New Mexican restaurant opening in Amsterdam
Quincy Carver started Cali Burritos as a pop-up venture in San Diego and Chicago before bringing a food truck to Veterans Park in Amsterdam this summer. Now, Cali Burritos is getting a permanent restaurant location at 30 E Main Street in Amsterdam.
Schenectady school board members get early look at 2026-2027 budget
The school district’s CFO highlighted an expected $10 million increase in state aid and $26 million in grants.
Early Saratoga County Inventors & The Patent Office Fire
As only three people made up the early patent office, the first applications were not closely examined. An inventor simply submitted a written description, a working model, and a $30 fee (equivalent to about $1,000 today). For over 25 years, the patents were stored in a building known as Blodgett’s...
Local private school receives unique distinction for academic excellence
St. Pius X School is swelling with pride with the news of a recent award. The private school in Loudonville received the CAPE Blue Ribbon School Award for 2025, recognizing academic excellence and closing gaps in student achievement. St. Pius X School stands alone with that distinction as the only private school in...
City of Troy appoints new Department of Public Utilities director
The city of Troy announced the appointment of its new Department of Public Utilities director on Tuesday.
Albany, NY Weather Alert: 12–18 Inches Near I-87, I-90 Over the Weekend
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Albany, New York – A significant winter storm delivered widespread double-digit snowfall across eastern New York, placing the Capital Region among the hardest-hit areas in the Northeast over the weekend....
Investigating local students and families detained by ICE in Albany
NEWS10 investigating reports of at least five Albany School District students who have been detained by ICE.
NYSP hunts for dump trailer swiped from Clifton Park
State Police seek public’s help locating stolen dump trailer in Clifton Park theft Clifton Park, NY – New York State Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle and suspects involved in the theft of a dump trailer stolen from a parking lot off Crescent Road in…
Help Saratoga County Baker Become Best In Country-Vote Now
A local baker's dream is getting a chance to rise to the top in a national contest, and the community's support could make all the difference.
Dozens of vehicles towed in Troy as snow emergency enforcement ramps up
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Snow emergencies are in effect across parts of the Capital Region, and in the City of Troy, enforcement wasted no time making sure people are following the rules. City officials tell CBS6 that around 50 vehicles had been towed as of Tuesday afternoon, with that...

















