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$34 million to improve internet access in Southern Tier
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than $70 million will be used to connect people across NYS to high-speed broadband internet. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plan on Friday as part of a $228 million federal investment. The projects will build more than 800 miles of public broadband infrastructure...
40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Siena men’s basketball to battle Bucknell For McNamara homecoming
In the final season of his decorated collegiate playing career, Scranton native Gerry McNamara and Syracuse played in front of his home crowd in Northeast Pennsylvania. And, in his first season as a head coach, McNamara will bring his new team back to that same arena for the venue's first NCAA Division I men's basketball game since. Siena Basketball will take on Bucknell in a neutral-site non-conference game presented by the Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania.
Altamont ZBA approves 11-lot subdivision on Western Avenue
ALTAMONT — Nearly two years after first coming to the village with his proposal, Troy Miller this week received approval from the Altamont Zoning Board of Appeals for an 11-lot subdivision on 13 acres bounded by Western Avenue, Schoharie Plank Road West, Gun Club Road, and Marian Court. Some...
Troy City Council abolishes Planning Commission with mayor-appointed board
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The Troy City Council voted to approve the mayor’s controversial plan to abolish the city’s Planning Commission and replace it with a new Planning Board. The vote was approved 4 to 3 along party lines, with Republican members voting to dissolve the commission.
Judge in Trump’s civil fraud case says he won’t recuse himself over ‘nothingburger’ encounter
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”
Voorheesville chef finds celebrity fame on TikTok
Many chefs are happy if they can just fill their restaurants on a regular basis. However, a celebrity chef from Voorheesville is taking that to another level. Dylan Longton found fame on social media sites like TikTok and Instagram. If rock stars connect with people through their music, then Longton...
Siena Track Teams among best in the nation; earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For the ninth straight year, the Siena Track teams both earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women's program held the distinction of earning the top spring 2024 term GPA among all 21 Siena College athletic programs with an impressive 3.85 GPA. Their cumulative GPA of 3.74 ranked fifth nationally among NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field teams under head coach Elizabeth DeBole behind only Arizona, Utah, Creighton and Utah State. The men's program had a strong year in the classroom as well, finishing 11 th nationally...
SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail
Guilderland and Bethlehem chambers brought back the Bikes, Burgers and Beverages event at the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. The post SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail first appeared on Spotlight News.
Arrest made after reports of man with a gun in Troy
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Troy police responded to 4th Street Friday after reports of a man with a gun. Police have taken a man into custody. Around 2:52 in the afternoon, police responded to 4th Street between Ida Street & Jefferson Street. The suspect was not found with a gun, but was arrested for unlawfully operating a vehicle. A truck was found crashed into a pole on scene.
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
Saratoga County Animal Shelter seeks homes for kittens
The Saratoga County Animal Shelter is looking for homes for cats and kittens. People are invited to stop by the facility at 6010 County Farm Road Ballston Spa, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see the cats. If people cannot adopt, but still want to help,...
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