Thruway Authority to begin rebuilding its 27 service areas on July 29
ALBANY — The New York State Thruway Authority on Wednesday announced the impending start of a $450 million overhaul of… Read more »
Highway officials campaign against distracted driving at start of Memorial Day weekend (With video)
CLIFTON PARK — Highway managers and contractors are making a plea for drivers to slow down and pay attention in… Read more »
Rotterdam
Minivan fire on Thruway in Rotterdam late Thursday afternoon
ROTTERDAM – A minivan burned Thursday afternoon on the Thruway in Rotterdam. No injuries were reported. The incident happened in… Read more »
As spring approaches, removal of remaining Thruway toll booths begins
ALBANY — The remaining toll booths at state Thruway entrance/exit plazas will be removed starting this week. When the Thruway… Read more »
30% surcharge set Jan. 1 for Thruway motorists without E-ZPass
ALBANY — A new 30 percent surcharge on passenger vehicles without an E-ZPass will take effect Jan. 1 on the… Read more »
Last Thruway toll collectors sign off after 66 years
ROTTERDAM — As workers on a hoist unbolted the yellow STOP AHEAD GET TICKET sign above the Exit 26 entrance… Read more »
Schenectady
Troopers: Schenectady pair possessed heroin, crack cocaine in Orange County Thruway stop
TOWN OF WOODBURY – Two Schenectady residents are each facing a felony drug charge after a traffic stop on the… Read more »
Thruway to go cashless next month; 30% surcharge proposed for pay-by-mail
ALBANY — The state Thruway Authority is in the final weeks of its conversion to cashless tolling, and is projecting… Read more »
Albany
Troopers: Thruway traffic stop leads to heroin, charges against Schenectady pair
ALBANY – Two Schenectady residents were arrested last week on drug counts after a traffic stop on the Thruway in… Read more »
Schenectady
Troopers: Stolen car from Schenectady found on Thruway; Pair from Schenectady arrested
BETHLEHEM – Two Schenectady residents have been arrested in connection with a stolen car after a Thruway stop, state police… Read more »
Rotterdam
Troopers: Truck driver charged in Monday Thruway chemical spill at Rotterdam
ROTTERDAM — The tractor-trailer driver state police say caused a massive spill of iron oxide down a stretch of the… Read more »
Rotterdam
Westbound Thruway lanes reopen in Rotterdam after chemical spill
ROTTERDAM — The westbound lanes of the Thruway in Rotterdam were closed Monday morning following a spill of iron oxide, officials said. The… Read more »
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Duanesburg man charged in killings appears in court; Accused in murder of wife, 5yo son, attack on 2yo
Duanesburg schools, community respond to murder of kindergartner, his mother, attack on 2-year-old
Troopers: Homeowner charged in Duanesburg murders; 5yo boy, 37yo mother killed; 2yo boy hurt
Clifton Park supervisor wants to join communities opting out of cannabis lounges
New stories of local history collected in latest book from Historic Amsterdam League
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