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Troy, New York · TroySCOTIA, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for the recapitalization of the 109th Airlift Wing’s polar fleet, demanding that it be made a top priority for federal funding. Schumer recently visited the Stratton Air National Guard base to launch his push to secure up to $290 million in the defense appropriations bills to replace the two oldest aircraft in the fleet with two LC-130Js, the newest ski-bird model. These planes …See the Story
Schumer calls for recapitalization of polar fleet
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Troy, New York · TroyDunkin’ franchisees and crew members recently teamed up with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York during their annual volunteer event to pack boxes of food for distribution to those in need. In honor of its 10-year commitment to volunteerism, the Joy in Childhood Foundation announced $1 million in grants supporting food access programs to […]See the Story
SNAPSHOT: Capital Region Dunkin’ franchisees bring joy to Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
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Troy, New York · TroyState Sen. Jim Tedisco (R,C-Ballston Lake) recently welcomed middle school students from Saratoga Central Catholic School and provided them with a tour of the New York State Capitol. “I was delighted to welcome these very bright middle schoolers from Saratoga Central Catholic School and talk with them about our state government and offer them a […]See the Story
SNAPSHOT: Tedisco welcomes Saratoga Central Catholic School students to NYS Capitol
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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — A top priority in her campaign, Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello announced “Project Sentinel,” a new safety program that will place officers in activity hotspots around the city. “I know this city. I know it’s people,” Mantello said at a recent press conference. “I know how much they love this city and how much they deserve safer neighborhoods.” City officials said Project Sentinel is a defined group of four officers that will join exis…See the Story
‘Do not test us:’ Mantello launches public safety program ‘Project Sentinel’ in Troy
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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — Country singer Dustin Lynch will give a concert at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, home of the Tri-City ValleyCats, on Aug. 15. Country singer/songwriter Tucker Wetmore will serve as the special guest and opening act for the concert, the first one to be held at “The Joe” since 2019. Lynch has released six studio albums, including his most recent one titled “Killed the Cowboy”. The Tennessee native also has one EP, and 17 singles — 10 of wh…See the Story
Dustin Lynch performing at Joe Bruno Stadium on Aug. 15
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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — Collar City Pride, a new organization that is currently fiscally sponsored by the YWCA of the Greater Capital Region while awaiting non-profit status, is putting roots down as Troy’s very first pride center, the organization announced in a press release. Collar City Pride is an organization led by LGBTQIA2+ folks providing care, community and training around substance-use services specific to the queer community. At Collar City Prid…See the Story
Collar City Pride is Troy’s first pride center
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Troy, New York · TroyALBANY, N.Y. — The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) recently announced plans to build more mobility hubs around the Capital Region. According to a press release, at CDTA’s monthly Board Meeting on April 24, the Board of Directors awarded a $2.9 million contract to Carver Construction to build two new Mobility Hubs. One will be located in Troy and one in Albany. Mobility Hubs integrate different modes of transportation and create …See the Story
CDTA announces plans for more mobility hubs
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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is hosting its annual GameFest this Saturday. The event, which is free and open to the public, will run from 1-8 p.m. in the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC). What began as a small student showcase two decades ago now draws developers from across New York State and New England who are working at the cutting edge of game design. Presented annually by the Game…See the Story
GameFest 2024 coming to RPI on April 27
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