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Washington County Town Justice Censured
The New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that Michael M. Feeder, a Justice of the Hudson Falls Village Court, Washington County, should be censured.
Community effort serves Thanksgiving dinner to hundreds
Preparations were made Wednesday in Washington County where a few concerned citizens are bringing a happy Thanksgiving to about 200 people.
Grandma Moses farm protected after rights sold
The owners of the Moses Farm have sold the development rights to their 171-acre property to a state program, ensuring that the land remains in agricultural use.
Helder denies the accusations. Sgt. Lori Schmidt and Cpl. Stephanie Guenther in the lawsuit filed Thursday claim their civil rights have been violated.
Division of Environmental Management head feels she 'can make a difference'
All it took for Julie Pippel to set her sights on an environmental career was an ecology camp she attended when she was a student at Williamsport High School.
Baby dies while sleeping with mom
Police in Washington County are investigating the sudden death of a 1-month-old infant.
Randy Saunders, right, with his friend, Carson McKinley. PHOTO GALLERY Randy Saunders, right, who has a rare skin condition, plays football with his friend, Carson McKinley.
There are 110 bridges across the state -- including more than a dozen in the Capital Region -- that were ranked by the state as less safe than the Champlain Bridge near Crown Point that engineers only recently found to be on the verge of collapse.
NY Advocates: Murderers Could Get A Break
Imagine a murderer being eligible for parole after three years in prison. That's what Denise O'Donnell, New York's deputy secretary for public safety, said Friday could happen under what she calls a dangerous loophole in a sentencing law.
Family marks two year anniversary of Jaliek Rainwalker's disappearance
November 1st marks the two year anniversary of the disappearance of a Washington County boy.
New Legislation Wants Hudson River Valley Included in NPS
U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey has introduced a bill that could pave the way to include the Hudson River Valley in the National Park Service system.
Chipman's Pt. nixed as site of temporary lake bridge
New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee and Vermont Agency of Transportation Secretary David Dill today announced that the states will not explore the crossing between Putnam, Washington County, N.Y., and Chipman's Point, Addison County, Vt., as a potential temporary bridge site.
Remains found in Saratoga County identified
Saratoga County officials have placed an identity with skull and bone fragments found near the Edinburg/Greenfield town line this week.
Hudson Falls: hundreds of pot plants found in vacant building
Police have found hundreds of marijuana plants growing inside a vacant building being renovated for senior citizen housing.
Harvey and Geraldine Wood sat in their parked SUV, looking out Monday at the closed Champlain Bridge and into Vermont.
NY approves $3.1M for Sch'dy, Fort Edward
New York's economic agency has approved $3.1 million in grants for projects in Schenectady and in Washington County.
Carjack suspect jailed on $25K bail
A Randolph man bullied his way into an elderly couple's car before stealing it and driving to Hampton, N.Y., where he was arrested Wednesday night, according to Fair Haven Police.
Sex charges against coach dropped
A higher court has reversed sex abuse charges against a former Hudson Falls coach, convicted last year of abusing a girl on his track team.
Frustration builds over short supply of swine flu vaccine
Comment on this story TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 Limited access to swine flu vaccine is causing frustration among those who would like to be immunized.
Washington County DA's request denied
A request made by Washington County District Attorney Kevin Kortright for a special prosecutor to investigate "voting irregularities" in the Sept.
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