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From Monsey Scoop, WNYT.com and 13 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Monsey Scoop47 minutes ago
ELECTION DAY 2026: Rockland County Heads to the Polls With Major Congressional, State Senate, Assembly and Local Races on the Ballot, on Monsey ScoopElection Day has arrived, and voters across Rockland County are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, November 3, to cast their ballots in a wide range of federa
WNYT.com57 minutes ago
New York holiday toy, coat and school supply drive runs to Dec. 4, on WNYT.comALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York’s annual holiday drive is underway to collect toys, coats and school supplies for children and families in need.Hochul announced the statewide drive Tuesday, Nov. 3. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, school supplies and new or gently used coats will be accepted from Nov. 2 through […]
Times Union1 hour ago
Eddie F’s New England Seafood closes in Clifton Park, on Times UnionCLIFTON PARK — Saratoga Springs-based Eddie F’s New England Seafood has closed its second location as a result of the building being sold. The closure took effect Monday. The Saratoga original, at 119 ...
Times Union1 hour ago
Ellen Sinopoli collaboration explores how live music changes the way dancers move, on Times UnionHilary and Duncan Cumming of the Capital Duo classical musical ensemble will perform with the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company on Saturday in Albany. Kyra Paulsen of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. For ...
Times Union2 hours ago
City Council balks at on vote on Schenectady budget, on Times UnionSchenectady Councilman Justin Chaires ultimately voted against a tax cap override that, had it been approved, would've positioned the chamber to vote on the 2027 budget. Schenectady Mayor Gary ...
WRGB2 hours ago
Election Day 2026: Key races to watch across New York and the Capital Region, on WRGBElection Day has arrived in New York, with voters heading to the polls Tuesday to decide several major statewide, congressional and local races.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio3 hours ago
Schenectady fails to pass 15% tax hike after 11th-hour negotiations, on WAMC Northeast Public RadioThe Schenectady City Council's vote to override the New York State tax cap and raise property tax rates by 15% failed after three council members refused to back a tax hike above 13%.
Berkshire on Stage3 hours ago
Curtain Call Theatre Announces Auditions for "Appropriate", on Berkshire on StageAppropriate By Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Directed by Steve Fletcher Auditions (sides will be provided) · Monday, December 7th, and Tuesday, December 8th, 2026 at 7pm…
Gothamist4 hours ago
How to spend $20M in East Williamsburg? A discussion begins., on GothamistNeeds abound in the Brooklyn neighborhood, an epicenter of community change.
Adirondack Explorer4 hours ago
Soaking in shoulder-season views along the Northville Placid Trail, on Adirondack ExplorerLeafy forest floors and barren trees give way to West Stony Creek
WRGB4 hours ago
Can AI fitness coaching replace human trainers? Pros, cons and where apps fall short, on WRGBAs AI-powered fitness apps flood phones with personalized workout plans and instant feedback.
Mid Hudson News4 hours ago
City mayors concerned about federal SNAP cuts, on Mid Hudson NewsMIDDLETOWN – The mayor of the City of Hudson, Joseph Ferris, is asking mayors up and down the Hudson Valley to sign onto a letter he is sending to Albany expr
The Journal News5 hours ago
New York election 2026: Live updates, voting and key races, on The Journal NewsFollow live updates from the 2026 New York election, including voting information and developments in key races across the state.
NEWS10 ABC5 hours ago
Play of the Week Winner – Shenendehowa’s Liam O’Shea, on NEWS10 ABCCongratulations to Liam O’Shea of the Shenendehowa football team — crowned Monday as the newest recipient of the NEWS10 Sports “Play of the Week” honor.
NEWS10 ABC6 hours ago
Newcomers shine in UAlbany men’s basketball’s season-opening triumph over Rhode Island College, on NEWS10 ABCA host of newcomers to the UAlbany men’s basketball team had impressive debuts in the Great Danes’ 74-67 win Monday night over Division III Rhode Island College to open up the 2026-27 campaign.
NEWS10 ABC8 hours ago
Averill Park holds off Schalmont to win Class A championship, on NEWS10 ABCAfter conceding a goal in the opening two minutes of the Section 2 Class A championship game, the Averill Park boys soccer team responded with three unanswered goals to claim the crown with a 3-1 victory over Schalmont.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio9 hours ago
Morning Headlines with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, 11/3/26, on WAMC Northeast Public RadioWAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about what's on the ballot this election day.
