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Inaugural farmers market series coming to Albany

Albany, New York · Albany

Inaugural farmers market series coming to Albany

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

A new farmers market series will be hitting South Pearl Street in Albany this summer, starting on July 16. The series will take place on four Sundays throughout the summer into fall in front of the MVP Arena. MVP Arena is promoted as a marquee asset to the community in supporting healthier, expanded, and more inclusive opportunities.See the Story

[Opinion] Poll: Voters want to give judges more discretion

Opinion · Albany

[Opinion] Poll: Voters want to give judges more discretion

Coverage: 2 sources

A new poll finds strong support for increasing discretion for judges in bail matters. Voters also support an income tax surcharge on New Yorkers with annual income of at least $5 million. Results come in the same week lawmakers and Gov. Kathy Hochul are trying to put the finishing touches on a state budget.See the Story

Colonie man charged in Albany Med lockdown

Lockdown · Albany

Colonie man charged in Albany Med lockdown

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Dino Savoca, 61, of Colonie, was arraigned Tuesday morning in Albany City Criminal Court with bail set at $50,000. On Monday, around 2:40 p.m., officers responded to Albany Medical Center for reports of a man who threatened a transport employee by pointing what appeared to be a handgun at them. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had been barricaded in a single room on the third floor.See the Story

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Albany, New York · Albany

They are here! Find Girl Scout Cookies near you

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways partner with community organizations and donate cookies for their use. This year's cookie flavors include: Cloudy, Partly Cloudy and Trefoils. You can use the Girl Scout's Cookie Finder by entering your zip code and it will lead you to all of the stands in your area.

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Charter Schools · Albany

Teachers, parents sue to block charter school network from sharing NYC school buildings

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A coalition of teachers and parents is suing to block the city's largest charter network, Success Academy, from setting up shop in shared buildings with district public schools. Three parents, a transfer school teacher, and the United Federation of Teachers filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court alleging that officials violated state education law and local regulations.

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Albany, New York · Albany

Troy Pig Out date announced

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The "Troy Pig Out" is back again this year, taking place on Sunday, July 16, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The public is welcome to downtown Troy as culinary connoisseurs compete to see who has the best barbecue. Anyone interested in being a vendor for the event can sign up online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event is looking for food and craft vendors. In…

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Prosecutor: Man in Albany Med standoff armed with shotgun

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Dino Savoca, 61, is accused of abducting an unnamed individual and barricading her in her room. He was also charged with displaying a pistol, later revealed to be a BB gun, at another individual. Savoca is due back in court at 1:30 p.m. Friday.

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Albany, New York · Albany

Bill passed that addresses New York’s nursing shortage

New York State is projected to face a shortage of almost 40,000 nurses by 2030. This new legislation is expected to help. It has passed both Houses and the State Legislature. The bill will go into effect as early as Spring 2023 if signed by June 2023.

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Albany, New York · Albany

New York State Department of Agriculture announces climate change grants for farmers

The Climate Resilient Farming grant program helps farms reduce their impact on the environment. The Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution Abatement and Control Program will award $13.5 million to projects that will focus on environmental planning and implementation of systems to protect New York State watersheds. For more information or to apply for either of these grants, log on to https://agriculture.ny.gov/funding-opportunities.

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Albany, New York · Albany

Albany County Legislature, Sheriff launch illegal gun tip line with advertisement campaign on CDTA buses

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Residents can now make a report about an illegal firearm anonymously by calling 518-655-7860. Tip could also result in a $500 cash reward if the call results in the seizure of a gun. Tip line is the second initiative to come out of the DISCOVER program. The program focuses on firearm education and training for gun owners.

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Albany, New York · Albany

Hochul Holds Up Budget Talks Over Demand to Fundamentally Change NY’s Bail Laws

The budget, which is due by the end of the week, is pretty much where all of Albany’s business for the year is taken care of (see the Hell Gate Podcast’s latest episode for why that is). And during the last four budget seasons, the governor and legislators have fixated on the state’s bail laws, […] The post Hochul Holds Up Budget Talks Over Demand to Fundamentally Change NY’s Bail Laws appeared first on Hell Gate.

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