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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.
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.
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...
July 4th celebration draws big crowds at the Empire State Plaza
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The annual tradition continued Thursday as crowds filled the Empire State Plaza to celebrate Independence Day. Thursday’s celebration including live music from Soul and Orleans, a military flyover and fireworks that lit up the sky over the water at the Plaza. Lance Hoppen, the...
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...
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,...
Bethlehem lands $5M grant state from DOT
The Town of Bethlehem will share $13.6 million in funding awarded by the New York State Department of Transportation to three Capital Region districts The post Bethlehem lands $5M grant state from DOT first appeared on Spotlight News.
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...
Kingston opts into "good cause" eviction, passes ceasefire resolution in tense council session
New York’s “good cause” eviction law, passed in the latest state budget, allows upstate communities to opt in to restrictions on landlords, preventing them from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause and from and from making predatory rent hikes. Albany was the first city to opt in in June. The Kingston Common Council opted in with a unanimous 9-0 vote, following a tense public comment period that stretched over three hours.
Kindlon defeats Soares for party nod in DA race
Lee Kindlon, the longtime defense attorney who challenged David Soares in the Democratic primary, declared himself the winner after unofficial results rolled in The post Kindlon defeats Soares for party nod in DA race first appeared on Spotlight News.
Letter to the Editor: Neighbors for Peace: Community should oppose policy
The ban was caused by the fact that we held a meeting with a speaker on Gaza who, like BNP, is for a ceasefire and some people came to disrupt and did disrupt. The post Letter to the Editor: Neighbors for Peace: Community should oppose policy first appeared on Spotlight News.
Environmental groups call on New York legislators to return to Albany for special climate session
Environmental advocates in New York have been ramping up calls for lawmakers to address the climate crisis ever since Governor Kathy Hochul paused the state’s congestion pricing plan last month. The plan aimed to reduce vehicle emissions and traffic in New York City. Hochul announced the indefinite pause at...
Albany’s At Home Store in Crossgates Commons Is Ready For Halloween
If you've been itching to get your fix of Halloween decorations, At Home in Crossgates Commons will help you feel spooky this summer. With the Fourth of July having come and gone the next major holiday we are planning for is likely going to be Halloween. A lot of people like to get into the spirit of things early and now you can at least start planning your decorating game for 2024.
City of Albany drops speed limit to 25
The Albany Common Council has given the green light to lower the city speed limit from 30 to 25 miles an hour. The 11 members attending the Albany Common Council meeting voted unanimously Monday to reduce the speed limit on most city streets. The measure was sponsored by 14th ward Councilor Deb Zamer.
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