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Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Longtime Brunswick diner officially deemed ‘historic’
Duncan’s Dairy Bar in Brunswick is officially enrolled in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. The honor recognizes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their community’s history. The business originally opened as an ice cream parlor back in...
Troy mayor captured in disagreement with businessman in expletive-laced audio
The mayor of Troy can be heard in a pitched disagreement with a local businessman in a recording obtained by WAMC. Mayor Carmella Mantello is heard in the expletive-laced recording made by Anthony DeMeo on Wednesday. DeMeo is frustrated with a city construction project along Campbell Avenue. DeMeo of Bob...
Saratoga Springs welcomes woman-owned cannabis business as first dispensary
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Saratoga Springs' first adult-use marijuana dispensary is celebrating its opening today, made possible by a partnership between local woman-owned business and a popular Northeastern marijuana chain. Silver Therapeutics, a New England marijuana company, in conjunction with Spa City Cannabis, LLC, is hosting a grand...
Cambridge schools to introduce phone-locking pouches this fall
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. (WRGB) — 'Yondr' phone pouches will soon be a common sight at Cambridge Central School District. Starting this fall, junior and high school students will need to lock their phones up in these pouches when they arrive at school. On Thursday, the district held a parent forum...
Hoosick Falls Dollar Tree becomes Rensselaer County senior center
Exactly one year ago this week, plans to buy a vacant property to newly house seniors in Rensselaer County were underway. The work to reinvent the property began shortly after and on Wednesday the center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening.
Down-ballot Democrats cheer on Harris at the top of the ticket
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Across the state, Democrats on the ballot in November praised substituting Vice President Kamala Harris for President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee in the general election. After months of stagnating poll numbers, they said their campaigns feel invigorated. “The presidential candidates’ performances will...
Harris candidacy impacts other races
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential election continued to see developments this week when President Joe Biden made the historic announcement that he would not seek reelection. Attention turned to Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic candidate. This week on Empire State Weekly, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, a Democrat representing the 104th District, […]
Watervliet Arsenal, key player in U.S. defense, sees leadership change
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — The world's oldest active military manufacturing site is based in the Capital Region. Thursday the Watervliet Arsenal received a new change in command, as the facility continues to grow at unprecedented times. Colonel Alain Fisher, the 63rd Arsenal Commander passed the torch down to his...
Charlene Wood seeks OK to open Qby’s first cannabis dispensary
Lake George native and Saratoga Springs resident Charlene Wood plans to open a cannabis dispensary in a shopping plaza under construction amid the factory outlets north of Northway Exit 20. “I feel women are underrepresented in the cannabis industry,” Ms. Wood told The Chronicle. “I’m excited to bring this business...
Decision made for Troy’s planning commission
Leaders in Troy came together at the city council meeting on Thursday to vote on the mayor’s proposal to replace the current planning commission, also known as local law three. NEWS10 was at the meeting that decided the fate of the mayor’s request.
Columbia County Sanctuary Movement putting on 1st Annual Caribbean Festival this Saturday
Albany — Columbia County Sanctuary Movement is preparing for its 1st Annual Caribbean Festival this Saturday, July 27th. Their goal is to bring together Albany's diverse culture, people, businesses and also its new residents seeking asylum. It's free, running from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Jennings Landing, with...
Businesses fear Campbell Avenue closure will shut them down
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MN Representative Tom Murphy tours Brunswick’s New York Mills operation
Last week, the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) facilitated a tour of Brunswick Corporation’s New York Mills Operation with State Representative Tom Murphy (GOP House District 9B). The tour offered a comprehensive look into Brunswick’s manufacturing footprint in Minnesota, particularly in the production of Lund and Crestliner Boats. Representatives from Brunswick and NMMA underscored the marine industry’s vital role in the state’s economy to the state representative.
Cohoes fills city court judge vacancy
A new city court judge was sworn in Thursday in Cohoes. Brett Knowles replaces Francisco Calderon, who this month was elevated to the role of New York State Court of Claims Judge. Mayor Bill Keeler says Knowles' resume is "very well-rounded." "Brett M. Knowles was the best of probably 20...
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
Cambridge schools to ban electronic devices during school hours from 2024-25.
Cambridge Central School District will prohibit electronic devices from campus during regular school days starting the 2024-25 school year, according to their website. The district asks students to turn off or store out-of-sight personal electronic devices from their arrival at school until the end of a regular school day, while the district "is not responsible for stolen, lost, or damaged personal electronic devices," according to the website.
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