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From washboards to airwaves: Blotto Rewind Part Two
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — If their songs were funny to listen to, they were even funnier to watch. The humor was always the trump card for us, and without that just another rock and roll band really,. Lee Harvey says. Blotto's homemade music video made waves -- thanks to...
Colonel who came out as gay in obit being honored
The man who came out as gay in his own obituary is being honored with a special ceremony on Sunday. The story of Col. Edward Ryan using his own obituary to tell the world that he was gay went around the world. People were inspired that the decorated military man’s...
In Focus: Vanessa Carlton at Alive at 5
On Thursday, June 27, Vanessa Carlton performed at Albany’s Alive at 5, located at Jennings Landing, on the waterfront of Albany. Vanessa Carlton, originally from Milford, Pennsylvania and quickly moved to fame after her first single “A Thousand Miles” moved into the Billboards Top Ten. She was recently on tour with Stevie Nicks and is now making a few stops for summer concerts.
Four arrested in Albany for illegal possession of firearms, some stolen
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The City of Albany has witnessed 4 illegal gun arrests over the past four days. Four Albany men face felony firearm possession charges. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the sheriff arrested 57-year-old James A. Cooke in the area of Robin St. and Orange St. for illegally possessing a loaded Ruger .40 caliber semi-automatic firearm which had also been reported stolen out of Charlotte, N.C.
Exciting & Easy July 4th with Family Fun & Fireworks
Get ready for Fourth of July Family Fun all over the Capital Region this weekend!. As the summer sun shines on July 4th, the Capital Region communities will come together to celebrate freedom, unity, and the spirit of the nation. Here’s a guide to some of the most spectacular fireworks shows in the Albany Capital Region,
Women's Basketball Rounds Out Incoming Class
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women’s basketball program and head coach Colleen Mullen have announced five additional newcomers ahead of the 2024-25 season. Joining the Great Danes incoming class of 2024 will be four transfers and one freshman. Going 25-7 in 2023-24, UAlbany saw its third-straight 20-win...
Watervliet bakery set for Cohoes expansion
On June 18, the Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (IDA) voted to accept the proposal submitted by Watervliet's Schuyler Bakery for the former Golden Krust Bakery site at 180 Ontario Street in Cohoes. Golden Krust Bakery burned down in 2006.
Heart Postpones Tour, Albany Date to be Rescheduled
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Heart were set to perform at the MVP Arena on August 10th, but that show will not happen as scheduled. The MVP Arena broke the news on their Instagram account Tuesday afternoon. As of today, HEART's Royal Flush Tour is postponed due to medical...
Capital Region Fourth of July celebrations: know before you go
Looking for the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July Thursday? Look no further, we have your list of local events!. July 4th celebrations kick off Wednesday with a FREE fireworks display at the Washington County Fairgrounds, offering families an array of food vendors, music and entertainment. The fun begins at 3:30 when gates open at the fairgrounds in Greenwich, but fireworks don't begin until 9:30 p.m.
Mel Brooks' "Young Frankenstein" Playing at The Colonial Theatre
Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein,” the musical comedy born from Mel Brooks’ comedic genius and brought to life by the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation “The Producers,” has descended upon The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield through July 21. Veanne Cox is playing Frau Blucher....
Federal ‘Summer EBT’ program rolls out in NYS for school-aged children, gets backing of Queens assemblymember
Sign up for our QNS email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. For some school-aged children, the end of the school year also marks the end of regular free meals, which can heighten existing food insecurities. Luckily for students across the five boroughs,...
Four state parks in Lower Hudson Valley waive pool fees for rest of summer. What to know
Swimming pools at state parks throughout New York — including four in the Lower Hudson Valley — will have entry fees waived for the rest of the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. The four locations in the Lower Hudson Valley are FDR State Park Pool in Yorktown,...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Important Tips To Travel Safely This 4th of July In New York
Over 60 million people are expected to hit the roads over the next few days. New York State Police says know these tips to keep you and your family safe. New York State Police want to remind all families to prioritize safety on the road as New Yorkers gear up to celebrate the 4th of July.
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
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