Mechanicville News

Anthony and Filomena Fiacco never dreamed when they planted a blue spruce in their front yard nearly 30 years ago that the tree would someday be on display in Albany as an official state holiday tree.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.

On Tuesday, Capital Region voters take charge. Polls are open across the region from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Among the highlights: MAYORS: In Albany, Corey Ellis and Nathan LeBron challenge incumbent Mayor Jerry Jennings.

Capel Rugs has announced the winners of its High Point Market "Triple Play" resort weekend and rug giveaway sweepstakes.

Two Capital Region medical practices are teaming up to offer free health testing, massages, brunch and beverages in a fun-filled Health and Wellness Day on Halloween for area residents.

Marilyn Pendergast, managing director of UHY Advisors , sees herself as a little girl from Waterford, but among her fellow CPAs, she is a woman of the world.

For information, call 664-8032 or visit www.ncva-ne.org. Membership in the NCVA-NE is open to all individuals, living in New England or New York State, who served with the U.S. Naval Security Group or served with its counterpart in NETWARCOM.

Richard Chapman is clear on one thing: He doesn't oppose the $40 million intermodal railyard to be built across the road from his home.

Domestic violence awareness "important cause" October 04, 2009 6:07 PM Saratoga County District Attorney James Murphy is encouraging people to participate in October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A Mechanicville mom has been arrested after police say they found marijuana in her five-year-old son's bedroom.

Democrats running for Mechanicville City Council failed to RSVP or show up for a candidates event Thursday night, leaving the president of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County a little put out.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.

Police say they've arrested a Mechanicville woman after a search of her apartment turned up marijuana and drug paraphernalia, including in a child's room where marijuana was hung to dry from the ceiling.

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Maureen McCarthy has a car she thinks is terrific. 'I'd like it a lot more if I could drive it,' she adds wryly.

Maureen McCarthy of Clifton Park became a victim of the financial crisis at Chrysler when her 2005 Chrysler 300 was sidelined for weeks because it needed a $75 part more... Action by the Advocate helped Mary McCarthy of Clifton Park obtain a scarce $75 part needed to get her 2005 Chrysler 300 in safe condition for the road.

The door to Alexis' bedroom has been closed for two days now and Maddison, not quite 2, keeps asking where her big sister went.

A civil lawsuit alleging Gloversville city attorney John Clo cut down a shrub on his neighbor's property was dismissed in City Court Thursday.

Vincenza Barletta, 83, of East Main Street, Fonda, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at her home with her loving family at her side.

The New York Racing Association will treat all Saratoga County residents to a free day at the races this Monday, August 31st.

An accident in the town of Stillwater in which a vehicle ended in a ditch has resulted in the arrest of the driver on a variety of felony charges, including reckless driving, speeding, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.