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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...
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
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...
Capital Region Native And His Band Announce Hometown Show In Albany
There is no more room on the summer concert calendar to add shows! Let's start the fall concert calendar. The latest show announcement for the Capital Region will take place in Albany this October and will feature a singer from Niskayuna. The Los Angeles based Rock band Dirty Honey will...
Race is on to keep a 150-year-old lighthouse from crumbling into the Hudson River
The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, a 150-year-old structure on the Hudson River, is in danger of collapsing due to deteriorating wooden pilings, and the preservation society is trying to raise $10 million to install a submerged steel curtain to protect it.
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...
Gov. Hochul planning to tackle smartphone use in schools
GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) - There is a serious attempt underway to try to tackle smartphone use in schools. Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off a statewide tour Monday with a stop at Guilderland High School, where administrators and teachers from several schools joined the Governor and lawmakers for a roundtable discussion about the ongoing issue of students using their phones in school.
New senior apartments open in Latham
The newest apartment building for Colonie seniors was unveiled in Latham on Monday. King Thiel II at 11 Elks Lane is home to 99 apartments. They are two and one bedrooms, all fully equipped with appliances. The ribbon was cut on the new building Monday morning at 11 Elks Lane,...
NY elected officials condemn political violence
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—New York elected officials on both side of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. The overarching theme— despite differing political opinions, violence is never the answer. When it comes to safety, Govenor Kathy Hochul said New York State is monitoring social media for threats of retaliation. “The […]
Voorheesville Holding and Reconsignment Point (former) Improvements – Guilderland Center NY
City: Guilderland, Guilderland Center, Voorheesville, NY. Works Progress Administration (WPA), Work Relief Programs. The federal Work Projects Administration (WPA) conducted major improvement and development work at what was then known as the Voorheesville Holding and Reconsignment Point. Located in the hamlet of Guilderland Center, Town of Guilderland, north of Voorheesville, the facility is presently the site of Northeastern Industrial Park.
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 —...
Albany Common Council takes up lower speed limit — again
The city of Albany is temporarily hitting the brakes on implementing a new 25 mile per hour speed limit. Early this month the Albany Common Council unanimously approved legislation to reduce the speed limit on most city streets from 30 to 25 miles an hour. The measure was sponsored by...
Countdown to Bear Mountain Bridge Centennial has begun
PEEKSKILL – The Bear Mountain Bridge will turn 100 years old later this year and the celebration of the iconic landmark has begun. Activities between now and November include an online pop-up shop, guided hiking tours, an art workshop, an international engineering conference, and a dedication ceremony. The Bear Mountain Bridge is the Hudson River’s first vehicular crossing south of Albany.
District committed to 'distraction-free environment'
SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (WRGB) — CBS 6 is taking a look at the bold action taken by a local school district, as Governor Kathy Hochul works to find a way to combat the negative impact these devices have on kids. Schoharie Central School District Superintendent Dave Blanchard was a school...
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