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College leaders pleased with progress containing COVID-19

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Two more Albany County residents have died of COVID-19, the county’s executive, Daniel McCoy, reported on Monday, bringing the death toll to 138. He also said that, since the start of the pandemic, suicides and deaths from drug overdoses in the county are “through the roof.”

Public hearing on Pyramid’s proposed apartment project remains open

by Sean Mulkerrin

The public hearing on Pyramid’s proposed Rapp Road apartment project was kept open until Oct. 28, as one Guilderland resident questioned whether the Oct. 14 hearing should have even taken place. 

State’s vaccination plan released

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Once there is a vaccine for COVID-19, the first New Yorkers to receive it will be health-care workers in patient-care settings, long-term-care facility workers, and the at-risk patients in those facilities, according to the state’s plan released on Sunday.

The show must go on: Gov says theaters can open 

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

As New York State tests heavily in COVID-19 hotspots, it reached a record of test results in a single day on Saturday, nearly 160,000.

Justice grant for $898K hailed as game-changer by county exec

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

“Albany County departments provide many of the services LEAD uses and this money is a game-changer during a financially challenging time and one in which mental health and addiction issues have increased,” said Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy.

COVID-19 uptick continues in Albany County

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an expansion of food stamps, now called SNAP, to nearly 75,000 low-income college students who are enrolled in career or technical education courses.

State vaccination plans are due today

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

The White House responded today to yesterday’s request from the National Governors Association to meet with the president for “guidance and clarification” on the role states will play in distributing COVID-19 vaccines, once available.

Govs want to meet with Trump for guidance on vaccines

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

Albany County continues to have an uptick in COVID-19 cases as Governor Andrew Cuomo looks ahead to distributing vaccines, requesting a meeting with the president.

Berne Town Board names Martin to planning board

by Noah Zweifel

The Berne Town Board has appointed business-owner Joe Martin to the town planning board for an approximately two-year term, filling a vacancy left by former planning board member Todd Schwendeman. 

102nd Assembly: Kraat challenges Tague

by Noah Zweifel

In the 102nd Assembly District, Republican Chris Tague is defending his seat against Betsy Kraat, a Democrat.

Westerlo tentative $2.9 M budget cuts $200K, anticipates nearly 6-percent tax hike

by Noah Zweifel

Westerlo’s tentative 2021 budget calls for a 5.93-percent property-tax increase and a revenue reduction of $213,496. 

Albany County budget down 1.8% for 2021, taxes steady

by Sean Mulkerrin

To present a balanced spending plan for 2021, Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy’s budget relies on tapping the county’s $60 million rainy-day fund for $3 million, reallocating $5 million that would have otherwise been appropriated toward paying off county debt, and $5 million in salaries and benefits savings from 72 employees who each accepted a $15,000 early-separation payout.

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Week XXXI: Fall surge becoming a reality in Albany County as gov cracks down on downstate clusters

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that state aid would be withheld from schools that remain open in so-called “red zones,” where the coronavirus is prevalent, and, further, that municipalities in those red zones that are not enforcing closures will also have state aid withheld.

NYS nursing homes push for less stringent testing, visiting regs

by Melissa Hale-Spencer

While Governor Andrew Cuomo is still being criticized for large numbers of nursing-home deaths during the height of the pandemic in New York, an association of long-term care facilities is pushing for less restrictive regulations for testing and for visitors.

Bethlehem car caravan to deliver letters to inspire voting

Bethlehem Morning Voice Huddle and Bethlehem NY Indivisible are planning a “Big Send” car caravan for Friday, Oct. 16.

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