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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
