The bill would be introduced in July but wouldn’t go into effect until next year. Legislature Chair Andrew Joyce tweeted about second guessing his stance on legal firework products in Albany County. (Will Waldron/Times Union), A tent housing a company that sells fireworks is seen in the parking lot at Colonie Center on Friday, July 3, 2020 in Colonie, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren/Times Union), 46 Skidmore students suspended for Halloween parties, 3,000 without power after high winds Monday. City police received nearly 900 calls for fireworks this year, an increase of 300 percent over last year. “New members can look forward to experiencing firsthand how much we truly care about them, their families, and the communities we serve,” said Chris McKenna, CAP COM’s President and CEO. Over $328M in home heating aid announced for New Yorkers as winter quickly approaches, Columbia County police arrest 2 after seizing drugs and guns in search, Time Warner/Spectrum Cable Box Power on Channel Setup, State senator introduces bill to make daylight saving time permanent in New York, DMV: Renew expired vehicle documents by Tuesday, Warren County seeks travel guidance clarification in coronavirus update, ‘Coats for Kids’ begins, looking for online donations, Crews knock down Sunday fire in Pittsfield, New York Lottery drawing schedule changes begin Monday, Plattsburgh church hosts ‘Operation Keep Warm’ to distribute winter coats, Apple added a ‘secret’ button to your iPhone — here’s how to use it, UVM Medical Center transfers Fanny Allen rehab patients to Burlington, Governor Cuomo’s daily COVID-19 briefings get the SNL treatment, Rapid COVID-19 testing vehicles deployed throughout western Massachusetts, Saratoga Hospital among first to earn ‘Clean Facility’ Certificate related to coronavirus, Remote learning stays in place next week at Bethlehem Central High School, NYS Education Department launches new Parent Dashboard, SUNY: Trump administration’s proposed visa change risks international students, Poll: Most New York parents of remote students say distance learning fails. © 2020 Community Media Group, LLC - 341 Delaware Ave. Delmar, NY 12054. It’s okay to admit when you’re wrong. © 1998 - 2020 Nexstar Inc. | All Rights Reserved. He's previously reported for papers in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Utica and Cortland. 518.439.4949, SPOTTED: Albany PD defends bus pull title, Health Department hit with COVID outbreak; hospitalizations on the rise, SPOTTED: Colonie cross country runs away from Troy on Senior Day, SPOTTED: Colonie boys and Albany High play to a tie, SPOTTED: Colonie girls upset Guilderland, 1-0, RETIRING RETIREMENT: A song of hope in trying times, SOCIAL SECURITY CORNER: Don’t delay, get number right away, ON THE BOOKSHELF: Fall days are perfect for reading (adult), POLL: Majority think police use excessive force against Blacks; favor BLM movement, Bethlehem Central super rips off angry letter to parents not cooperating with tracers, One hospitalized as family escapes Elsmere fire, Former Colonie Community Center to be demolished to make way for storage facility, Colonie woman faces charges of vehicular assault and DWI. They were carried by rioters in Albany, and across the country, and fired at police officers. Reversing a 2016 move, the Albany County Legislature has voted to ban the use and sale of fireworks. You can contact us at 518.439.4949. ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) Ahead of July 4th and amid an uptick of complaints, the Albany County Legislature has announced legislation to … How many presidents have won election but not the popular vote? “A little simple common courtesy for your neighbors, might start,” said McPadden. ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Albany County Law Committee has voted 7-2 to ban the sale and use of “sparkling devices” previously excluded …