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Shocking: Is This Really The Most Difficult Town In New York To Pronounce?
The Hudson Valley and New York State are full of hometowns that nonresidents struggle to pronounce. But is this really the hardest town name to say correctly?. Readers's Digest which calls itself "a trusted friend in a complicated world," released a list of "The Most Difficult-to-Pronounce Town in Every Single State."
Reservoir buffer protects our drinking water
I am writing to state my objection to any approval of the application by Michael Floccuzio, owner of the parcel at 4478 Western Turnpike, that allows for construction within the 500-foot buffer zone [of the Watervliet Reservoir]. The owner purchased said property knowing the aforementioned limitations. This buffer protects our...
Global technology outage affecting operations in Capital Region, Hudson Valley
The global technology outage that grounded flights and knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air on Friday in a massive disruption has also had an effect in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. Teams of IT professionals are working in multiple counties to restore government services;...
Money flows to Altamont, Voorheesville, and New Scotland for variety of projects
Federal, state, and county funds are finding their way into the coffers of local municipalities to support a variety of projects. In June, the village of Altamont announced it was awarded $1.4 million for sidewalks, while Voorheesville announced it had received a $10,000 Clean Energy Communities grant from the state, and New Scotland this month accepted a $19,000 parks grant from Albany County.
Green Island teen begins state job after Capital Region BOCES HVAC training
GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — A recent Green Island graduate began a job with New York State this week, right out of high school, after training with Capital Region BOCES’ HVAC/R program. Just a couple years ago, Jarand “J.J.” Jackson, 18, didn’t know what a chiller plant was...
Glenville’s Thursdays in the Park Return Through August
The town of Glenville, NY, 30 minutes west of Albany, has revealed the details of its annual Thursdays in the Park summer concert series. The exciting lineup of performers will take the stage in one of two local parks every Thursday at 7 p.m. this August. Thursdays in the Park,...
Record storms bring flooding and high winds to Capital Region communities
As New York remains in a state of emergency following overnight storms and flooding, upstate municipalities are picking up the pieces. New York Governor Kathy Hochul says more than 170,000 utility customers lost power as a result of Tuesday’s severe weather. National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Villani said the...
DEC all ears on proposed wetland regs
The state Department of Environmental Conservation seeks to protect one million acres of unprotected wetland habitat by expanding the number of wetlands it regulates The post DEC all ears on proposed wetland regs first appeared on Spotlight News.
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