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Red Cross food drive benefits veterans, Stratton VA Center
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, food insecurity is a nationwide problem, especially for veterans. The Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking to help out, hosting its annual Veterans Food Drive, directly benefitting the Veterans Food Pantry at the Albany Stratton VA Center.
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Albany Finance Committee addresses city's budget
The Albany Common Council's Finance, Assessment, and Taxation Committee held a meeting Monday night to discuss the city’s budget and economic situation. Finance Committee Chair Meghan Keegan laid out the reality of the budget. “There is no way to cut this budget any further than it's already cut without...
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Crows and Troy residents to coexist after USDA contract voted down
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) -- The Troy City Council unanimously voted to deny a contract with the USDA for crow scare tactics, deciding it's best to coexist rather than deal with its methods. President Sue Steele said this is what the constituents wanted. "Well, the meeting (on Thursday night) was interesting....
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Holy Names grad elected to Congress
(WRGB) — A woman elected to Congress from South Carolina has Capital Region ties. Nancy Stewart Lacore is a 1986 graduate of Academy of the Holy Names in Albany. The Democrat was elected to South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. The school says Lacore is a Navy veteran who achieved...
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Hudson Hotel Workers Grind Lead Paint Into Air Near Strollers, Official Says
City Code Enforcement Officer Nick Fox said workers grinding paint at 16 North Fourth Street in Hudson sent dust into the air on Thursday, Oct. 29. Fox described the work as a risk to the crew and nearby pedestrians; he also said none of the workers was certified to handle lead paint.
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Congressional Gold Medal of Honor for Merchant Mariners
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — In advance of Veterans Day, we’re discussing a special honor that some who’ve served our country may be eligible for: the Congressional Gold Medal for World War II Merchant Mariners. Joining us to talk about this honor are Jack Marsolais, whose father received the award, and Tom Mullins, a local veterans […]
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Spirit Christmas Brings a Sleigh-Full of Holiday Magic to Albany
Christmas Comes Early as Spirit Christmas Opens in Albany!. The wait is finally over, Capital Region holiday lovers! Spirit Christmas has officially arrived at Colonie Center in Albany, bringing a sleigh-full of festive fun just in time for the holiday season! Taking over the former Christmas Tree Shops space at 131 Colonie Center, the holiday wonderland is packed with everything from Christmas trees, ornaments, nutcrackers, decorations, and quirky gifts to larger-than-life attractions guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Visitors can explore the Candy Cane Express, say hello to some larger-than-life holiday characters in Inflatable Land, and stock up on everything needed to make the season merry and bright. After plans to bring the store to Albany fell through back in 2024, the Capital Region is finally getting its very own holiday shopping destination. So put away the Halloween cobwebs, break out the Christmas cheer, and get ready to deck the halls!