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Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany, and holds a cabinet meeting in the Capitol’s Red Room at 11 a.m. The event is open to the press. VP Joe Biden is in NYC. He’ll be speaking this morning at the NYU School of Law. The VP will discuss the Obama administration’s success in fighting terrorism here
Fracking protesters march on Albany
Young people from around New York state are heading to the Capitol to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to ban " fracking" for natural gas and lead the state toward a clean energy economy.
Stock car racing: Future looks bright for 21-year-old Wilder
Every once in a while, a young driver comes along who you just want to slap a “can’t miss” tag on because of his natural ability, professional demeanor and dedication to the sport. Ronnie Johnson fit into that category when he won the sportsman championship at Albany-Saratoga Speedway during his ro
Officials say local gold buying business may not deal fair
Albany County officials hit a local gold buying business with a big fine Friday night, saying customers may not have been getting a fair deal. County inspectors conducted an undercover sting at a shop and seized the scales commonly used to weigh the gold.
Man accused of leaving mercury at Albany Med faces federal charges
Federal charges were filed against the Ulster County man accused of dumping mercury into food served at the Albany Medical Center Hospital last month.
Greensboro budget proposal includes higher parking fees
Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth has proposed a budget plan that includes an increase in downtown parking fees, cutting fire services and other measures, according to the News & Record. The final budget proposal will come at the Greensboro City Council's May 15 meeting, with the council m
A prophetic photo of John McDonald
A 2000 PHOTO BY MIKE MCMAHON SHOWING MCDONALD SITTING IN AN ASSEMBLY CHAIRToday Cohoes Mayor John McDonald kicks off his bid to replace the retiring Ron Canestrari in the Assembly.It’s McDonald’s turn, and while he does have some competition it’s his seat for the taking and it has been for more than
Paychex moves to new office in Albany
Payroll processing firm Paychex, Inc. has moved into a slightly smaller office, but with the same number of employees, in Albany, New York. Paychex moved from 286 Washington Avenue Ext. to a new, 16,000-square-foot office less than a mile away at 94 New Karner Road. Paychex has 85 employees. The
Is June 15 The Date For Niagara Falls Tightrope Walk?
Dan Keefe, a spokesman for the state Parks Department, said there has been no final agreement with Nik Wallenda on a date for his tightrope walk across Niagara Falls. The Buffalo News reported this afternoon that the tightrope walk has been set for June 15, citing an unnamed official in Albany. Wall
Velodrome cycling track coming to downtown Cleveland
Construction will begin next week on a Cleveland bicycle track that is being built on the 8.4-acre site of a former hospital, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. The nonprofit Cleveland Velodrome hired Michigan-based V-WorldWide Inc. to build the $300,000 track at the intersection of Broadway and P
New details on man accused in mercury incident
New details on the former pharmacist accused of planting mercury in the cafeteria at Albany Med back in March.
Knicks/Celtics, Rangers/Devils to play in Albany
The Times Union Center announces some professional sports teams will be returning to Albany this fall.
Common Cause Calls For AG To Review ALEC’s Financials
The good-government group Common Cause today called on Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to review the financial filings of the non-profit organization ALEC, a think-tank that has provided a bevy of conservative-leaning legislation that’s drawn the ire of liberals over the last several weeks. The g
List: Ben Geller-Willick’s Lost Friends Episodes by Michael McGrath and Richard Lawson
“The One Where Ross Finds His Dinosaur Models in Lewd Positions” “The One With the Crusty Towel Jammed Behind the Computer Table” “The One With the Bombs by the River, the Bones Under the Porch, the Rubber Sheets and Gluey Nostrils and Bags of Glade”” “The One With Emma’s Missing EpiPen” “The One Wi
Governor Cuomo Doesn't Ride The Subway, So What?
Andrew Cuomo is not a straphanger. In news that shouldn't really surprise anyone, the Governor, who splits most of his time between Westchester and Albany, has admitted he hasn't taken the subway since taking office. Mayor Bloomberg, who gets driven 22 blocks when he deigns to ride underground, prob
Jersen apparent low bidder for UAlbany data center: $23.8M
Jersen Construction Group in Waterford, New York, is the apparent low bidder to build a new data center at the University at Albany. Jersen bid $23.84 million to do the work, according to bids opened April 25 by the State University Construction Fund. Jersen was one of 11 companies, including five
Papers, artifacts keep pouring in for UAlbany department
Getting caught up with clutter might not be in the cards for the hard-working staff at the University at Albany’s M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives. The “stuff” just keeps on coming in.
