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What Are Your Rights by Harding Mazzotti: CrowdStrike Global Outage
In light of the recent CrowdStrike IT outage and cyber security scare at U Albany, It is clear how quickly security failures and breaches can impact all of us. What can you do if a data breach puts your information at risk? Managing Partner Paul Harding, from the law firm of Harding Mazzotti LLP explains it from a legal prospective.
Remembering Greatness: Jeff Blatnick's 40-Year Anniversary of Claiming Gold
Niskayuna, N.Y. — The 2024 Summer Olympic Games from Paris are set to formally begin Friday night with the opening ceremonies. As the world fights for greatness on sports highest stage, the Capital Region takes a look back to 40-years ago when Jeff Blatnick brought gold all the way from Los Angeles, back to the (518).
Cohoes fills city court judge vacancy
A new city court judge was sworn in Thursday in Cohoes. Brett Knowles replaces Francisco Calderon, who this month was elevated to the role of New York State Court of Claims Judge. Mayor Bill Keeler says Knowles' resume is "very well-rounded." "Brett M. Knowles was the best of probably 20...
Historical marker honors Mohawk Colored Giants of Schenectady
The first Black professional baseball team in the Schenectady area was created in 1913 by Bill Wernicke. A marker placed where Island Park Stadium once stood recalls a game where the star Giants pitcher Frank Wickware "outdueled" the great Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators.
Milas Restaurant 518 Ribbon Cutting
The Capital Region Chamber presented a ribbon cutting for Milas Restaurant 518. Kaytrin and Devin Ziemann have already been making their mark in downtown Schenectady, and this is their second restaurant in town (Ziemann Hospitality also owns the Nest at 512 State Street). Devin has been a restaurant chef for over 15 years, while Kaytrin studied dietetics and food service management at SUNY Oneonta which opened her eyes to the value in Hospitality. They have invested in a stunning environment, and care deeply about the guest experience from start to finish, with quality ingredients and in-house culinary creations. Senator Jim Tedisco presented owners Devin and Kaytrin Zeimann with the NYS Senate Empire Award to celebrate this outstanding local business.
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).
Summer programs teach English language and much more
On Thursday, students in the beginning stages of learning English got lessons in literacy, math and navigating life in their new country. Welcome to summer school at the Dual Language and Newcomer programs at Albany International Academy. They serve almost 200 students in grades kindergarten-12 who hail from all over the world and now call Albany their home.
“Tradition, Tradition: Jewish Storytelling through Performance and Music” on Sunday
CLIFTON PARK —Through live performance and music, an evening of Jewish Storytelling will be presented at 7 p.m., Sunday, July 28 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 688 Clifton Park Center Road. The performance presents stories and melodies – historically part of Jewish culture and civilization – serving as a reminder...
Clover Pond Vineyard wins 11 medals at New York Wine Classic
GUILDERLAND — Less than a decade after starting their vineyard, Joyce and James Besha have won 11 medals at the 38th Annual New York Wine Classic competition. The annual competition, organized by the New York Wine and Grape Foundation, is independently judged by the Beverage Testing Institute. “We work...
Amid Westerlo drama, a young business-owner stands by
WESTERLO — With a $100 powder-coating gun, hand-me-down air compressor, and a toaster oven, Greenville resident Rebecca Haaland started Boosted Coatings in her apartment when she was just 19 years old. Five years later, Haaland’s operation has grown to two locations: one in Norton Hill, and the other in...
Albany man sentenced to 25 years for manslaughter in 2023
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Dario Lewis, a suspect in November 2023 homicide, was sentenced to 25 years in State Prison on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Lewis, 32, of Albany, pleaded guilty to 1st-degree One Count of Manslaughter on May 3, 2024. As a part of that plea, Lewis admitted...
Women’s Golf to Host Invitational, Announces Fall Schedule
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's golf team is set for an exciting fall as the Great Danes announced the first half of their 2024-25 schedule, Thursday. This fall's slate includes an exciting first for the Great Danes and head coach Colleen Cashman. "This upcoming season is going...
Burglary suspect nabbed after six hour ATV pursuit
KINDERHOOK—State Police (SP) and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Corey Hinz, 35, of Stuyvesant following an extended pursuit in the Town of Kinderhook, July 9. At 8 a.m., a Columbia County deputy began pursuing Mr. Hinz, a known burglary suspect, traveling on an off-road vehicle in...
Draft for town’s future defines both challenges and opportunities
GUILDERLAND — After initially claiming it was under no obligation to disclose the document publicly, the town of Guilderland recently released the draft update to its two-decade-old comprehensive plan. A committee has worked for nearly two years with a consultant to draft the update, which the town supervisor hopes...
Evan Drew Resigns Women’s Golf Post
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Evan Drew, who spent the past season serving as the head coach of the Siena Women's Golf program, has announced his resignation. Drew has accepted a position as an assistant coach on the women's golf staff at the United States Naval Academy. "I'd like to thank John D'Argenio for the opportunity to serve as the head coach of the Siena Women's Golf program," said Drew. "I look forward to seeing the growth of the program in the coming years. There is a lot of talent on the roster, and the future is bright." Drew led the Saints...
Petersburgh Man Found Guilty In Murder Of Morgan Bates
Rensselaer County resident Ian Hasselwander, age 24, of Petersburgh, was found guilty of murder and related charges by a Rensselaer County jury on Wednesday, July 24, in the death of Morgan Bates. The 20-year-old Cambridge Central High School graduate was found dead in Cherry Plain State Park, along Black River...
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