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Southern Tier gets $18.2 million for high-speed internet
SOUTHERN TIER, N.Y. (WETM) — Thousands of households in the Southern Tier will get access to high-speed broadband internet thanks to a multi-million dollar federal grant. Governor Kathy Hochul’s Office announced that areas across the state are getting a total of more than $70 million in tax funds from the federal government through ConnectALL’s Municipal […]
REVIEW: Playhouse Stage's ‘Legally Blonde’ at Cohoes Music Hall is a smash
Playhouse Stage's second production of the summer is in full swing. Traditionally the second show of the summer is staged at Washington Park in Albany, however, due to weather, heat, rainouts and more, the company made the wise decision to move the second production of the season, “Legally Blonde,” to their winter home, the Cohoes Music Hall in Cohoes.
Man arrested in Saratoga County for various illegal drug possession and sales
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jared A. Brockbank, 33, of Clifton Park on various charges of illegal drug possessions and sales on July 17. Authorities say the arrest followed a lengthy investigation into illegal drug possession and sales within Saratoga County. Brockbank is accused of knowingly and unlawfully...
Milton woman arrested for grand larceny
Amy M. Schweiger, 48, of Milton was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office for grand larceny and petit larceny on July 24. The Sheriff’s Office says she is accused of stealing a bag belonging to another person that had a credit card, among other items inside at the McDonald’s at 201 Church Avenue in Ballston on July 23.
Saratoga County Sheriff’s make arrest in order of protection violation
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert R. Spearman, 58, on July 24 for violating an order of protection. The Sheriff’s Office responded to the violation report at Saratoga County Social Services at 152 West High Street in Ballston Spa just before 3 p.m. Authorities say Spearman is...
Pattersonville Entertainment Complex With Racetracks, Pool Among Priciest Listings Around
Schenectady County’s Indian Lookout Country Club – located in Pattersonville at 1142 Batter Street – is currently among the most expensive listings in the Capital Region at $3.5 million. For over four decades, the 178-acre outdoor entertainment complex has welcomed countless guests for concerts, weddings, motocross races,...
Downed crane in North Greenbush
NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WNYT)- Police are on scene of a downed crane on Sandra Drive in North Greenbush, according to North Greenbush Police Chief David Keevern. NewsChannel 13 has a crew on their way and will provide updates as we get them online. As a reminder, our 4 and 5 p.m. newscasts this and next week will be on YouTube due to Olympics coverage.
Schumer in Syracuse to Discuss Weather Tracking After Recent Tornadoes
UTICA, N.Y. -- After over 20 record-breaking tornadoes struck upstate New York in July, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is spearheading a significant initiative to secure increased federal funding for upgrading both the state and national storm-tracking network. The downtown area of Rome bore the brunt of the impact locally, with...
Massachusetts State Lottery winner: $100,000 prize won at auto shop
A winning $100,000 lottery ticket was sold on Sunday from an auto shop in Massachusetts. The prize was from that night’s “Mass Cash” drawing. The winning numbers for the drawing were 1, 12, 13, 19 and 27. The winning $100,000 ticket, which matched all five numbers drawn,...
Berkshire Force Finishes Pool Play .500 at World Series
FLORENCE, Ala. -- The Berkshire Force 12-and-under travel softball team Sunday went 1-1 to finish pool play with a record of 2-2 at the Babe Ruth World Series. The Force began its day with an 18-2 win over the host team from Florence. Kaylana Altman homered and drove in three...
Q&A: Keith Girouard Reflects on Tenure, Small Business Landscape
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Keith Girouard, longtime regional director of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center, has announced his retirement at the end of this month. Girouard joined the organization in December 2007 as a senior business adviser and became director of the Berkshire regional office in 2009. He has worked with more than 1,765 businesses and entrepreneurs, held 8,780 business advising sessions, and offered 12,660 business advising hours.
Dillon Moran and Stacy Connors-the Bosses from Hell
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in Saratoga Springs city hall for Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran and his Deputy, Stacy Connors? A lawsuit brought by a longtime and well-respected Accounts Department employee, Lisa Ribis, gives some chilling insights. Ribis filed her complaint on June 18, 2024,...
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
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