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Hawthorne Street fire in Schenectady displaces 11
SCHENECTADY — A fire on Hawthorne Street displaced 11 residents on Tuesday afternoon, with Red Cross volunteers assisting two adults and nine children at the scene. Schenectady Fire Chief Donald Mareno said the small fire at 1433 Hawthorne St. was extinguished within 10 minutes — contained to its area of origin. There were no injuries reported as a result of the fire. Mareno said the department is still investigating the fire.
Troy Police Department Blotter
The following items are based on information provided by officials in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. Any person(s) charged with an offense or offenses are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Unauthorized use of a vehicle: On July 15, at 12:21 a.m., Troy police...
‘Messing with our livelihoods’: Troy’s Campbell Avenue construction taxing businesses
TROY, N.Y. — While talking to Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello, local business owner Anthony DeRusso-DeMeo called the Campbell Avenue construction a “circus” and a “nightmare,” adding there must be a better way for the work to continue that helps the businesses that are struggling with the lack of traffic.
Imposter Food expands distribution to 100 restaurants
Troy-based vegan food startup Imposter Food has officially launched its products in grocery stores. Earlier this month, Imposter Food stocked its vegan mozzarella sticks, mozzarella shreds and jalapeno bites in 15 grocery stores and co-ops. There are 60 more locations in the works, founder Ryan Feiner said. Retailers in the...
NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL: Siena MAAC schedule announced
LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. — The first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule of the Gerry McNamara Era is complete. The league has announced its 20-game regular season conference schedule, which tips off for the Siena Saints men’s basketball team with the annual Western New York trip the weekend of Dec. 6-8. Although Siena will again play a 20-game MAAC regular season schedule this coming winter – featuring an even breakdown of 10 home and 10 road conference contests – this year’s league slate will include several new wrinkles.
Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging Stations
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town. During its meeting earlier this month, Green Committee member Tony Pagliarulo gave a presentation by Connecticut solar energy company Earthlight Technologies. "We have...
Pittsfield Housing Trust Digs into ARPA Proposals
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Affordable Housing Trust has stepped toward allocating its $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funding. Last week, the trust reviewed five letters of intent for housing projects in the city and will ask the parties to submit a full application. ARPA funds must be allocated by December 2026 and applications will be handled on a rolling basis as they come in.
Discover City of Albany Neighborhoods: South End
This non-profit community organization works to create a space for exhibits, events, and community conversations that showcase and celebrate Black history, art, and culture in Albany. The organization is led by community leaders and residents. Built around 1763, The Schuyler Mansion is the oldest standing building in the South End....
Schenectady man will serve six years in prison for firearm, drug offenses
ALBANY — Kori E. Overton, 50, of Schenectady, was sentenced Thursday to 72 months in prison for possessing a firearm while committing a drug trafficking offense, possessing cocaine with intent to distribute it and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The announcement was made in a news release...
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
Summer programs teach English language and much more
On Thursday, students in the beginning stages of learning English got lessons in literacy, math and navigating life in their new country. Welcome to summer school at the Dual Language and Newcomer programs at Albany International Academy. They serve almost 200 students in grades kindergarten-12 who hail from all over the world and now call Albany their home.
Live Around the 518: Clifton Park has more than just shopping
Speaking with president of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. While shopping is the first thing many people think of in Clifton Park. It’s so much more than that, according to Todd Shimkus, with the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. “They’ve done an incredible job here in Clifton Park,...
Stabbing incident in Pittsfield leaves 29-year-old man injured
Pittsfield — The city’s Police Department is looking for suspects in a stabbing incident that took place on Saturday, July 20. According to a press release written by Lieutenant John Soules, at around 9:42 p.m. on July 20, members of the department were dispatched to the area of Boylston Street for a reported fight.
Missing New York man found in Peoria County before passing away
PEORIA COUNTY, Ill — A missing man from Green Island, New York has been found dead in Peoria County, Illinois. According to a post from the Peoria County Sheriff's Office, 77-year-old John Dubaic had been last seen leaving New York in his RV on Saturday, July 13, and the last contact his family had with him was on July 15.
Albany Med nurses claim staffing issues affecting patients: ‘I can’t take care of them like we should’
Nurses call for hospital to address staffing as hospital says it is hiring new nurses. Nurses at Albany Medical Center are speaking out over what they said were unsafe staffing levels leading to patients left uncared for by staff. The speak-out held Tuesday came as nurses were renegotiating a contract...
BSC Devised Theatre Ensemble Presents “The Wild Tale of Skylar Squirrel: Acorny New Musical”
Get ready to support the next generation of theatre artists!. Over the past few weeks, the Barrington Stage Company Devised Theatre Ensemble members came together to write, produce, and put on their own play – THE WILD TALE OF SKYLAR SQUIRREL: ACORNY NEW MUSICAL!. Friday, July 26, 2024 7:00PM.
GOOD NEWS!: Community garden seeks to relieve food insecurity
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Combining the great outdoors with the prospect of fresh food and a love of community — how can you go wrong?. The Community Gardens at Trinity are open for their inaugural season and everyone is welcome to come and partake. “In our community garden, anyone...
July 23, 2024: Live at Tanglewood for Koussevitzky's 150th
Monte and Kaliis pose with an outfit owned and worn by former music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the late Serge Koussevitzky. We broadcast live from the Tanglewood grounds to celebrate the 150th birthday of Serge Koussevitzky, conductor, composer, and former music director for the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
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