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Mike Gwizdala

The Saratogian

Albany, NY, United States

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Past articles by Mike:

Hochul tells residents to stay home, be safe, take Nor’easter seriously – Saratogian

LATHAM, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press brief Monday morning at the Department of Transportation Garage on preparations for a Nor’easter. The governor declared a state of emerg… → Read More

Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello delivers final legislative address

TROY, N.Y. — Troy City Council President Carmella Mantello delivered her annual legislative address to fellow council members and residents in attendance. It marked the final legislative address fo… → Read More

Hochul announces $10 million in state DRI funds for downtown Cohoes

COHOES, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Cohoes on Friday morning and was joined by local dignitaries at Cohoes Music Hall. The governor announced the Spindle City will receive $10 million… → Read More

Schumer fighting to save both vital firefighter programs set to run out in 2023

WASHINGTON — During a Zoom press conference Thursday afternoon, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sounded the alarm that the main federal firefighter funding programs, the Assistance to Fir… → Read More

Cavanaugh plans run for Watervliet mayor against Patricelli

Cavanaugh plans run for Watervliet mayor against Patricelli → Read More

Winter storm totals underachieve but looming Friday snow storm could be a long-lived event

Winter storm totals underachieve but looming Friday snow storm could be a long-lived event → Read More

Stefanik celebrates flagship congressional office building in East Greenbush

Stefanik celebrates flagship congressional office building in East Greenbush → Read More

Saratoga County Board of Supervisors adopts agreement with Sheriff’s PBA – Saratogian

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. — The Saratoga County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association will have a new contract. During their meeting earlier in the week the Saratoga County Board of Supervi… → Read More

Public safety head condemned by city council after filing complaint against BLM leader

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — At a Saratoga Springs City Council meeting earlier this month, council members adjourned early after interruptions during the public comment period. The Feb. 7 meeting grew… → Read More

Democrat Ed Kinner plans run against Mayor Keeler in Cohoes

Democrat Ed Kinner plans run against Mayor Keeler in Cohoes → Read More

Troy residents clamor for, fast, bold action to replace lead pipes

Troy residents clamor for, fast, bold action to replace lead pipes → Read More

Watervliet Mayor Patricelli delivers State of the City address

Watervliet Mayor Patricelli delivers State of the City address → Read More

Saratoga Springs City Council forms task force for homeless shelter site

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — During their recent meeting, the Saratoga Springs City Council approved the launch of a Homelessness Task Force. Original plans for a homeless shelter site at the former se… → Read More

Saratoga Springs Fire Chief remains on leave as investigation moves forward

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Saratoga Springs Fire Chief Joseph Dolan has been on administrative leave since late January. He was placed on leave following a complaint that was lodged against him, alle… → Read More

Mantello announces GOP bid for Troy mayor

TROY, N.Y. — City Council President Carmella Mantello was feeling the love on Valentine’s Day. Outside her home, Mantello was joined by her husband Paul, sons James and Pauly, niece Grace, and supporters, as she announced her candidacy for Troy mayor. Mantello, a Republican, is hoping the third time is a charm, after running and coming up short in 1999 against Democratic Mayor Mark Pattison and… → Read More

Local police remind Super Bowl revelers; have a plan, don’t drink and drive, stay safe, have fun – troyrecord

Local police remind Super Bowl revelers; have a plan, don’t drink and drive, stay safe, have fun → Read More

Stefanik hits back at State of the Union address; Tonko lends support of Biden

WASHINGTON — Following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress and the nation on Tuesday night, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), the third-ranking Republican in the House Majo… → Read More

Legislator Tom Grant announces bid for East Greenbush Town Supervisor

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Rensselaer County Legislator Tom Grant (R – East Greenbush) recently announced his intention to run for East Greenbush Town Supervisor. Grant has nearly 40 years of gov… → Read More

Troy residents puzzled by lack of spending of grant funds for replacing lead service lines

Troy residents puzzled by lack of spending of grant funds for replacing lead service lines → Read More

Shelters of Saratoga abruptly abandons Code Blue shelter site plans

Shelters of Saratoga abruptly abandons Code Blue shelter site plans → Read More