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Hammer Wielding Woman ‘Hits’ 10 Upstate New York Businesses
A 28-year-old woman is being accused of going on a destructive spree smashing and damaging 10 different businesses with a hammer in upstate New York. According to the Albany Police Department officers were dispatched early Wednesday morning to the 300th block of Central Ave for a report of a woman smashing the windows out of businesses along the stretch of road in Albany, New York.
Biggest Pumpkin in the Country Was Grown in New York State
It's officially pumpkin season in New York, and while most residents are looking to find a solid gourd to carve for Halloween, some farmers have a different goal in mind. Last weekend, Saratoga Giant PumpkinFest was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. The annual event brought together growers from across the country to see who could produce the largest pumpkin, and this year's competitors did not disappoint (below).
Lost Radio Rounders To Perform Benefit Concert In Albany
The Historic American Music trio Lost Radio Rounders will return to Albany to perform a concert benefiting Guilderland Food Pantry on October 24. Eddie Award-nominated Lost Radio Rounders is a Historic American Music Trio that presents themed programs and concerts of Acoustic American Roots to folks in Upstate New York and beyond. Members Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, and Paul Jossman each bring a variety of instrumental skills and musical backgrounds including guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, dobro, vocals, and more.
Controversial “Vote for Trump” sign lights Amsterdam skyline
Political signs have attracted controversy before but one in Amsterdam eclipses all others in size and wattage. Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino is showing support for his presidential candidate in a big way. The city’s administration is pushing back with a legal battle.
Legislature, comptroller unite on legislation to require NY agencies to share details on emergency contracts with public
State legislators and the state comptroller are hoping to shine a little more light on government contracts in Albany, and they’ve come together to support a bill that would require state agencies provide more information to the public on contracts they sign in times of emergency that go without a review.
Albany Co. 2025 proposed budget details property tax decrease
In an announcement about the proposed Albany County 2025 Executive Budget, county officials said the budget includes a 3% increase, totaling $847 million. Residents can expect property tax rates to decrease slightly and investment in economic and workforce development in 2025.
Albany groups reflect on one year of Israel-Hamas War
One year ago Monday, Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 Jewish civilians and sparking the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War. Albany Jewish and Palestinian groups spoke out Monday, reflecting on what many said was a year of tragedy.
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