Historic powder house restored in Colonie with residents' donation
Luis Martinez
Luis Martinez
Reporter · Albany, NY
Luis Martinez, a proud Albany native, has spent the past 5 years reporting on community issues and grassroots movements. He earned his degree from The City University of New York and has previously worked for various local newspapers, focusing on stories that highlight community resilience and activism.
More from Luis →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 2:18 AM · 1 min read
A powder house that once served as a safehouse for explosives was recently restored in Colonie. On Thursday, an interpretative historical sign was installed at the building located near the waterfront of the Mohawk River Park.