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Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 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.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Find out what the Old Farmer's Almanac says the fall has in store for Lower Hudson Valley
As we sweat through July, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts autumn will bring cooler-than-average temperatures to at least a chunk of Lower Hudson Valley. Autumn precipitation is predicted to be near average in our region, while the rest of the state and through northern New England are eyed for below average, a summary of the almanac says.
‘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...
Summer reading fun continues with story time at BPES
Throughout the summer, Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School has opened its doors to students to encourage them to read. During each Summer Story Time, guest speakers have read a Dr. Seuss book to participating children, then led the children in a craft or activity. Last week, members of the BPES cast from...
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
18-year-old Halfmoon man arrested for allegedly driving intoxicated with suspended license
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An 18-year-old Halfmoon man was arrested for an alleged motor vehicle operation in an intoxicated condition on Monday, July 22, 2024. Saratoga County sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop for passing a red light at the intersection of New York State Route 146 and Fire Rd. in Clifton Park Monday morning at 2:48 a.m., according to the sheriff's office.
Saratoga Springs barbershop is dream come true for owner
KJ’s Barbershop in Saratoga County recently celebrated its grand opening – marking a dream come true for owner Kris Jourdan. Jourdan is a third-generation barber who recently left the corporate world to get back to his roots, doing what he loves. “Genuinely, it’s just about quality over quantity....
Hoosick Falls woman faces larceny and drug charges after Walmart complaint
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Hoosick Falls woman was arrested and accused of larceny and illegal possession of a controlled substance on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to a larceny complaint at the Walmart in the town of Wilton on Sunday at 10: 39 p.m.
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/23/24
Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Highs in the lower 80s. Mostly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms tonight. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Highs in the lower 80s.
NY weather: Flood advisory issued for Albany and Rensselaer counties Tuesday morning
On Tuesday at 7:23 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a flood advisory in effect until 9:30 a.m. for Albany and Rensselaer counties. The weather service describes, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in...
7/23/2024: A couple days of showers & storms
The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:. Steady rain this morning has prompted some flood concerns, especially in central Rensselaer County. Some spots have seen over 2 inches of rain. 1 to 2 inches has also fallen around the City of Albany, where a little more nuisance street flooding may occur as well.
Confusion grows over outdoor music permits in Troy
Troy businesses and residents on both sides of the issue came together to learn more about the confusion surrounding the city’s sound ordinance and outdoor music permit process. “The fact that you’re here shows that the city is important to you,” said former Mud Daddy Flaps owner Dan Frament.
Zoning board delays vote on cancer center’s parking variance until new plans are drawn to accommodate fire trucks
GUILDERLAND — Concerns raised by the Westmere fire chief caused the zoning board to delay voting on a parking variance for the proposed New York Oncology Hematology building to be constructed next to Crossgates Mall. The board’s chairwoman, Elizabeth Lott, said the variance will be considered “probably in August”...
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