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NY delegates endorse Vice President Harris
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — The Democratic National Convention will begin on August 19th in Chicago. “There are 4,000-some-odd delegates to the national convention,” explained New York Democratic Party Chariman, Jay Jacobs. “New York is sending 307 of them. We are a very large state, second to California.” New York Democratic Party Chairman, Jay Jacobs explained […]
Out-of-state college students struggle to get continuous mental health care. What are lawmakers doing?
While many college students are home for the summer, some who cross state lines between home and school are struggling to navigate a complex mental health system. Namely, New York state doesn’t allow for inter-state telehealth therapy, and college students are particularly vulnerable to falling through the cracks. It’s...
Donjon Marine Awarded $19 Million Dredging Contract
Hillside, N.J. based marine services provider Donjon Marine has been awarded a contract worth more than $19 million for harbor maintenance dredging in New York and New Jersey. The $19,037,475 firm-fixed-price contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' New York District. Donjon was one of two bidders for the project.
Clark Art Lecture Commemorating Tadao Ando-Designed Clark Center
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — On Saturday, July 27 at 2 pm, the Clark Art Institute hosts a talk by Michael Conforti, former director of the Clark (1994–2015), honoring the ten-year anniversary of the opening of the Clark Center, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando. The event takes place...
An Evening With Nas at Albany’s Palace Theatre
Amidst a slew of tour dates, Nas made a stop at Albany’s Palace Theatre this past Friday (July 19) and delivered an all-encompassing performance. In turn, the normally quiet-kept streets surrounding the Palace felt a simultaneous murmur between 7 and 8 p.m. on Friday night as hip hop fans came out in droves in support of Esco.
Sammy Hagar Will Likely Never Meet the Officer Who Wrote the Ticket That Inspired “I Can’t Drive 55”
Sammy Hagar wrote “I Can’t Drive 55” after getting a late-night speeding ticket on his way home. The song went on to be a hit and a cornerstone of his discography. As a result, he has often talked about wanting to meet the patrolman who wrote the life-changing ticket. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like that is going to happen.
Inflation rates continue to challenge small businesses
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — Since the COVID-19 pandemic small business owners have been biting the bullet of inflation. "Inflation is a thing, this time last year a 36-pound case of butter cost $130 and the same thing now costs $177,” said Daniel Chessare, Owner of Saratoga Broadway Deli.
PIttsfield 16s Fall in Babe Ruth Regional Final
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Norwalk, Conn., Babe Ruth 16-year-old All-Stars Tuesday beat Pittsfield, 2-0, in the championship game of the New England Regional. It marked the second shutout loss to the Connecticut State Champions in three days for Pittsfield. But it was a very different game this time around. On...
Warren Co. study: STRs boosting home prices, curbing availability
QUEENSBURY | During a July 19 Warren County Board of Supervisors meeting, Queensbury at-large Supervisor Brad Magowan blasted the conversion of area homes into short-term rentals, echoing conclusions aired in a county meeting weeks earlier. “The price of housing is outrageous,” he said, adding that wage earners, young families and...
Ticketmaster data breach worries Capital Region concertgoers
Sara Mroczkowski was excited to see REO Speedwagon and Train at Saratoga Performing Arts Center for the first time on Tuesday. However, a few days ago, Mroczkowski got a notification on her iPhone. It said her Ticketmaster password had been compromised. She changed her password right away. It’s not the...
Dalton Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee Discusses Next Steps
DALTON, Mass. — The town's Public Safety Facility Advisory Committee held its first meeting on last Wednesday. The committee voted to have two co-chairs and elected Don Davis and Craig Wilbur for the positions. The committee will be examining all the options for a new police station or combined...
Could staffing shortage lead to local prison closures?
ALBANY, New York (WWNY) - Keeping a state prison from getting closed could be having enough staff to run the facility. We’ve learned a staffing shortage is not only a problem at some facilities but a death blow with two state lockups near Albany now closing within 90 days.
Curbing teen crime in the summer
After a string of crimes committed by young people across the Capital Region last week, NEWS10 learned more about organizations that keep kids off the streets. Sky’s the Limit is one summer program that’s been successful at getting kids on the right track.
Troy's outdoor music crackdown amid complaints, hits a sour note with some
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — In the city of Troy, there’s a lack of harmony over enforcing the city’s outdoor music ordinance and it’s striking a sour note with some. The Mayor’s Office is cracking down on loud outdoor music after receiving complaints from some downtown business owners and residents.
NY weather update: The current flood advisory will be expiring at 12:30 a.m.
The advisory was for Rensselaer County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 12:30 a.m. early this morning for a portion of east central New York, including the following area, Rensselaer. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat," says the National Weather Service. Your...
Help Needed: Upstate New York Camper Is Missing, But ‘Do Not Approach’
An elderly man disappeared while camping in Upstate New York. Help is needed to find him, but officials say "do not approach" him. The New York State DEC needs help finding a man who went missing while camping in Upstate New York. Upstate New York Man Goes Missing In Warren...
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