NEWS10 ABC9 hours ago
Harrison’s OT winner lifts Schuylerville to Class B title, on NEWS10 ABCDELMAR, NY (NEWS10) — With the Section 2 Class B boys soccer championship on the line, Schuylerville’s Colden Harrison connected on a header that found the back of the net to win the title game for the Black Horses 1-0 over Broadalbin-Perth. The contest began with the Black Horses controlling the play but could not
The Daily Gazette10 hours ago
Schenectady fails to break tax cap, violates charter budget deadline, on The Daily GazetteNEWS10 ABC10 hours ago
Siena women’s basketball bests Brown in season, home opener, on NEWS10 ABCLOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Siena women’s basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign in emphatic fashion Monday night, knocking off Brown 82-71 at the UHY Center behind a pair of 20-point performances from Nicole Melious and Francesca Schiro. The Saints (1-0) secured their first season-opening victory since 2023-24 and their first opening-night win at home since
NEWS10 ABC10 hours ago
Siena Women’s Hoops beats Brown, 82-71, on NEWS10 ABCLOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Siena Women’s Basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign in emphatic fashion Monday night, knocking off Brown 82-71 at the UHY Center behind a pair of 20-point performances from Nicole Melious and Francesca Schiro. The Saints (1-0) secured their first season-opening victory since 2023-24 and their first opening-night win at home since 2022-23. Melious poured
Also reported byWRGB
WRGB11 hours ago
Schenectady City Council fails to pass tax levy override, stalling 2027 budget, on WRGBAfter weeks of deliberations over how to close Schenectady’s budget gap, the City Council on Monday night failed to pass a local law needed to move forward with
Also reported byNEWS10 ABC
NEWS10 ABC11 hours ago
Albany Council and mayor at odds over budget, on NEWS10 ABCMembers of the Albany Common Council, along with the mayor, are working to pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2027. But the two sides are at odds over what it should look like.
The Daily Gazette11 hours ago
Averill Park boys' soccer tops Schalmont in Class A title game, on The Daily GazetteWRGB11 hours ago
Great Danes earn home opener win, struggle to pull away against (DIII)Rhode Island College, on WRGBUAlbany opened its season at home at the Broadview Center, but what was expected to be a comfortable start turned into a tight finish against Division III Rhode
NEWS10 ABC12 hours ago
Renovations begin on Troy playground, on NEWS10 ABCNEWS10 ABC12 hours ago
Trails, forests closures due to wildfire in Rensselaer County, on NEWS10 ABCWRGB13 hours ago
Wildfire closes trails in Rensselaer County, on WRGBThe Berlin State Forest and Taconic Ridge State Forest in Rensselaer County are closed due to a wildfire until further notice.This is from Mattison Hollow to Be
Also reported byNEWS10 ABC
NEWS10 ABC15 hours ago
Watchdog says NY taxpayers pay $68,538 per film job, on NEWS10 ABCWatchdog groups Reinvent Albany and the Citizens Budget Commission criticized New York’s $1.2 billion film and television tax credit program, citing studies that indicate the subsidies result in a significant net loss for taxpayers rather than providing a positive return on investment.
Mid Hudson News16 hours ago
State now accepting applications for HEAP, on Mid Hudson NewsALBANY – The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is now accepting applications from eligible state residents to help them save on the cost of heating them h
Also reported byWKTV
WKTV16 hours ago
Child Measles-Associated Death in Lewis County, on WKTVA child in Lewis County has died during the "ongoing measles outbreak," marking the first measles-associated death in New York State in more than 30 years.
Newsday16 hours ago
NYS home heating rebate program opens to eligible residents, on NewsdayApplications for the Home Energy Assistance Program, known as HEAP, opened Monday. The program aims to help defray heating costs for low- and middle-income households and older adults.
NEWS10 ABC16 hours ago
Locals search for answers, 19 years after Jaliek Rainwalker disappeared, on NEWS10 ABCALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Monday marked 19 years since 12-year-old Jaliek Rainwalker was reported missing from his family home in Greenwich. Despite the amount of time that has passed, community members shared why they will never stop looking for and honoring Jaliek. “This morning, 19 years ago, I became frankly obsessed with finding out the
WNYT.com17 hours ago
Frear Park makeover in Troy adds playground and walkways, on WNYT.comTroy leaders broke ground Monday at Frear Park for renovations adding playground equipment, a splash pad and walkways for residents and visitors.
NEWS10 ABC17 hours ago
11/02/2026: Warm Week with Rain Chances Returning, on NEWS10 ABCOur unseasonably warm start to November continued Monday with highs reaching the lower 70s in a few spots. Temps will actually trend even higher through midweek, but after long last, substantial rain chances finally return to our 7-Day & 10-Day Forecasts starting Thursday.
