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On bill, Murphy still on fence
Debate, discussion on Senate health care bill could start Saturday
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:20 pm | (0) Comments
County mulls vehicle fee
Those who register motor vehicles in Warren County could pay $5 more per passenger vehicle next year if the county approves a "vehicle use fee" proposed Friday.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:20 pm | (0) Comments
Finally looking forward
Boy is youngest to have procedure for rare eye condition
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:20 pm | (0) Comments
Supervisors send budget back
Warren County supervisors on Friday rejected the county's tentative 2010 budget and the tax hike it would bring, directing that it be sent back for more cuts that could begin as soon as Tuesday.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:15 pm | (0) Comments
County mulls vehicle registration fee
Those who register motor vehicles in Warren County could pay $5 more per passenger vehicle next year if the county approves a "vehicle use fee" proposed Friday.
Nov 20, 2009 | 6:10 pm | (5) Comments
Lake Luzerne Student's Vision Improves After Rare Surgery
Lake Luzerne student Corey Haas underwent an experimental surgery to improve his severe nearsightedness.
Nov 20, 2009 | 6:10 pm | (0) Comments
Saratoga welcomes new cell towers
SARATOGA -- In the town that will soon host two towers, the decision came with little fanfare.
Nov 20, 2009 | 5:25 pm | (0) Comments
Copper stolen from salvage yard
GLENS FALLS -- Police are investigating several recent burglaries at Cohen & Sons salvage yard in Glens Falls, during which thousands of dollars in copper was stolen, police said.
Nov 20, 2009 | 5:15 pm | (0) Comments
GE workers protest layoff plan
FORT EDWARD -- Paul Rosati is staring into the abyss.
Updated: 11:53 pm | (0) Comments
Man gets prison sentence for probation violation
FORT EDWARD -- A Hudson Falls man has been sentenced to 2 years in state prison and a year on parole for violating his probation on a drug sale charge.
Nov 20, 2009 | 4:55 pm | (0) Comments
Warren County supervisors can't swallow 10 percent tax hike
Nov 20, 2009 | 4:15 pm | (1) Comments
Police: Man burned truck, fired shotgun
A South Glens Falls man was jailed in Dutchess County this week after he allegedly set his truck on fire and fired off a shotgun near the home of a woman who formerly taught him at a community college, police records show.
Nov 20, 2009 | 3:40 pm | (0) Comments
Supervisors delay vote on Washington County budget
FORT EDWARD -- They're going to need more time.
Nov 20, 2009 | 2:35 pm | (0) Comments
Park Commission delays action on stream rules
LAKE GEORGE -- The Lake George Park Commission has put off for another month its efforts to adopt stricter regulations to govern development in stream corridors.
Nov 20, 2009 | 1:05 pm | (0) Comments
Testing clears way for Polar Plunge
LAKE GEORGE -- The village did not need clearance from the state Department of Health to hold this weekend's Polar Plunge at Shepard Park, officials said.
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:55 pm | (0) Comments
Trial nears in bomb-in-backpack case
FORT EDWARD -- The trial of a Hudson Falls man accused of possessing a "sophisticated" bomb is expected to start Dec. 1, Washington County District Attorney Kevin Kortright said Thursday.
Nov 20, 2009 | 12:30 pm | (0) Comments
Diamond proposes lower DPW budget for 2010
GLENS FALLS -- About a month ago, workers in the city Department of Public Works helped Water and Sewer Department employees haul away ash from the city waste water treatment plant.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:25 am | (1) Comments
Corinth fire rebuilding efforts stall
CORINTH -- Jeff Dumont won't be building in downtown Corinth anytime soon.
Nov 20, 2009 | 10:30 am | (0) Comments
Police: Sex offender did not register
QUEENSBURY -- A Level 3 sex offender who moved without notifying police or state officials as required by law has been charged with a felony, police records show.
Nov 19, 2009 | 11:45 pm | (0) Comments
Summer escape bundles up
QUEENSBURY -- What was once an ice cream and lemonade shop transformed into Santa's workshop. A bumper car ride became an ice skating rink.
Nov 19, 2009 | 10:55 pm | (3) Comments
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