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$2.8M ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ Among Most Expensive Capital Region Listings (Peek Inside) $2.8M ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ Among Most Expensive Capital Region Listings (Peek Inside)
$2.8M ‘Exquisite Country Retreat’ Among Most Expensive Capital Region Listings (Peek Inside) House hunters looking for a quiet country escape won’t want to miss this tranquil new build. In Columbia County, 383 Mitchell Street in Hillsdale is among the region's most expensive listings on the market at $2.8 million. Boasting four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and situated on nearly 20 acres, the secluded property is a nature lover's paradise. “Welcome to an exquisite country retreat where thoughtful perfection, exceptional elegance, and stunning natural beauty converge in a rare offering…” reads the listing from Brown Harris Stevens. 383 Mitchell Street in Hillsdale. Brown Harris St…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Fatal Rollover Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87 In Capital Region Fatal Rollover Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87 In Capital Region
Fatal Rollover Crash: Woman ID'd As Victim On I-87 In Capital Region A woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal one-car rollover crash in the region. It happened around 6:40 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Greene County, in the village of Catskill, on I-87. A preliminary investigation at the scene determined that a 2004 Ford Escape was traveling northbound in the passing lane between Exit 20 (Saugerties) and Exit 21 (Catskill), when, for an unknown reason, it exited the roadway, went through the guide rail, struck an earth embankment, and overturned, New York State Police said. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Regina Levine, age 66, of …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Football Player From Albany Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette' Football Player From Albany Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette'
Football Player From Albany Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette' Jenn Tran is officially the next "Bachelorette," and the names of the men who could be vying for her heart have already surfaced. Tran, age 26, made her Bachelor Nation debut on Joey Grazidei's season, and will be the first Asian-American Bachelorette in season history.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenn (@jenntranx) Tran is a physician assistant based in Miami, and will soon be meeting the 28 men hoping for a shot at love. The new season will begin airing in July on ABC-TV. Among Tran's potential suitors is native New Y…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport
Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport A 42-year-old man who is accused murdering someone and leaving their body inside a Western Massachusetts apartment was arrested in New York at Albany International Airport on Tuesday, April 23, authorities said.  Taaniel Herberger-Brown is being held on a fugitive from justice warrant in Albany County, following his arrest, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said.  Greenfield police were called to a Chapman Street apartment on Monday after neighbors called to complain about a horrific smell coming from the home. Officers found the body lying in one of the r…

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by Josh Lanier
Politics
'Goodbye For Now': George Santos Ends NY Congressional Bid 'Goodbye For Now': George Santos Ends NY Congressional Bid
'Goodbye For Now': George Santos Ends NY Congressional Bid Just a month after launching his independent congressional bid, disgraced former New York Rep. George Santos is withdrawing from the race. The ex-Republican lawmaker from Long Island announced that he was ending his campaign for the state’s 1st District, representing eastern Suffolk County, in a post on X Tuesday, April 23. “I have decided to withdraw from my independent run for #NY1,” Santos said. “I don’t want my run to be portrayed as reprisal against [Republican] Nick Lalota… Although Nick and I don’t have the same voting record and I remain critical of his abysmal record, I don’t want …

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Albany Highway Ahead Of Sentencing Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Albany Highway Ahead Of Sentencing
Admitted Scammer Michael Matteo Jumps To Death On Albany Hwy This story has been updated. New details are emerging after a man jumped to his death from atop an interstate overpass in the region, shutting down the highway for over an hour. The Albany County incident happened at around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, near the I-90/I-787 interchange in Albany. Earlier Report: $138K Scam: Contractor Skips Town After Taking Albany Homeowner's Cash, Police Say New York State Police said a person jumped from the I-90 overpass onto I-787 and was pronounced dead at the scene. No vehicles were involved and there were no other reports of injuries. The d…

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by Michael Mashburn
Politics
Trump Trial: New Poll Reveals How NYers Feel About Hush Money Case Trump Trial: New Poll Reveals How NYers Feel About Hush Money Case
Trump Trial: New Poll Reveals How NYers Feel About Hush Money Case As the first day of testimony wrapped up in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial, new polling showed that a majority of New Yorkers consider the prosecution warranted. A Siena College Research Institute poll released Monday, April 22, showed that 54 percent of respondents said the trial is “legitimate,” while 30 percent saw the prosecution as a meritless “witch hunt.” Broken down by party, 77 percent of Democrats and 44 percent of independents called the proceedings a “legitimate trial to determine whether Trump is or is not guilty of criminal behavior.” Meanwhile, 66 percent of …

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Italian Eatery In Capital Region Praised For 'Delicious, Fresh Pasta In Beautiful Space' New Italian Eatery In Capital Region Praised For 'Delicious, Fresh Pasta In Beautiful Space'
New Italian Eatery In Capital Region Praised For 'Delicious, Fresh Pasta In Beautiful Space' A new restaurant in the region serving classic Italian fare with a side of rustic charm is already garnering rave reviews. Columbia County eatery Via Cassia opened in March 2024 in Hudson at 214 Warren Street, in the former Ca’Mea Restaurant space. Under the direction of seasoned restaurateur and chef Gaetano Arnone, Via Cassia has a mouthwatering menu of lunch and dinner options highlighting its housemade pasta.  Among them are the spaghetti with roasted garlic, calabrian chilis, and pecorino romano, and the rigatoni with braised pork and garlic breadcrumbs. Diners can also opt for …

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings
Best High Schools: NY Well-Represented In Brand-New U.S. News Rankings New York is well-represented on U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings of the nation's best high schools. The brand-new rankings were released Tuesday morning, April 23, and determined by performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare students for college. The highest-ranked school outside New York City is on Long Island: Jericho, at No. 13 statewide and 104th nationally. The top-rated high school in Westchester County is Edgemont at No. 14 in the state and 128th in the nation, with Bronxville, at No. 16 in the state and 151st nationally. Another W…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Transcripts Of Trump Trial To Be Posted Online Daily Transcripts Of Trump Trial To Be Posted Online Daily
Transcripts Of Trump Trial To Be Posted Online Daily Those interested in the details of the "Hush Money" criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump may read every word of what happened at Manhattan Criminal Court when the New York Court system publishes the transcripts online daily. Beginning Monday, April 22, the full transcript will be available here on the court system's website. The New York Unified Court System said it is doing so because the trial is not being televised and to push the courts to ensure broad and continuous public access to the high-profile case.  A certified transcript of each day’s trial pr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Guide Dog Graduation: NY-Based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across The US Guide Dog Graduation: NY-Based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across The US
Guide Dog Graduation: Ny-based Nonprofit Provides Pups To Homes Across The US A new class of guide dogs that graduated from a New York nonprofit organization – including one dog going to serve the organization’s CEO – demonstrates the group’s 60-year commitment to changing the lives of people with vision loss or blindness. On Friday, April 12, Guiding Eyes for the Blind held one of its biannual guide dog graduations, celebrating the hard work of volunteers and pups alike and officially transferring the furry friends’ care to their new owners. However, this graduation was a little different from others — one of the graduates was a yellow lab named “Ten,” who had tra…

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by Sophie Grieser
Business
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination
Nationwide Public Health Alert Issued For Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Contamination Ground beef products distributed nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli and should not be consumed, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. FSIS has issued a Public Health Alert on Saturday afternoon, April 20.warning consumers about the issue. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. FSIS said it is concerned that some products may be in consumers’ and food service institutions’ freezers.  The raw ground beef products were produced on Thursday, March 28 and have a “Use/Freeze By” date o…

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by Joe Lombardi