WNYT.com17 hours ago
Vigil marks 19 years since 12-year-old Jaliek Rainwalker vanished, on WNYT.comA vigil at Academy Park in Albany marked 19 years since Jalik Rainwalker vanished at age 12, as community members backed his mother and urged justice.
WRGB17 hours ago
Three Capital Region radio stations flip to 24/7 Christmas music, on WRGBHalloween is barely over, but three Capital Region radio stations have already made the big switch to 24/7 holiday tunes.Zoey 103.9 made the switch early Sunday
WRGB17 hours ago
2026 CBS6 MELODIES OF CHRISTMAS TICKETS, on WRGBCAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Tickets for the CBS6 Melodies of Christmas go on sale at noon Tuesday, November 3!The beloved holiday tradition returns to Proctors
NEWS10 ABC17 hours ago
New York State Unemployment Insurance System to be upgraded, on NEWS10 ABCALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- People who utilize New York State Unemployment Insurance System will be experiencing delays ahead of a system upgrade. The system and phone lines will be unavailable for nine to 12 days as the system is upgraded. During this time customers will not be able to file new unemployment insurance claims, certify
In brief
The short notes of Today in Schenectady’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
ParadeThe 57th Annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade is Sat., Nov.
The 57th Annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade is Sat., Nov. 21, with more than 100 floats, marching bands, dance groups and decorated emergency vehicles on State Street. A holiday block party starts at 3 p.m. along State and Jay streets.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: B95.5
MelodiesTickets for CBS6 Melodies of Christmas go on sale at noon Tuesday, Nov.
Tickets for CBS6 Melodies of Christmas go on sale at noon Tuesday, Nov. 3. The show is back at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady for four performances, Dec. 17-20.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WRGB
USPS jobsUSPS is holding job fairs at the Schenectady Post Office, 29 Jay St., on Tue., Nov.
USPS is holding job fairs at the Schenectady Post Office, 29 Jay St., on Tue., Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Glenville Branch Library, 20 Glenridge Road, on Fri., Nov. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pay starts at $21.89 an hour for rural carrier associates, $21.21 for city carrier assistants and $21.44 for sales and services distribution associates.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NEWS10 ABC
CDTACDTA will change numerous routes across the Capital Region starting Sun., Nov.
CDTA will change numerous routes across the Capital Region starting Sun., Nov. 29. The agency says the changes are part of routine updates and service optimization, and schedules and trip times are on its website.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: NEWS10 ABC
SoccerSchuylerville won the Section 2 Class B boys soccer title Monday night, beating Broadalbin-Perth 1-0 on an overtime header by Colden Harrison.
Schuylerville won the Section 2 Class B boys soccer title Monday night, beating Broadalbin-Perth 1-0 on an overtime header by Colden Harrison. In Class A, the Daily Gazette reports Averill Park topped Schalmont in the title game.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: NEWS10 ABC, The Daily Gazette
WildfireCrews are working an active wildfire in Rensselaer County, and the DEC has closed Berlin State Forest, Taconic Ridge State Forest, the Taconic Crest Trail and the Mattison Hollow Trail until further notice.
Crews are working an active wildfire in Rensselaer County, and the DEC has closed Berlin State Forest, Taconic Ridge State Forest, the Taconic Crest Trail and the Mattison Hollow Trail until further notice. It comes about a week after a wildfire burned about 250 acres in Rensselaer County and western Massachusetts. WKTV reports much of the state is “abnormally dry”, so we'd skip the campfire.
Around New York · Today’s editionSources: NEWS10 ABC, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WKTV
Siena hoopsSiena women's basketball opened its 2026-27 season with an 82-71 win over Brown Monday night at the UHY Center, with Nicole Melious scoring a game-high 25 points and Francesca Schiro adding 21.
Siena women's basketball opened its 2026-27 season with an 82-71 win over Brown Monday night at the UHY Center, with Nicole Melious scoring a game-high 25 points and Francesca Schiro adding 21. The Saints (1-0) play Thursday, Nov. 5, in Orono, Maine.
Around New York · Today’s editionSource: NEWS10 ABC
Field hockeyBethlehem won its second straight Section 2 Class A field hockey title, beating top-seeded Guilderland 1-0 in sudden-death overtime Sunday.
Bethlehem won its second straight Section 2 Class A field hockey title, beating top-seeded Guilderland 1-0 in sudden-death overtime Sunday. Lauren Brodeur scored in overtime for the win, and WNYT says the game-winner came on a pass from Ava Austin.
Around New York · Today’s editionSources: WNYT.com, Times Union