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Another Confirmed Tornado in New York Brings Total to 21
The tornadoes just keep coming. Another touched down in New York this week. A record number of twisters have ravaged the state over the last few weeks and the month isn't even over yet. On average, New York typically sees two tornados in July and about nine a year. Not...
Caught Speeding In New York’s Capital Region! Is This You?
Were you captured traveling 40mph or more on this 25mph residential road in the Capital Region of New York? Take a look at the pictures below to see if you, or someone you know, were "caught" traveling over the speed limit in Schenectady, NY. According to Solomon Law Group, a...
Comedian Theo Von performing in Albany: How much are tickets?
Comedian Theo Von is bringing his “Return of the Rat” tour to the Palace Theatre in Albany, NY on Thursday, August 1 (8/1/2024). The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Theo Von, whose full name is Theodor Capitani von Kurnatowski III, is a comedian and actor known for the podcasts “This Past Weekend” and “The King and the Sting.” He’s released standup specials like “Regular People” and “No Offense” on Netflix, appeared on TV shows like “Road Rules,” “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Last Comic Standing,” and been a guest multiple times on Joe Rogan’s podcast.
NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Wednesday, July 24
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
Man accused of threatening judges in Trump cases, others
A Las Vegas man was charged with 22 criminal counts related to threatening to kill federal judges and other officials in New York and Washington, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Spencer Gear allegedly sent multiple threatening phone calls and emails threatening to kill judges and other federal employees between last November and this month,…
Ben Oreskes joins The New York Times
We are thrilled to announce that Benjamin Oreskes, most recently of The Los Angeles Times, will be joining The New York Times to become a statehouse correspondent in Albany, N.Y. For Ben, this is a coming home of sorts, in more ways than one. He’s a native Upper West Sider,...
Stags Announce 2024-25 MAAC Schedule
EDISON, N.J. – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 men's basketball season. Fairfield University will play 10 MAAC games at Leo D. Mahoney Arena as a part of its 20-game league slate. The MAAC schedule will remain at 20 games this season in the newly expanded 13-team conference. Fairfield will play a traditional home-and-home with eight league foes. Additionally, the Stags will host Canisius and Niagara but do not make the conference's "Buffalo Trip" and will travel to Saint Peter's and Siena, while neither the Peacocks nor the Saints will visit Mahoney Arena....
Men's Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kevin Baggett has announced his team's 2024-25 schedule. The Broncs are set to face four high-major opponents on the road in the non-conference, with a season-opening trip to UCLA (Nov. 4), a meeting with former Siena Head Coach Fran McCaffrey's Iowa Hawkeyes (Nov. 19), a Nov. 27 trip to Villanova and a Dec. 16 trip to Raleigh to face North Carolina State highlighting the docket. The Broncs wrap up their Californian trip with a stop at the University of San Diego (Nov. 6), before playing a pair of games in Maryland (Coppin State – Nov. 9; Navy – Nov. 12).
Former Gov. Deval Patrick ready for VP Harris' trip to Berkshire County Saturday
Kamala Harris already made history four years ago when she was elected with President Joe Biden as vice president. Now, she's hoping to keep Democrats in control of the White House in an accelerated campaign against former President Donald Trump. It's anyone's guess right now November will play out now that the Trump-Biden rematch is off the table, but one person who is watching closely is former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick — who is raising money for Harris' effort in the Bay State, where he served two terms as its first Black governor.
Marynczak Tosses Gem, ValleyCats Shutout Aigles on Campers Day at The Joe
Troy, N.Y. — Nothing better than some early morning baseball in the Capital Region. Wednesday was campers day at The Joe featuring a matinee game between the Aigles and the ValleyCats. On the mound, Siena College alum, Arlo Marynczak, tossed a gem. His final stat line included six-and-a-third shutout...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
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