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How New York State Deer Hunters Can Help The Bald Eagle Population
New York State deer hunters have the opportunity to assist in a project that focuses on improving "the health of bald and golden eagle populations in NY." What is Slowing Down The Eagle Population Growth in New York State?. While the Bald Eagle population has been on the rise, the...
Survey shows vendors want to see some changes at next year's state fair
GEDDES, N.Y. — As we enter the final weekend of the New York State Fair, we’re giving vendors “a voice”. CNY Central went all around the fairgrounds to ask different vendors what this experience has been like so far. 14 of them agreed to complete this...
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Nicholas J. LaLota (R) and challenger John Avlon (D) are running in then general election for New York’s 1st Congressional District
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Nicholas J. LaLota (R) and John Avlon (D) are running in then general election for New York’s 1st Congressional District on November 5. According to City and State New York’s Eliot Force, “The 1st Congressional District has voted for Republican representatives in every election cycle since 2014, and it became slightly more favorable to Republicans after the latest round of redistricting, so cable news pundit John Avlon faces a difficult race against incumbent Rep. Nick LaLota. On the other hand, LaLota’s only been in Congress for one term, and he lacks the name recognition of his predecessor Lee Zeldin.”
Saratoga Special August 31 edition
And that’s a wrap. We bring the 2024 publishing schedule to a close with Issue 20 of The Saratoga Special. The final issue of the season packs a punch, with 64 pages and previews of the closing weekend action featuring stacked cards Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Grade 1 Spinaway and Flower Bowl highlight Saturday, with the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup on tap for Sunday and the Grade 1 Hopeful Monday.
Longshots Poised to Upset Saratoga's Closing Day Hopeful Stakes
A competitive nine-horse field has turned out to sprint seven furlongs in Monday’s $300,000 Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes, the feature race on closing day of the Saratoga summer meet. Recent Hopeful winners include champions Jackie’s Warrior (2020) and Forte (2022) plus the multiple Grade 1-winning sprinter Gunite (2021).
On-Call Legal Bills and Minita Sanghvi’s Magical Thinking
At the August 20, 2024, Saratoga Springs City Council meeting, Accounts Commissioner Dillon Moran presented the Department of Public Works agenda as the Commissioner of Public Works position is now vacant with the departure of Jason Golub for a position with the State of New York. I’m not sure exactly why Moran is playing this role. Nevertheless, Moran was the one to move the item on the Public Works agenda for the city to pay the attorney fees of Jason Golub and his former Executive Assistant Brooke Van Buskirk. They had incurred the fees using Oscar Schreiber as their counsel for interviews by the New York State Police regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the on-call scandal.
Skidmore opens with pair of competitive matches in California
CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Skidmore College women's volleyball team suffered a pair of defeats in the first of two days of competition at the Pacific Coast Classic. The Thoroughbreds lost a tight one in four sets against Occidental College (24-26, 9-25, 25-22, 20-25) before going down in straight sets against host Pomona-Pitzer (17-25, 13-25, 5-25).
Spa selections 2024: Saratoga picks August 31
Cover photo by NYRA/Adam Coglianese. In Spa Selections, Saratoga correspondent Joseph Aiello provides Saratoga picks for a handful of key races at Saratoga, including all of the exciting stakes action!. Follow along all meet with all the exciting action (and good betting opportunities)!. other handicapping here!. RACE 9: Alw 110000n1x.
Candidate for Plattsburgh Common Council charged with DWI
The only candidate in Plattsburgh’s Ward 6 common council race was arrested for drunk driving last week. The Plattsburgh Press Republican reports that Amy Collin was stopped by Plattsburgh Police on August 22nd and a breath test showed a blood alcohol level of .10-percent. The Democrat said she had three drinks at a local bar before leaving to visit a friend. She faces charges of driving while intoxicated, driving with a blood alcohol level exceeding .08 percent and failure to signal.
Poems and photos of Colonie plane crash pilot displayed at Albany Airport
Natalie Gillis, Colonie plane crash victim, honored at Albany airport. Albany International Airport is honoring Natalie Gillis’ remarkable life most beautifully. Her stunning photos and brilliant poems are on display indefinitely at Million Air Terminal. Kathy Greenwood, the airport’s Director of Exhibitions and Programs, was tasked with putting it...
The Legislative Gazette - Beacon, New York becomes the latest city in the Hudson Valley to embrace the state’s good cause eviction law
(Airs 08/30/24 @ 10 p.m.) The Legislative Gazette is a weekly program about New York State Government and politics. On this week’s Gazette: Beacon, New York becomes the latest city in the Hudson Valley to embrace the state’s good cause eviction law, we’ll speak with the Democrat challenging Elise Stefanik in the 21st Congressional, and we’ll take you to the Schaghticoke fair.
Two men that were charged with murder of a Guilderland High School graduate were already in prison
Two men charged with murder of Guilderland High School graduate in Arizona. Two men have been charged with murder in the disappearance of a missing Guilderland high school graduate. 58-year-old William DalCerro and 36-year-old Cavette Richards are accused of killing Finman according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Feinman...
Alfani Seals Victory in Debut with Game-Winning Goal Over Russell Sage
CASTLETON, Vt. – Vermont State University Castleton men's soccer launched the 2024 season with a 2-1 victory over Russell Sage. VTSU Castleton hosted Russell Sage College to kick off the opening day of the 2024 season. Kicking off the year was Matt Spiller, who stepped up to take the free kick after a foul was assessed at the top of the box. Spiller bent it around the defensive wall and slotted it past the keeper to give the Spartans a 1-0 lead at the 36th-minute mark.
Local Wallingford statue badly vandalized; police continue search for suspects
Wallingford, VT. – After a beloved statue was vandalized earlier this week, the Wallingford community is searching for answers. Wallingford’s Boy with the Leaking Boot statue has been in town since 1898, and was damaged sometime Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The statue has since been removed for repairs, but Wallingford residents are still calling this act of vandalism heartbreaking.
Thoroughbreds battle Utica to 1-1 tie in opener
UTICA, N.Y. – The Skidmore College men's soccer team fell behind early but scored in the middle of the first half and the result held in a 1-1 draw with Utica University on the road on Friday evening. Colin Goodhines was the goal scorer for the Thoroughbreds. He knotted...
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