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“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” Breaks Records at Capital Repertory Theatre
ALBANY (Aug. 21) – Since its inception, Capital Repertory Theatre has produced more than 300 shows across 6,000 performances, including over 45 world premieres. Every production has amplified theREP’s reputation of creating meaningful theatre—leading the region in artistic excellence and innovation. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is no exception—producing the highest box office revenue and attendance since theREP became affiliated with Proctors Collaborative in 2013. The show was sponsored by Hacker Murphy.
Metal Found In Massive Amount Of Chicken Nuggets, Tenders Sold In New York
A very popular food company is recalling nearly 170,000 pounds of chicken nuggets and chicken tenders. Perdue Foods is recalling 167,171 pounds of frozen chicken nuggets and tenders. Perdue Voluntarily Recalls Frozen Breaded Chicken Breasts and Tenders Products for Foreign Material. The company says chicken in these packages (see photos...
Hochul: NY is providing resources to assist flood-ravaged Suffolk after storm
State emergency workers have descended on western Suffolk County to assess the damage centered around Smithtown and Stony Brook after this week’s 1,000-year storm that caused two dams to burst, flooding out the hamlets. In the meantime, community members have opened their wallets to assist storm survivors. Those include...
Possible Second Cold Front Could Bring New York’s First Frost By Labor Day
The leaves are already changing colors across Central New York, meaning the first frost is right around the corner. The Old Farmer's Almanac's prediction of the first frost of 2024 may already be outdated not even a week after issuing it. Why? Another cold front could be heading our way.
Jason Bonham Returns To Albany New York For Led Zeppelin Evening
One of the concert highlights so far this summer has to be Sammy Hagar's "Best of All Worlds Tour" at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in July. It was a night filled with songs from our youth as performed by an all-star band featuring Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar and Jason Bonham on drums. Now one of them is returning to the Capital Region.
SP: Brant Lake man arrives drunk at police station, arrested for DWI
A Brant Lake man faces charges after arriving drunk at Chestertown State Police to be processed for an arrest the day prior. Darren Alvaro, 47, was originally charged with unlawful dissemination of the publication of an intimate image.
Beacon goes for good cause, following in Albany’s footsteps
Another city in New York opted into good cause eviction legislation this week. The Beacon City Council unanimously adopted a resolution prohibiting evictions without “good cause” in a vote on Monday night. The resolution was made possible in part due to the state budget deal reached several months ago.
Siena Men’s Soccer Kicks Off 2024 Season Against UMass at Home
The Siena Men's Soccer team is set to kick off their 2024 season at home against UMass on August 22 at 5 p.m., marking their first home opener since 2021. The match, accessible on ESPN+, begins a 16-game regular season. The Saints, led by head coach Graciano Brito, look to build on their postseason appearances and last year's strong performance of 8-2 in MAAC competition. This season sees the MAAC tournament expand to eight teams, increasing postseason opportunities after the addition of Merrimack and Sacred Heart to the league. Returning standout players include Co-Player of the Year Henrik Winkelmann and senior captain Zach Gardner.
Cohoes man arrested in July shooting
A Cohoes man was arrested in connection with a July shooting in Albany. Ikara Leake, 24, allegedly shot a man on July 20 around 4:45 p.m. in the area of Madison Avenue and Trinity Place. The 27-year-old victim went to Albany Medical Center with a gunshot wound to his buttocks....
Albany ENT and Allergy Services
Another step to improve the quality of your life as you age is addressing ear, nose, throat, and allergy care. Albany ENT and Allergy Services offers ENT, allergy, sinus speech, sleep, and hearing health specialists. Their goal is to improve the quality of your life, and they work as a team to achieve it. Let's head to their offices so you can hear firsthand all about the services that they offer.
Ye Olde Farmhouse Gift Shoppe at Lakeside Farm Celebrates 10 Years
Sabina, gift shop manager, and Capital Region Chamber’s Pete Bardunias held the 2014 and 2024 ribbons for the Capital Region Chamber/Chamber of Southern Saratoga County as Ye Olde Farmhouse Gift Shoppe at Lakeside Farm (336 Schauber Rd, Ballston Lake) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! The Gift Shoppe is just a few steps away from the entrance to the popular country store, featuring different rooms full of merchandise with different themes to browse through leisurely in a relaxed environment. The farmhouse itself maintains the beauty of the architecture that makes the building so special. A three-day anniversary celebration took place in mid-July with prizes and special gifts for guests. With harvest season upon us, the store will be a busy place!
Help Needed: Woman Walking With Teddy Bear Badly Hurt In New York
A woman walking on a major highway in New York, while holding a large teddy bear, was hit by a car. Help is needed in identifying her. On Wednesday, New York State Police asked for help in identifying a woman who was hit by a car. New York State Police...
STUDY: New York Is One of the “Most Religious” States in the Country
A new survey is suggesting that New York is overwhelmingly religious, to the point it puts states like Utah and Louisiana to shame. Religion has become somewhat politicized in recent years, no matter what faith one may be, and that is unfortunate because nearly half of all Americans say religion is very important in their lives.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Undocumented NY resident accused of swindling $110K in Gold Bullion from Nelson Co. man, sheriff says
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Nelson County Sheriff says an undocumented man living in NYS, has been charged with racketeering after posing as a Federal Reserve employee to swindle over $100,000 of Gold Bullion from a Virginia resident. The sheriff says that on August 16, a Nelson County resident reported being the victim of […]
NYS Fair concert guide: Boy band icons perform on opening day (Wednesday, Aug. 21)
Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com. There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
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