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Saratoga Springs Gears Up for Travers Weekend, Anticipates Economic Boost
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — With excitement surrounding the highly anticipated Travers Weekend, the city of Saratoga Springs is preparing for a surge in business. This weekend marks the biggest event of the Saratoga racing season, drawing crowds and boosting the local economy. “We want 50,000 people. We want...
Agent Legend DeGregory Turns 92 and Still Counting
Vince DeGregory was at Steve Miyadi's Del Mar barn, hustling business for young Adrian Escobedo with one hand and accepting kind sentiments with the other. These days, folks start wishing DeGregory happy birthday around the first of August and don't stop until well after the 29th, when he will be celebrating number 92 this time around in a racing life that has been well documented in colorful detail.
Amtrak delays possible in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady this weekend due to track work
Amtrak delays possible this weekend due to track work. If you are planning to use Amtrak this weekend, be prepared to see some delays. Amtrak says some passengers can see a 30-to-40-minute delay because they will be working on the tracks. This will impact travelers between Schenectady and Albany/Rensselaer. Some...
Amtrak taking blame for flooding at Colonie baseball field
A major company is now taking some of the blame for that sinkhole that opened up at a baseball field in Colonie. Amtrak says it’s working to repair its infrastructure from Monday’s washout. The reason Amtrak is involved is because the sinkhole started next to their train tracks...
Local nonprofit for neurodiverse individuals receives $25,000 grant
A local nonprofit dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals was presented with a $25,000 grant. Assemblymember Phil Steck presented the funding to “Bring On The Spectrum” this week. The grant will support a variety of classes that teach life skills, including financial literacy and cooking classes, among other skills.
miSci marks 90th anniversary with new planetarium show Mesmerica
A Capital Region science museum and planetarium is celebrating renovations with a new show. Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation and Science, or miSci, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Officials unveiled a newly renovated planetarium Thursday, a day before opening night for its inaugural show, called Mesmerica. This is not your...
Men’s Soccer Hosts LIU in Home Opener
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany men's soccer team returns home for game two of the 2024 season. The Great Danes will host LIU for a 3:30 pm game on Sunday, Aug. 25. Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, N.Y. 3:30 pm. Live Stats...
Schenectady man charged with DWI
A Schenectady man is accused of driving while intoxicated. State Police stopped a vehicle on Aug. 13 around 11:50 p.m. on Central Avenue in Albany for a traffic violation. Cesar Patin Ramirez was charged with DWI and traffic, State Police said. He had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19%, according to police. He is due in Albany City Criminal Court on Sept. 4.
Cold Case Analysis Center opens at UAlbany
A new partnership at the University at Albany could help detectives solve cold cases. As WAMC reports, student-interns will be going through data to support investigative efforts. The next time you see a TV special on a cold case resolution, local college students might have played a role. Formerly housed...
Casey Frankoski’s aunt talks about receiving diploma in honor of her fallen niece
Casey Frankoski’s aunt shares her thoughts on her niece. New York National Guard member Casey Frankoski would have graduated from Excelsior College last month. Frankoski was one of three people killed in a helicopter crash on March 8 at the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas.. John Grassia III also died in the crash and Jacob Pratt was seriously injured.
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
New York Goodwill Wil Not Accept These 10 Items
STUFFED ANIMALS - No stuffed animals, infant toys or games. HELMETS - Goodwill New York will not accept motorcycle or bicycle helmets. BEDS - No beds and mattresses, including bed frames and futons. - Goodwill New York will not accept your old treadmill or elliptical. MEDICAL DEVICES - Goodwill New...
Day 4 of the Great New York State Fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — Saturday is the fourth day of the Great New York State Fair. Mostly sunny morning then a partly sunny sky at times with high thin clouds around, a dry day. Even warmer temperatures, even a little above the normal high. Little to no wind. High of 82 degrees.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Are Capital Region Parents In Favor of a Cell Phone Ban In Schools?
As we approach the new school year many Capital Region schools have introduced cell phone bans, but are parents for or against?. In the year 2024 everyone has a phone and that includes teens. Us adults know how distracting having a phone on us at all times can be, and it must be even harder for our kids when they're in school all day long.
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