The Christmas-themed retailer opened its first Albany location on the former Christmas Tree Shops site after drawing hundreds of shoppers.
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Would you shop at a seasonal holiday novelty store this year?
Albany news covers city government, Albany County, schools, business and public safety in New York's state capital. Reporting reaches neighborhoods from Arbor Hill to Pine Hills and surrounding counties.
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Do you believe university degree programs provide the specific skills needed for current job markets?
The Albany business school introduced a new concentration to prepare undergraduates for professional certification.
Alexia Bujold and Noa López Tallón each scored 19 points as the Great Danes opened the season with a road win under new coach Kelly Morrone.
Two suspects face weapons charges after police seized two loaded 9mm handguns during a search of a Dana Avenue home.
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Do you trust your local city leaders to agree on a budget?
The Common Council and Mayor Dorcey Applyrs are at odds over a Fiscal Year 2027 budget projecting a $42-46 million deficit.
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Do you feel local airport waiting areas provide enough convenience for drivers picking up passengers?
The airport in Colonie has more than doubled the size of its dedicated waiting area for pickup drivers.
Coverage takes in Albany city hall and the Albany County legislature, the City School District of Albany and the government and health care employers that dominate the local economy. From Arbor Hill and Center Square to Pine Hills, the Mansion Neighborhood and South End, neighborhood reporting runs across the city and extends into Rensselaer County, Schenectady County and Saratoga County where a story crosses the line. Albany's role as the seat of New York state government means that the legislative calendar and the movement of state workers shape local economic patterns in ways unique to capital cities. Downtown vacancy and the fiscal pressures on a city with a large share of tax-exempt institutional property are the structural conditions that recur most in local government coverage.
