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Pushback to proposal that would allow more boys to try out for girls high school sports teams
Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Some school districts are expressing concern over a proposal coming out of Albany that could dramatically change who can play what sport in high school. The proposal from the New York State Department of Education would allow any student male or female to try out for any sports team male or […]
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
Glynwood Center receives over $800,000 grant from Albany
PHILIPSTOWN – The Glynwood Center in Philipstown received good news Thursday when Governor Kathy Hochul announced it will receive $811,400 from the New York Food for New York Families program. Glynwood was the sole recipient in the Hudson Valley; 12 food service organizations statewide received a total of $7.6...
Billings ‘malls’ Albany for Arena Bowl XXXIII championship
They used to play a bowl game in Atlantic City Convention Hall. Yes, a football game indoors in a venue that was far from a domed stadium. New Jersey went that one better on Friday as the Billings Outlaws defeated the Albany Firebirds, 46-41, in Arena Bowl XXXIII. How was the Boardwalk Bowl one-upped in the Garden State? The Arena League Championship was played in a mall. Yes, a shopping mall. The American Dream in East Rutherford. “A site for a championship game unlike anything we’ve ever seen.” ArenaBowl XXXIII from American Dream mall starts right now on CBS Sports Network! pic.twitter.com/MVaFrEHvuf — CBS...
Win Tickets To See Dirty Honey at Empire Live In Albany! Win On The App Weekend!
The Los Angeles based Rock band Dirty Honey will return to the Capital Region for a show scheduled for Wednesday October 9, 2024 at Empire Live, 93 North Pearl Street in Albany. Tickets are on sale now. Check for tickets HERE. Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic rock Station...
REVIEW: “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” at theREP
When we think of the legendary Carole King, we most often picture her on the cover of her second studio album, Tapestry, sitting on a windowsill with her cat. The year was 1971. Many of us know all the lyrics, and fondly remember singing along. Most are unaware, however, that King, originally, Carole Klein, had a thriving career writing hit songs for others until she had the courage to perform her own work. The story of her early years, starting at age 16, is the subject of Beautiful: the Carole King Musical, book by Douglas McGrath, music and lyrics by Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, being performed at The REP in Albany, New York.
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
Lawmakers from New York rally behind Donald Trump ahead of primetime RNC speech
As Donald Trump gets ready to deliver his primetime RNC address, his first speech since the attempted assassination against him, Republicans, including lawmakers from New York, are rallying behind the former president.On Thursday, a very confident Eric Trump was outside Milwaukee's convention center, strolling into what may be his family's second stay in the White House.Donald Trump is expected to accept his party's presidential nomination on the last night of the convention, and as his team puts it, usher in a new golden age for America."I think you are going to see a much more gentler President Trump tonight," Nicole...
State police seek help finding 16-year-old male missing from Schroon Lake
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — New York State Police seeks the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old male missing from Schroon Lake, Essex County. State police are looking for Skyler Jenks, 16, of Schroon Lake, N.Y., for a missing child complaint. Jenks is approximately 5’6, weighs approximately 170 pounds,...
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
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