Town of Brookhaven joins lawsuit against Albany over cannabis dispensary locations
The Town of Brookhaven joined Southampton and Riverhead town governments in a lawsuit filed on Friday in Albany that claims New York State has handcuffed local towns’ ability to choose where dispensaries are placed and illegally limited their “home rule” rights to oversight of basic commercial development...
Thruway Authority must fix problems with cashless tolling system
When cashless tolling was first proposed, I expressed concerns about how it would operate and potentially impact those who utilize the Thruway. Since then, my office continues to hear from a concerning number of people who have experienced erroneous billing and other problems with this initiative and who continue to...
No more money: Rensselaer County stops paying child care subsidies
TROY - At Hope 7, the after-school program is slowly diminishing as child after child drops out. They are among the dozens of local children who have recently lost their child care as Rensselaer County slowly runs out of money to help pay for it. The county provides a subsidy for each child whose household income...
Big Name Store Just Announced for Crossgates
Crossgates announced Monday that the big bookseller Barnes & Noble will be opening a new store at the mall in 2026. Its location will be on the upper level next to REI. Crossgates general manager Jen Smith said in a press release:. This renowned bookseller is a perfect addition to...
Attorney with ties to Epstein resigns as Union College trustee
Attorney Brad Karp, a Union College graduate who recently became ensnarled in the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, has resigned from the school's Board of Trustees. Board chair Julie Greifer Swidler issued a brief statement through the college's spokesperson Monday morning, adding they had no additional...
Clifton Park’s Lost Amusement Park
For 3 decades, Clifton Park had its own amusement park. Visitors reached the park by trolley, crossing an 1,800-foot bridge (then the world’s longest trolley bridge) for just a nickel. The park (originally opened as “Luna Park” in 1906) offered a slew of attractions that would still impress even...
Albany’s Snow Cleanup Enters Final Stage, Two Weeks After Major Storm
Albany's snow removal efforts are entering their final phase, two weeks after a major winter storm blanketed the New York capital with approximately 15 inches of snow on January 25-26. Mayor Dorcey Applyrs announced Friday that the cleanup process could take up to two more weeks to complete, with crews...
Albany Police: power outage affecting multiple areas
Albany Police say a widespread power outage is affecting the city Monday night.
Albany NY Weather Alert: 1–6 Inches Snow, I-87 Travel Slick Tuesday–Wednesday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, NY – Snowfall is expected to impact travel across eastern New York and western New England from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening, prompting a Winter Weather Advisory for portions of the...
Two teens charged after crash, stolen SUV investigation in Watervliet
New York State Police arrested two teens on Sunday after a stolen car investigation in Watervliet.
