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An ambulance district should be funded through the Albany County budget for small towns that need it

Berne, like many municipalities, is in the midst of making tough choices as it drafts a budget to meet residents’ needs while at the same time trying not to overburden taxpayers. At its Oct. 28 meeting, the town board voted unanimously in favor of piercing the state-set levy limit.

Albany County, NY · 14h

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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.

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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 · 18h

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Christian Brothers Academy hosts annual signing day as 19 athletes commit to colleges

How many Christian Brothers Academy athletes signed college commitments?. Why was the Class of 2027 at Christian Brothers Academy notable?. Colonie, N.Y. (WRGB) — On Thursday afternoon, Christian Brothers Academy’s annual signing day brought a major milestone for dozens of student-athletes, as 19 seniors put pen to paper to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Albany, NY · 17h

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Free Turkey Giveaway In Albany - How To Get One

If you are in need of a turkey this Thanksgiving, Albany Assemblymember Gabriella Romero is hosting an event in November to help local families.

Albany, NY · 1d

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South Colonie hires firm to combat racism; parents say admins should be fired instead

The embattled South Colonie school board hired a consultant Tuesday night to help the district address the wave of racism reports made by current and former students.

Colonie, NY · 1d

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City of Albany, data center developer reach tax deal on Kenwood property

The city of Albany and the developer of a data center in the South End reached a deal in May to settle its property tax assessment dispute.

Albany, NY · 5h

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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 · 2d

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Watch: Students in Upstate NY class taught this rat to drive

He steers mostly by scent and has been taught to aim for a Cheerio on a pipe cleaner attached to a tambourine.

Albany, NY · 1d

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State semifinal preview: Spencerport meets with Bethlehem Central to advance in Class AA

One team is coming off its eighth regional championship in ten years. Another looks to advance to the state final for the first time since 2018. Section V side Spencerport will face off against Bethlehem Central of Section 2. Here’s the breakdown:. Section V Class AA Champion. SPENCERPORT RANGERS.

Spencerport, NY · 1d

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Rensselaer Residents Get Say on $10M Grant, 26 Projects on Table

Rensselaer is asking residents to help decide how to spend a $10 million state grant aimed at remaking its downtown, with a public workshop set for Thursday where locals will fill out worksheets identifying which of 26 proposed projects they want funded. The list includes everything from transportation upgrades and new restaurants to apartments and a hotel, and city officials say the input gathered that night will directly shape which ideas survive the coming months of narrowing and which get dropped.

Rensselaer, NY · 1d

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Capital District, NY · 14h

11/12/26: A Change to Snow for Many Into Friday

Here is your latest StormTracker forecast from meteorologists Rob Lindenmuth and Alyssa Caroprese. A cold rain will continue this evening with surrounding higher terrain gradually beginning the transition to snow. Precipitation will stay widespread overnight with road conditions wet for valley locations and slick across the hilltowns and mountains. As...

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House of the Week: Center Square townhome with ‘Gilded Age’ appeal

The home was once considered to be featured in the HBO show, according to the listing agent.

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Albany area could see first snowfall as nor'easter hits region

Get ready. The Capital Region could see its first (albeit short-lived) snow Friday, with less than an inch falling across much of the region as a nor’easter rolls in.

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Albany eatery to offer Dolly Parton-themed menu to benefit public library

An Albany restaurant will be hosting a Dolly Parton-themed celebration on Friday to benefit the Albany Public Library.

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Cashman attends Small Business Hearing in Albany

ALBANY | Assemblyman Michael S. Cashman (D-Plattsburgh) attended a legislative hearing in Albany Tuesday morning on the impact and effectiveness of economic development programs that were funded in this year’s state budget. “Throughout the duration of my recent municipal tour, I have been able to sit down and speak...

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Film telling story of New York's 19th century Anti-Rent Wars to be screened in Albany

You may not have learned about the 19th century Anti-Rent Wars in your high school history class, but the story of indentured farmers fighting for their land and freedom is well-known in parts of the Catskills and Hudson Valley. Shut out from purchasing their land, upstate New Yorkers who organized...

Albany, NY · 23h

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Route 9J bridge in Stuyvesant reopens after months of repairs from historic rainfall

STUYVESANT, N.Y. (WRGB) — Repairs to the Route 9J bridge in Stuyvesant are complete, months after historic rainfall damaged the important commuter route. The Department of Transportation said the bridge experienced some of the worst damage in the Capital Region when historic rainfall hit in late July. “The situation...

Stuyvesant, NY · 15h

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