Jun 4, 2021
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Albany International Airport is teaming up with Hudson Valley Community College to train the next generation of aircraft workers.
On Thursday, the creation of the Aeronautical Technology Institute was announced, which will provide two-years of training for future technicians who could end up in jobs that pay as much as $65 per hour. The institute is going to be located in a 12,000 square foot hangar on airport property. Before the program begins, it has to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Jun 4, 2021
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Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is joining a growing number of lawmakers in calling for the border between the United States and Canada to be reopened.
The Republican, who represents the 21st Congressional District, says she and colleagues believe the Canadian government isn t doing enough to make that happen. The border has been closed since March 2020 in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he ll only act in the best interests of his fellow citizens and won t react to pressure from other countries.
Jun 4, 2021
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For the first time since September 2019, the Tri-City ValleyCats will be playing a regular season game on their home field Friday night.
The ValleyCats, who are now members of the Frontier League, will be taking on the New Jersey Jackals at Joe Bruno Stadium in Troy. Tri-City didn t play any games last year after the minor league baseball season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans will be allowed inside the stadium, but capacity is limited and health protocols will be in place. First pitch for Friday night s game is scheduled for 7.