Albany offers free road salt

Albany offers free road salt as some criticize sidewalk clearing fines
The city of Albany is distributing free road salt this week as residents struggle with icy sidewalks and salt shortages. However, some are criticizing the city’
Albany gives out road salt amid widespread shortage
Put down the kitty litter! The city of Albany will give out road salt to residents on a first-come, first-serve basis Wednesday and Thursday.
Albany distributes rock salt to city residents amid shortage
The Arbor Hill Softball Field is just one location where the City of Albany distributed rock salt on Wednesday amid the shortage. Mayor Kathy Sheehan reminded property owners they’re responsible for keeping their sidewalks clear and safe,
Local towns turn to Apalachee Salt amid statewide road salt shortage
The statewide road salt shortage, has prompted towns like Canandaigua and Victor to seek supplies from Apalachee Salt, an Albany- and Rochester-based company.
City of Olean feels pinch of nationwide road salt shortage
As winter keeps coming with snow and ice in the region and throughout the Northeast, a road salt shortage is causing municipalities to scramble for deliveries — and forcing decisions
National salt shortage affecting local communities
Residents in Clearfield County have started to notice the limited amount of salt being put on roads throughout the county due to the salt shortage. “They’ve been putting down just the bare minimum to keep up with things I think.
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City of Albany hosting salt distribution for residents
The City of Albany Department of General Services will be giving away salt for Albany residents. The distributions will ...
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Salt unavailable to melt ice? Try some sand, molasses or pickle juice
Salt may be quickest when it comes to keeping roads and sidewalks clear of ice. But at this point of a snowy winter, a shortage in the Northeast has some looking for help and other materials.
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Albany gives free rock salt to residents
A free salt giveaway will continue in Albany on Thursday. It began on Wednesday. The four locations include Westland Hills, Ridgefield Park, Krank Park and Arbor Hill. It’s first come, first serve.
Salt & Char reopens after extensive renovations
Salt & Char closed for three weeks in January for its own gut renovation. The restaurant's black-and-white decor has been ...
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Some Albany residents left without salt for Saturday’s snow storm
Snow fell throughout the Capital Region Saturday night causing many Colonie residents to head to local hardware stores to try ...
Albany distributing rock salt to city residents amid shortage
The Arbor Hill Softball Field is just one location where the City of Albany distributed rock salt on Wednesday amid the ...
'Coming in and going out:' Road salt situation slightly improves but issues likely to persist
"We are in a better position than we were not too long ago," said Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on Tuesday.