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Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks in the Red Room at the State Capitol in Albany on Thursday, Aug. 24. (Mike Groll/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul)

Hochul meets with White House officials to address migrant crisis in New York state

ALBANY — Following a meeting with officials from the Biden administration, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the federal government promised to… Read more »

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announces $600,000 in grants for the Mohawk River at the Colonie Mohawk River Park in Colonie on Thursday.

Lt. Gov. Delgado announces $600K in state grants for Mohawk River projects

COLONIE — Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado joined state and local officials on Thursday in Colonie to announce $600,000 in state… Read more »

A look at a livestock display on the front lawn of a home on Barkersville Road in the town of Galway on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Around Town: A snapshot of the week Aug. 22-29, Schenectady, Johnstown, Galway, Saratoga Springs, Halfmoon, Providence and Rotterdam — Images (10 photos)

AROUND TOWN — Each week, our staff photographers travel the roads of our region capturing a variety of moments from our communities…. Read more »

FILE — New York State Attorney General Letitia James acknowledges questions from journalists at a news conference in New York on May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Amid influx of asylum seekers, state officials send schools letter about children’s right to education

As school officials prepare for the start of the school year amid the late arrival of prospective students from among… Read more »

Peter Andrikopoulos, owner of the Redwood Diner at 1985 Hamburg St., inside his Rotterdam eatery Wednesday, Aug. 23.

Out To Eat … at the Redwood Diner in Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM — The Redwood Diner is a Rotterdam staple, serving popular dishes for generations in the community. The Redwood, open for breakfast,… Read more »

A spokesperson for Gov. Kathy Hochul's office said Thursday, “The state does not have any legal authority to cancel a contract between the city and a private contractor.”

State says it has no authority to cancel NYC’s contract with DocGo

ALBANY – Following weeks of increased scrutiny over New York City’s contract with DocGo to provide services and support for… Read more »

Anthony Lewis Jr., 31, is led into Schenectady County Court for his arraignment on first-degree murder charges Monday, Aug. 21.

Rotterdam man pleads not guilty to killing mother, step-father

SCHENECTADY — Anthony Lewis Jr., the Rotterdam man accused of killing his mother and stepfather last month, pleaded not guilty in… Read more »

Mohonasen school board changes public comment policy

ROTTERDAM — The Mohonasen Central School District Board of Education agreed last week to change how it conducts public comment… Read more »

A look at Center Stage Deli in Rotterdam.

Rotterdam’s Center Stage Deli closing Friday (8/18), reopening next month as Blake 925 Deli

ROTTERDAM — Center Stage Deli is closing Friday. But, a new deli will take its place in just a few weeks,… Read more »

Rotterdam lawmakers approved a law Wednesday that would restrict panhandling after police responded to several complaints of recently arrived asylum-seekers allegedly going door-to-door seeking donations and peering through windows.

Rotterdam lawmakers approve panhandling ordinance

ROTTERDAM — Rotterdam lawmakers approved a law Wednesday that would restrict panhandling after police responded to several complaints of recently arrived asylum-seekers… Read more »

FILE — Matteo Tiscione, 17 of Rotterdam, serves up a sausage and peppers sandwich for a patron during 14th annual Our Lady Queen of Peace Festa in Rotterdam on Aug. 14, 2022.

Our Lady Queen of Peace to hold 15th annual Festa this weekend in Rotterdam

ROTTERDAM — Summer in Schenectady County can be remembered by the smell of fried eggplant and sounds of live music playing… Read more »

The Super 8 Motel on Carman Road in Rotterdam on July 19.

Lawmakers urge respect on Rotterdam asylum-seeker issue, more information; Supervisor issues memo

ROTTERDAM — Town Supervisor Mollie Collins issued a memo Wednesday urging residents to be “respectful” of opposing viewpoints pertaining to the… Read more »

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Around Town: A snapshot of the week Aug. 22-29, Schenectady, Johnstown, Galway, Saratoga Springs, Halfmoon, Providence and Rotterdam — Images (10 photos)

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