Rick Karlin
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Albany, NY, United States
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Hochul declares emergency, utilities eye outages as storm approaches
Repair crews from around the eastern half of the New York were preparing for the likelihood the storm would bring down countless branches and powerlines → Read More
Stuyvesant Plaza stalwart Pearl Grant Richmans renews its lease
While there have been recent changes at Stuyvesant Plaza, Pearl Grant Richmans, the... → Read More
Plans for expansive Underground Railroad interpretive center in Albany take shape
Plans for expansive Underground Railroad interpretive center in Albany take shape. Will be adjacent to historic Myers residence, which was stop on Railroad → Read More
Environmental crusader, former radio host Ward Stone has died at 84
Environmental crusader, former radio host Ward Stone has died. Stone fought many battles against pollution, and his bosses in New York State government. → Read More
Cohoes Norlite plant odor prompted complaints, investigation
An odor from the Norlite aggregate/incinerator plant in Cohoes prompted complaints and an... → Read More
TSA airport screeners are getting a raise to almost $60K plus benefits
Thanks to an increase in the recently-passed federal budget full-time screeners who come on board in July can earn $58,563 in two years. → Read More
Lukoil and Sunoco on Albany's New Scotland Avenue locked in price war
Two gas stations in Albany, a Lukoil and Sunoco on New Scotland Avenue, are locked in a... → Read More
In first year of NY mobile sports betting, more than $16 billion was wagered.
In first year of NY mobile sports betting, more than $16 billion was wagered. Number of people and amount bet has exceeded expectations despite a 50 percent tax rate. → Read More
Snow to the west, problems to the south strand or delay scores of Amtrak riders in Rensselaer
Problems at Penn Station cause Amtrak delays and diversion to Grand Central; blizzard that closed Buffalo also shut down tracks. → Read More
Adirondacks' Mount Van Hoevenberg trail is model for future
With thoughtful design features like switchbacks and drainage, it's is a model for what trails in the High Peaks may look like in the 21st century. → Read More
Schenectady Greenmarket heads indoors to Proctors for the winter
Schenectady Greenmarket heads indoor to Proctors for the winter. Popular farmers market will be held every Sunday through the winter with fresh vegetables and other healthy food options. → Read More
Oneida Indians, who operate Turning Stone casino, will also start making cannabis and maple syrup.
Craps, buds and sap: The Oneida Indian Nation, who operate Turning Stone casino, will also start making cannabis and maple syrup. → Read More
Reflecting the move to on-line shopping, Albany-area shopping plaza owner Nigro rebrands.
Nigro Retail Properties is positioning its plazas as neighborhood centers, often anchored... → Read More
General Electric agrees to study lower Hudson for PCBs
Agreement reached with Environmental Protection Agency after company dredged the Hudson River north of Troy. → Read More
Sunmark credit union in Colonie now has more than $1 billion in assets
Sunmark credit union has recently exceeded the $1 billion in assets mark. → Read More
U.S. Rep. Stefanik criticized by hunting groups over her support of tax cut
U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik is being pressured by sportsmen’s and sportswomen’s groups... → Read More
Schenectady man rescued from summit of Mount Marcy
New York rangers, as well as search and rescue personnel, worked for almost 12 hours to carry out a 57-year-old man with serious knee injury on state's highest peak → Read More
Amtrak riders want more Albany-to-Boston passenger train service. Federal infrastructure money is available.
Amtrak riders want more Albany-to-Boston passenger train service. Federal infrastructure... → Read More
Plug Power to build Texas hydrogen plant
Plug Power will supply a new hydrogen plant in Texas. They are working on green hydrogen. → Read More
Following failed Spirit merger, Frontier Airlines leaves Albany
Following an expensive but failed merger effort with Spirit, Frontier Airlines is cutting... → Read More