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Fire department vehicle, car crash
A Shaker Road Fire Department SUV crashed into a passenger car today, causing the car's driver to suffer a broken finger.
WNYT no longer leader of the pack
WNYT may have lost its mojo. The station at Channel 13 once dominated the Capital Region's television news ratings.
Sage Hill Advisory moving to Saratoga Springs
Sage Hill Advisory and Management is moving its offices from Menands to Saratoga Springs.
Commercial truck dealer to relocate
Albany Truck Sales, which sells Mack, Volvo and other commercial trucks, will move from its Rensselaer dealership to a new location in Menands.
Civil War soldier buried in Menands will finally get recognition
A Civil War soldier buried at the St. Agnes Cemetery in Menands 85 years ago will finally get recognition for his service to the country in a ceremony this weekend.
High Winds Causing Power Outages
A LITTLE TASTE OF WINTER THIS MORNING. NO SNOW TO SPEAK OF...BUT WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 MPH HAVE LEFT TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROS THE AREA.
Too-close lights make turning onto Everett Road tough
Q: I have a problem with a traffic light coming off of I-90 West and getting onto Everett Road to take a left going toward Central Avenue.
Cat and kitten adoption fees discounted during Cats-giving
The Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society are slashing adoption fees in half for cats and kittens during their first ever "Cats-giving," being held to find loving homes for 250 cats in their care.
Winners claim cash prizes in St Agnes cemetery photo contest
St. Agnes Cemetery, in Menands, wrapped up its second annual three-month-long photo contest on Wednesday, Nov.
Stimulus money to fund Menands-Troy walkway
The City of Troy will accept stimulus funds to fund the Troy-Menands Bikeway/Walkway project in South Troy, according to a statement released by Mayor Tutunjian's office on Friday.
Local shelters get help finding pets homes
With a few clicks, you can get a pet pig, llama, iguana or tarantula. Or maybe you'd prefer just a simple cat or dog.
I had a sobering experience while checking out potential reception sites this weekend, and in the interest of other brides planning smaller weddings in the region, I thought it would be helpful to share.
As BullEx catches fire, Albany feels the heat
Cars were on fire and flames were shooting everywhere Friday in the parking lot of BullEx Inc.
in Photos: Toys for Tots Toy Run
A police motorcyclist leads Dean Courter, at center, dressed as Santa Claus, and 326 riders along Route 378 in Menands on Sunday during the 2009 Brunswick Harley Owners more... Marine Corps Sgt.
Capital region offers plenty this weekend
First, on Saturday, the technology of tomorrow was on display at the state of the art UAlbany Nanotech complex.
Menands residents upset over potential post office closure
It's about more than just mail. For some, it's about losing business. When the United States Postal Service announced it would be looking into closing several post offices nationwide, residents who use post offices in the areas recommended for closure began coming together throughout the Capital District and in other parts of the country to defend ...
Post office hearings today, Thursday
In what might be a last chance before any changes are made, public information sessions will be held for four Capital Region post offices scheduled for possible closing.
Menands residents upset after Colonie moves to one-tier tax system
Menands residents who pay Menands Union Free School District taxes could be faced with school taxes 8 percent higher or more after the Colonie Town Board passed a resolution unanimously on Thursday, Nov.
Menands man suffers thru swine flu
"I've been fighting this H1N1 flu but I've gotta get back to work, I need the money." Twenty two year old Adrian Teasley of Menands has spent the last six days struggling through the Swine Flu, an illness that has already taken at least two lives in the Capital Region.
Developers in dark as solar program runs out of cash
Kevin Rose, left, vice president of operations at Alteris Renewables, and employee Dan Orsini install a solar panel at a house in Waterford.