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Troopers Say a Waterford Man Fled at 150-Plus MPH, Then Claimed His Burned-Out Corvette...

The man New York State Police say drove a Corvette away from troopers at more than 150 mph last week told them in writing that someone had stolen it. Troopers have now charged him with lying on that form. Logan J. Powers, 28, of Waterford, was arrested Oct. 14, according...
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Human remains found at Albany site police searched for Ashley Carroll

Investigators used ground-penetrating radar, cadaver dog to search Albany yard near Thruway for woman who vanished in 2010.
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Former Daisy Baker’s owner brings back the classic Troy restaurant

Jim Scully, who has also had Bacchus Wood-Fired since 2008, plans December debut for 1970s-era bar and eatery he first revived in 2000.
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Albany Police confirm remains found in shed at home in investigation of missing woman

Investigators said what appear to be human remains have been found in a shed at an Albany home. Albany Police confirmed that the search is related to the disappearance of Ashley Caroll, who was reported missing from the city of Rensselaer in 2010. She would be 30 years old today. Police said that members of the department searched the 7 Marlborough Court property in relation to her disappearance. Human remains were discovered inside of a shed on the property.
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Albany County breaks ground on port expansion project

COEYMANS, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany County officials broke ground Monday on a new 75,000-square-foot facility at the Coeymans Industrial Park as part of an expansion project for port operations. Once completed, the facility will expand the port's capacity to stage heavier, more specialized equipment. The project also includes the...
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In race for Clifton Park town supervisor, candidates seek end to Town Board acrimony

Republican Anthony Morelli and Democrat Ram Lalukota vie to replace long-time Supervisor Phil Barrett. They share similar visions.
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Albany Common Council backs commuter tax — the proposal likely dies there

The Albany Common Council voted to back a controversial commuter tax Monday night, starting a long-shot effort to find more "creative" ways to raise revenue. The non-binding resolution passed by a vote of 9-2, with three members voting “present.”. The vote comes as the city of Albany faces a...
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe known for ‘detox drinks’ announces ambitious plans to open 40 stores...

Tropical Smoothie Cafe is bringing its beverages to New York and Connecticut with a jaw-dropping 40-store expansion deal. The fast-casual favorite has teamed up with restaurant operator Aurify Kingstar to fuel its ambitious Northeast takeover. The new locations will pop up across Albany, Westchester County, the Bronx and Western Connecticut.
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Wall Street swindler who owes $59M in NY back taxes lives it up in...

A convicted Wall Street swindler who was named New York’s No. 1 tax deadbeat a decade ago has been living it up in California, running a charity praised by Gov. Gavin Newsom and hawking erectile dysfunction pills — all while dodging a tax bill that has soared to $59.1 million, The Post has learned. Daniel Gordon — an ex-Merrill Lynch trader who pleaded guilty in 2003 to bilking the bank out of $43 million in a brazen wire fraud scheme — lives with his wife, Kate, in a 10,495-square-foot spread n
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Albany residents hear experts on Kenwood Commons data center’s community impact

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany residents packed a public forum Monday evening to hear from experts and raise concerns about a proposed data center at Kenwood Commons, with many questioning what the project could mean for the city’s power grid, electric bills and environmental justice. The forum was...

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