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DEC all ears on proposed wetland regs
The state Department of Environmental Conservation seeks to protect one million acres of unprotected wetland habitat by expanding the number of wetlands it regulates The post DEC all ears on proposed wetland regs first appeared on Spotlight News.
East Islip 7-Eleven Sells NYS Lottery Ticket Worth Over $30,000
A 7-Eleven has made one lucky Long Islander over $30,000 richer after they purchased a winning lottery ticket at the East Islip-based convenience store last week. According to New York State Lottery officials, the top prize-winning TAKE 5 ticket for the drawing held on July 8 is worth a cool $32,341 to whoever has the ticket in their possession.
NY schools must notify parents of lockdown drills, try to avoid unintended student trauma
Starting this fall, New York schools will have to develop procedures for notifying parents ahead of lockdown drills and will have to make sure that drills do not mimic a school shooting or other incident of violence. The state Board of Regents, which sets statewide education policy, approved the changes...
Atlas Copco seeks $4.6 million tax break, request to be heard July 24
NEW SCOTLAND — On July 24, at 4:30 in the afternoon, inside New Scotland Town Hall, the Albany County Industrial Development Agency will hold a public hearing on Atlas Copco’s request for $4.6 million in tax breaks for its $40 million expansion in Voorheesville. The company is seeking...
National Grid: Power restored to 75%+ of upstate customers that lost it
National Grid said early Wednesday evening they’ve restored power to around 76% of the 198,000 customers who lost it in Tuesday’s storms. The most severely impacted areas were Albany, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Rensselaer, Warren and Washington counties. There are 3,000 people working to restore power, said National Grid....
Davis Cos. Raises Its Largest Fund to Date in Challenging Environment
The Davis Companies said Wednesday it had expanded its capital base by more than $977.1 million amid the real estate fund management industry’s most challenging fundraising cycle in more than a decade. Boston-based Davis has raised $877.1 million into Davis Investment Ventures Fund V, in addition to a co-investment sidecar vehicle totaling $100 million.
Steve Hammond and Rabid Children release ‘Does the Heartbeat’: Upstate Beat
Since moving to the Capital Region five years ago, Kansas native Steve Hammond has made a mark on the area music scene in several local bands. His twangy old-school country outfit The AMs play honky-tonk in the vein of Buck Owens, and they recently opened for the legendary Hank Williams’ great-grandson Coleman Williams at the Hangar on the Hudson in Troy.
Florida High School Baseball Players Shine in 2024 MLB Draft Recap
Florida high school baseball took center stage at the 2024 MLB Draft, with prominent players from the Sunshine State making waves despite some opting for college over signing bonuses. Kellon Lindsey, SS, Hardee: 1st Round, 23rd overall, Los Angeles Dodgers. Blake Larson, LHP, IMG Academy: Competitive Balance Rd. B, Chicago...
REVIEW: Herb Alpert provides the calm after the storm at The Egg in Albany
In a world that functions — and at times dysfunctions — on a see-saw of conflict vs. resolution, much of our music reflects that process. Trumpet player Herb Alpert is all about that resolution, but without the conflict. His show to a sold-out audience at The Egg in Albany on Tuesday was “nice.” And I don’t mean that in a deprecating way.
Suspect charged in assault that put Albany restaurant employee in coma pleads not guilty
The man accused of putting a restaurant employee in a coma last May pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday morning. Lucas Healey, 42, allegedly walked out of the Shogun Restaurant on Madison Avenue in Albany without covering his entire bill. Surveillance video shows a man, who police said...
[WATCH] Crews Respond to Pizza Shop Fire in Cohoes
Fire crews from Cohoes, Green Island and the Watervliet Arsenal were called to a Structure Fire at SJ Pizza on Ontario Street in Cohoes. It happened just after 11pm. When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the building. Cohoes fire chief Joseph Fahd told NewsChannel 13 they were...
MTA Reduced Brooklyn Bus Service After Congestion Pricing Was Nixed, Lawsuit Says
After Governor Kathy Hochul paused the implementation of congestion pricing, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority cut about 10% of bus service in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan, according to a lawsuit filed by a officials from a transit workers union, a city official and a Brookyn resident. A lawsuit filed in...
BC Superintendent receives five-year contract
At its July 9 board meeting, the Bethlehem Central School District swore in first time board member Lauren Grasso who won her seat in May’s election. The post BC Superintendent receives five-year contract first appeared on Spotlight News.
Teen dead following apparent drowning in Berkshire County
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – A teenager is dead following an apparent drowning in Berkshire County. Great Barrington Police said a 911 call was made shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday reporting that a 14-year-old was unaccounted for at the Benedict Pond beach area. Before crews arrived, the teen was...
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