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Popular Albany County Pizzeria Turning Off the Oven for Good
No one wants to see any business, let alone a Capital Region mom-and-pop style restaurant, close its doors for good, but sadly, that's what's happening at a popular pizza spot. Recently, they shared the news with their valued customers that they have just a few days left to enjoy a...
Construction begins on new CSX-owned rail bridge over Hudson River
Construction has begun on a $634.8 million project to replace the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge, which will replace the Civil War-era passenger-rail bridge spanning the Hudson River between the cities of Albany and Rensselaer, New York. The new bridge will provide a modern crossing designed to improve service along the...
HHA board and tenants meet about state of grant
HUDSON–As the Hudson Housing Authority (HHA) awaits feedback on a proposal to redevelop its property, the opportunities for and challenges facing the people living now in its buildings received attention at the Board of Commissioners meeting June 17 and the residents meeting July 2. The HHA runs the 135-unit...
102nd: Tweed wins Dem nomination in close primary
HILLTOWNS — Janet Tweed is set to face Republican Assemblyman Chris Tague in the 102nd Assembly District general election this November, after Tweed narrowly beat her opponent in the Democratic primary. Although the primary results have yet to be certified by the New York State Board of Elections —...
More than a rebrand: Hilltown Commons focuses on local good
RENSSELAERVILLE — Under new leadership, Hilltown Commons, formerly known as the Carey Institute for Global Good, is shifting its focus to grassroots community-building and skill-sharing that aims to strengthen local bonds across all four of the Hilltowns: Berne, Knox, and Westerlo as well as Rensselaerville. Hilltown Commons board members...
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul hosts youth mental health discussion in Guilderland
New York Governor Kathy Hochul convened a youth mental health roundtable Monday at Guilderland High School in Albany County. Hochul says the session kicks off a statewide listening tour to address smartphone use in schools. “I just met with parents, educators, local leaders, advocates, to hear from them about the...
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