Victims notification annual conference in Albany
Law enforcement and victims advocates are holding the sixth annual conference on the state's victim notification program in Albany Friday.
ShopRite opening on Central Ave. on Thursday
A brand new ShopRite grocery store will open on Central Avenue in Albany Thursday morning.
Series of near to sub-freezing nights in store ; freeze warnings issued
The National Weather Service in Albany, NY has issued a Freeze Warning for the entire Capital Region from 11PM EDT Friday through 10AM EDT Saturday.SUMMARY & SYNOPSISDeparting low pressure will strengthen over the Canadian Maritimes today, as...
IT company pursuing growth through acquisition, partnerships, social media
Delphi Technical Services, an IT company in Albany, added Christine Harvey-Berry as director of business development. The company hired Harvey-Berry to increase its revenue by $1 million to $2 million. Three ways Delphi plans to grow include a pending acquisition of another IT provider; partnership
Federal charges added in Albany Medical Center mercury case
Federal prosecutors charged Martin Kimber with knowing endangerment and the illegal storage and disposal of hazardous waste without a permit. He was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Syracuse and ordered held without bail.
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against Martin Kimber, the retired pharmacist from the Hudson Valley who's accused of spreading mercury around Albany Medical Center. The feds allege Kimber was involved with four mercury incidents -- involving pounds of mercury -- at the hospital dating back t
H&R Block will cut 350 jobs, close 200 offices
H&R Block Inc. is eliminating 350 jobs nationwide. The company also will close about 200 “underperforming” offices and cut back its seasonal work force, the Kansas City, Mo.-based company (NYSE: HRB) said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. H&R Block has 406 stores in New York
Circus performers promote healthy lifestyles
There was a lot of clowning around in Albany Wednesday all in an effort to keep kids healthy.
Two arrested in Albany shooting investigation
Albany police have arrested two men in connection with a shooting at Third and Judson streets Thursday night.
Addabbo Says Gay Marriage Vote A ‘Non-Issue’
Sen. Joe Addabbo isn’t too concerned about how his vote in favor of same-sex marriage will play in Queens district, even as his Republican opponent Erich Ulrich tries to paint him as a “flip flopper.” WPFP(document).ready(function() { //load player $f("saiweb_44daedc75ff37ecb20d9ee600147e285", "/wp-
A sting operation in Albany County revealed a Cash for Gold place may have been shorting customers hundreds of dollars.
More charges filed against man who brought mercury to AMC
The man Albany police say brought mercury to the cafeteria at Albany Medical Center is now facing federal charges.
‘Luck of the Irish’ comes up big for Duffy at track
The great mystery of Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy’s big day at the race track has been solved. Last week, Duffy revealed his 2011 tax returns to the media, showing $2,628 in gambling winnings that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s aides said came from a single day at Saratoga Race Track, north of Albany. After a meeting
City leaders participate in Arbor Day tree planting
Albany city leaders planted a tree in honor of Arbor Day.
Sheriffs gather to help crime victims
Law enforcers, county correction officers and members of victim panels from across the state gather in Albany for the VINE conference
New high tech tools at Albany Med
A Saratoga medical company is bringing their technology to Albany Medical College. As Maria Valvanis explains, it is a tool that is helping better prepare the next generation of doctors.
The Times Union Center announces the NHL is returning to Albany. The New York Rangers will go head-to-head against the New Jersey Devils on Sept. 26.
ShopRite opens in Albany Thursday
The newest grocery store in the Capital Region is now open. The new ShopRite on Central Avenue in Albany officially opens Thursday.
Electric bus makes a stop in Albany
An all electric school bus makes its debut in Albany.
Albany-area homes on view this weekend in national promo
Open houses are scheduled at nearly 640 homes for sale in the Albany, New York, area on April 28-29, part of the Nationwide Open House Weekend. The Greater Capital Association of Realtors, the largest real estate trade group in the region, is sponsoring the event in conjunction with the National As
Changes in NY's TIF law will be subject of workshop
A breakfast workshop April 26, in Albany, New York, will explain how changes to the state’s Tax Increment Financing law could benefit real estate developers and property owners. The Greater Capital Chapter of the New York State Commercial Association of Realtors Inc. is hosting the event at the Alb
Hydrofracking forum held in Albany
As the DEC continues to grapple with plans to regulate hydrofracking, Senate Democrats are hearing concerns on their own from those closest to the issue. Our Lori Chung reports.
Final phase of Fuller Road construction project
We have a traffic alert for drivers in Albany next week. The final phase of the Fuller Road construction project will move into overdrive next Friday.
