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A paper bag will soon cost a nickel in Albany County

A paper bag will soon cost a nickel in Albany County

Nov 13, 2019 Jim Franco Albany County, News, Towns 0

ALBANY — By March 2020, New York state retailers who hand out plastic bags will get fined. And in Albany County, a paper bag will cost you a nickel as per the “Reusable Shopping Bag Incentive...
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Keith Wiggand takes over Melissa Kermani as Bethlehem Republican Chair

Keith Wiggand takes over Melissa Kermani as Bethlehem Republican Chair

Nov 13, 2019 Diego Cagara Bethlehem, Community, Government, News 0

BETHLEHEM — Melissa Kermani announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12 that she is stepping down as the Bethlehem Republican Committee Chair, according to Keith Wiggand, the former Vice-Chair who will take over...
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Enjoy a new free streaming platform

Enjoy a new free streaming platform

Nov 13, 2019 Diego Cagara Bethlehem, Community, News, Towns 0

Kanopy offers thought-provoking content for users BETHLEHEM — The Bethlehem Public Library has debuted Kanopy, a new streaming platform, this month that offers a rich collection of films,...
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Colonie Planning Board gives final OK to Vly Road housing project

Colonie Planning Board gives final OK to Vly Road housing project

Nov 13, 2019 Jim Franco Colonie, Government, News, Towns 0

COLONIE — The Planning Board gave a housing project between Vly Road and New Karner Road a final OK on Tuesday, Nov. 12 by a vote of five to one. The plan, proposed by VHB Inc. on behalf of Rosetti...
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RETIRING RETIREMENT: Turning the page

RETIRING RETIREMENT: Turning the page

Nov 13, 2019 Spotlight News Senior Columns, Senior Spotlight 0

By ROBERT LACOSTA John “Jack” McEneny may have retired from a lifetime of public service in 2013, but the public never got out of him. As Albany’s unofficial historian, he grew to grasp the...
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VOORHEESVILLE LIBRARY: Get your flu shot

VOORHEESVILLE LIBRARY: Get your flu shot

Nov 13, 2019 Jim Franco Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

The library is pleased to host the pharmacists from the Voorheesville Hannaford Pharmacy who will be administering flu immunizations.   Please stop in or call the Library Information Desk at...
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COLONIE LIBRARY: Survivors of the Titanic

COLONIE LIBRARY: Survivors of the Titanic

Nov 13, 2019 Jim Franco Blogs, Community Blogs, Opinion 0

Historical Society Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. The Historical Society of the Town of Colonie presents first-hand accounts of Albany survivors of the Titanic. One survivor of the Sinking of...
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LETTER to the EDITOR: The public has a right to know

LETTER to the EDITOR: The public has a right to know

Nov 13, 2019 Spotlight News Opinion, Your Opinion 0

We write concerning a serious problem with our democracy here in New York; systemic governmental obstruction of the public’s right to know. By failing to make documents and other information easily...
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Flavored tobacco ban does not get enough votes in Albany County

Flavored tobacco ban does not get enough votes in Albany County

Nov 13, 2019 Jim Franco Albany County, Government, News, Towns 0

ALBANY — Flavored tobacco products can still be sold in the county. The county Legislature voted 18-17 in favor of the ban, but that is two votes shy of the needed 20-vote majority. “The...
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A can-paign with a message

A can-paign with a message

Nov 13, 2019 Diego Cagara Bethlehem, Community, News, Schools, Towns 0

Addressing STEAM curriculum and food insecurity ALBANY —  Four Capital District schools are participating in a STEAM-related program and competition called Kids Can Build, created by the Shalom...
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#TravelAdvisory | Tomorrow December 7, 2019, State Street will be closed between South Swan and Eagle Streets starting at 8:00 a.m. in preparation for Albany's Last Run 5k.

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CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and CDPHP wrapped up the third season of the CDPHP Cycle! riding season with more than 41,000 trips taken and
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Join us tonight on the Capital City trolley for the holiday light display in downtown Albany at 5pm and First Friday!
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Join us tonight in @saratoga_ny for the Annual Victorian Stroll!❄️
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There's the trolley yayyy

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All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then! ... See MoreSee Less

All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving.  We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends!  We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then!
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All Spinney Group offices will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. We all hope that you enjoy the holiday with family and friends! We will re-open for regular business hours on Monday, December 2nd at 8AM - hope to see you then! ... See MoreSee Less

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