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Albany mayor breaks down growing deficit after weeks of spending scrutiny
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (444+ words) ALBANY, N. Y. (WRGB) " Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is offering her most detailed explanation yet of what is driving the city's growing budget shortfall, saying lower-than-expected revenue " not overspending " accounts for the bulk of a multi-million-dollar deficit. The mayor disclosed the city's…...
Albany man arrested after troopers find loaded handgun
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (239+ words) WRGB New York State Police arrested an Albany man after troopers investigating a reported argument in Halfmoon said they found him with a loaded handgun and an illegal high-capacity magazine while an order of protection barred him from possessing guns…...
Travers Day brings in more than $54 M in wagering at Saratoga Race Course
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (156+ words) One firefighter has been injured at a structure fire in Burnt Hills Sunday. Crews are on Goode Street in Burnt Hills, battling a house fire. Our crew at the scen Vehicle drives into Latham hose. .. Travers Day brings in more…...
Two arrested for illegal street racing on Washington Ave. Extension
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (111+ words) Albany, N. Y. (WRGB) " Police made two arrests after a reported high-speed race on the Washington Avenue Extension early Sunday morning. Around 12: 30 a. m. , officers watched multiple vehicles speed down the road near Route 155. Officers pulled them over, apprehended them, and impounded both vehicles…...
Chapman Institute, one of Albany's "safe spaces", receives $1. 25 million State grant
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (144+ words) Baby Animal Days kicks off Friday, April 3 at Indian Ladder Farms, welcoming visitors to meet a new generation of farm animals during the popular spring traditi Broadalbin man dies when car goes off. .. Chapman Institute, one of Albany's "safe spaces…...
Man pleads guilty to deadly Albany stabbing
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (126+ words) The New York State Budget will be more than two weeks late, as another budget extender passed on Monday."It takes three parties to agree, and the person who ha Suspect in custody after Broadalbin. .. Man pleads guilty to deadly…...
Sale of five former College of Saint Rose properties approved
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (106+ words) ALBANY, N. Y. " (WRGB) " The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority has approved the sale of five properties on former College of Saint Rose campus. The board voted unanimously today to approve the sale to Albany County. The five properties include: Former…...
Saratoga Race Course promises economic boost for Capital Region
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (199+ words) The New York Racing Association (NYRA) added nine days to the calendar this year, including events for the Belmont Festival and July Fourth weekend. Pat Mc Kenna, NYRA's vice president of communications, said these additions had a "monumental impact," noting…...
How far would the State's $35 million proposed for Albany go in fixing budget deficits?
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (429+ words) Albany, NY (WRGB) " According to the Mayor's office, all City of Albany departments have now submitted their spending reduction plans. It's a move Mayor Dorcey Applyrs is requesting as the City is facing major budget gaps. $15 million this year, $22 million…...
Albany women drove over 90 mph on VT highway says VT State Troopers
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (92+ words) WRGB BENNINGTON COUNTY, VT (WRGB) " An Albany woman was caught driving over 90 miles per hour (mph) on a Vermont highway on Friday night. Vermont State Troopers say Kelsey Decker, 29, of Albany, was driving 91 mph on US Route 7 in Shaftsbury. The…...