Police searching for suspect after shots fired
Police are searching for a suspect after shots were fired on Thorton Street in Albany Thursday night.
Win FREE TIX to the RISK! Live Show @ The Linda on Saturday
The art of storytelling has been enjoying quite a resurgence in recent years, thanks to shows like RISK!, the Moth and the Capital Region’s own Front Parlor Storytelling Series. RISK! is a podcast and live show “where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public.” Hoste
Two Albany men were each sentenced to five years in state prison after officials said they were involved in a number of armed robberies.
Robert Hayden -- the Troy man accused of suffocating a toddler he was supposed to be caring for -- pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges. Court documents indicate Hayden told police he had covered the boy's mouth to get him to stop crying. He also allegedly told police...
Genevieve Flati will be part of clown alley when Ringling Bro.’s “Fully Charged” tour plays nine shows Wednesday through next Sunday at the Times Union Center.
First ADHD support group opens in Albany, NY
Adults with ADHD in Albany, NY, now have a place to go to vent frustrations and share experiences. The Capital Region New York Adult ADHD Support Group, the only such support group in the Albany area, opened its doors this...
Capital Region drivers pay more than $4 a gallon
The prices at the pump may be easing a little bit, but drivers in the Capital Region are paying more than $4 a gallon. The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Albany is $4.04. While that is down $.04 from a week ago, the national average is $3.82 a gallon.
Be Here Now: Albany High School Theatre Ensemble’s “My Fair Lady,” 4/27-29/12
Albany High School Theatre Ensemble: My Fair Lady from Bhawin Suchak on Vimeo. Video by Bhawin Suchak Albany High School’s Theatre Ensemble is presenting the classic Lerner & Loewe Broadway musical “My Fair Lady” this weekend. The show features such Broadway standards as “I Could Have Danced All Nig
New ShopRite store opens on Central Ave.
The new ShopRite store on Central Avenue in Albany is open for business. The more than 60,000 square foot store was put up on the site of the Capital OTB Teletheater.
Thursday at Albany Medical College: ABC News' Dr. Timothy Johnson and Ed Dague will talk about "the responsibility of health care professionals and the media in reporting health care issues such as new treatments, technological advances, clinical trials, advertising, and policy." Johnson is an AMC a
Good online media consultant for a small or medium-sized business?
John asks: I am looking for a media consultant. Someone to help our organization here in Albany with about 60 employees, with website redesign, and social media: facebook, twitter, etc. etc. We just don't l have the time to do it ourselves. Any leads on good local people? There are...
Tulip queen finalists announced
The five finalists for Albany Tulip Queen were announced at Corning Park on Wednesday.
Albany man faces up to 15 years in prison for gun possession
An Albany faces up to 15 years in state prison after being found guilty of possessing a loaded handgun.
Police searching for suspects after shots fired
Albany police are searching for two suspects after shots were fired in the city.
Desmond Hotel says computer security breach corrected
The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Albany, New York, says it has has identified and corrected a "serious" breach of its computer system data that was recently discovered. The breach involved international hackers gaining access to cardholder information used for reservations or payment of gu
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Westchester executive says budget cuts generate no complaints
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino seems to be a glass-half-full kind of guy. He said Thursday morning at a breakfast forum that his budget cuts have gone over so well that he has heard no complaints from the public. His careful examination of the county budget has allowed his administration
Cops: Two arrested, one on the loose after shots fired
Two Albany men are under arrest for allegedly trying to a shoot a man Thursday night in the city.
Bullets fly, suspects flee in Arbor Hill
A drive-by shooting leads to an intense manhunt in Arbor Hill Thursday night as two of three suspects are apprehended within an hour after bullets were fired from a moving car.
MTI CEO Peng Lim sees 25 percent hike in compensation
The CEO of Mechanical Technology Inc. saw his 2011 pay increase 25 percent despite taking a voluntary salary cut for part of the year. Peng Lim, 49, took home $704,693 last year, according to a proxy statement filed this morning with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. In 2010, he earned $
Skelos: Spend Money On Education, Not Campaigns
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos would rather spend money earmarked for the public financing of state political campaigns go to education, reiterating his opposition to a measure introduced by Speaker Sheldon Silver in the Assembly on Tuesday. WPFP(document).ready(function() { //load player $f("sa
Judge Judy to speak at commencement
One of TV’s best known judges is making a special trip to Albany. Judge Judith Sheindlin, better known as Judge Judy, is delivering the keynote address at UAlbany's commencement ceremony next month.
