Local farmers are wanted for the “Tailgate Farmers Markets” at selected travel plazas along the Thruway.

The New York State Thruway Authority is looking for farmers to participate in the markets which open in mid May and continue through Nov. 1, depending on the availability of product.

The markets offer fresh farm produce to drivers on the Thruway and also give farmers the opportunity to sell and promote their products and produce.

Participation in the markets is limited to New York farmers and growers who grow local fresh fruits, vegetables, edible herbs, cider and horticultural products and only produce grown in New York State will be accepted.

Please call the Thruway Authority at 518-436-2831 for more information or click here.

The Albany County Rural Housing Alliance, Inc is holding a home buyer education class on Saturday, November 19.

It’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cohoes Senior Center in Cayuga Plaza in Cohoes.

The cost is $50 which includes a class manual and printed materials as well as breakfast and lunch.

The housing alliance also has offices in Voorheesville and Ravena. To register or for more information, call (518) 765-2425. 

There will be a disruption to water service on Melville Avenue from Park Avenue to the East end today until 3 p.m. or when the repairs are complete.

Residents will be without water while repairs are underway and discoloration may occur when water service is restored. The city is also reminding residents to check your water before doing laundry.