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Only 1 state in the US completely bans consumer fireworks
Firework laws are always a bit confusing for Americans ahead of the Fourth of July. Are you allowed to set them off? What kinds of fireworks can you legally purchase? It's a state-by-state mess that nobody seems to understand.
Seven MetroWest communities have a median home sale price higher than $1 million
Why have housing prices in Massachusetts gotten so high? And with the economy now slowing, when will we see these price increases start to moderate? The answer to the first question is well documented. There isn't nearly enough inventory — and hasn't been for several years — to accommodate demand, with restrictive local zoning cited by state officials as the No. 1 culprit. ...
These local beaches remain closed heading into the Fourth of July holiday
Dozens of swimming spots are closed due to bacteria concerns. If you’re planning a beach day as part of your July Fourth celebrations, plan ahead. Dozens of Massachusetts beaches are closed to swimmers over bacteria concerns heading into the holiday weekend. As of Tuesday evening, more than 30 state...
Fallen tree and wires prompt road closure
STUYVESANT—A hard-hitting late afternoon storm brought down a tree and wires at 603 State Route 9J, Stuyvesant, June 24 at 5:55 p.m. Stuyvesant firefighters were dispatched by Columbia County 911 along with Stuyvesant Falls firefighters to provide mutual aid. National Grid and the NYS Department of Transportation were summoned to the scene. Firefighters were back in service at 7:08 p.m. The road was closed to all traffic between County Route 46 and Sharptown Road because the tree and wires were blocking the roadway. Crews cleared away the obstruction and the road was open by 11:13 p.m.
Food Network Chef Nancy Fuller Lists 'Extraordinary’ Historic Hudson Farmhouse For $4M
Food Network star and chef Nancy Fuller is parting ways with her historic Hudson Valley estate, located in Columbia County outside the city of Hudson. Asking price? $3.995 million. The 75-year-old Fuller, who co-owns Ginsberg’s Foods and appears as a judge on the Food Network competition series "Holiday Baking Championship,"...
Garden center in North Albany to close
Peaceful Valley, a garden and farm supply store at 350 Hickory Street in North Albany, is closing, and the future use of this longstanding commercial property is unknown. On social media there’s been chatter about the site for some time. I stopped there Monday and Tuesday, and an employee told me that the store is indeed closing. Its last day of operation will be a week from Saturday.
Local Hospitals Drop Humana and United Health-Leaving Customers at a Loss
Patients in the capital region feel like they are caught in the middle of negotiations between hospitals and insurance companies. Recently two hospital systems have dropped insurance providers. which is it is leaving many needed to go to great lengths to get critical care. "It's not okay." Susan Hartshorne says...
Student Profile: Will Brewster ’26 Returns Home to Westfield
Will Brewster ’26, a junior majoring in Geography, Planning, and Sustainability (GPS) with a minor in Environmental Science, is set to continue his academic journey this fall at Westfield State University. Born and raised in Westfield, Brewster initially broadened his horizons by attending East Coast Prep in Great Barrington before transferring to Southern Connecticut State University for three semesters.
Youth, 16, accused of stabbing teen in Fort Edward
A 16-year-old is accused a stabbing another teen Thursday in Fort Edward. The incident happened on Broadway. The victim, who is also 16, had multiple stab wounds and a punctured lung, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. He is in stable condition at Albany Medical Center. The suspect...
Troy youth after school center, the Ark, faces closure after losing state funding
Troy — An after school education center in Troy could be forced to close as soon as this fall, saying their State Grant funding will not be renewed. The Ark, located in North Central Troy, serves 55 families right now, and for the last 10 years, 95 percent of its budget has come from State Grant money. Now, they're being told the funding will stop.
Girlfriend of deceased in Fox Run Apartments officer involved shooting sues
CLIFTON PARK (NEWS10) – Kyla Brothers, the girlfriend of Anthony Zaremski, who was killed by police during a search warrant execution in Clifton Park last summer, has filed a lawsuit against the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department and several deputies. The lawsuit, filed by James C. Knox of Hacker Murphy, LLP, was submitted to the U.S. […]
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