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Zeldin predicts Trump will ask Netanyahu ‘what else’ can US do in meeting
Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin suggested that former President Donald Trump will discuss further U.S. support for Israel during his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to meet with Trump on Friday, two days after addressing Congress on the war in Gaza. Zeldin, who is Jewish and a former […]
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.
Summer music lessons keep students in the groove
Elementary-, middle- and high-school maestros are staying on top of their craft while school is out, thanks to band and strings lessons the City School District of Albany is offering through its Summer Arts Program. On Wednesday morning, orchestra teachers Anthony Berman and Cameron Newman practiced with a string quartet...
Albany man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter in 2023
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Dario Lewis, a suspect in November 2023 homicide, was sentenced to 25 years in State Prison on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Lewis, 32, of Albany, pleaded guilty to 1st-degree One Count of Manslaughter on May 3, 2024. As a part of that plea, Lewis admitted...
Upstate Beat: Sheila E. demonstrates why you shouldn’t sleep on the rain location
When a summer outdoor concert series in the Capital Region moves to the rain location, it’s usually a bit of a disappointment. There’s no substitute for the joy of seeing music out in the fresh air, ideally with sunshine boosting the moods of fans in attendance. And the designated rain locations, such as under the I-787 bridge in Albany for Alive at Five rain-outs, just can’t compete. They’re meant for utility and not vibe or sound.
Former NPR Exec, ‘Up First’ Creator Sarah Gilbert To Lead WAMC
Albany, NY’s Northeast Public Radio, operator of WAMC, has appointed Sarah Gilbert as its new President and CEO. Gilbert brings extensive experience from her roles at the BBC, NPR, and the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. She will start on August 19. Gilbert started with a decade at the...
Local church donating to grassroots organizations
A local pastor handed out donations to six non-profit organizations that work in the City of Albany as part of an anti-violence campaign. NEWS10 talked to community organizers about what the money means to them and the neighborhoods they serve.
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.
The Mac-Haydn Theatre Presents “All Shook Up”
(July 24, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre presents “All Shook Up,” a musical homage to Elvis Presley’s timeless songs and the pursuit of dreams. Loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a hip-swiveling, lip-curling extravaganza from August 1 through August 11.
City of Cortland Awarded $65K by State for Ash Tree Management
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has recently announced over $7 million dollars for urban and community forestry grants throughout the state for 23 projects in total. The City of Cortland will receive $65,000 towards Ash Tree Management. The funding will help with the removal and replacement of Ash Trees within...
Bucknell, Siena to Play Men’s Basketball Game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza; Contest is Part of Challenging Non-Conference Schedule
LEWISBURG, Pa. – After a 19-year absence, NCAA Division I men's basketball is returning to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area as Bucknell and Siena have agreed to play a neutral-site game at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday evening, Nov. 30. The Lackawanna County Visitors Bureau and Geisinger are the presenting sponsors for the game. Tickets will go on sale at a date to be announced.
Barton Mines’ easement donation expands Gore Mountain trail network
200-acre easement links North Creek Ski Bowl to Siamese Ponds Wilderness. Hikers and skiers looking to explore the Gore Mountain area in the Central Adirondacks got a dose of good news Wednesday. North Creek-based Barton Mines announced it is donating a recreation easement on 200 acres of its forested land...
Ulster BOCES Applauds Saugerties Student’s Victory in National SkillsUSA Competition
PORT EWEN- Cosmo McIntosh, a recent graduate of the Saugerties Central School District who completed the Ulster BOCES Small Engine Mechanics Repair program, earned third place in the Motorcycle Technician category at the SkillsUSA national competition. The event, which was held from June 24-28, took place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
A voice from the past: A trip to Schoharie
Editor’s Note: Ed Cowley Jr., an Altamont artist who chaired the University at Albany art department, died on Oct. 11, 2014 at the age of 89. He was a frequent contributor to The Enterprise. His son, Ed Cowley III, who curates his father’s work, recently came across this never-before-published letter, which his father wrote in the mid-1970s. How much has changed in the half-century since Ed Cowley Jr. wrote this?
Zoning board rejects second attempt to build within reservoir buffer
GUILDERLAND — For the second time, members of Guilderland’s zoning board turned down, with a unanimous vote, a request from Michael Floccuzio to build within the 500-foot buffer of the Watervliet Reservoir. Five residents at the July 17 public hearing also spoke against the proposal. Last October, Floccuzio...
Cohoes fills city court judge vacancy
A new city court judge was sworn in Thursday in Cohoes. Brett Knowles replaces Francisco Calderon, who this month was elevated to the role of New York State Court of Claims Judge. Mayor Bill Keeler says Knowles' resume is "very well-rounded." "Brett M. Knowles was the best of probably 20...
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...
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