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America’s Largest Walmart Is In Upstate NY: See Where!
Every Wal-Mart is pretty huge. But one local superstore is the hugest in the land!. We've all been there. Even after walking into your local Walmart a thousand times, every time you go into that store you probably think to yourself at some point "This place is enormous!" I have...
Capital Region Spirit Halloween Getting A Christmas Makeover
Soon your favorite Spirit Halloween locations could be getting a bit more jolly. There are two types of people on this planet. Those who love and adore Halloween, and those who love and adore Christmas. There is no middle ground with these people because they are all in no matter what.
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.
One Hudson Valley Town Will Be Crawling with Witches
The idea of a group of people getting together in one place to tour bars and restaurants is not unheard of at all. Crawls as they are referred to are a popular way to celebrate certain holidays. The popular pub crawl idea with a theme is really popular at certain...
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.
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log Sept. 20-27
Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Calls September 20-27 Each Week, Spotlight News lists calls from Delmar, Elsmere, North Bethlehem, Slingerlands and Selkirk fire companies. These department are comprised of local volunteers. Please consider serving your neighbors as a volunteer firefighter. Friday, September 20 12:57 AM Structure Fire Alarm NEW SCOTLAND RD, 7 Slingerlands, Delmar, […] The post Bethlehem Volunteer Fire Log Sept. 20-27 first appeared on Spotlight News.
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 mom pushing for bill to help medically fragile kids
An Albany mother is working to help hundreds of medically fragile families across the state, including her own. With high care demands and in-home nursing shortages, Linda Molina, is hoping to get a New York State Assembly bill passed that she said can change everything.
All-Hallow E’en Festival returns throughout Albany County
Albany County's month-long Halloween event, All-Hallow E'en Festival has returned for its second October. For five weeks, Discovery Albany will host a variety of community events, art installations and ghost tours to celebrate the history throughout Albany and the Halloween spirit.
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