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Orleans to headline Fourth of July celebration
The New York State Fourth of July Celebration at the Empire State Plaza will feature family-friendly activities, a naturalization ceremony, a military flyover, live music headlined by Orleans, and a fireworks show. The post Orleans to headline Fourth of July celebration first appeared on Spotlight News.
Officials energize largest EV charging site between Albany and Canadian border
The New York Power Authority has unveiled what it says is the largest high-speed EV charging plaza between Albany and the Canadian border. The Power Authority is working with the state Department of Transportation to complete phase one of a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, or NEVI, project to build an EV charging network along the state’s major highways. Twelve Evolve NY charging ports and eight Tesla ports have been electrified at the Frontier Town Gateway in North Hudson, just off Northway Exit 29. New York Power Authority Manager of Project Engineering for the E-Mobility Group Jim Bright says the location is pre-wired for four additional stations to be added.
In Focus: Vanessa Carlton at Alive at 5
On Thursday, June 27, Vanessa Carlton performed at Albany’s Alive at 5, located at Jennings Landing, on the waterfront of Albany. Vanessa Carlton, originally from Milford, Pennsylvania and quickly moved to fame after her first single “A Thousand Miles” moved into the Billboards Top Ten. She was recently on tour with Stevie Nicks and is now making a few stops for summer concerts.
Heart Postpones Tour, Albany Date to be Rescheduled
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart were set to perform at the MVP Arena on August 10th, but that show will not happen as scheduled. The MVP Arena broke the news on their Instagram account Tuesday afternoon. As of today, HEART's Royal Flush Tour is postponed due to medical...
Capital Region BOCES students return after strong showing at national skills competition
ATLANTA (WRGB) — Two students from upstate New York showcased their skills in barbering and network technology over the weekend at the SkillsUSA national competition. Jacob Alaimo and Liam Pierce, recent graduates from Capital Region BOCES’ Albany Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, went to nationals after their success in the statewide competition earlier this year.
7/2/2024: A spectacular summertime day
The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:. High pressure in control across the Northeast is keeping skies crystal clear today. That allowed for a cool or even chilly start to the day, with 40’s and 50’s for overnight lows. All the sunshine warms us quickly, we’ll...
Traffic stop leads to illegal gun possession arrest in Albany
On Monday, patrols from the Albany County Sheriff's Office pulled a car over near Central Avenue and Quail Street after witnessing a traffic observation. Deputies say an investigation led to the finding of a loaded Hi-Point 9mm semi-automatic firearm that he didn't have the right to possess. Deputies also say Mott was driving while impaired by drugs.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: June 24-28
Here are the inspections from June 24 to 28 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Medical Monday 7/1/24: Gastroenterology with Dr. Rohit Dhingra
We welcome Dr. Rohit Dhingra, an interventional gastroenterologist practicing with Albany GI. Call at show time (2pm) with your question. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts. Dr. Rohit Dhingra is triple board certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and obesity medicine. He also specializes in advanced endoscopy. Dr. Dhingra is a graduate of Union College and Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine training and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.
Zoumana Traore Lands Division I Albany University Hoops Offer
Class of 2025 Millbrook High School (N.Y.) guard/forward Zoumana Traore has received an offer from Division I Albany University Great Dames Men’s basketball program, today he wrote via X. In addition to the Albany offer, the 6-foot-8 New Yorker holds ones from Fairfield, Manhattan and Bryant, according to VerbalCommits.com.
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