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Henry Nowak, Canisius basketball star, champion for WNY in Congress, dies at 89
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Henry Nowak, a star player for Canisius College’s golden age of basketball in the 1950s who went on to represent Western New York in the U.S. Congress, has died. He was 89. Nicknamed “Hammerin’ Hank” for his aggressive play on the court, Nowak led Canisius to three consecutive NCAA tournaments from […]
Canajoharie's Music on Mainstreet Returns Tuesdays in August
Tuesdays in August just got hotter! The 28th annual Music on Mainstreetsummer concert series returns with a stellar lineup of live music outside on the NBT Bank lawn!. Long Island trio Gathering Time kicks off the season Tuesday, August 8th at 7pm. The band mixes new interpretations of both 60s and 70s classics and old traditional tunes with originals. Gathering Time's Stuart Markus chats with Dave Michaels about their music.
Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
DEC will let people print hunting, fishing licenses at home
N.Y. (WETM) — New York State hunters, anglers, and trappers will be able to print their sporting licenses at home staring in a couple weeks. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that the paper used for state hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses and carcass tags will change from its current special […]
Britt Burner, Esq. named Chair of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Section
Burner Prudenti Law has announced that partner Britt Burner, Esq. is the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) newest Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section. She kicked off her term, which officially began on June 1, 2024 and runs through May 31, 2025, at the Section’s annual meeting in Montreal held July 11-13, 2024.
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
Schenectady man accused of having stolen gun
A Schenectady man was found with a stolen gun, police said. State Police stopped a vehicle on Freemans Bridge Road in Glenville around 5:40 p.m. Sunday for a traffic violation. Police determined that the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured, they said. A passenger, Arkise D. Alexander, 21, had a handgun...
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Summer reading fun continues with story time at BPES
Throughout the summer, Broadalbin-Perth Elementary School has opened its doors to students to encourage them to read. During each Summer Story Time, guest speakers have read a Dr. Seuss book to participating children, then led the children in a craft or activity. Last week, members of the BPES cast from...
God’s Love We Deliver Celebrates Special Evening at Lisa and James Cohen’s Hamptons Estate
Every year, God’s Love We Deliver hosts its annual Midsummer Night Drinks event to support its lifesaving, medically tailored meal program that delivers nutritious food directly to New Yorkers suffering from severe and chronic illness. This year’s soiree was held on Saturday evening at the oceanfront East Hampton estate of Galerie Magazine Founder and Editorial Director Lisa Fayne Cohen and husband, James Cohen.
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
Saratoga Springs barbershop is dream come true for owner
KJ’s Barbershop in Saratoga County recently celebrated its grand opening – marking a dream come true for owner Kris Jourdan. Jourdan is a third-generation barber who recently left the corporate world to get back to his roots, doing what he loves. “Genuinely, it’s just about quality over quantity....
18-year-old Halfmoon man arrested for allegedly driving intoxicated with suspended license
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An 18-year-old Halfmoon man was arrested for an alleged motor vehicle operation in an intoxicated condition on Monday, July 22, 2024. Saratoga County sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop for passing a red light at the intersection of New York State Route 146 and Fire Rd. in Clifton Park Monday morning at 2:48 a.m., according to the sheriff's office.
Hoosick Falls woman faces larceny and drug charges after Walmart complaint
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Hoosick Falls woman was arrested and accused of larceny and illegal possession of a controlled substance on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to a larceny complaint at the Walmart in the town of Wilton on Sunday at 10: 39 p.m.
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