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Bob Morgan Named iHeart’s Area President For Upstate New York.
Bob Morgan, who has led iHeartMedia’s West New York Area for the past five years, has been named Area President for the newly created Upstate New York Area, effective immediately. The new role integrates the Albany, Poughkeepsie and Sussex markets into Morgan’s oversight. The new area encompasses more...
See Photos of Potential Stadium and More in Downtown Albany, NY
A massive proposal has been submitted to bring an entertainment district, and much more, to downtown Albany. Per a report from The Times Union, said proposal is for a $300 million construction project in the Parking Lot District. The final product would include an entertainment district, apartments, and an 8,000-seat soccer stadium.
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
‘Really bad’: Severe storms are new normal, New York leaders say
STONY BROOK, Long Island (PIX11) — As Long Island residents and work crews spent Tuesday cleaning up after last weekend’s flood damage, officials said they now have to assume that major storm events like it will be more frequent. Suffolk County leaders laid out basic guidelines on Tuesday for making local infrastructure more resilient to […]
El Servidor brand ground cinnamon recalled because of elevated levels of lead
Gutierrez Distributor of Passaic, NJ, is recalling El Servidor Corp brand ground cinnamon because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. El Servidor Corp ground cinnamon was distributed to retail stores in New York starting on Jan. 14, 2024. The product comes in a 1.5-ounce...
Food Trucks will be on Albany Campus Aug. 20-22
The Family Resources and Education Department is hosting the Early Educators Back to School Conference at Linn-Benton’s Albany campus from Aug. 20-22. Usually, that wouldn’t mean much for Linn-Benton students. However, three local food trucks will be on campus for that time. They will be open to the public.
Congrats to our summer grads!
Congratulations to Albany High School’s latest graduates!. Family, friends and staff gathered Wednesday to celebrate the 34 Falcons who joined the Class of 2024 during our summer commencement ceremony. We are so proud of each and every one of you, and look forward to seeing all the successes your...
Two Albany Men Arrested on Felony Weapon Charges After Traffic Stop Uncovers Illegal Firearm!
Two Albany men, Christian Billings, 52, and Jesse Dutcher, 28, were arrested on felony weapon charges after a traffic stop on Tuesday morning, as announced by the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on August 20, when deputies pulled over a car for a reported...
New funding helps improve lives of neurodiverse people
More help is on the way to a local organization aimed at improving the lives of those on the spectrum. Families and community leaders joined together Tuesday to show how something as simple as a shared meal can change lives for the better. What’s the recipe for a happy life?...
Tiny House Auction Raises $60K For New York College
Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its second annual Bid and Build Tiny House Auction, where two beautifully handcrafted tiny homes were sold for a combined total of $59,000. The auction, which took place online July 31, 2024, drew significant interest from a wide range of bidders and culminated in a thrilling bidding war.
Albany Med nurses picket over contract
Hundreds of nurses picket to bring attention to safety issues in hospitals. Hundreds of nurses picketed outside Albany Medical Center on Tuesday, seeking a fair contract. It has been nearly three weeks since the hospital’s contract with the nurses’ union expired. The union is urging Albany Med to resume contract talks. It says hospital management agreed to bargaining with a mediator, but not until nearly four weeks after the contract expired.
Mayor Mantello, Chief DeWolf Host Promotion Ceremony for Two Officers
TROY, NY (August 21) - This morning, Mayor Mantello and Chief DeWolf had the pleasure of hosting the promotion ceremony for two of the TPD's hardworking officers- Matthew Beaudoin and Kevin Patrick McKenna. The City of Troy is eternally grateful for all of our officers devotion to the City and...
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