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New Scotland Spirits makes Little Falls stop
Jesse Sommer with New Scotland Spirits stopped by the studio to do a podcast about his company and his life. Jesse Sommer with New Scotland Spirits is on a mission to get the rest of us in New York to experience the passion and taste he’s put into his whisky.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
'A problem we can solve:' More affordable housing is coming to Buffalo
NEW YORK — More high-quality, affordable housing is coming to Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced the first step of ‘The City of Good Neighborhoods’ plan to build safe and affordable rental units statewide. $40 million in the state budget was established in New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program to create more affordable rental properties for low-income families, notes the Senator’s Office.
Saratoga County Animal Shelter seeks homes for kittens
The Saratoga County Animal Shelter is looking for homes for cats and kittens. People are invited to stop by the facility at 6010 County Farm Road Ballston Spa, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see the cats. If people cannot adopt, but still want to help,...
Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement Age
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age. And the panel talked about how the Fire Department can continue to utilize the experience of members who have reached the age of 65.
Italian Eatery Opens on Saratoga Lake
MALTA — BuonaSera, a new Italian restaurant located on Saratoga Lake in Malta, opened its doors earlier this month. The eatery is housed in the former home of Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar. The menu includes Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan, penne alla vodka, and spaghetti with...
Saratoga Gets Its Own Pro Basketball Team
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Spa City will soon be adding a new attraction: a professional basketball team called the Saratoga Racers. The Racers will be part of the American Basketball Association (ABA), a re-launched version of the legendary 1970s league that once featured stars such as “Dr. J” Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Saratoga will compete in the East Region’s White Division, which also includes the Albany 518 Ballers, Buffalo eXtreme, and Hudson Valley Rivermen.
New York Weather: Heat and Storms Ahead for Albany
Albany, NY – This weekend in Albany is set to bring a mix of pleasant summer conditions and rising temperatures, with the mercury climbing as high as 90°F by Sunday. The National Weather Service in Albany forecasts an increase in heat and humidity starting tomorrow and continuing through the first half of the week.
SPOTTED: Sirsy, The Record Company at Alive at Five
No one had to wait until midnight to catch The Record Company play a song following an opening set by Eddie Awarding-winning duo Sirsy as the two bands played to an Alive at Five crowd. The post SPOTTED: Sirsy, The Record Company at Alive at Five first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany man faces drug charges after traffic stop
An Albany man is accused of possessing cocaine, meth and cannabis. Albany County Sheriff’s deputies stopped Malik Jackson, 41, in the area of Livingston Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. They found 13 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of meth and 5.1 pounds of cannabis, police said.
Teen accused of stabbing another teen in Troy
A teen was hurt after being stabbed in Troy late Thursday night. Troy Police said a 17-year-old suspect stabbed another 17-year-old in the head on Bank Street. The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. The suspect was arrested at the scene.
State Police arrest three people for allegedly driving drunk with children in the vehicle
State Police have arrested three people recently for allegedly driving while intoxicated with children in their vehicles. Andrew P. Smith, 36, of Troy, was stopped on Hoosick Street in Brunswick around 12:30 a.m. on July 21. He was taken to the State Police station, where he recorded a blood alcohol concentration of 0.27%. – over three times the legal limit. In addition, police said Smith’s license is revoked because of a previous DWI conviction.
29 Student-Athletes Receive Long Island Junior Soccer League Scholarships
The Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL), the largest league in the Eastern New York Youth Soccer Association (ENYYSA), has the largest scholarship program in Eastern New York. The league distributed 29 scholarships at the LIJSL Scholarship Breakfast on Sunday, July 21 at the Huntington Hilton. These well-rounded teenagers, selected based on academic and athletic excellence plus community service, exemplify the mission of the league and its idealistic slogan of “Building Character Through Soccer.”
Winning Take 5 ticket sold in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New York has another lottery winner. The New York State Lottery announced Friday there were multiple top-prize winners for the July 25, 2024 TAKE 5 evening drawing. One of the tickets was sold right here in WNY. A prize-winning ticket worth $16,759 was sold at...
Two more tornadoes confirmed in New York: See where they hit
A small tornado touched down in Oswego County and damaged trees during storms on July 24, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado struck near the town of Orwell, causing a short path of broken tree limbs near a tributary of Pennock Brook. The estimated peak winds for the twister was 85 mph, placing it on the upper limit of the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of 0; it traveled 0.2 miles and had a maximum width...
DEC warns of Asian Longhorned Beetles
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There are two species of beetles that can be found throughout New York State. The first being the Native Whitespotted Pine Sawyer, which is native to the state. The other being the Asian Longhorned Beetle. “The Asian Longhorned Beetle is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks and kills hardwood trees, […]
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