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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.

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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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

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Leaf-Peeping In New York Goes Better With These Seven Ice Cream Dairies Still Scooping

Fall color in New York is a great excuse for a long drive, and a scoop of farm ice cream is a great excuse to stop. From Saratoga County to the Finger Lakes, plenty of dairies keep their counters open well after summer ends. This list covers seven of them,...

New York · 1d

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Saratoga County Sheriff announces Toys for Tots Convoy marshal

Saratoga County Sheriff Jeffrey R. Brown announced that Korean War veteran Paul O’Keefe will reprise his role as grand marshal for the 13th annual Toys for Tots Convoy

Saratoga County, NY · 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 · 2d

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Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany

This weekend on In Focus, Albany County Legislator Carolyn McLaughlin discusses the importance of community engagement, equitable investment and ensuring underserved neighborhoods have a voice in local government decisions. She weighs in on major redevelopment projects in Albany, including proposed data center development and the distribution of state funding, emphasizing...

Albany, NY · 3d

Times Union

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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Saratoga Springs, NY · 1d

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.

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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 · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 2d

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

Albany prepares for 70th annual Veterans Day Parade, with more than 1,000 participants expected

The celebration will feature more than a dozen divisions representing veterans’ organizations and other community groups.

Albany, NY · 13h

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 · 1d

Times Union

Saratoga Springs, NY · 1d

Saratoga's Spa Little Theater announces first season following $12M renovation

Spa Little Theater’s 2027 spring season includes The Acting Company, Chamber Music Society of the Lincoln Center, New York City Ballet and more.

thecatalbany.com

Saluting Our Heroes: Veterans Day Offers Around the Capital Region

Check out all the special deals happening in the area to honor our Veterans!. Today, we honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. Here in the Capital Region, there are some great local deals, freebies, and special offers for veterans to enjoy in honor of their service.

Albany, NY · 1d

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