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RPI hosts NORDTECH summit addressing microchip worker shortage
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — If you’re into the humanities you may be wondering what microchips aka semiconductors do. It’s the basic building block for modern technologies like ATMs, planes, and AI. There’s a worker shortage in that industry, and RPI is trying to bridge that gap through a NORDTECH program. Instead of Silicon Valley, graduate […]
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
Car crashes into Troy restaurant
A car crashed into the Twisted Fiddler in Troy. It happened just before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the restaurant on First Street. The owner said police told him that the car was stolen and the driver was arrested. No one was injured. NewsChannel 13 has reached out to police for...
St. Rose's finances wane before closure, revealing higher pay amid falling revenues
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — New insight into the financial situation at The College of Saint Rose in the months leading up to its closure this year. As a non-profit, the college must make its tax documents public. The most recent tax filing, for 2023, was just filed in May.
$100M will pay to ‘decarbonize’ NY Capitol, Empire State Plaza
Albany, N.Y. — The Empire State Plaza and Capitol will receive $100 million in state funding to start the first phase of a plan to decarbonize state buildings. The 98-acre complex in Albany will implement a thermal energy network as the state moves to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to reach climate goals, according to the Office of General Services.
Albany International Airport impacted by outages
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Albany International Airport says they too are dealing with ongoing outages that have impacted airlines and other organizations worldwide. Passengers flying in or out of the airport may experience delays due to the airline computer issue.
Albany Police Seek Suspect in Shooting of Individuals Fleeing Club on Massey Drive
The Albany Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Sylvester Burke III, 25. Burke is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm during certain crimes. Burke is accused of shooting individuals in the 1700 block of Massey Drive as they were fleeing...
359 arrested in New York 4-month retail theft crackdown, police say
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — More than 350 people have been arrested for organized retail theft since Mar. 15, 2024, according to state police. Steven G. James, superintendent of New York State Police, stated on Thursday that state police have arrested 359 people and recovered $101,000 in stolen property in accordance with Gov. Hochul's initiative of multi-agency retail theft crackdown announced earlier this year.
Big Weekend In Saratoga, Here’s What To Know Before You Go To SPAC
The next several days offer many entertainment opportunities in the Capital Region of New York. Between Saturday and Wednesday we have Impractical Jokers, Brit Floyd, Sammy Hagar, Reo Speedwagon with Train and Winger, just to name a few. See ticket information for each show below. For now lets focus on...
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
Country Icon Added to New York State Fair Concert Lineup
A country icon has been added to the growing list of free entertainment at the New York State Fair. One of the best state fairs in the country is only a month away. Escape artists, jugglers, robots, racing pigs, and splashing sea lions are all part of the fun at every turn.
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
Social Enterprise and Training Center in Albany celebrates state grant
A Capital Region career training center is receiving a state grant. Schenectady’s Social Enterprise and Training Center — or SEAT — and its culinary lab in Albany are getting $100,000 in state funding from Democratic Assemblywoman Pat Fahy. Speaking at the announcement at the lab Wednesday, SEAT founder and CEO Jennifer Lawrence says the funding supports the city’s restaurant industry.
Vibrant View: An Experience in Color Expression - Opening Reception & Artist Talk July 20
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Spring Street Gallery invites the public to join an opening reception and artist talk for “Vibrant View” showcasing the artwork of Soliven Melindo and Max Litvinov from 4-6 p.m. on July 20. The exhibit will run from July 20-Sept. 13. Both Melindo and Litvinov use...
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