In a lot of cities across America, local elections will happen this November. Democrat's, Republicans, and other established Parties will spend the summer month's at barbeque's and other assorted fundraisers in search of campaign dollars for the November...
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I Hope This Is The Last Time I Have To Say This
Enought is enough. How much money do you think the Nigro Companies have to waste on the St. Patricks project. The Concerned Citizens for St. Patrick's have gone to yet another judge in hope of keeping the company...
Talk About Pulling Out All The Stops
Well I don't know about you, but I thought the race for Albany Mayor was going to be a heated one all through the summer, culminating by a slim margin of victory in the September primary. Yes folks,...
This Couldn’t Be Any More Wrong
I've got to give the Albany Times Union a lot of credit for the beautiful new newspaper they produced today. I couldn't even venture a guess what that new machine cost to purchase and install. It hasn't...
Cut Your Losses & Get Out While You Can Guys
The city of Albany BZA unanimously ruled that the owners of the Washington Avenue Armory cannot hold the kind of entertainment they choose. It's time for the buildings owners to cut bait and run just as fast as...
Just How Much Is This Developer Supposed To Take
Last Friday a New York State Supreme Court Judge ruled in favor of the demolition of St. Patrick's church in Watervliet. Ah, finally said the developer the Nigro Companies. Not so fast, my friend. You would think that...
It’s A Great Idea, But
Walking the streets in Albany lately can be hazardous to your health. The past several weeks along Central Avenue there has been loss of life due to pedestrian/motor vehicle accidents. While these accidents are horrendous, they are just...
It’s All In The Line Of Duty
Here we go again. It seems that way too often another Albany cop ends up in the newspaper for all the wrong reasons. This time the cop in question was charged with DWI after playing bumper cars on...
The Good Old Give And Take
The good old give and take in local politics. Notice the emphasis on the word local. I'm sure that in this vast country of ours, there does exist a system of government that mirrors ours. But not many....
Who Says Albany Politics Are Dull In The Winter?
My, oh my. If you are an Albany local, you probably agree that this winter is an exceptionally busy one for local politics. If you are sitting in a hotel room as a visitor to our fair City,...