Last home in Costco’s way sells for $1.1M
Firm affiliated with Crossgates Mall buys modest ranch-style house to complete purchase of land for wholesale retailer's new Guilderland store.
State officials push for highway worker protections as flagger assaulted in work zone
Albany, NY — On Wednesday, March 26, state officials, safety advocates, and leaders from the construction industry and labor sectors gathered in the capital region to urge lawmakers to pass legislation proposed in Governor Hochul's Executive Budget. On the same day, New York State Department of Transportation...
Plug Power to lay off 261 workers in New York due to economic reasons
New York — According to a notice filed with the New York State Department of Labor, Plug Power, Inc., a manufacturing company based in Slingerlands, New York, has announced plans to lay off 261 employees due to economic reasons. The layoffs are set to occur on June 23, 2025.
NYS cracks down on illegal cannabis as legal market grows
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— It has been four years since the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, known as MRTA, was signed into law. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, a lot has changed since those early days. “In terms of the industry, we’ve had an incredible 2024 year where we did, I think, over $900 […]
‘If I have an Enhanced ID, do I need a REAL ID?’ Your questions...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The requirement to have a REAL ID is fast approaching for anyone wishing to travel domestically or enter some federal buildings in the United States. The deadline is May 7, 2025. What is a REAL ID?. According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles,...
Capital Region City Named ‘Most Undesirable’ In New York
One of our favorite Capital Region cities has been named New York's worst to live in, and we completely disagree!. You know, it grinds my gears when folks outside the Capital Region pass judgement on the quality of life in our local cities and towns. It would be like me commenting on how to build a rocket: I don't...
Denny’s Shuts Down Location in Upstate New York as Part of Nationwide Closure Strategy
Denny’s Announces Closure of New York Location, Plans to Trim 150 Sites. Denny's has closed its Rome, New York, location, marking the end of an era for the longtime diner. The restaurant, situated about 44 miles east of Syracuse, served its final customers over the weekend. This closure is part of a larger strategy...
Massive News For Steak Lovers In New York State
You may have had your last New York strip steak in New York State. There is a world of difference between a good steak, and bad steak. For those who enjoy a tender and juicy strip steak, there are reports that a name change is coming soon. Keep an eye...
Ex-FDNY Chief Sentenced to Prison in $190K Bribery Conspiracy
Brian Cordasco, former chief of the New York City Fire Department’s (FDNY) Bureau of Fire Prevention, was sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison for conspiring to solicit and accept bribes, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced Monday.
Two Small Towns in Upstate New York Honored as “Best” in the USA
You’ve heard the saying, "There’s nothing to do in a small town. " Well, many here in Upstate New York would disagree. Most of us would love for life to slow down a little bit so we can take the time to enjoy the unique charm that small-town living affords us: the fresh air, open roads, sense of community, and...
