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REVIEW: Doobie Brothers, Steve Winwood at SPAC a dream show for classic rock devotees
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tuesday night’s double bill at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center was a dream for any devotee of classic rock. Not only did we have the mighty Doobie Brothers continuing their sprawling 50th anniversary jaunt, but also the legendary Steve Winwood as opener. Winwood’s punchy one-hour,...
Ellen DeGeneres Is ‘Coming Clean’: Inside the ‘Jaw-Dropping Secrets She Hid From the World’
She wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room. “I got kicked out of show business because I’m mean,” Ellen DeGeneres announced to the crowd at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on August 1, adding that she was previously kicked out because she was gay. “Eventually, they’re going to kick me out a third time for being old!”
Fatal Crash: 31-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Kinderhook
The incident happened around 8:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, in Columbia County. An investigation determined that a motorcycle driven by Schenectady County resident Randall D. Collins, age 31, of the town of Glenville, was traveling east on Route 28 in the town of Kinderhook when he went off the south shoulder, through a field and struck a tree, according to New York State Police.
Niskayuna Town Supervisor Jaime Puccioni resigns
Niskayuna Town Supervisor Jaime Puccioni is resigning. The second-term Democrat Wednesday said she will step down September 1 to begin a full-time position at the University at Albany. While serving as supervisor, Puccioni has worked part-time as an associate professor at UAlbany. Her office says her new position at the...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Will Sweep Across New York
Today will be a hazy day across parts of New York as easterly winds will bring smoke from wildfires in Canada across the region. READ MORE: DO POLICE IN NEW YORK STATE HAVE TICKET QUOTAS?. The air quality across New York will remain in the moderate range which means people...
Old Farmer’s Almanac 2024-25 New York Winter Prediction
The Old Farmer's Almanac is set to release its official Winter 2024-25 prediction on August 27th but this morning they put out a teaser of what we could expect. READ MORE: WAS THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC SUMMER PREDICTION CORRECT?. According to their latest update we could be in for a...
You Could Meet Shaq This Weekend In Western New York
A legend that goes beyond the sport of basketball, Shaquille O’Neal will be in the Western New York area this weekend. And….you could see him!. Shaq is a former NBA basketball player who played for six teams in his 19-year career playing professional basketball. He is a four-time NBA champion and considered to be one of the greatest centers to play the game of basketball (even if he struggled at the free throw line).
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
Disney seeks to dismiss a wrongful death suit over a Disney+ subscription. Legal advocate says this is a “horrifying step further” in terms of service contracts. (AP Video: Ted Shaffrey) A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of...
Gas Powered ATV/UTV Ban Looming In New York State?
The fall will be here soon and many people are heading back to the woods or trails on their ATV/UTV. But is New York State planning to ban those that are powered by gasoline?. The summer is fading fast. However, the remnants of hurricane Debby have left plenty of mud and water behind and there are some who look at that as an opportunity to have some fun! Riding a four wheeler. side by side or dirt bike through the mud is so exciting!
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
NY weather: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Saratoga and Washington counties Thursday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 6:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Saratoga and Washington counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are likely. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Fort...
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