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Comedian Theo Von performing in Albany: How much are tickets?
Comedian Theo Von is bringing his “Return of the Rat” tour to the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY on Thursday, August 1 (8/1/2024). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Theo Von, whose full name is Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, is a comedian and actor known for the podcasts “This Past Weekend” and “The King and the Sting.” He’s released standup specials like “Regular People” and “No Offense” on Netflix, appeared on TV shows like “Road Rules,” “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Last Comic Standing,” and been a guest multiple times on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
Cohoes Police seek missing 63-year-old man
Cohoes Police are looking for a missing man. Darren Best, 63, was last seen on Wednesday around 9:20 p.m. at the corner of Columbia and Main streets. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Best is 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs around 185 pounds....
What Are Your Rights by Harding Mazzotti: CrowdStrike Global Outage
In light of the recent CrowdStrike IT outage and cyber security scare at U Albany, It is clear how quickly security failures and breaches can impact all of us. What can you do if a data breach puts your information at risk? Managing Partner Paul Harding, from the law firm of Harding Mazzotti LLP explains it from a legal prospective.
Women’s Golf to Host Invitational, Announces Fall Schedule
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's golf team is set for an exciting fall as the Great Danes announced the first half of their 2024-25 schedule, Thursday. This fall's slate includes an exciting first for the Great Danes and head coach Colleen Cashman. "This upcoming season is going...
Caught Speeding In New York’s Capital Region! Is This You?
Were you captured traveling 40mph or more on this 25mph residential road in the Capital Region of New York? Take a look at the pictures below to see if you, or someone you know, were "caught" traveling over the speed limit in Schenectady, NY. According to Solomon Law Group, a...
Update: 17-Year-Old Girl from Capital Region Who Went Missing for 4 Days Has Been Found Safe
It’s a relief to report that a young girl, aged 17, who had been missing for a few days, has finally been found. On July 20, Mariaha Surgick, a resident of Watervliet in Albany County, was last spotted in Rensselaer County’s East Greenbush. Watervliet Police made an announcement...
Is my understanding of Knox Zoning Ordinance correct?
On page 62 of the Knox Zoning Ordinance it states: “A Certificate of Compliance shall be required for all construction, regardless of intended use, which exceeds 144 square feet in area.”. If my understanding of this is correct, a certificate of compliance would be issued as part of the...
Claverack man killed in fiery crash
A Claverack man has died after crashing a 2008 GMC Envoy in Catskill. Thomas Konow, 61, hit an overpass wall on State Route 9W around 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, State Police said. The truck caught fire after the crash. Konow was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is...
Breaking barriers and uncorking diversity in New York's spirits industry
In a spirits industry where diversity is often lacking, Milton Wright is pouring change, one bottle at a time. Wright, an Army veteran and owner of Albany Wine & Spirits, represents a select group. African Americans make up just 8% of the industry's labor force and 2% of executives, despite representing 12% of consumers, according to Pronghorn, an organization focused on diversifying the spirits industry.
New Hardcore Band Spotlight: Cinnamon
(Keefer, guitar): "Originally, the idea started with Sinead (vocals) and I to get a band going in the vein of CCTV, Suburban Lawns, and Pylon. I grabbed the drummer from my other band Sunbloc to get behind the kit. Our then-bass player (Jake) is a friend we know from the local music scene, we had him slapping that thing. We were jamming on that consistently for a few months and it got stagnant for whatever reason.
Big Body Butcher Shop Owner Cody Shields Charged With Arson
Washington County resident Cody Shields, age 33, of Argyle, was arrested on suspicion of arson Wednesday, July 24, in connection with a fire that destroyed his Albany County business, The Big Body Butcher Shop in Colonie. The Central Avenue business was gutted when flames broke out in the early hours...
Weekend Outlook: Circus, Festivals, and More
There are a variety of events this weekend, including a festival, circus, live music, and more. See a list of Farmer's Markets here. Time: Saturday, 5 to 8 p.m. The town's free second annual Summer Festival returns this Saturday. The event will feature live music, kids' entertainment, including magic shows,...
Police blotter
Editor’s note: A charge is not a conviction. All persons listed are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Andrew Ford, 48, of Cairo, was arrested July 19 at 4 p.m. in Cairo and charged with second-degree assault with intent to cause physical injury with a weapon, a class D felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon with intent to use, a class A misdemeanor. Ford was transported to central arraignment.
Audubon International welcomes three new board members
(July 25, 2024 – Troy, New York) – Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – announces the addition of three new at-large members to its Board of Directors: Jim Pavonetti, Certified Golf Course Superintendent & Director of Golf Course and Grounds at Fairview Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut; David Robinson, Senior Director with Marriott Golf overseeing agronomics for Marriott’s global golf portfolio; and JC Chi, Principal and Co-Founder of Kuo Diedrich Chi Planners & Architects based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Siena men’s basketball releases 2024-’25 MAAC schedule
The first Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) schedule of the Gerry McNamara Era is complete. The league has announced its 20-game regular season conference schedule, which tips off for the Saints with the annual Western New York trip the weekend of Dec. 6-8.
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