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Boat overturns on Mohawk River, rescuers treat people on shore

COLONIE, N.Y. (WNYT)- A water rescue was underway May 18 on the Mohawk River after a boat appeared to overturn in Colonie. The Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department told NewsChannel 13 a water rescue took place but little information was available at the time. Video shared with NewsChannel 13 showed rescuers...
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Jack’s Oyster House takes top spot in inaugural Melba Madness

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The first ever Melba Madness restaurant stroll took place on Saturday, and the winners have been announced. Attendees walked around downtown Albany trying a variety of foods paired with melba sauce. Jack’s Oyster House came in first place. The restaurant served pan-seared duck dumpling with...
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Luxe Hudson hotel and spa sparks noise, parking complaints from neighbors

Residents near the Pocketbook say rooftop mechanical noise and increased traffic have disrupted daily life on their once-quiet block.
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‘I’m crippled for life’: Couple sues Ballston Spa police officer over man’s injuries

A man claims a police officer caused him to become “crippled for life” during an incident in October 2024.
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Rotterdam welcomes carnival to town at ViaPort Mall

Summer fun is just around the corner, and Rotterdam is getting a head start at the ViaPort Mall.
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A Saratoga County Amusement Park History Tour

“A trolley ride from Schenectady to Ballston Lake cost about $1.40 or less in the early days of the twentieth century and only took about an hour. This was the fastest way for people to get to Ballston Lake and the people of Schenectady were anxious to get there,” says Ballston Town Historian Rick Reynolds.
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Troy’s License Plate Camera Crisis Caused By a Missed Deadline

Troy's license plate camera lawsuit reveals how surveillance technology can bypass public oversight through automatic contract renewals and emergency powers.
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New York City brand Cuci Burger coming to Colonie

Concept offers burgers and chicken, duck and fish sandwiches with a Chinese flair.
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Albany’s First Church: Home To The Oldest Weathervane In The U.S.

Albany's First Church, dating back to 1642, features the oldest weathervane in the U.S., a true piece of history that survived fire and time.
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Mushrooms growing on walls: Albany family says mold made children sick as repairs stalled

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An Albany family says they have spent months living in what they describe as a health nightmare – an apartment plagued by water damage, mold and, at one point, mushrooms growing from the ceiling — conditions medical providers linked to worsening respiratory problems in the family’s children.

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