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Hit-and-run in Schenectady injures pedestrian on Monday, according to police

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady police are seeking information about a vehicle that struck an unidentified pedestrian in the area of Albany Street and Route 7 on Monday and fled the scene. The hit-and-run occurred at approximately 5:09 a.m., with officers finding the male victim unconscious upon arrival at the scene. The man was transported to Albany

Locations for Christmas tree recycling in the Capital Region

CAPITAL REGION — Once Christmas has passed and New Year’s is over, it’s time to dispose of your real Christmas tree. But not by burning it, by recycling it. Whether recycling to reuse or putting the tree alongside your ripped wrapping paper in the weekly garbage, Christmas tree recycling is a way to give back to

Schenectady council meeting ends with potential budget agreement on the horizon

SCHENECTADY — Following a tumultuous Monday night meeting during which Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy threatened to sue the City Council over the 2024 budget, a deal finally appears in sight in advance of a special Thursday night budget meeting. After McCarthy raised the possibility on Monday of filing an Article 78 legal proceeding in state

Rotterdam man charged in Schenectady hit-and-run arrest

SCHENECTADY - A Rotterdam man has been arrested in connection with Monday morning's hit-and-run that injured a pedestrian on Route 7, police said Tuesday. Police also described the pedestrian further as 15 years old and indicated he continued to be treated at Albany Medical Center. Police did not provide further information on the teen's status.

Hit-and-run in Schenectady injures pedestrian on Monday, according to police

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady police are seeking information about a vehicle that struck an unidentified pedestrian in the area of Albany Street and Route 7 on Monday and fled the scene. The hit-and-run occurred at approximately 5:09 a.m., with officers finding the male victim unconscious upon arrival at the scene. The man was transported to Albany

Schenectady mayor considers legal action against council for 2024 budget

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy threatened to sue the City Council on Monday to enact his original 2024 budget proposal as negotiations between the mayor and the council continue. After McCarthy suggested taking legal action earlier in the meeting, the board and the mayor returned to the negotiation table following an executive session during

Gift ideas for book enthusiasts: Perfect for last-minute shoppers

The deadline for shipping your holiday selections has passed, but don’t worry. We have found local businesses available to help deliver holiday cheer to your loved one or Secret Santa. For the book lover on your list, Nancy Scheemaker, general manager of Northshire Bookstore on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, along with Janet Hutchison at Open

Schenectady Introduces First Mobility Hub in Capital Region; Location Serves 10 Bus Routes

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady ushered in the Capital Region’s first one-stop shop for public transportation needs on Tuesday with the unveiling of the Gateway Mobility Hub. The lower State Street hub will accommodate 10 Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) transit routes, including the Red Line BRT that transports riders from downtown Schenectady to downtown Albany. The

Schenectady mayor considers second veto as McCarthy budget decision looms

SCHENECTADY — A decision from Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy on a potential second budget veto is imminent as the city faces a Dec. 31 deadline to have a 2024 budget deal in place. McCarthy said following Monday night’s City Council meeting that he is nearing a conclusion on whether to sign the $109 million budget

Giovanni Fresco, a well-known vendor at the Schenectady Greenmarket, expands to Glens Falls with new shop

GLENS FALLS — Giovanni Fresco has offered pasta, sauces and other Italian dishes at farmers markets for several years. Now, it has a brick and mortar location. The popular business, run by husband-and-wife team Giovanni and Francesca Casanica, have set up shop in Glens Falls. The Casanicas purchased the shop at 47 Lawrence St. in Glens Falls
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