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Owl rescued from stuck soccer net in Greenville
A great horned owl was rescued in Greenville, after being stuck in a soccer net at a youth and conference center. Environmental Conservation officers got to the scene, and they were able to cut the net around the bird with a pair of scissors. They freed the owl safely, and...
Baseball night in Amsterdam geared towards people with autism
Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara is teaming up with Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball for the annual Autism Night. Anyone affected by autism and their families can enjoy free admission at Shuttleworth Park, 65 Crescent Ave. Santabarbara said his 22-year-old son, who has autism, inspired the special event.
Fonda residents still boiling water three weeks after filtration plant failure
As workers continue to fix the Village of Fonda Water Filtration plant, residents continue to use bottled water or boil their tap water for the third week in a row. "If the kids wanted macaroni and cheese and I'm sitting here I know I boil it, I know it's going to boil," said Village of Fonda Resident Vanessa Fugitt. "But then I put the water in and if it's off-colored or I see something floating in it I still don't want to make their food in it."
South Carolina man admits to fatal Cohoes shooting
A South Carolina man has admitted to a fatal shooting in Cohoes last August. Nalik Sealy, 26, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Friday to second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Shieer Leggett. Anti-violence activist Dontie Mitchell was the first person arrested in...
State police seek help finding 16-year-old male missing from Schroon Lake
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — New York State Police seeks the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old male missing from Schroon Lake, Essex County. State police are looking for Skyler Jenks, 16, of Schroon Lake, N.Y., for a missing child complaint. Jenks is approximately 5’6, weighs approximately 170 pounds,...
Albany Police Chief and Albany Co. Sheriff sit down with NEWS10
The Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins and the Albany County Sheriff Craig Apple sat down with NEWS10's Stephanie Rivas Friday morning. They discussed issues in the city and county and what they are doing to keep communities safe.
Schenectady man accused of stealing from Amsterdam businesses
Schenectady man accused of stealing items from store. A Schenectady man is accused of stealing merchandise from Amsterdam businesses, totaling at least thousands of dollars. Todd J. Podrazik, 47, was stopped I-890 in Rotterdam around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. Podrazik allegedly lied about his identity. He also did not have a valid driver’s license and no registration or insurance, State Police said.
Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served
Services at St. Thomas in Delmar on Friday for priest Gregory Weider who accused in three sexual abuse cases The post Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Gov. Hochul, Rep. Suozzi Cut The Ribbon For Great Neck Water Pollution Control District Facilities
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D–Glen Cove), and state Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D–Port Washington) cut the ribbon Tuesday afternoon on the Great Neck Water Pollution Control District’s new state-funded projects, which the electeds called environmental and taxpayer-conscious infrastructure. “Nowhere ever should we take for granted the...
Monrovia Youth Baseball League Ranks High - 9th Out of 68 at Cooperstown
Monrovia Youth Baseball League congratulated at July 16 Council Meeting for outstanding season performance. The league placed ninth out of 68 teams at Cooperstown. League anticipates future successful seasons. Visit league website for more information.
Hornell Veteran Inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
HORNELL, NY (WENY) -- A Hornell man who served in the U.S. Army during the fall of the Berlin Wall and through the Persian Gulf War is the latest to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. State Senator Tom O'Mara announced the induction of...
Storm Damage in the Adirondacks
Severe summer storms, torrential rain, and flash flooding have washed out roads, knocked out power to tens of thousands in the Adirondacks and Central New York, and even tornadoes touched down in the Town of Wells, and the City of Rome. This came on top of the flooding & damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl last week that battered New York and Vermont leaving behind millions in damage. Essex County was hit hard.
Pianist Richard Goode To Perform Beethoven's Final Sonatas At Cooperstown Summer Music Festival
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival will continue its 26th anniversary season with a performance by acclaimed pianist Richard Goode on Tuesday, July 30, at 7pm in the Otesaga Resort Hotel Ballroom. Goode, renowned globally as a leading interpreter of Beethoven, will present a program featuring the composer's last three piano...
REVIEW: Dierks Bentley electrifies crowd in SPAC show
SARATOGA SPRINGS — During a summer in which country has asserted its dominance over rock at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, with country bookings outweighing modern rock shows at the venue, Dierks Bentley’s electric performance on Thursday night at SPAC provided a prime example of why country is currently ruling the roost.
Cooperstown Blog #2: Goodwill Golf
It’s going to be a Twins party in New York this weekend for Joe Mauer’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony. I was in Cooperstown two years ago when Tony Oliva and Jim Kaat were inducted into the Hall of Fame, but I think this weekend is going to top that. Joe was voted into the Hall last January, becoming the third catcher in baseball history to get into the hall on their first ballot, joining Johnny Bench and Pudge Rodriguez.
Murder Of Convenience Store Clerk In Capital Region Remains Mystery 31 Years On
Three decades after Betty Conley was shot and killed while working at a convenience store in the region, her killer has yet to face justice.The Saratoga County murder happened in the town of Charlton, at the Xtra Mart on State Route 67, at around 3 a.m. on July 8, 1993.Sheriff’s officials said the …
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