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Albany Common Council Votes To Sell Palace Theatre

By a 12-3 vote, the Albany Common Council approved a resolution this week to sell downtown’s Palace Theatre.The deal to transfer ownership of the landmark…

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., flanked by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. (left), and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., at a news conference Thursday, where they said they will sue the National Archives if they don't get the documents on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh that they requested.

Senate Democrats Threaten Lawsuit Over Kavanaugh Documents

Senate Democrats filed Freedom of Information Act requests for documents from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's time in public service. If they don't get answers they vow to sue.

Herbert London: Obama’s Strategic Patience

It is fairly obvious based on all accounts that the Chinese government will create a formal air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the South China Sea.…

An election official pauses during the ballot recount earlier this month at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. After recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties, President-elect Joe Biden narrowly increased his winning margin over President Trump.

Biden Gains 87 Net Votes In Partial Wisconsin Recount Requested By Trump

President Trump says his team will file a lawsuit challenging Wisconsin's results prior to the state's certification deadline on Tuesday.

Siena, UAlbany Announce Degree Reciprocity With Other Local Colleges

With higher education becoming more expensive, students looking to maximize their college experiences are getting help from their schools. Siena College…

Roger Stone Barred From Talking About His Case Following Criticism Of Judge

Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she did not believe Stone's apologies on Thursday and ordered him to keep quiet about her and his case in public. If he doesn't, he could be locked up.

From Left: Plattsburgh Mayor Colin Read, Councilor Rachelle Armstrong and Councilor Mike Kelly attend OpenGov presentation

Plattsburgh Officials View Presentation On Cloud-Based Budgeting

The city of Plattsburgh is looking into putting its budget and business operations onto a cloud-based platform. Representatives from OpenGov were at City…

Wells Fargo has fired more than 100 employees whom it says personally defrauded a pandemic relief program from the Small Business Administration.

Wells Fargo Fires More Than 100 Employees Accused Of Coronavirus Relief Fraud

The employees' alleged actions were outside of their work responsibilities and do not involve Wells Fargo's customers, the company said. The bank says it's cooperating with law enforcement.

A long building with a real estate sign and a large trash container outside of it sits off a long sidewalk

Pittsfield Readies Beds For First Responders, Homeless

Berkshire County’s largest community is responding to the ever-changing demands of the COVID-19 pandemic.Pittsfield Mayor Linda Tyer says that the city of…

Company officials are stopping production of the original Segway PT, a favorite in tourism and law enforcement, on July 15.

After Nearly Two Bumpy Decades, The Original Segway Will Be Retired In July

Company officials announces production of the Segway PT will stop on July 15. The vehicle is popular among law enforcement and tourists, but falls short of its inventor's revolutionary goals.

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