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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.
Colonie Senior Services Center King Thiel II Ribbon Cutting
The Capital Region Chamber was delighted to be part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for King Thiel II. Scheduled to open on August 1, King Thiel II will be the newest addition to their senior housing projects, featuring 99 affordable independent apartments. This three-story, 125,000 square foot building repurposes the former Colonie Elks property into a vibrant senior living community.
Honoring Schenectady's Mohawk Giants: A tribute to a legendary Negro League team
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — In 1913, there were many white baseball teams in the Capital Region, but ONLY ONE Black professional baseball team in the area: the Mohawk Colored Giants of Schenectady. You may be surprised to learn, their home stadium was located at Island Park, now the site...
FBI searches home of former aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul
The FBI searched the Long Island home of a former aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The former staffer, Linda Sun, has not been accused of wrongdoing, and an FBI spokesman declined to release details beyond confirming that agents “conducted court-authorized law enforcement activity in Manhasset.” Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, […]
Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024 notebook: Standings! Check out the scenarios heading into pool play’s last day
We’re getting down to the nitty gritty. With one day left in the Little League New York State All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament’s pool play, three teams have already landed playoff spots while the fourth and final spot will be decided by the time Pool B concludes play early Thursday.
Massive Grocery Store Vegetable Recall in New York
New York residents who purchased fresh produce at Walmart and Aldi stores should be aware of a recent major recall due to potential listeria contamination. The FDA recently announced that Wiers Farm Inc. has expanded its voluntary recall of certain produce items sold at select stores in Ohio, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
House explodes in Madison County; more top stories (Good Morning CNY for July 25)
Subscribe to get the Good Morning, CNY newsletter delivered to your email inbox weekday mornings. High: 89; Low: 68. Mostly cloudy, thunderstorms; see the 5-day forecast. Yoshimi vs. CNY: The Flaming Lips, led by singer Wayne Coyne (above), performed at Beak and Skiff in LaFayette Tuesday night. The band played its classic 2002 album, “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,” in its entirety, as well as other songs from their catalog. Review, more photos. (Dennis Nett photo)
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
Man Wanted For Murder May Be Using Dating Apps In New York
A nationwide manhunt continies for the suspect who may be using dating apps in New York. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leadin to his arrest. Please be aware. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force is offering a reward...
Live Around the 518: Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments
Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments. The Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park is the biggest Capital Region school district. The district will have 9,334 students this coming year. It also has a teaching staff of 769 and a total staff of 2,179, which makes it one of the biggest employers in Saratoga County.
Clifton Park supervisor touts smart growth, open space protection
The town of Clifton Park has grown from around 33,000 to 38,000 residents in the more than two decades that Phil Barrett has been supervisor. Barrett talked with NewsChannel 13’s Mark Mulholland and Subrina Dhammi about how the town has been able to preserve open space while growing through smart planning.
UAlbany Football Ready to Build off 2023 Success, Make Run at Playoffs Again in '24
Albany, N.Y. — Some of the three best words in all of sport: Football is back!. Wednesday morning, The Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) held their preseason media day. UAlbany Football a participant and they're ready to build off a miraculous season in 2023. The Great Danes came out of...
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