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Rensselaer County Staple Receives ‘Historic’ New York Honor
Fish Fry Restaurant Catches Quite the Honor
I'm always on the lookout for a good ol' fashioned fish fry, and I've passed this place countless times and feel foolish for never having stopped. That must change this summer, and I'll hit up Gene's Fish Fry in Rensselaer County.
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After 30 Years In Law Enforcement Saratoga County Sheriff Retires
Saratoga County Sheriff Michael Zurlo has announced he won’t be running for another term.

Honor a Veteran-Volunteer For Wreaths Across America in Saratoga
On Saturday, December 14th, thousands of holiday wreaths will be placed on local veterans' gravestones at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. More volunteers are needed and you can help.

Upstate NY Farm Sending Special Xmas Gift to Troops Overseas
While many of our brave men and women won't be home for the holidays, there is an Upstate New York farm that is delivering a special part of Christmas directly to them.

15 College Students had to be Rescued while Rafting in the ADKS
With the help of highly skilled Forest Rangers, 15 college students were rescued on Monday after suffering a rafting incident on the Hudson Gorge in the ADKS.

NY K9 Acknowledged for Helping to Solve a 6 Year Murder Mystery
A 2017 Cold Case finally comes to a close
A New York State Trooper along with his highly trained K9 is credited with assisting police to solve a 6-year-old murder mystery, bringing a sense of relief and closure to a community in Pennsylvania haunted by a homicide that happened in 2017...

Powerful and Moving 9/11 Exhibit to Stop in Upstate NY
None of us will ever forget the tragic events that unfolded back on September 11, 2001, but as time goes by, sometimes it's good to pause, reflect, and think back on those who innocently lost their lives and those who sacrificed theirs trying to save others...

Volunteer! Saratoga Nat'l Cemetery Wreaths Honor Local Veterans
This Saturday, December 17th, thousands of holiday wreaths will be placed on local veterans' gravestones at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. They need more volunteers and you can help.

Sponsor a Wreath? Heroes at Saratoga National Cemetery Need You!
Each year Wreaths Across America places wreaths on veterans' graves. This includes Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetary. They need your help and donations so that these soldiers can be honored.

Albany Police and Saratoga Sheriffs to Rumble in 5-0 Bowl!
It's a Northway Battle of the Blue when members from the Albany Police Department square off against a squad of Saratoga Sheriffs in a charity, 9-on-9 flag football game.
On Sunday afternoon, November 20th two area police forces will do battle for hometown bragging rights and flag football supremacy in the 5-0 Bowl, and GNA is honored to be a part of it...