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Abortion, LGBTQ rights are on NY ballots this fall. But will the wording confuse voters?
New York officials on Monday turned down requests to add the words "abortion" and "LGBTQ" to a statewide ballot question so that voters clearly understand what they're being asked to decide. The state's four election commissioners unanimously approved the final ballot language for the Equal Rights Amendment, a proposal that would add abortion and LGBTQ rights to the state constitution. They stuck with wording suggested by the Board of Elections staff, which uses terms such as "pregnancy...
Man Found Dead On Capital Region Roadway
See Updated Story: Update: Woman Stabbed Man Found Dead On Albany Roadway, Police SayPolice are investigating after a man was found dead on a roadway in the region.Emergency crews in Albany were called about someone lying in the roadway near the intersection of Commerce Avenue and North Mannin…
DEC: New Yorkers Need To Check Pools And Trees For Invasive Beetle
The New York State DEC told New Yorkers to be on the lookout in pools and trees for an invasive insect that attacks and kills maple and other hardwood trees. According to the DEC, the Asian longhorned beetle, or 'ALB,' is "an invasive wood-boring insect that feeds on a variety of hardwoods, including maple, birch, elm, ash, poplar, horse chestnut, and willow."
Increased access to overdose kits for domestic violence programs
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--GOV. KATHY HOCHUL RECENTLY ANNOUNCED INCREASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY OVERDOSE KITS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS. OVER THE PAST 18 MONTHS, NEW YORK HAS DISTRIBUTED NEARLY 700,000 OVERDOSE EMERGENCY KITS STATEWIDE. MANY STATE LEADERS STRESS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS ARE AT A GREATER RISK FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND...
Discount Retail Company With 64 New York Stores Confirms Closures
A popular retail company is closing a number of locations in New York State. Closing sales are underway. Some New Yorkers will be forced to say goodbye to Big Lots. Big Lots confirmed plans in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to close 35 to 40 stores by the end of 2024.
Williams Alum Kirshe Leads U.S. Rugby to Olympic Semi-Finals
Williams College alum Kristi Kirshe and the U.S. women's rugby sevens team are one win away from securing a medal at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. On Monday afternoon (EDT), the Eagles came from behind to beat Great Britain, 17-7, in the Olympic quarter-finals. And Kirshe was key...
Man shot in the back in Albany, suspect at large, according to APD
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Albany Police are currently investigating a shooting near Clinton avenue and Lark Street. People are asked to avoid the area. According to police, around 11:45 a.m. officers responded to the area of Clinton Avenue and Lark Street for reports of a shooting and located a 30-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his back. He was treated on scene and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital. No one in custody currently, police say.
The Acacia Strain Announce Holiday Shows With Sanguisugabogg, Mindforce, Undeath & More
The Acacia Strain will be holding a two-day holiday event in Albany, NY on December 06th and 07th. These ‘Tune Low Die Slow Ho Ho!‘ shows will double as a toy drive, with attendees who donate an unopened toy valued at $10 or more set to be eligible to receive $10 off any The Acacia Strain merch item on sale at the event. Tickets will be available this Friday, August 02nd at 12:00pm EST / 09:00am PST through Ticketmaster.
Pine Hills Land Authority looking for applicants
Local leaders have stressed the urgent need to fill the vacancies on the newly formed land authority, after an attempted burglary on Saturday. The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority was created because local leaders said they want to prevent the neighborhood from becoming lifeless and buildings from being underutilized.
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