Anti-Gun advocates storm Capitol
New Yorkers against gun violence lobbied lawmakers in Albany today. They are demanding an immediate withdrawal of a bill that would allow the use of deadly force to defend against an intruder or attacker.
Federal charges filed in mercury incident at Albany Med
Martin Kimber could face up to 15 years in prison.
Cohoes mayor seeking Assembly seat
John McDonald joins three others who will interview for Albany County Democratic Committee support in 108th Assembly district race.
Shooting leads to police chase in Albany
A report of shots fired leads police on a chase for three suspects.
Another Duane Re-enters Political Arena
Sen. Tom Duane’s brother, John, has created a campaign committee to run for the NYC Council in the 19th CD in Queens – a district currently represented by Dan Halloran, who is the sole Republican running for Congress in the newly-drawn NY-6. John Duane is an attorney who served in the state Assembly
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Traffic alerts for Saturday in Albany
We have a couple travel advisories to pass along to drivers in Albany.
Coming soon to Elda’s on Lark: Same name, different Elda
Starting this summer, the younger Elda Abate will take over operations of her parents’ chic Italian restaurant, Elda’s on Lark, in the Center Square neighborhood of Albany, New York. The elder Elda and her husband, Mario Abate, put the 7,000-square-foot restaurant at 205-207 Lark St. on the market
Albany-area drivers rack up tickets for cell-phone use
Albany, New York, area motorists account for 4.3 percent of the traffic tickets written in the state so far this year for using a cell phone while driving. They represent 6 percent of the violations handed out by all ticketing agencies for texting behind the wheel as of March 31, according to the l
Binghamton Touts Plans For Energy Research Center
Binghamton University said Wednesday that a new $70 million energy research facility would add 2,000 students and 325 staff members and provide new opportunities with the private sector. Binghamton President Harvey Stenger, school officials and Southern Tier business leaders laid out their plans to
The corrupt piece of human garbage otherwise known as former State Senator Carl Kruger got his comeuppance today: seven years in the clink: Mr. Kruger, 62, was the first defendant to be sentenced in a widespread bribery conspiracy case that originally ensnared eight people, and was seen as offering
Environmentalists Push Bills For Earth Day
Yes, Earth Day was technically on Sunday. But with lawmakers returning to Albany today, a coalition of 25 environmental organizations held their 22nd annual Earth Day lobbying event, pushing lawmakers to pass a handful of bills that target everything from hydrofracking to bottle deposits. The groups
Price Chopper changing rules for fuel discount program
Price Chopper customers will have to spend twice as much at the register to continue saving 10 cents per gallon at Sunoco gas stations through the supermarket chain’s popular Fuel AdvantEdge program. Under the new policy, taking effect May 13, customers will earn 10 cents off per gallon for every $
Men sentenced for committing robberies with BB Gun
Two Albany men are heading to prison for five years after committing a string of robberies while using a BB gun.
Albany Med, Ellis join new health IT investment program
Albany Medical Center, Ellis Medicine and Hometown Health Centers are among 18 New York state providers participating in a new initiative designed to promote the growth of health information technology. The New York Digital Health Accelerator program is a joint effort of the state Department of Hea
The opening day for Albany's ShopRite store was this morning. I went earlier in the week to get a peek at what the Albany store's setup looks like, and left with the impression that it's a pretty big deal to Albany to have ShopRite here. They had associates passing out samples of food (some good, s
New ShopRite store opens today
Shoppers will be headed to Albany today for the grand opening of a new ShopRite store on Central Avenue. The more than 60,000 square foot store was put up on the site of the Capital OTB Teletheater. YNN's Megan Cruz reports.
D’Ambra’s AMRI compensation up to $4.2 million
Thomas D’Ambra, the CEO of Albany Molecular Research Inc., took home $4.2 million in 2010. The 56-year-old D’Ambra had total compensation of $3.9 million a year earlier. AMRI (Nasdaq: AMRI), which is based in Albany, New York, is a drug discovery and manufacturing company. The bulk of D’Ambra’s pa
Photos: Here's The Hooker Accused Of Stealing Sad Gem Dealer's $500K In Diamonds
The police released photographs of a woman who is accused of stealing $500,000 in uncut diamonds from a gem dealer earlier this month. Police say Erika Cooper is the hooker that Kurt Kaiser met at a Central Park South bar and who eventually stole his property after their Cosmopolitan Hotel hook-up
ArtBeat: Output Graphics Regional @ Albany Center Gallery
Photographs by Susan Brink Albany Center Gallery is hosting Nippertown’s inaugural graphics arts regional exhibition, “Output Graphics Regional,” and if you you to see how it all shaped up, you’d better hurry down to the gallery. Saturday (April 28) is the exhibit’s closing day. Congrats go out to t
Ceremony of Remembrance honors crime victims
A Ceremony of Remembrance was held in Albany's Academy Park Thursday afternoon in observance of the 32nd annual National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Assem. Skartados on Returning to Albany
Frank Skartados won a special election for the 100th Assembly District back in March. This is actually the second time he’s held that seat. He won it in 2008, but then lost in 2010 to the man he had defeated, Tom Kirwan. Not that he’s back in Albany, Skartados says he’s focused on representing his
Fingers being pointed over lost funding
Buffalo's Interim School Superintendent Amber Dixon is heading to Albany on Thursday to plead for millions of dollars denied the district because of a deadlock over teacher evaluations.
