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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,...
High School Huddle Camp Tour: Fair Haven Slaters
FAIR HAVEN, VT – The Fair Haven Slaters football team finished atop the Division II standings in 2023 boasting an undefeated record. But the great season came crashing down in the semifinals with a shutout loss to Colchester. It was their second straight year with a semifinal loss. “I mean we’ve been thinking about that […]
Hall of Fame Boxers Return to Saratoga for Ring of Hope Youth Boxing Event
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — Well, it's not every day that boxing royalty comes to the Capital Region. On Wednesday night at the Adelphi Hotel in downtown Saratoga, boxing legends and Hall of Fame fighters Gerry Cooney, Larry Holmes, and Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini took part in a meet and greet with fans before headed over to the Ring of Hope youth non-profit fundraiser.
Wolverines aim for Section II title -- and beyond
The 2024 Warrensburg-Lake George/Bolton Wolverines football players pose for a team photo with their 11 coaches (rear). With experienced returning athletes, the Wolverines have high expectations for the season. WARRENSBURG | With a deep roster of athletes possessing size, strength and speed, the Warrensburg-Lake George/Bolton Wolverines should have a solid, successful 2024 season.
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...
Potsdam Kentucky Fried Chicken to close at the end of the month
POTSDAM -- Fans of extra crispy will have to travel to a drive-thru further afield for lunch soon when Kentucky Fried Chicken at 119 Maple St. in Potsdam closes its doors at the end of this month. It seems rumors of the restaurant's closing on social media are true. "One...
City of Rutland requests vacant property owners to prepare as state hotel-motel program fades
RUTLAND, Vt. — The City of Rutland held a meeting requesting vacant property owners to make preparations ahead of a possible increase in homelessness Wednesday. The meeting has been prompted by the dwindling hotel-motel voucher program that grew during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years later, the state will soon...
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.
Report: New York hate crimes skyrocket, with Jews targeted in majority of incidents
(The Center Square) — Hate crimes have skyrocketed in New York over the past five years, according to a new report by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, which revealed nearly half of the incidents reported last year targeted Jewish people. DiNapoli said there were 1,089 reported hate crime instances in 2023 — a 69% increase over pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and the highest number since the state began collecting the data as required by New York’s 2000 Hates Crimes Act. ...
18-Year-Old Is First Man Charged Under New Mask Ban Law In NYC
Earlier this summer New York State Governor Kathy Hochul implemented a mask ban after masked pro-Palestine protestors began harassing people in public around New York City and after doing so other cities and counties followed suit which led to this week’s first arrest under the controversial mask ban law.
Increase of ‘cat eyes’ weapons being found in Upstate NY airports
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — There has been an increase in the number of “cat eyes” being carried to checkpoints in Upstate New York airports. “Cat eyes” are similar to brass knuckles, but they are shaped like a cat — the user would place their fingers through the holes, or “eyes,” and the pointed “ears” become […]
AVOID Driving During These Times This Weekend In New York
The "record-breaking" summer travel season will continue this weekend. Here's when you should AVOID driving in New York. This Labor Day weekend will be one of the busiest ever when it comes to travel. Labor Day Travel Up Nearly 10 Percent. AAA says "this year's record-breaking" summer travel season will...
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