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Slingerlands man dies after drowning in Long Lake
Witnesses say two men jumped off a dock into the water and one of them went missing. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says crews began searching the lake after 10 p.m. Thursday night. Around 9:30 a.m. Friday morning, deputies found the man’s body. He is 66-year-old Daniel Heenan...
Massive Snail Species That Carries Meningitis Found in New York
One of the largest and most damaging species of snail was recently discovered in New York, and the dangers it poses goes far beyond the effects on plants and property. The discovery is a frustrating addition to the large group of invasive species already present in New York State. From the aggressive "Frankenfish" that can breathe air and eats mammals to the crustacean the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) urges residents to immediately freeze to death, it's a wild world out there. But back to the snail...
Rensselaer Announces City and Summer Jam Concert Series
The city of Rensselaer, NY, has two separate concert series on tap this summer. The first, the Rensselaer City Concert Series, began on June 17 and will last until July 29 at Riverfront Park. The second, the Summer Jam Concert Series, began on June 26 and will last until August 7 at the North End Firehouse on Washington Avenue. Each concert for both series is weekly from 6 pm to 8 pm. The full lineups for both events are listed below.
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Columbia County Saturday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 7:01 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Columbia County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:01 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Austerlitz, or 8 miles...
Hillard Throws One-Hitter for Babe Ruth Team
WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Cam Hillard struck out six and allowed just one hit Saturday to lead the Pittsfield Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars to a 4-0 win over Westfield in the opener of the Western Massachusetts State Tournament at Bullens Field. Hillard walked no one in the complete-game win. He got...
Fox, Pittsfield 10s Pull Away Late Against Great Barrington
PITTSFIELD, Mass. – After spreading the wealth a little among PIttsfield’s pitching corps in its first three tournament games, 10-year-old All-Stars coach Jack Chevalier kept the ball in Mason Fox’s hands all day on Saturday. And Fox delivered in a 16-1, four-inning win over Great Barrington to...
Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal
Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Dalton-Hinsdale, Pittsfield 12-Year-Olds Open Tourney with Wins
PITTSFIELD , Mass. — Cam Sievers’ 11 strikeouts and a strong third inning at the plate Saturday led Dalton-Hinsdale past Great Barrington, 8-1, in the first game of the Donald Gleason 12-year-old Little League District 1 Tournament. Sievers, Nate Dearborn and Sully Duquette combined on a no-hitter with...
Bennington PD on the hunt for suspect involved in carjacking in Walmart parking lot
Bennington Police are looking for the suspect involved in an armed robbery and aggravated assault with a weapon incident that happened on Friday. Police say the carjacking happened around 11:20 p.m. on Friday in the Walmart parking lot at 210 Northside Drive in Bennington. They say the suspect entered the...
REVIEW: Dave Matthews Band delivers, even if SPAC experience doesn't (w/ photos)
Friday evening was the dreaded kind of summer day; H-H-H: hazy, hot, and humid. That didn’t stop the die-hard Dave Matthews fans (is there any other kind?) from assembling into long, serpentine lines that wound themselves well into the great lawn of the Hall of Springs. The parking lot at Saratoga Performing Arts Center was a sea of dancing lady decals, rolling in in waves to witness the first of two evenings of one of the legends of the jam band genre.
Tyler Childers Scintillates in Sold Out SPAC Performance
Crossover country music sensation Tyler Childers showed his hand in Saratoga Springs Wednesday night, July 3, selling out SPAC to the tune of an estimated 25,000 concert goers. Armed with a distinct voice, thought-provoking lyrics, an unassuming confidence and maturity beyond his years, the Grammy nominated Childers delivered the type...
Mirror Lake Reopens After Body Found; Investigation Ongoing
Mirror Lake has reopened after a body was found near the Day Use Area, the Albany County Sheriff's Office in a Saturday morning Facebook post said. "The deceased person found at Mirror Lake remains unidentified at this time," the post reads. "The investigation into the death of the deceased is ongoing and more information will be released next week."
Dalton Fire Chief Earns Accreditation
DALTON, Mass. — Fire Chief Christian Tobin has earned his accreditation through the state Fire Service Commission. The announcement was made during a Board of Water Commissioners meeting in April. "It is not an easy thing to do in the short time that he has been here, and the...
Brown’s Beach in Stillwater hosting fireworks show Saturday night
Brown’s Beach in Stillwater hosting fireworks show. If you are not done celebrating Independence Day yet, there is a fireworks show happening at Brown’s Beach in Stillwater. The beach will stay open after 7 p.m. tonight for the show, but no swimming will be allowed then. No personal...
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