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Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests
NEW YORK — Demonstrators in New York gathered Tuesday to call for college campuses to put a mask ban in place to better protect students during protests.Just a block from Columbia University, over a 100 pro-Israeli demonstrators came together to urge American colleges to ban face coverings during protests."They want to make us feel us unsafe, afraid and targeted simply because of our Jewish identify," one demonstrator said.This comes after the spring protests at Columbia where some pro-Palestinian demonstrators covered their faces and taunted Jewish students."Nobody thinks that the hatred will go away when we get rid of the masks,...
New York Prepares for Two Spectacular Eclipses
New York is gearing up for not just one, but two extraordinary celestial events in the next two months. New York will be witness to a partial eclipse of the Full Harvest Moon on September 17, followed by the awe-inspiring "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse on October 2, 2024. Partial...
Children’s Power Wheels Demo Derby Coming To Central New York
The juice boxes are chilled, the helmets are oversized, and the Power Wheels are locked and loaded. A Children’s Power Wheels Demo Derby is coming to Central New York. Herkimer County Fair Grounds is hosting a Fall Demolition Derby on September 21st. Part of that celebration will be the children's Power Wheels demo derby. Here are the rules and regulations according to the fair grounds website:
Massive 82,000 Sq. Feet Reptile Expo Coming to Albany This Fall
Some slither, others creep and crawl, and their ominous presence is usually felt before it is seen!. But that's part of the mystery and curiosity of lizards, dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes—all of whom belong to the ancient and stout class of animals known as reptiles. The Capital District...
Priest shortage forcing a new look at Catholic Masses
COXSACKIE— A shortage of priests in the local diocese is forcing Catholic church leaders to take a fresh look at how to conduct Masses in the Hudson Valley Vicariate West. There are 10 churches in the region, including St. Patrick’s Church in Ravena and all of the Catholic churches in Greene County.
Sad Shelter Dog Named 'Lassie' Watches People Pass Hoping 'Someone Will Pick Her'
The one thing every shelter dog needs is for someone to care about them — for someone to walk by their kennel and see how special they are. Which is why the Providence Animal Shelter is raising awareness about Lassie, one of their senior shelter pups who needs someone to give her a good ...Continue reading
Middlefield, New York Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
Per the Otsego County, New York Department of Health, a skunk in the Town of Middlefield has tested positive for rabies on August 24th, 2024. The animal was seen exhibiting abnormal behavior. A number of livestock animals were exposed, but all were up to date with vaccinations. A single human was exposed, and they are now being proactively treated for the disease.
Georgia man accused of driving drunk crashing vehicle with illegal guns inside
A Georgia man is accused of having guns in his vehicle, which police he crashed while drunk. State Police responded to the area of South Greenfield Road in Greenfield at around 12:01 a.m. on Aug. 24 for a report of a vehicle crashing into a utility pole and wires down.
Literary Icon Called “a True Son of New York” Dead at 83
The business and literary world is mourning the death of an industry titan. New York is home to some of America's greatest authors; such as Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, J.D. Salinger, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and James Baldwin. The latter was recently voted the state's favorite author of all...
Saratoga Springs Finance Commissioner Sanghvi outlines differences with Tedisco in New York State Senate Race
Democrat Minita Sanghvi is in her second term as Saratoga Springs’ Finance Commissioner. But as the fall elections approach, she’s hoping to win a seat in the New York state Senate. Sanghvi hopes to unseat longtime Republican Senator Jim Tedisco of the 44th district. In an interview with...
City Eyes New $25 Million Police Station
SARATOGA SPRINGS – The city of Saratoga Springs is exploring building a new police station to replace its current home in the basement of City Hall which has served as its headquarters for nearly 150 years. “The discussions are preliminary but it’s clear that eventually we need to plan...
Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center announces 2024 lecture series
The Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs Public Library are set to start their new Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series. The 2024 series is designed to highlight different parts of the city's history, culture and traditions.
Ballston Spa School Resource Officer Departs
BALLSTON SPA — Ballston Spa’s School Resource Officer, Deputy Jenae Heflin, will be leaving the district at the end of August to continue her law enforcement career in Florida. In recognition of her service, Heflin was formally honored by the district’s Board of Education at a meeting on...
Summer of music concludes in Easter Park
The final concert of the Library’s summer music series was held Wednesday night in Eastern Park. Joan Carrig, who wrote the grant for the concerts, stated, “We had a wonderful season, and we’re really grateful for the support of the Central New York Arts Council and the City of Little Falls. This is an opportunity to revive a great Little Falls summer tradition.”
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