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Warrensburg asks residents to curtail outage water use
The town of Warrensburg is asking people to restrict their water usage in light of all the hot weather, and they’re holding residents responsible. The town put out a message on social media on Monday, asking people to use their water sprinkler systems only from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at night.
Costumed Great Brant Lake Canoe Race Set for August 10th
An award ceremony will take place at noon at the Horicon Community Center. At 1:30 there will be a kids scavenger hunt, The Gnarly Gerbil; a mountain bike scavenger hunt, and after-event party at The Hub. In addition, several not-for profit and community organizations will be on hand to talk with participants and spectators after the race.
Kathleen Becker exhibit to open at Ti Arts Gallery
TICONDEROGA | Kathleen Becker’s artistic talents will once again be unveiled at Ticonderoga Arts Gallery July 17 with a reception for the exhibit on Friday, July 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Becker, known as Kathy to her students, has a long-time local connection. She spends her summers at...
Free movie night in Hudson Falls
The World Cinema Series continues Thursday July 25th at the Strand Theatre in Hudson Falls beginning at 7pm! I'll be hosting a free screening of Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger's 1948 classic, "The Red Shoes"! Yes this film is inspired by the Hans Christian Anderson fairytale of the same name, but it's inspired by and not an adaptation.
The Saratoga Q and A: Dale Romans
Trainer Dale Romans, 57, has been as much a constant at Saratoga Race Course as hand melons and chicken from Hattie's. This is the 32nd straight year that Romans has spent his summer at the Spa. He sat down with Tim Wilkin to talk about life, his disappearing waistline and his questionable choice of an actor to play him in the Dale Romans story.
Police: Schenectady deli store owned redeemed food stamps for drugs
A Schenectady deli store owner is accused of redeeming food stamps in exchange for drugs. Omar Alaidrus, 23, allegedly used the electronics benefits card of a police officer posing as a customer to record a purchase of $201.15. Alaidrus then took $100 from the cash register and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Dierks Bentley returning to SPAC with country hits, tribute to Petty on tap
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A night out with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at SPAC was a summer tradition for decades, and now Dierks Bentley is set to contribute to that legacy during his own upcoming show at the venue on July 18. Petty played SPAC 13 times between 1980...
Clinton Co. to host free rabies clinic
July 18 clinic comes to Dannemora with four others across the county to follow. DANNEMORA | The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The event will be held on July 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dannemora...
Keeseville Summer Music Festival continues
KEESEVILLE | Outdoors is often the most enjoyable venue to hear music and Keeseville has plenty of it every Friday until Aug. 30 between 6-8 p.m. The annual Keeseville Summer Music Festival has returned to its scenic Riverside Park (Anderson Falls Park) behind Front Street in downtown Keeseville, with its view of the Ausable River rapids and 19th-century mills. Folks may want to bring a lawn chair, a cooler and food or patronize a restaurant within walking distance.
Get the Help You Need After Devastating Tornado in Rome
Tornadoes and severe storms have left hundreds of Central New Yorkers picking up the pieces. But they don't have to do it alone. There is help available. Operators from 211 MidYork are available to assist residents in Oneida, Madison and Herkimer Counties for non emergencies. “Calling 211, texting 898-211 or...
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
Italian Eatery Buona Sera Opens On Saratoga Lake In Malta
Saratoga County eatery Buona Sera – located in Malta at 113 State Route 9P, right on Saratoga Lake – held its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Jimmy and Danielle Hartwyk, the restaurant serves a number of Italian staples like bolognese, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti with clam sauce.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
A Year Ago Today from Alan Epstein
Everyone enjoys hearing new music, and discovering unknown artists – unknown to us, at least. Sometimes their stories are as interesting as their music, and such is certainly the case with mandolinist and vocalist Alan Epstein. Alan is a life long bluegrass musician, now 71 years of age, who...
Toddler's death in Watervliet leaves father seeking answers from police and CPS
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — It's been over one week since the suspicious death of a Watervliet toddler and local law enforcement is continuing investigating. The toddler’s father is speaking out that he wants answers from police and child protective services. Kaliff Seabrooks, the toddler’s father remembers his son...
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