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The Daily Gazette | When Credibility Matters

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Schenectady

Hundreds of Schenectady students still without computers a week after school starts

Over 1,500 Schenectady students were still without computer devices Tuesday as district officials worked to sort through requests and distribute… Read more »

Photo providedKatie DeBenedetti is shown at the Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department. After a blaze destroyed her family’s Palatine Bridge home in 2018, DeBenedetti — inspired by the actions of the first responders — decided to join the department to try and help others in the community.

Montgomery County

Firefighters inspire local woman to join dept.

Just over two years ago, Palatine Bridge resident Katie DeBenedetti’s life dramatically changed in a way she couldn’t have anticipated,… Read more »

Albany County

Saratoga restaurateur charged with stealing from Albany mayor’s campaign

Scott Solomon, who has been involved with the Pig ‘N Whistle and Siro’s restaurants in Saratoga Springs, was charged with… Read more »

Norwood Avenue next to Mont Pleasant Middle School Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Schenectady

As complaints mount in Schenectady, lawmakers seek speed solutions

The first time a speeding motorist whacked the side of Shawn Latour’s garage, an apple tree slowed the vehicle’s momentum…. Read more »

Credit: New York State Department of Health

Capital Region

Capital Region COVID-19 Tracker for Tuesday, Sept. 22, by county

State COVID-19 Tracker numbers for Capital Region counties as of Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 22. Testing data as of midnight Monday… Read more »

Partnership seeks early Lake George HWA detection

LAKE GEORGE The state Department of Environmental Conservation and private organizations dedicated to eradicating invasive species will use satellite images… Read more »

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Albany County

Albany man drives car into car dealership

An Albany man faces felony charges of assault, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment after driving a car into the DePaula… Read more »

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo departs a news conference at the Rochester Regional Health Riedman Campus Training Center in Irondequoit on May 11. (Stefani Reynolds/New York Times)

Cuomo extends ban on commercial evictions

ALBANY — Businesses slipping behind on rent over coronavirus-related shortfalls have been granted another month before they can be evicted…. Read more »

The state Capitol Building in Albany.

Foss: Lawmakers must address state’s budget woes

I’m a procrastinator. One thing I’ve learned, in my years of procrastinating, is that problems don’t get easier to solve… Read more »

This undated photo of Jessica Hildenbrandt of Ballston Spa was provided by Vermont State Police.

Ballston Spa

Vermont homicide victim identified as Ballston Spa woman

Jessica Hildenbrandt, 43, of Ballston Spa, has been indentified as the homicide victim whose remains were discovered in southern Vermont… Read more »

Colonie

Two Colonie traffic stops lead to felony drug arrests

COLONIE — Two recent traffic stops led to felony arrests and the recovery of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, Colonie Police… Read more »

A water main break just below the Craig Street Bridge in Mont Pleasant caused both east- and westbound lanes of Interstate 890 between exits 5 and 6 to be shut down Sunday. (Peter R. Barber/Staff Photographer)

Repairs underway for broken water main in Schenectady

Repairs are underway to fix a major break in a city water main. “We’ll probably start to replace the actual… Read more »

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Montgomery County

Montgomery County officials eye boost to coroner’s budget

Montgomery County legislators plan to transfer $28,000 to the county coroner’s budget to cover autopsy costs, which have grown in… Read more »