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Albany man faces drug charges after traffic stop
An Albany man is accused of possessing cocaine, meth and cannabis. Albany County Sheriff’s deputies stopped Malik Jackson, 41, in the area of Livingston Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. They found 13 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of meth and 5.1 pounds of cannabis, police said.
Free Summer Shakespeare Returns to Hubbard Hall with “Twelfth Night”
Cambridge, NY, July 25, 2024 Hubbard Hall is pleased to announce the return of FREE Summer Shakespeare in the Park with the classic comedy of mistaken identity, Twelfth Night. Directed by Lake George native Megan Stacey, the play follows the adventures of twins Viola and Sebastian, who each suppose the other is dead after a shipwreck separates them. Set at a modern-day beach resort, Stacey’s rendition of Twelfth Night packs all the fun of summertime into the bard’s light-hearted exploration of gender, sexuality, and love.
Saratoga Springs welcomes woman-owned cannabis business as first dispensary
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Saratoga Springs' first adult-use marijuana dispensary is celebrating its opening today, made possible by a partnership between local woman-owned business and a popular Northeastern marijuana chain. Silver Therapeutics, a New England marijuana company, in conjunction with Spa City Cannabis, LLC, is hosting a grand...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Broadalbin-Perth High School Choir to Join Foreigner at SPAC
As part of their historic farewell tour, Foreigner will play at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on July 30th. The local Broadalbin-Perth High School Choir (BPHS) will join the group for a performance of the legendary hit “I Want to Know What Love Is.”. In the lead-up to...
Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud at Saratoga Springs restaurants
An Albany has been sentenced for allegedly defrauding a loan program for businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott Solomon, 38, was sentenced to just over a year in prison and three years probation.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
Small Adirondack community rallies to change racist hill name
Name-change petition circulates for renaming hill in Franklin County after historic Black settlers. Earlier this month in the small Adirondack community of Bloomingdale, several dozen people packed the Hex and Hop Brewery’s wooden picnic tables to participate in a crusade. They listened to a presentation on the history of...
Nearly $18M repair project begins on Callicoon Bridge
A $17.8 million project is under way to rehabilitate the Callicoon Bridge, which spans the Delaware River and links the Town of Callicoon, N.Y., with Damascus Township, Pa., New York State officials announced. The project will enhance public safety, improve resiliency and ease travel along a key connector that provides...
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