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Former nurse delivers over 3,000 roses to COVID-19 patients across three states (w/photos)
A former nurse has delivered more than 3,000 yellow roses since April to COVID-19 patients across New York, Connecticut and...
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Capital District drive-in theaters reopen; some to host graduations
Capital District drive-in theater owners are happy they can finally reopen this week, operating at 50 percent capacity, ensuring their...
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Capital District restaurants, cafes working to stay afloat with takeout, delivery
Editor's note: The article was updated on Tuesday, March 24 at 3 p.m. to reflect how Bake For You, a...
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Cuomo orders all NYS non-essential work staff to work from home
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today that 100 percent of non-essential workers in businesses statewide must stay home amid...
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New York state schools closed through April 1
ALBANY COUNTY — All school buildings in New York state will be closed for two weeks, effective Wednesday, March 18,...
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13th Annual Chowderfest: A fall tradition in Troy
Thousands of chowder fanatics flooded the city streets to attend and take part in the 13th Annual Chowderfest, on Sunday,...
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Call For Musicians – Music @ Noon Concert Series
@TroySavingsBankMusicHall #MusicAtNoon #CallForMusicians #SpotlightNews TROY – The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is accepting applications from professional and amateur regional musicians to...
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PICK of the WEEK: Traditional Irish folk band plans to make everyone a little more Irish at Revolution Hall
TROY — Get Up Jack is set to play in front of a Brown’s Revolution Hall crowd on another St....
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Cycle! bike share program seeking input on new rack locations
CAPITAL DISTRICT — The CDPHP Cycle! Bike share program, the first program of its kind in the Capital District, is...
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Reporting indicates billions of gallons of toxic sewage spilling into state water bodies each year
Environmental advocacy organization calls for adding DEC staff, increased grant funding for wastewater infrastructure projects in the state budget, and...
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