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Schenectady man charged with murder in Ieasha Merritt homicide; More arrests expected, police say

SCHENECTADY – One person has now been arrested on a murder charge and a second man on weapons counts in… Read more »

Gov. Kathy Hochul, right, listens to Dr. Kirsten St. George, director of virology at Wadsworth Lab, give a COVID update via video link during a news conferences on Monday.

State to halt elective procedures at some hospitals busy with COVID

ALBANY — Some Capital Region hospitals may need to halt elective procedures, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday. She declared a… Read more »

Schenectady

All-day music festival coming next summer to Schenectady’s Music Haven

SCHENECTADY — For years, Jim Gilbert has wanted to put on a festival highlighting the Capital Region’s thriving music scene. It’s… Read more »

Schenectady County

Schenectady County administers 1,500 child COVID vaccines since Nov. 4; December vaccine schedule announced

SCHENECTADY — Schenectady County Public Health Services (SCPHS) announced it has administered over 1,500 vaccines to 5 to 11-year-olds since… Read more »

Troopers: Schenectady woman stole more than $3k in merchandise Friday from Clifton Park Boscov’s

CLIFTON PARK – A Schenectady woman stole more than $3,000 in merchandise Friday from the Boscov’s in Clifton Park, state… Read more »

Parade fans keep warm during Albany's 1984 Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11, 1984.

Scrapbook: Parades, observances, elections and Thanksgiving in the early 1980s

SCRAPBOOK – The Capital Region Scrapbook can’t always fit all photo selections onto our themed pages. So, like tasty Thanksgiving… Read more »

Cyclists on the Erie Canalway Trail in Schenectady in 2015.

Schenectady County

Schenectady County seeks input on Empire State Trail signage

Following the completion of a 21-mile stretch of the Empire State Trail through Schenectady County, officials are seeking input on… Read more »

Amsterdam

Many Amsterdam students testing below grade level; District introducing new academic interventions

AMSTERDAM — Fewer than 40% of third- through eighth-grade students who took state assessments last spring tested at proficiency in math… Read more »

Volunteers at the First Presbyterian Church in Johnstown engage in meal preparation work for the third Annual Festival of Hope free Thanksgiving meal event.

Capital Region

Festival of Hope crimped by higher costs

The Community Foundation of the Adirondack Foothills delivered 2,600 free Thanksgiving meals to individuals and families in need on Thursday… Read more »