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El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon was distributed to retail stores in New York starting on Jan. 14, 2024. The product comes in a 1.5-ounce...
Food Trucks will be on Albany Campus Aug. 20-22
The Family Resources and Education Department is hosting the Early Educators Back to School Conference at Linn-Benton’s Albany campus from Aug. 20-22. Usually, that wouldn’t mean much for Linn-Benton students. However, three local food trucks will be on campus for that time. They will be open to the public.
Congrats to our summer grads!
Congratulations to Albany High School’s latest graduates!. Family, friends and staff gathered Wednesday to celebrate the 34 Falcons who joined the Class of 2024 during our summer commencement ceremony. We are so proud of each and every one of you, and look forward to seeing all the successes your...
Two Albany Men Arrested on Felony Weapon Charges After Traffic Stop Uncovers Illegal Firearm!
Two Albany men, Christian Billings, 52, and Jesse Dutcher, 28, were arrested on felony weapon charges after a traffic stop on Tuesday morning, as announced by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on August 20, when deputies pulled over a car for a reported...
New funding helps improve lives of neurodiverse people
More help is on the way to a local organization aimed at improving the lives of those on the spectrum. Families and community leaders joined together Tuesday to show how something as simple as a shared meal can change lives for the better. What’s the recipe for a happy life?...
Tiny House Auction Raises $60K For New York College
Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its second annual Bid and Build Tiny House Auction, where two beautifully handcrafted tiny homes were sold for a combined total of $59,000. The auction, which took place online July 31, 2024, drew significant interest from a wide range of bidders and culminated in a thrilling bidding war.
Albany Med nurses picket over contract
Hundreds of nurses picket to bring attention to safety issues in hospitals. Hundreds of nurses picketed outside Albany Medical Center on Tuesday, seeking a fair contract. It has been nearly three weeks since the hospital’s contract with the nurses’ union expired. The union is urging Albany Med to resume contract talks. It says hospital management agreed to bargaining with a mediator, but not until nearly four weeks after the contract expired.
Mayor Mantello, Chief DeWolf Host Promotion Ceremony for Two Officers
TROY, NY (August 21) - This morning, Mayor Mantello and Chief DeWolf had the pleasure of hosting the promotion ceremony for two of the TPD's hardworking officers- Matthew Beaudoin and Kevin Patrick McKenna. The City of Troy is eternally grateful for all of our officers devotion to the City and...
Walmart store in Upstate NY changes self-checkout policy amid theft concerns
GLENMONT — As part of a national trend, a Walmart store in Upstate New York is limiting the the use of self-checkout lanes in most instances to shoppers who are buying 15 or fewer items. Those buying more items at the Glenmont (Albany County) location will have to go through traditional lanes where store clerks will check them out.
Casey Affleck films music video for country star in Upstate NY restaurant
Schenectady, N.Y. — Oscar-winning actor Casey Affleck worked the grill at an Upstate New York restaurant last weekend. Affleck wasn’t there for a movie. Instead, the “Manchester by the Sea” actor was filming a new music video for country music star Zach Bryan, according to reports.
Possible return of congestion pricing draws fire from lawmakers on Long Island
Republican lawmakers on Long Island rallied in Hempstead Wednesday morning against reports that Governor Kathy Hochul plans to bring back congestion pricing after the November elections.Hochul put the controversial plan on an indefinite pause in June, weeks before it was set to begin.The group is calling on Hochul to eliminate congestion pricing all together.On Wednesday the governor doubled down on her claims that the pause on congestion pricing had nothing to do with elections, and only to do with helping New Yorkers on a budget.She also said she hopes for a new congestion pricing plan by the end of the...
Day 1 of the 2024 Great New York State Fair with CNY Central
GEDDES, N.Y. — Wednesday is the Great New York State Fair’s Opening Day!. Mostly cloudy with scattered lake-enhanced rain showers. There will be some moderate pockets of rain and a possible non-severe thunderstorm, along with brief peeks of sun in between at times. Breezy at times and very cool with low humidity. High of 66 degrees.
FDA: New York Seafood Tainted With Parasite That Can Kill, Recall
A fish in New York is being recalled as the FDA sets its highest risk warning because the fish can cause "life-threatening illness or death." North Fish USA Inc. of Hallandale, Florida is recalling the imported 9-ounce packages of "Cold Smoked Capelin. North Fish USA Inc. Recalls “Cold Smoked Capelin”...
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