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Owner accused of intentionally setting Colonie butcher shop on fire
Police: Owner intentionally set butcher shop on fire. The owner of a Colonie butcher shop is accused of intentionally setting his business on fire last year. The fire happened on June 8, 2023 around 5 a.m. at Big Body Butcher Shop at 2008 Central Ave. The business had extensive damage and never reopened. Investigators determined it to be suspicious.
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.
Albany man gets 25 years in prison for fatal 2023 shooting
Albany man gets 25 years in prison in fatal shooting. An Albany man was sentenced on Thursday to 25 years in prison for a fatal shooting last November. Dario Lewis, 32, had pleaded guilty in May to first-degree manslaughter for shooting Elijah Thompson in the chest. The shooting happened in the area of Judson Street and First Street on Nov. 11 around 3 a.m. Thompson died at Albany Medical Center.
Eden Corn Festival Returns Next Week To Western New York
Lawn Fete and Festival season continues across Western New York. This weekend the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival takes place along Hertel Avenue. Check out a list of what's happening HERE. Then next weekend it is the 60th anniversary of the Eden Corn Festival right in the heart of Eden, New...
Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint
Virtue Consignment is one of the newest and rapidly growing additions to the Shoppes at Newton Plaza in Loudonville The post Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint first appeared on Spotlight News.
From training to Olympic village: Rudy Winkler's journey to the 2024 Paris Games
Sand Lake, NY (WRGB) — The 2024 Paris have technically already started – with sports like rugby and soccer getting a head start but tomorrow is the Opening Ceremonies – marking the official start of the games. Sand Lake’s very own Rudy Winkler is hopping over the...
5 things to know this Thursday, July 25
Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby, today will bring clear skies and a drop in humidity with the temperature sitting in the high 70s as the day goes on and the potential to hit the low to mid 80s.
West Seneca Police Win Social Media With Latest Post
If you haven't started following the West Seneca Police on social media you are missing out. They are using the social media platforms the way they were intended to, to make us laugh. READ MORE: POPULAR WESTERN NEW YORK BUSINESS HAS A NEW HOME. Ask anyone in Western New York...
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/25/24
Increasing sunshine with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm today. Highs in the lower 80s. Mostly clear tonight. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. Mostly sunny with lower humidity tomorrow. Highs in the lower 80s.
Extended School Year rocks along
It’s NOT just work, work, work at the Extended School Year Program at Albany School of Humanities!. On Wednesday, students in kindergarten-grade 12 had lots of hands-on fun in art, music, tennis lessons and Special Olympics training. These enrichment activities support the work students are doing to keep up in English, math, science and social studies over the summer.
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...
Businesses fear Campbell Avenue closure will shut them down
Anthony DeMeo, DeMeo's Discount wine and Liquor, Troy, New York, Campbell Avenue, construction, road closure, businesses, loss, Mayor Carmella Mantello, Lito Ronio, Ivy Nails and Spa, repair, drainage, flood mitigation, concern, Franklin Terrace, Michael,
Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully
Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...
GOOD NEWS!: Community garden seeks to relieve food insecurity
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Combining the great outdoors with the prospect of fresh food and a love of community — how can you go wrong?. The Community Gardens at Trinity are open for their inaugural season and everyone is welcome to come and partake. “In our community garden, anyone...
Airline at Albany International Airport Adds New Direct Destination
The low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has added two weekly non-stop flights to Charlotte. Flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 7, 2024. Prices start at $62 one way. Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said:. We are proud to announce a new nonstop route between ALB and Charlotte /...
Draft for town’s future defines both challenges and opportunities
GUILDERLAND — After initially claiming it was under no obligation to disclose the document publicly, the town of Guilderland recently released the draft update to its two-decade-old comprehensive plan. A committee has worked for nearly two years with a consultant to draft the update, which the town supervisor hopes...
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
Amid Westerlo drama, a young business-owner stands by
WESTERLO — With a $100 powder-coating gun, hand-me-down air compressor, and a toaster oven, Greenville resident Rebecca Haaland started Boosted Coatings in her apartment when she was just 19 years old. Five years later, Haaland’s operation has grown to two locations: one in Norton Hill, and the other in...
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