SCHENECTADY

Proctors shop known for sheet music to close its doors on Saturday

The Schenectady Van Curler Music Store has lost a long battle with the internet.

NISKAYUNA

Niskayuna High School teacher to be honored with Presidential Award

President Obama will honor Niskayuna High School teacher Daniel F. Mattoon with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching on Sept. 8.

SCHENECTADY

Majority of equipment removed from one of Central Park's playgrounds

A majority of equipment, except for the swing sets, at one of Schenectady's Central Park’s playgrounds was removed by the city recently.

NISKAYUNA

Albany Medical Center breaks ground on Union Street special services center

Albany Medical Center and local officials broke ground Monday on an $8.5 million care and special services center at 1769 Union St.

AMSTERDAM

Section of Amsterdam to receive state grants, tax credits

A section of Amsterdam is now included in a state program aimed at helping communities revitalize areas through planning, grants and tax credits, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Monday.

SCHENECTADY

Schenectady man receives life in prison for sexually assaulting child

A Schenectady man with a lengthy criminal history received a sentence of up to life in state prison Monday for sexually assaulting a child.

PRINCETOWN

After months of planning, Vietnam memorial replica to arrive in Princetown

The Wall That Heals, a Vietnam memorial replica, will arrive in Princetown on Tuesday after months of planning and preparation.

ALBANY

DEC says GE's PCB cleanup has been inadequate

General Electric's government-supervised cleanup of PCB contamination in the Hudson River has been inadequate, state Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said Monday.

CAPITAL REGION

Cuomo signs law allowing CDTA to oversee taxi services in Capital Region

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law that will allow the Capital District Transportation Authority to start overseeing taxi services in the four central Capital Region counties.

Chez Nous among businesses honored by Chamber of Schenectady County

The Chamber of Schenectady County is recognizing several local businesses and business leaders with awards during an event in October.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Natural gas growing slowly as alternative vehicle fuel

Running a truck with natural gas instead of diesel cuts down on cost, noise and exhaust emissions. But those benefits come with a big caveat: There are only a few dozen places in New York the public can fuel up with natural gas.

ROTTERDAM

Mohonasen officials look to drop speed limit on portion of Helderberg Avenue

Mohonasen officials and state Sen. George Amedore, R-Rotterdam, are working to establish a safe school zone near the building’s rear entrance off Helderberg Avenue.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Possible end to gun show in Saratoga draws complaints, opposition

Although the Saratoga Springs City Center has hosted the New Eastcoast Arms Collectors Associates gun show for 32 years, this might be the final time, and vendors and attendees are up in arms about the potential cancellation.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

Memorial run helps fallen trooper's legacy live on

About 150 runners gathered in Saratoga Spa State Park to participate in the 10th annual memorial run for Joseph Longobardo, an Amsterdam native who was killed in 2006 in Western New York by escaped prisoner Ralph “Bucky” Phillips.

NEW YORK

Criminal justice reforms stall in a liberal capital: New York

As a growing list of police departments are being rebuked for unconstitutional practices, some leaders in Albany and at City Hall in New York City have embraced the mantle of progressive criminal justice reform. But they have stopped short of enshrining broad change in law.

Fugitive nearly evades police using 'Hollywood quality' disguise

A fugitive in Massachusetts almost escaped the police - but not in a usual way like hiding or taking hostages.

ALBANY

Albany police investigating Ontario Street shooting

Albany police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Ontario Street.

SCHENECTADY

Construction to close part of Front Street this week

Front Street between Erie Boulevard and Monroe Street will be closed to all but local traffic at certain times over the next two weeks.

TROY

Home game for Whitley

Something unusual happened Saturday night during the Tri-City ValleyCats game at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. When the opposing team’s center fielder stepped into the box in the top of the first inning with no men on and two outs, the crowd actually cheered.

CAPITAL REGION

Area GOP leaders feel Trump won't hurt other candidates

Regardless of numbers in a Siena Research Institute showing Democrat Hillary Clinton with a 30-point lead among New York voters over Republican Donald Trump, prominent GOP leaders in the area are sticking with their party’s nominee and don’t seem overly concerned about how the poor polling numbers will effect down-ballot candidates come November.