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Chileans cast their votes as proposed new constitution is rejected in Chile

SANDY — Patricia North, originally from Santiago, Chile, but now living in Vineyard, is a long way away from the South American nation. But she still cares about what happens there, and on Sunday she was one of perhaps hundreds from around Utah who cast a ballot in the nation's plebiscite on a proposed new

Governor Hochul unveils strategy to address surge in car thefts throughout New York State

Watch her full announcement here: The Comprehensive Auto-Theft Reduction Strategy (CARS) includes the following: $50 million for law enforcement technology and equipment $5 million to enhance youth justice alternatives and diversion programming for teenagers and young adults Directing the State Police and Division of Criminal Justice Services to implement new enforcement efforts Supporting local district

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

Severe storm causes power outages for 700K, cancels flights, and floods roads in Northeastern US

PORTLAND, Maine — A storm barreled up the East Coast on Monday, flooding roads and downing trees in the Northeast, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands, and forcing flight cancelations and school closures. More than 5 inches of rain had fallen in parts of New Jersey and northeastern Pennsylvania by mid-morning, and parts in

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

Putin Denies Russia’s Intention to Attack NATO, Calls Biden’s Remark ‘Absurd

MOSCOW — Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin dismissed as complete nonsense remarks by President Joe Biden that Russia would attack a NATO country if it won the war in Ukraine, adding that Russia had no interest in fighting the NATO military alliance. The war in Ukraine has triggered the deepest crisis in Moscow's relations with 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

CEO of troubled company overseeing care for NYC migrants resigns after being caught in a lie

NEW YORK (AP) — The chief executive officer of a firm hired by New York City to house and care for hundreds of migrants abruptly resigned Friday after he admitted to lying about his educational record and as DocGo has come under scrutiny for its $432 million no-bid contract with the city. Anthony Capone's resignation

Arlington National Cemetery to Remove Confederate Memorial in the Near Future

ARLINGTON, Va. — A Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days. It is part of the push to remove symbols that commemorate the Confederacy from military-related facilities, a cemetery official said Saturday. The decision ignores a recent demand from more than 40 Republican congressmen that

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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