generations of working families. To the west are Guilderland and Altamont; to the south, Bethlehem and its communities of Delmar and Selkirk. Colonie and Latham form another extensive part of the county’s suburban landscape. These places have their own histories, schools, neighborhoods, and remarkable former residents.

Albany County, NY · 16h

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Business Roundup: Yamaguchie reopens on Lark Street, new stores open at Crossgates

Barnes & Noble and Ashley Furniture recently opened at Crossgates Mall, and more businesses are coming to Northway Shopping Center.

Albany, NY · 1d

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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.

Saratoga Springs, NY · 11h

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Albany native wins South Carolina house seat

An Albany native has been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives out of South Carolina.

Albany, NY · 1d

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Berkshire Residents Can Bring Their Waste To Cheshire For One Day Only This Week

Got hazardous waste lurking in the garage. Northern Berkshire's first Zero Waste Day takes it off your hands Nov. 14 in Cheshire, free, 9 to noon.

Cheshire, MA · 1d

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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 · 10h

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Columbia County Social Services Chief Quits Abruptly, Leaving Shelter Deal in Limbo

Columbia County's longtime social services commissioner is gone, and nobody is saying exactly why. Bob Gibson resigned from his post atop the county Department of Social Services effective Nov. 2, departing without a successor lined up after leading the agency for nearly a decade. Board of Supervisors Chair Matt Murell...

Columbia County, NY · 2d

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City of Albany poised to borrow more money to cover expenses, including salaries

Cities across New York have been facing financial difficulties in recent years. One of them is the city of Albany, which received the worst stress score of any municipality by the state Comptroller’s Office in its annual report at the end of September. According to the Comptroller’s Office, the city has a projected deficit of $26 million for this year and $35 million for 2027.

Albany, NY · 2d

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

What tax levy reduction did Schenectady City Council achieve?. What transparency concerns were raised by residents during the budget meeting?. Why did Schenectady Council face criticism over the budget process?. Schenectady has a new budget, but residents who packed City Hall on Monday night said the debate over how the...

Schenectady, NY · 1d