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Market check: The rebound continues
View of models at Parkside at the Crossings, Inc., a new condominium project under construction off Sand Creek Road on Thursday Dec.
Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises funds to help fight chronic disease
COLONIE, N.Y. The annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held at the Crossings of Colonie Saturday to help raise funds to fight the disease that affects thousands worldwide.
Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport
Thanks to community support, some local WWII veterans were able to fly to the nation's capital this morning to see a memorial dedicated for their service.
Jackpot hopeful's flock to local ticket hot spot
Coulson's News Center tells the NEWS CENTER they've done more sales Friday than they would normally do for the lotto in one month, tons of people hoping to get their hands on the $600 million Powerball jackpot.
Section 2 Boys Lacrosse Seedings
Class A May 18 #9 Lasalle @ #8 Columbia 11am #10 Schenectady @ #7 Bethlehem 11am May 21 8/9 winner @ #1 Shenendehowa 7:30pm #5 Saratoga @ #4 Guilderland 4:15pm #6 Colonie @ #3 Shaker 4:30pm 7/10 winner @ #2 CBA 4:15pm May 23 Semi Final 8/9/1 winner vs #4/5 winner @ Highest Seed 7/10/2 winner vs #3/#6 winner @ Highest Seed May 25 Final @ UAlbany 6pm ... (more)
Truck accident closes Colonie roads
The Colonie Police Department is on the scene of an accident on Kunker Avenue, in Latham, where a tractor trailer took down four National Grid poles.
Public hearing today on Kiernan Plaza eminent domain
A former train station, Kiernan Plaza was saved from ruin decades ago and turned into a banking center.
Taking down bell tower a tall order
The base of a big crane to be used in St. Patrick's Church bell tower demolition is moved into place in Watervliet, N.Y., on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.
CLASS AA Player of the Week: Torie Rathwell, Guilderland: Knocked in key runs Tuesday and Thursday, including a home run against Bethlehem.
Growing evangelical church pays $1.78 million for land in Colonie
A growing evangelical church bought nearly 25 acres near Exit 5 of the Northway in Colonie, NY where it plans to build a new campus.
Saving Albany, one step at a time
Central Avenue near the intersection of New Karner Road, Monday May, 13, 2013, in Colonie, N.Y. Central Avenue near the intersection of New Karner Road, Monday May, 13, 2013, in Colonie, N.Y. Traffic studies are a waste of time, sharrows are what cities create when they don't support bike riding and roads like Central Avenue's suburban stretch are ... (more)
Comptroller enters nursing home fray
County Comptroller Michael Conners , long a staunch defender of the county-run nursing home , on Monday urged lawmakers to follow the lead of Saratoga County and hand control of the facility over to a local development corporation.
Uncertainty over Northway exit scuttles Colonie retail deal
The uncertainty surrounding a planned airport exit for the Adirondack Northway apparently has scuttled plans for a retail project on the site of the former Engel Farm off Albany-Shaker Road in Colonie.
The Advocate: Taken for a ride while seeking a fare deal
Passengers walk past the taxi stand at the Albany Airport in Colonie, NY Saturday May 11, 2013.
Restaurant review: Diamond Deli Mill
A selection of sandwich and salads at Diamond Deli Order Up on Friday May 3, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. A oven roasted roast beef sandwich with Swiss cheese and roasted red peppers at Diamond Deli Order Up on Friday May 3, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. A Sierra salad with shrimp toasted almond and crumbled blue cheese at Diamond Deli Order Up on Friday May 3, ... (more)
Mary Thibodeau, right, and Myra Fedyniak, both of Albany roll discarded tires as they help clean up garbage along the Hudson River on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Resselaer Boat Launch in Rensselaer, N.Y. The Capital District Volunteers group organized the local effort which as part of the 2nd annual Riverkeeper Sweep.
Man found dead at Albany County Jail
Demearle Gulledge was discovered at about 6:50 a.m. in his cell during a shift change count, the county sheriff's department announced.
Letter: Legislature wants best for Albany County elderly
Exterior of the Albany County Nursing home on Monday, April 29, 2013 in Colonie, N.Y. The company that hopes to take over management of the Albany County Nursing home was recently cited for flaws at another nursing home it runs.
Protecting pedestrians on Central Ave.
Close to three months after Kathryn Parker was struck and fatally injured by a minivan while crossing Central Ave., her friends are still waiting for the city to improve pedestrian safety in that area.
Crowd cheers as stubborn church steeple resists demolition
The tower at St. Patrick's Church begins to come down as a demolition crew begins the final stage in the leveling of the structure.