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This Kinderhook Shop Blends Hudson Valley History and Local Charm
Do you love Hudson Valley history, old houses, antiques, and pretty things? Then this Columbia County destination shop is sure to win your heart. If you find yourself in the charming village of Kinderhook, plan to stop by Mercantile at the Vanderpoel House to peruse the gorgeously curated items inspired by local history. It opened in April under the guidance of Melissa Davis, who serves on the board of trustees for the Columbia County Historical Society.
DEC has idea on what’s causing bad smell in North Albany, Menands
The Department of Environmental Conservation knows the likely source of the foul odors covering parts of the North Albany area. NewsChannel 13 first reported about an unpleasant odor near the I-787, I-90 interchange in April. Since then, the DEC has been visiting locations that could be contributing to the smell.
Lawmakers call on New York State to invest more in rural areas
ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Republican state lawmakers gathered in Albany on May 29 to show their support for rural areas as the session ends. Republican State Assemblymember Robert Smullen of the Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks called a press conference in the last days of the session to promote rural towns and invest in schools, businesses and communities of upstate New York.
Capital District schools get $12M for electric buses
Six school districts in the Capital Region will get nearly $12,080,000 in federal rebate funding to go toward the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. The program aims to take the burden off taxpayers and make it easier for schools to afford new buses to help preserve a clean commute.
Environmentalists push to pass NY HEAT Act
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Advocates are pushing to get environmental legislation over the finish line before lawmakers go back to their districts. One of the bills they’re hoping to get passed is the NY HEAT Act. “The NY HEAT Act would make it not mandatory for utilities to connect buildings to gas lines,” said Judith Enck, President […]
Delightful Run for Women in Albany
Hundreds of women headed out on a beautiful Saturday morning to run together in Albany. The Delightful Run for Women used to be known as the Freihofer’s. Teams of women and many individuals took part in the race, which wound through parts of the city. Volunteers lined the route, handing out things like water.
Lane closure on CR54 Jun. 7-14, officials say
A lane will be closed on CR54 (Bell Crossing Rd.) between CR102 (Old Quarry Rd.) and CR53 (South Albany Rd.) in the Town of Bethlehem from Jun. 7 to Jun. 14, 2024, said the Albany County Department of Public Works. The construction-related work will be done by Champlain Hudson Power...
Asylum seekers moved from Rotterdam Super 8 will not be sent back to NYC
Asylum seekers removed from the Rotterdam Super 8 hotel will not be moving back to New York City. On May 15th, more than 100 people were removed from the Super 8 for fire safety code violations, and moved to different hotels in Albany. Some even turned away. "I keep reminding...
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