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Schuylerville Softball Players Make All-State Team
SCHUYLERVILLE — Three Schuylerville High School varsity softball players have been named to the 2024 Class B New York All-State Team. Pitcher Sophia Wahl, who graduated last month, was selected to the First Team, while infielder Gracelyn Kilburn and outfielder Riley Keefer both made the Third Team. Wahl received...
Record Set at $250K Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coaches Corner, driven by Jason Bartlett, won the $250,000 15th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday night. It was the fourth-fastest mile in the venue’s history. Backstreet Shadow finished second, Pleaseletmeknow was third, and Desperate Man placed fourth...
CONFIRMED: Tornado in Fulton County, Watch the Chilling Video
New York has seen a record breaking number of tornadoes this summer. Video below from NewsChannel 13's Amsterdam camera shows the funnel cloud forming in the skies minutes before a tornado touched down in Broadalbin on Wednesday. Although weak, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 did touch down at...
Charity golf tournament brings 150 players together in Kingsbury
Allerdice Hardware, based in Saratoga Springs, held its annual charity golf tournament at Kingsbury National Golf Club. There were 42 teams competing for prizes like grills, smokers and drill sets. Allderdice has been putting on a golf tournament for about 20 years. This year, it supports Kelly’s Angels, the Capital...
NWS: Tornado touched down in Broadalbin
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Wednesday in Fulton County. The EF0 touched down in Broadalbin at 4:41 p.m. in the backyard of Cerrero’s Cuts on Route 29. It traveled across the road and impacted a residence on the north side of the highway. It knocked down a few tree limbs and uprooted two limbs, according to NWS.
The number of illegal border crossings from US-Canada increases with migrants heading to NYC.
Previously a humble rest stop for travelers on their way to the Adirondacks or Lake Champlain, the gas station in the quaint city of Plattsburgh, New York, has become a crucial way station for migrants. Located near the northern border, it’s the second-to-last stop on their arduous trek away from home.
Musician Thomas Konow, 61, Killed In Fiery Catskill Crash
The Greene County incident happened at around 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, on State Route 9W in Catskill. New York State Police said Thomas Konow, age 61, of Claverack in Columbia County, was driving a GMC SUV southbound on SR 9W when the vehicle left the roadway, struck the wall of a railroad overpass, and caught fire.
Former UAlbany Track & Field Star, Grace Claxton, Ready to Compete in 2024 Paris Games
Albany, N.Y. — The 2024 Paris Games are set to begin Friday night and we have yet another Olympian with (518) ties. Grace Claxton, Former UAlbany Track & Field standout, will compete in her second Olympic Games, running in the 400 meter hurdles. Claxton, a member of team Puerto...
Massachusetts' Summer EBT Program to Provide $120 Per Child for Groceries During School Break
Massachusetts residents with school-aged children may be in need of some financial relief during the height of summer. The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), in collaboration with Governor Healey, has implemented the Summer EBT program, an initiative designed to assist families with additional funds for groceries. According to a statement from the City of Boston, eligible families will receive $120 per child to address food insecurity when school is out.
Pittsfield’s Sibaritas restaurant set to move to bigger digs, former Trattoria Rustica site
Pittsfield — Well, that didn’t take long! In just three short years, Pittsfield eatery Sibaritas has outgrown its 1264 East Street location and is bound for 27 McKay Street (also known as 75 North Street). Since last summer, the popular Italian restaurant has been turning away about 20...
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Accused Salman Rushdie Stabber Also Charged with Support for Hezbollah
From a Justice Department press release; Matar is also awaiting trial for attempted murder in New York state court: A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, with attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national…
New business applications hit records in Onondaga County and across NY in 2023
Syracuse, N.Y. — Onondaga County set a record for new business applications in 2023 as a post-pandemic surge showed no signs of slowing. Onondaga County wasn’t alone. A total of 39 of New York’s 62 counties set records for new business applications last year, according to census data.
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
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