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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — When the Tri-City ValleyCats left Joseph L. Bruno Stadium, to start the season-opening, six-game road trip, manager Greg Tagert said he hoped the ballclub returned home with a winning record. After splitting the stint across Windy City and Schaumburg, Illinois, the ValleyCats are 3-3. That doesn’t mean they weren’t enthused to return home to the friendly confines. “That’s the excitement we have. Like, we just want to move in, we jusSee the Story
FRONTIER LEAGUE: Responsive, .500 ValleyCats amped for home debut
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Troy, New York · TroyEAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — The East Greenbush Central School District (EGCSD) will have its annual budget vote on May 21. Also to be voted on are two separate propositions and three seats on the Board of Education. The proposed budget totals a little more than $111 million. It will maintain current average class sizes, expand the prekindergarten program by adding 68 spots for a total of 165 students, continue the district’s Chromebook program, and u…See the Story
East Greenbush CSD proposes $111M budget with .55 percent tax levy increase
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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — The Troy Police Department has received $362,000 from New York State, Mayor Carmella Mantello and Police Chief DeWolf announced in a press release Wednesday. As part of a $127 million allocation in the state budget, the City of Troy Police Department has received $362,000. The funding will allow the department to make much-needed improvements and support the expansion of existing technological systems, officials said. Over 350 law e…See the Story
Troy police receive $362K from NYS
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Troy, New York · TroyTROY, N.Y. — Hudson Valley Community College’s Board of Trustees placed President Dr. Roger Ramsammy on paid administrative leave following a special meeting Wednesday night. The meeting and leave came after an employee filed a complaint against Ramsammy, though they could not comment on the nature of the complaint. According to WNYT Channel 13, who originally reported the complaint Tuesday night, it allegedly relates to sexual harassment. The B…See the Story
‘Challenging time:’ HVCC president on paid leave following employee complaint
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Troy, New York · TroyLAKE GEORGE, N.Y. — Six Flags Great Escape will launch the 2024 season on Saturday, May 18. In a press release showcasing resort improvements and new additions as a result of the largest investment in over two decades, the park continues to focus on enhancing the overall guest experience, the park said. “We are thrilled to highlight our 70th anniversary season with some of most exciting investments we have experienced in over 20 years,” said Res…See the Story
Six Flags Great Escape opens for 2024 season Saturday
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Memorial Day · TroyNEW YORK — With Memorial Day weekend less than two weeks away, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season. The Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) has advice for staying safe while grilling. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 10,600 home fires are started by grills each year on average. Consumer research from the NFPA found that May, June, July, and August are peak months …See the Story
FASNY offers Memorial Day grilling safety tips
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Troy, New York · TroyThe Presbyterian-United Church of Christ has been recognized by its two denominations for significant environmental achievements over the past five years. The congregation was certified as an Earth Care church by the Albany Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and as a Creation Justice church by the UCC. Led by its Environmental Action Team, the […]See the Story
SNAPSHOT: Saratoga church earns environmental recognition
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Kathy Hochul · TroyNEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced that the opportunity guidelines for art grants for Fiscal Year 2025 are now available.According to a news release from the governor’s office, $82 million in New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) grants are now available for nonprofit arts and culture organizations and individual artists across […]See the Story
Hochul announces funding for art and artists
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