The weather is getting cooler, and soon there will be Christmas decorations and the spirit of the holidays everywhere. Locally, you could contribute to the festivities and donate a tree from your Capital Region yard.

The holidays are coming, and New York State is on the lookout for two big, beautiful spruce trees to shine in front of the Capitol this season. loading...

One tree will stand tall in East Capitol Park, and the other will be placed near the skating rink on the Empire State Plaza. Both will be removed at no cost to the property owner in mid-November and then lit up in December as part of the state’s holiday tree lighting celebration.

For years, families across the Capital Region have generously donated these stunning trees, and they’ve become a cherished tradition that bring

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