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‘Revitalized’ Upstate NY City Named Best Place To Live In US
A Capital Region city on the comeback and one of the state's best college towns have been named the best places to live in the nation. One of my favorite aspects of living in the Capital Region is it is not centered around one but three interesting cities. Albany, Schenectady, and Troy each have a vibe, great restaurants, arts, culture, and more, all unique to each city. All 3 have had their challenges over the years but have always been beloved by locals and revitalization efforts have led to one of the tri-cities being recognized as one of the best places to live in the nation!
Capital District disaster relief ready to ship
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, rescuers are now getting into the more remote regions of the Southeastern states. With the scope of the disaster continuing to grow, NEWS10’s reporter, James De La Fuente spoke with some local organizations that are sending supplies to those most affected by the catastrophic storm.
Rensselaer seeks input on prioritizing city projects
The Planning and Development Department of Rensselaer is seeking community feedback on prioritizing projects as part of the Rensselaer Rising program. The city is hosting two meetings to review the long-range plan on Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Albany County modernizes codes and updates laws for tattoo artists
County officials unveiled a new local law Wednesday in hopes of revitalizing businesses in downtown Albany, specifically tattoo parlors, and making it easier and more affordable to run a tattoo shop and be a tattoo artist in Albany County. The county changed sanitation codes, officials say were outdated.
Remembering Alice Green: Albany holds tribute to Dr. Green
It's been just over one month since one of Albany's strongest voices for racial and social justice passed away, Dr. Alice Green. While she may no longer be with us, community members in Albany are making sure her legacy is never forgotten.
Bethlehem Town Board barks back over fly ash
George Harder is no stranger to local politics, his most recent run for Town Board in 2017 was one of five trips down the campaign trail, but he continues to fly his familiar “Work Harder” slogan through regular visits behind the microphone at Town Hall. The post Bethlehem Town Board barks back over fly ash first appeared on Spotlight News.
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