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Developers of 240-unit St. Clare's apartment project seek zoning change

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Developers of a proposed 240-unit apartment complex at the former St. Clare’s Hospital campus on McClellan Street are requesting a zoning change from the city to offer residential units at the site. Read MoreDevelopers of 240-unit St. Clare's apartment project seek zoning change

Looking into the possibility of a re-use center in Bethlehem - Down to Business

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Would you take the bet that we’re on the verge of a circular economy in the Capital Region, where consumption occurs in a repeating repair/re-use loop rather than in a linear progression of make, use, dispose?

Protests continue outside of Greene correctional facilities

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COXSACKIE — The wildcat strike by correction officers continued Wednesday afternoon on Route 9W in front of the Coxsackie and Greene Correctional facilities.

Schumer pushes back against Trump's CHIPS Act remarks

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CAPITAL REGION — With millions at stake in the Capital Region, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer has pushed back against statements President Donald Trump made during his address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night that the…

John Sarcone III appointed U.S. Attorney for Northern District of New York

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ALBANY — John Sarcone III will serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York.

Schenectady St. Clare's apartment project developers seek zoning change

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Photos: Ash Wednesday at St. Anthony's in Schenectady

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SCHENECTADY - From St. Anthony's Ash Wednesday service Wednesday, March 5, 2025. It signifies the beginning of Lent, the period from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, the day before Easter.

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Troopers: Schenectady man charged in cross-state money scheme

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CLIFTON PARK - A Schenectady County man has been arrested, accused in a cross-state money scheme that involved victims in Greene County and near Buffalo, along with fake checks cashed in Clifton Park, New York State Police said.

Albany's Nine Pin releases new cider - Bite-Sized

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Amid budget woes, Scotia-Glenville school board works on gap

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It’s unclear how the Scotia-Glenville school district plans to close a $2.8 million budget gap following Monday’s board of education meeting, where a majority of members said they would prefer to stay below the state-mandated property tax cap and preserve all academic programming.

Tree House Brewing lining up summer events at Saratoga Springs location

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Although the location is still only doing beer-to-go at the moment, the long-anticipated Tree House Brewing Company in Saratoga Springs has posted several dates for Cars & Coffee events.

Steck renews push to end subminimum wage for people with disabilities

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New York lawmakers have in the past attempted to end the practice in lockstep with more than 10 other states. Different versions of Steck's bill to end the subminimum wage have been introduced since 2019.

Feds: Man sentenced in Glenville assault of witness' son

Mar 4, 2025

Patrick Civitello was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on Tuesday after the Schenectady teen pleaded guilty to assaulting a 15-year-old victim whose mother had testified against Civitello’s father and brother in a federal criminal trial.

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All charges dismissed against former Niskayuna resident for racist call to Puccioni

Mar 4, 2025

All charges have been dismissed against former Niskayuna resident Osman Rasul, who allegedly left a racist voicemail last August for former Niskayuna Supervisor Jaime Puccioni.

New Saratoga Springs public works commissioner sworn in

Mar 4, 2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles “Chuck” Marshall was sworn in late Tuesday afternoon as Saratoga Springs’ new public works commissioner, bringing a formal end to what had been a contentious six and a half months since the resignation of former com…

Ex-CDTA driver claims she was fired after attack on bus

Mar 4, 2025

Dougherty, who faced a concussion and sprained lower lumbar spinal inquiry, claimed that she was ultimately fired from CDTA for getting up out of her seat during the encounter.

Massive town of Florida Amazon distribution center plans progressing

Mar 4, 2025

TOWN OF FLORIDA — The planning process for a massive 3.2-million-square-foot Amazon distribution center proposed on Route 5S in the town of Florida is already progressing rapidly.

Extreme Heights Cidery to host Can Launch Weekend - Bite-Sized

Mar 4, 2025

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Scotia's Jumpin' Jack's in Scotia sets 2025 opening date - Bite-Sized

Mar 4, 2025

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Veterans fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed, including some who voted for Trump

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Veterans who have been abruptly fired from federal jobs say they feel betrayed by the Trump administration's dramatic downsizing of government. Nathan Hooven, who voted for Trump in November, lost his job last month as an inventory management…

Developers of 240-unit St. Clare's apartment project seek zoning change

4 hrs ago

Schenectady St. Clare's apartment project developers seek zoning change

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Protests continue outside of Greene correctional facilities

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COXSACKIE — The wildcat strike by correction officers continued Wednesday afternoon on Route 9W in front of the Coxsackie and Greene Correctional facilities.