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$500 Million Investment to Benefit Central NY Communities
The Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund, part of the Green CHIPS incentive agreement between Micron and Empire State Development (ESD), will begin accepting Letters of Intent on August 15. This $500 million fund is designed to boost Micron's $100 billion investment in New York, expected to create nearly 50,000 jobs in Central New York.
Cannabis Association of New York to hold cornhole tournament Saturday: What to know
Fans of the backyard game cornhole will have a chance to showcase their skills in the High Toss Cornhole Tournament on Saturday. The tournament, hosted through a collaboration between the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY), the Broome County Urban League and Just Breathe Tomorrows, will be held at noon on Collier Street in downtown Binghamton. Organizers said smoking will be allowed at the event.
Republicans view New York as ripe to flip into GOP control
MILWAUKEE — Republican lawmakers are targeting a handful of battleground states that are prime opportunities to flip in 2024 as part of their efforts to win the White House in November. But GOP leaders are also homing in on one unlikely target: New York. New York has long been a Democratic stronghold in presidential elections […]
Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Ground Broken on Long Island on nation's largest offshore wind farm
SHIRLEY, N.Y. -- There was a historic groundbreaking Wednesday for New York's next offshore wind farm, which will be seven times bigger than the first one.Years in the making, winds of change are coming to the state's energy grid. Months after South Fork Wind went live, the far bigger Sunrise Wind will have 84 turbines to generate 924 megawatts, making it the largest wind farm in the nation.Ocean winds will be supplying the project's clean energy by 2026."Six hundred thousand homes. That is the metric and that is a true game changer for Long Island," said Doreen Harris, president of...
Broadalbin man charged with arson in fires
Leon G. Nadeau, 39, allegedly set the fires in the area of North Main Street and Railroad Avenue. All of the fires happened in a 48-hour period. The Broadalbin-Kenneyetto Fire Company and bystanders put out the fires. State Police said Nadeau allegedly caused damage to multiple buildings and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
ValleyCats to host Veterans Day Out on July 24
Veterans can catch a free ballgame at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. Albany County and “The Joe” are honoring our local heroes with “Veterans Day Out.”. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the Tri-City ValleyCats baseball game happening on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. The special event offers free tickets and a meal voucher for anyone eligible.
Elgies once proudly owned funeral home
We write to you today to express our gratitude and support for an Altamont business that has been a part of the fabric of the Altamont community since the 1800s. In May, our mother and grandmother, Thelma Gade Elgie, passed away at 102, and her arrangements were handled by the Collett family, owners of Fredendall Funeral Home since 2021.
Enjoy ice cream while celebrating Berne history
If you missed the mention of our celebration last week, here's another shout out. Since Sunday, July 21, is National Ice Cream Day, what better time to visit the Berne Historical Museum for its Ice Cream Social and 50-year celebration of the museum?. Along with the ice cream there are...
Police: Albany man pushed, robbed victim
An Albany man is accused of pushing someone to the ground and robbing him. It happened just before noon Thursday in the area of Clinton Avenue and North Lake Avenue. Naim Cook, 43, allegedly approached the victim and hit him, injuring his hands and knee, Albany Police said. Cook left...
Hatch and Leonard honored by Heldeberg Workshop
NEW SCOTLAND — Two archers are being honored at the Heldeberg Worshop’s July 18 open house. The renovated Art Hatch and Mike Leonard Archery Building is being named after two men who helped found and expand the workshop’s archery program. Arthur E. “Art” Hatch, who won a...
Son of Wrestling Legend Coming to Capital Region for Private Signing Event
Wrestling fans in the Capital Region will not want to miss this upcoming event at Crossgates Mall. The great folks over at Heroes Hideout, the Capital Region's ultimate destination for toys, collectibles, and immersive meet and greet experiences with your favorite pop culture icons, announced another can't-miss wrestling event at their Crossgates location at the end of the summer.
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