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New York Voters Approve Proposal 1, Expanding a Historic Sports Complex and Protecting New Forest Land

Proposal 1 was passed by New York voters on Nov. 4, amending the state’s constitution to allow the maintenance and expansion ...
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With Flannel Fest Now Behind Us, a List of Holiday Events in the Plaza to Come

A fun day to relax, walk around, and enjoy some nice warm chili while having a freshly grown out beard. Flannel fest, a place ...
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Recent Legislation Has Improved Accommodations for Veterans

The month of November is Military Families Appreciation Month, as well as Veterans Day falls on November 11. In comparison to the post-Vietnam war era, vets today receive more support through ...
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The Empire State Plaza Farmer’s Market – Commerce in the Concourse

Big Sky Farm sells honey and produce in The Empire State Plaza Concourse, Albany NY, Wednesday, Oct. 29,2025. (Photo/Kyra Higbie). In the underground halls of the Empire State Plaza Concourse, rows of ...
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The LG Wire: Changes in Election Law, NYC Mayor’s Race, Breast Cancer Funding

In this episode of The LG Wire podcast, join the Wire’s producer and editor Alex Genovese and The Legislative Gazette’s Editor-in-Chief Darren Johnson as they discuss recent changes in election law in ...
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The LG Wire: Interview With WAMC’s David Guistina

In this episode of The LG Wire, producer and host Alex Genovese visited WAMC’s studio to speak to David Guistina — the host of Capital Connection, the radio edition of The Legislative Gazette and ...
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Zohran Mamdani Wins the New York City Mayoral Election

Voters in New York City have elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor, according to the Associated Press. Mamdani secured victory as the Democratic nominee, over former governor Andrew Cuomo on an independent ...
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Summary of Blake Gendebien’s Virtual Press Brief: ‘The Path Forward’

“I’m running because I love the North Country — plain and simple. I’ve spent my whole life here, and I know what it feels like when our communities are forgotten,” said Blake Gendebien. Blake ...
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Charitable Food Banks Brace for Increased Demand Due to Month-Long Government Shutdown

SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, was confirmed to lapse starting the first of November, 2025. As of the 8th, its New York website states, “On November 6, 2025, a U.S. District ...
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Albany Elects First Black Mayor, Dorcey Applyrs

Albany Mayoral candidate Dorcey Applyrs delivers a victory speech after beating opponent Rocco Pezzulo on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo/Bogardus Photography) Democratic nominee Dorcey Applyrs was ...
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Author: Kyra Higbie

“I’m running because I love the North Country — plain and simple. I’ve spent my whole life here, and I know what it feels like when our communities are forgotten.” Said Blake Gendebien. Blake ...