Fishing Forecast: Anglers are flocking to Albany for striped bass run
he Striper Armada is in the Port of Albany! If you think the fleet of fishing boats on the weekdays is big on the upper Hudson River, wait until you see it on the weekend. Obviously, the word is out that the stripers are biting, and frequently. I’ve spoken with dozens of striper fishermen/women, b
State business plan competition draws 400 students to CNSE
More than 400 students from throughout New York state filled the nanocollege’s NanoFab South auditorium today, and more than 100 teams pitched their business plans at the New York State Business Plan Competition. The teams competed for more than $100,000 in cash and prizes and $20,000 of in-kind se
2 men involved in string of armed robberies to go to jail
Two Albany men will spend the next five years in jail for their roles in a string of armed robberies, and multiple attempted robberies. Eighteen-year-old Jahmeine Abernathy, and 24-year-old Elijah Forte used a b-b gun in three incidents.
Lawyer sentenced to prison for making harassing phone calls
An Albany lawyer was sentenced to one to three years in state prison for making harassing, racially-charged phone calls to city residents.
Judge sentences pair in 2011 Albany robberies
Albany County District Attorney David Soares said today that two defendants have been sentenced for their roles in a string of robberies and attempted robberies last summer.
Newt Gingrich will suspend his campaign next week and start working on turning out conservative voters for Mitt Romney. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Chairman’s Committee, created in July, will hold its first meeting at the Capitol tomorrow. Former Sen. Frank Padavan will not try to reclaim his Queens seat fr
Community Loan Fund in running for $100,000 prize
The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is one of three finalists in a national competition for $100,000 for outreach and training of micro-entrepreneurs. The Albany, New York-based nonprofit makes loans to small businesses, homeowners and nonprofit enterprises. Since its founding in 1985, it
New Concert Announced for the Times Union Center
As expected, the “American Idol Live! Tour 2012″ will be making a stop at the Times Union Center in Albany at the end of the summer. The annual concert tour features the Top 10 finalists of the current season of the FOX-TV singing competition – Colton Dixon, DeAndre Brackensick, Elise Testone, Erika
American Idol Tour coming to Albany
The American Idol Live! Tour is returning this summer, showcasing this season's finalists.
The Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation (DSIC) announced the 2012 lineup for the Jazz on Jay Concert Series. Jazz on Jay is a series of free, outdoor jazz performances held on Jay Street every Thursday from 12-1:30 pm in June, July, and August. This year, the series starts on Thursday, June
Charges announced in mercury scare at Albany Med
Charges were announced against a retired pharmacist accused in the mercury scare at Albany Medical Center. A retired pharmacist is accused of posing a danger of death or serious injury to others.
Cuomo’s Chairman’s Committee Set To Meet Tomorrow
A committee of business, labor and education leaders that was appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in July will meet for the first time tomorrow, the governor’s office confirmed. The Chairman’s Committee—a 30-member panel asked to “identify and eliminate barriers to economic growth”—will meet in the state
Faulty scales found during sting at Capital Cash For Gold
Albany County officials said an undercover operation at Capital Cash For Gold on Central Avenue uncovered faulty scales at the business. Megan Cruz has the details.
Good lunch spots in Rensselaer/East Greenbush?
Melissa asks via Twitter: In serious need of good lunch take-out suggestions in Rensselaer/East Greenbush. I was spoiled working down the street from the Iron Gate [in Albany]! I'd love a place with soups and salads and interesting sandwiches. We are reasonably certain people in East Greenbush eat l
Albany, New York, is down 2,600 retail jobs lost since 2008. But Albany is not alone. The retail sector continues to lag in most parts of America. The nation's 100 biggest markets, taken collectively, are still 470,400 jobs below their pre-recession retail employment levels.
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