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Early results show a tight lead for Whitehall Township's races in the May primary.

A conflict has brewed among three Whitehall Township elected officials after a new ballot initiative was approved for voters to consider in the May primary.

Two Democrats and two Republicans are running for Whitehall mayor, setting up contested primaries on both sides. The candidates talk about how they'd maintain trust in the position and the issues they'd want to address if elected.

Despite complaints from nearby neighbors, West Hartford’s town council on Wednesday night gave a key approval to Continental Properties’ plan for 172 luxury apartments about two blocks from Blue Back Square.

Joel Spiro, doctor and wine collector, dies at 83 FacebookTwitterEmail Dr. Joel Spiro of Albany drives his 2010 Morgan Aero SuperSports past the SPAC amphitheater during the Saratoga Wine & Food Festival and Concours DElegance sports car rally from SPAC to the Lake George Club Friday Sept. 9, 2016 in Saratoga Springs, NY. (John Carl DAnnibale / Times Union)John Carl DAnnibale/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of14 Joel Spiro and his wife, Kira, at an event for the Chaine des Rotisseurs, a F...

Created: January 29, 2021 06:08 PM Gov. Cuomo on Friday announced the state is loosening restrictions on wedding receptions. Receptions may now host up to 50% capacity, or 150 guests, whichever is smaller. The new regulations will also require all guests to produce negative test results before attending. The governor said testing is the key to re-opening events across the state. Weddings may resume at this capacity starting March 15. This comes as good news to local event planners a...