Beloved Nurse, Teacher Killed In 3-Car Crash On New York State Thruway
A mother, nurse, and teacher was killed by an aggressive driver on the New York State Thruway. New York State Police are investigating a fatal three-car collision on the New York State Thruway. Fatal 3-Car Crash On New York State Thruway. The accident happened on I-87 north around 4:44 p.m....
Widow Who Donated This Year’s Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Says It’s in Honor of...
“It’s so special that my family’s tree gets to be America’s, if not the world’s, Christmas tree,” Judy Russ said of the 75-foot-tall Norway spruce
$1M added to tab of $8.9M Normans Kill bridge
GUILDERLAND — Another $1 million will be added to the $8.9 million price tag of replacing the Route 146 bridge over the Normans Kill after it was discovered “existing soil conditions were insufficient” to support the installation of a pedestrian walkway along the state road. “While excavating...
Community Loan Fund braces for higher demand amid federal cuts, shutdown
The Community Loan Fund lends to other Albany-area nonprofits when traditional banks won’t. Amid a federal shutdown, it is expecting higher demand.
Local Leaf Collection Schedule for Week of November 10th Announced by DPW
The Department of Public Works has released the estimated schedule for the 2025 leaf collection. The collection will take place from November through December. Only loose leaves left at the curb will be vacuumed. Bagged leaves will not be collected. The schedule is available on the DPW website. It may change due to...
Overdue: Albany Common Council Overhauls Cabaret License
On the heels of the announced closing of Larkin Hifi, and vocal criticism of the policy, the Albany Common Council on Monday night overhauled the city’s cabaret license process. The Prohibition Era cabaret licenses were typically used to target black owned and frequented businesses. The relic of the past...
Albany delays launch of new high school security systems
The City School District of Albany will be postponing the implementation of new security systems at the high school.
Saratoga Tattoo Company to host 2nd Toys for Tattoos event
Saratoga Tattoo Company is holding its second annual Toys for Tattoos event this December.
Farmers’ Almanac Closing After 200-Plus Years
After 208 years of weather predictions The Farmers' Almanac is saying farewell.
1 person shot in South Troy, multiple cars hit by gunfire
Troy Police are investigating a shooting that happened earlier Sunday night on Van Every Avenue. Troy Police responded to Van Every Avenue and St. Joseph Street around 6:43 p.m. Sunday for a call about shots being fired.
