Ben Gorenstein

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More changes are coming at Pittsfield High School, as another leader said they plan to resign. More changes are coming at Pittsfield High School, as another leader said they plan to resign. High school Principal Maggie Harrington-Esko said in a letter to students and families that she is stepping down at the end of the school year. Harrington-Esko said she has spent the last 18 years with the school, and that this is a decision she has come to on her own.

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There's another push to bring wine into New York grocery stores. Republican State Senator George Borrello introduced new legislation. It would allow for the sale of only wines produced in New York state. There’s another push to bring wine into New York grocery stores. Republican State Senator George Borrello introduced new legislation. It would allow for the sale of only wines produced in New York state. Borrello estimates the move would spur $15 billion in economic impact.

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A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead. Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target’s Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of Dec. 9.

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Tax deadline extended for some until May 1 due to natural disasters By WNYT The deadline for some tax filers in areas affected by natural disasters has been extended this year to May 1. Residents across more than nine states will automatically receive the extensions, including all of Florida, North and South Carolina, Alabama and Georgia. Other specific areas in four other states have also been granted the automatic extensions....

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There are red "X" markings on buildings deemed unlivable and unsafe across Albany. One of those signs was removed in a ceremony on Monday morning. There are red “X” markings on buildings deemed unlivable and unsafe across Albany. One of those signs was removed in a ceremony on Monday morning. The building is located at 257 Second St.The Albany County Land Bank has been working to revitalize this and other buildings.