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20 Restaurants In Albany County With Health Code Violations
In case you missed it, these 20 restaurants in Albany County had multiple or critical health inspection violations. Albany County published a list of restaurants that had multiple or critical health code violations during their last inspections in June. **The list includes restaurants and other food service establishments. 1. KARAVALLI.
New Speed Limit in Albany
Most city streets have a max of 30 mph, but that is changing. The city speed limit will no longer be 30 mph in the City of Albany after the Common Council voted unanimously to lower the limit. On most city streets, the limit will be reduced to 25 mph.
Busy Clifton Park Intersection to be Replaced by Roundabout
This comes in anticipation of increased traffic in an already busy area. A busy intersection in Clifton Park will soon be getting a makeover. Where Clifton Park Center Road meets Sitterly Road already has a stoplight in place. Currently at the intersection is a Stewart's Shop, Ellis Urgent Care Center and the southeast entrance to Clifton Park Center Mall. Bass Pro Shop is expected to begin construction on its first store in the Capital Region in the same area.
New Albany Law Reduces Speed Limit to Improve Safety
Albany, NY (WRGB) — A new law reducing the speed limit on Albany roads from 30 to 25 miles per hour is set to take effect soon, following unanimous approval from the Albany Common Council. The legislation aims to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle accidents. Community...
2024 Capital Region 4th Of July Fireworks & Celebration Guide
Looking for a great spot to celebrate America's birthday? Check out one of these Capital Region 4th of July celebrations. There will be no shortage of 4th of July festivities throughout the Capital Region all week long. From superb fireworks to food to amusements to live music, communities throughout the area will be pulling out all the stops to celebrate our Independence and America's 248th birthday!
Capital Region restaurant inspections: June 24-28
Here are the inspections from June 24 to 28 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Albany's Empire State Plaza to host July 4 celebration with ceremony and music
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — New York State's Independence Day celebration will be held at the Empire State Plaza in downtown Albany this year. With the venue open at 4 p.m., the event will feature a naturalization ceremony for new citizens, a flyover, live music, food and beverages, and activities for children, leading up to the fireworks show at approximately 9:15 p.m.
Fireworks happening around the Capital Region
Fireworks are happening all over the Capital Region – some beginning Wednesday night. Amsterdam will hold an Independence Day Fest from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park. It will feature Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team Show,. Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team Show, Tim Barr, Kolbie G and Ryan...
Referee approves 80-townhouse land division
As expected, a referee has ruled for the City of Albany in two property owners’ appeal over a planned 80-lot subdivision in North Albany. Audrey Eldridge and Brad Dennis, both owners in North Albany, had challenged the city’s approval of Riverwood Crossing, a development of 80 townhouses along a new section of Laura Vista Drive south of Gibson Hill Road.
Brand New Freeze Dried Candy Shop Opens Up in Albany
An all new crunchy way to enjoy some of your favorite candy has officially opened up in Albany!. Everyone has a sweet tooth. The type of sweets that you want? Well that is a different story. What if you took some of your favorite gummy and chewy candies and added a crunch factor to them? That's what the freeze dried rage is right now when it comes to some of our favorites.
Taylor: Ensuring Fair, Legal Background Checks at Your Park
Editor’s note: This column was written by Christine Taylor, a Principal Partner at The Towne Law Firm, P.C. in the firm’s Albany, N.Y., office, who focuses her practice in the areas of Hospitality Law, Business Law, Labor and Employment Law, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estate Law and Litigation. Park owners can email info@townelaw.com for a chance to have their questions answered in future columns.
N.Y. Department of Health marches in Capital Pride for the first time, official says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Department of Health reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQ+ communities by engaging in the Pride festivities last month, writes the DOH's July 3 press release. According to the press release, some staff with the DOH participated in Pride events across the state,...
Troy's new comptroller resigns
After walking out of an explosive city council meeting in June, Troy’s new comptroller has resigned. Dylan Spring, who was approved by the council in February, abruptly left council chambers on June 20th as councilors asked about first quarter finance reports, which were nearly two months late. Mayor Carmella...
Empire State Plaza Fireworks – Parking Restrictions & Road Closures
Parking Restrictions for fireworks at the Empire State Plaza on July 4th from 5:00 A.M. until 11:59 P.M. -Both sides of State Street from South Swan Street to Eagle Street. -All upper roadways to Lincoln Park between Delaware Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard. This includes the roadway adjacent to TOAST school, tennis courts, basketball courts and spray pool.
Officials energize largest EV charging site between Albany and Canadian border
The New York Power Authority has unveiled what it says is the largest high-speed EV charging plaza between Albany and the Canadian border. The Power Authority is working with the state Department of Transportation to complete phase one of a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, project to build an EV charging network along the state’s major highways. Twelve Evolve NY charging ports and eight Tesla ports have been electrified at the Frontier Town Gateway in North Hudson, just off Northway Exit 29. New York Power Authority Manager of Project Engineering for the E-Mobility Group Jim Bright says the location is pre-wired for four additional stations to be added.
Talk of term extensions to start July 10
The Town’s top seat has long carried a two-year term, but Town Board officials want to open discussions with residents to extend that time to four years. The post Talk of term extensions to start July 10 first appeared on Spotlight News.
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