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Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday. Hosted by Berkshire Harm Reduction and the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative, around 50 community members marched from Allen Street to Park Square holding signs with phrases such as "Smash the stigma," and "Cool kids carry naloxone."
Remembering Dr. Alice Green on Power and Politics
In the wake of her passing, Power and Politics featured a compilation of conversations with Dr. Alice Green over the past few years. In this interviews, Dr. Green touches on everything from Reparations in New York, bail reform, prison reform, and more. Dr, Green, was passed at the age of...
Albany man arraigned in July shooting
An Albany man was arraigned Friday morning in connection with a domestic-related shooting last month. Maurice Steward has been charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the July 9 incident at a home on Second Avenue. Steward was involved in a fight. He left and returned...
Learning Garden director says: ‘It is not babysitting — it is education’
NEW SCOTLAND — “We all know about the struggles of finding childcare … we’ve lived it,” Jennifer Hogan told the crowd that gathered on Aug. 29 to watch her cut the ribbon on her new childcare center. The Learning Garden is housed in the second...
Real estate mogul Brandon Miller left $34m in debt behind and had just $8k in bank account before he died by suicide
NEW York City real estate tycoon Brandon Miller had almost $34 million in debt before he died by suicide. Miller had only $8,000 in his bank account when he died in July, legal documents show. Miller was married to the influencer Candice Miller, who runs the popular lifestyle blog Mama and Tata. The second-generation businessman […]
Tickets Now on Sale for “Ain’t Too Proud” at Proctors
SCHENECTADY (Aug. 29) – Proctors is thrilled to announce that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, are on sale now for two performances 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. Tickets are on sale through the Box Office at Proctors in-person, via phone at (518) 346-6204 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. or online by visiting atproctors.org. Groups of 10 or more can get tickets by calling (518) 382-3884 x 139.
Two Italian fests coming to the Capital Region on Sept. 7
Festivals are starting to ramp up for the fall season and two Italian festivals are coming up on the same day. The Little Italy StreetFest in Schenectady and Amsterdam's ItaliaFest are set for Saturday, September 7.
Second arrest made in Gloversville factory fire
Gloversville, NY (WRGB) — Police have arrested another man in connection with the factory fire in Gloversville, now said to be arson. Thursday an additional arrest was made in connection with the structure fire at 10 West Ninth Avenue, the former Taylor Made factory. Matthew R. Conklin, 38, has...
5 Questions: Ashley Schuliger talks role in 'Maggie May'
There are so many opportunities in the Capital Region that an actor new to the area can make a vivid, solid reputation for themselves in a short amount of time. Ashley Schuliger, like the character she plays in “Maggie May” by Francis Poet which is getting its U.S. premiere at Albany Civic Theater, is a bright, welcoming presence who catches your eye and rewards your viewing consistently.
Teen's Craftsmanship Benefits Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
(NISKAYUNA, NY) Sometimes just being outside can make a world of difference in someone's health and spirits. Local Boy Scout, 16-year-old Braeden Waters, is using his Eagle Scout project to revamp a gazebo at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital, making sure patients, family and staff have a place to go, relax and find peace in trying times.
Record Mega Millions Jackpot In New York State
Tonight's Mega Millions drawing could end up being a record-breaking one in New York State. The current jackpot of $627 million would blow away the current record for the largest lottery jackpot ever won by a New York State resident. The current record was set in April 2023 when Johnny...
NYS Fair: Get free Narcan and demo of new overdose prevention video game on Saturday
Geddes, N.Y. -- Free Narcan will be available Saturday at the 2024 New York State Fair. Anyone can get the opioid overdose reversal kits (with two doses each) for no charge at the state Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) display in the Science and Industry Building, across the courtyard from the Milk Products Building.
Health headlines: Sloth fever, West Nile virus and EEE
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, sloth fever has been reported in New York, and there is an update on the West Nile and EEE viruses in the northeast, as well as what to know about the updated COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Albert Shaw, Yale Medicine...
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