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‘Build community’: Troy Public Library budget increase passes handily

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TROY, N.Y. — Residents voted ‘yes’ on the Troy Public Library’s 2026 budget Tuesday. The approved 30% tax levy increase also came with four new Board of Trustees members. “It’s just an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for the support that the community has for the library,” Troy Public Library Executive Director Tim Furgal said Wednesday morning. “The goal is to build on this success, to move the library forward, and to start doing more outreac…Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

SNAPSHOT: Network mixer at new Tree House Brewing Company location in Saratoga Springs

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Area professionals network during a recent mixer at Tree House Brewing Company’s new Saratoga Springs location. The event, which drew more than 300 attendees, was jointly hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce and the Saratoga Economic Development Corporation. More information about upcoming mixers and events can be found at saratoga.org. (Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce)Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

Nassau Exec Bruce Blakeman submits $4.2B county budget — featuring no tax hike and more cops

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County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s 2026 budget wouldn't raise property taxes for the fourth year in a row -- even though it adds over 50 new cops and 15 other county employees to the payroll.Taxes · Nassau Read Article

NCAA CROSS COUNTRY: Averill Park and UAlbany’s Verardi named America East Rookie of the Week

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BOSTON, Mass. — University at Albany cross country runner Arianna Verardi has been named America East Rookie of the Week, the conference announced Tuesday. Verardi, a native of Averill Park, N.Y., has led the UAlbany women in both of their races this season. Most recently, the freshman ran a 6,000-meter course at the Jasper Fall Invitational in Montgomery, N.Y. in 22:51.1. Verardi is UAlbany’s first cross country league award winner this season.…NCAA · Averill Park Read Article

Koster Named Defensive Player of the Week; Six on Honor Roll - Union College Athletics

TROY, N.Y. – Junior Maya Koster of the women's soccer team was honored as the Liberty League Defensive Player of the Week honor while six other Union College student-athletes earned honor roll recognition for the week ending on September 14, the conference office announced on Monday afternoon.Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

‘Well-deserved’: Zappala Block joins state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry

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RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Zappala Block has been added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The masonry fabrication company was founded in 1922 by Italian immigrant Salvatore Zappala. Zappala worked two jobs to save money for a parcel of land where he could build a home for his family. Once he purchased the land, he also purchased a hand-operated block machine to manufacture the concrete blocks needed to build his home. During…Rensselaer, New York · Rensselaer Read Article

SNAPSHOT: Hudson Valley Community College, Sustainable Saratoga host EV car show

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Hudson Valley Community College and Sustainable Saratoga recently hosted an EV Car Show at HVCC North, Hudson Valley Community College’s branch campus in Malta. Visitors enjoyed a free event showcasing a wide variety of electric vehicles, with opportunities to speak directly with EV industry vendors at informational tables. Attendees took guided tours of the LEED-certified HVCC North building and explored resources on sustainability, clean energ…Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

Exclusive | Sisters of rape-murder victim blast Nassau Dem candidate’s troubling rape ‘fantasy’ claims in scathing campaign ad

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Sisters of a rape-murder victim blasted Seth Koslow, the Dem candidate for Nassau County executive. for writing that laws protecting rape victims had gone too far and that some women "fabricate" rape including to "hide their own promiscuity.Nassau, New York · Nassau Read Article

After school program applications now available | Troy City School District

Links for the elementary and TMS after school program applications are now available. The anticipated start date for the program is October 6, 2025.Troy, New York · Troy Read Article

CDC Eyes RPI to Lead Study on Potential Link Between Vaccines and Autism

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TROY, NY (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region may become home to CDC-funded research focusing on a possible link between vaccines and autism. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants Renselaer Polytechnic Institute to investigate any association between vaccinations and autism prevalence. The university says it is aware and appreciates the CDC's int…CDC · Troy See the Story

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‘Build community’: Troy Public Library budget increase passes handily

SNAPSHOT: Network mixer at new Tree House Brewing Company location in Saratoga Springs

Nassau Exec Bruce Blakeman submits $4.2B county budget — featuring no tax hike and more cops

NCAA CROSS COUNTRY: Averill Park and UAlbany’s Verardi named America East Rookie of the Week

Koster Named Defensive Player of the Week; Six on Honor Roll - Union College Athletics

‘Well-deserved’: Zappala Block joins state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry

SNAPSHOT: Hudson Valley Community College, Sustainable Saratoga host EV car show

Exclusive | Sisters of rape-murder victim blast Nassau Dem candidate’s troubling rape ‘fantasy’ claims in scathing campaign ad

After school program applications now available | Troy City School District

CDC Eyes RPI to Lead Study on Potential Link Between Vaccines and Autism

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‘Build community’: Troy Public Library budget increase passes handily

SNAPSHOT: Network mixer at new Tree House Brewing Company location in Saratoga Springs

Nassau Exec Bruce Blakeman submits $4.2B county budget — featuring no tax hike and more cops

NCAA CROSS COUNTRY: Averill Park and UAlbany’s Verardi named America East Rookie of the Week

Koster Named Defensive Player of the Week; Six on Honor Roll - Union College Athletics

‘Well-deserved’: Zappala Block joins state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry

SNAPSHOT: Hudson Valley Community College, Sustainable Saratoga host EV car show

Exclusive | Sisters of rape-murder victim blast Nassau Dem candidate’s troubling rape ‘fantasy’ claims in scathing campaign ad

After school program applications now available | Troy City School District

CDC Eyes RPI to Lead Study on Potential Link Between Vaccines and Autism