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Healey changes shelter rules, prioritizes veterans, people who lost home to disaster
The Healey administration will make another series of major changes to the state’s emergency shelter system starting next week, giving extra priority to certain Massachusetts families and setting a five-day cap on how long people can stay in overflow sites. Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday announced a dramatic overhaul...
Distillery sets grand opening for tasting room in Amsterdam
Second Act Spirits, a New York farm distillery, has set the grand opening for its tasting room in the Clocktower building at 37 Prospect Street in Amsterdam. The grand opening will be held on Friday, July 26 at 3 p.m.
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.
Saratoga restaurant hosting watch party for local Olympic rowers
If you want to root for Team USA Including some local athletes, the Saratoga Rowing Association and Bright Sighted Media are throwing a big watch-party at Lago by Druthers in Saratoga. It’ll be in support of local rowers Kristi Wagner and Lauren O’Connor, and their coach Eric Catalano.
Legendary Rock star returning to stage after illness
Neil Young is coming back to perform. Rolling Stone reports that Young is set to play Farm Aid at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 21 in New York just a month after ending his tour early due to illness. According to the report, Young has played every Farm...
77-year man missing from NY State dies after being found in remote area of Peoria County
PEORIA (25News Now) - In what the sheriff said was one of the most difficult searches ever done in Peoria County, authorities have found a missing 77-year-old man from Green Island, New York. Unfortunately, John F. Dubaic died shortly after search crews found him in the brush close to the...
Rising Movie Star from Schenectady to Appear at Crossgates Tuesday Night
He's in a new movie starring Nick Jonas, be one of the first to see it!. Rising star and Schenectady local, Mason Cufari, will make a special appearance at Regal Crossgates Mall on Tuesday night at 7 for the premiere of 'The Good Half.' The movie stars Nick Jonas as Renn Wheeland, with Mason Cufari from Schenectady playing young Renn alongside Elisabeth Shue. "The Good Half" tells a poignant and captivating story of Renn's journey through life, grief, and relationships. Mason's performance as young Renn adds depth and emotion, showcasing his remarkable talent.
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...
Terrible Humidity Returns To New York As Next Heat Wave Nears
The humidity is returning to New York State and could bring more severe weather and a fourth heatwave. In early July, New York State was in the top 5 percent of most humid places on the planet. The humidity on July 10 in New York was worse than in Florida...
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul
Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects. The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part o…
Popular Western New York Business Moves To New Location
The fresh smell of flowers and the buzz of delivery vans have moved south on Transit Road as a popular flower shop in Western New York opened its doors to its new location. Elaine's Flower Shoppe has been in business in Western New York for over 40 years and just moved to a new location.
New York Announces $15 Million Funding Boost for Suicide Prevention Among Underserved Youth
A new initiative in New York has announced $15 million in conditional awards over five years to help community-based service providers develop programs aimed at reducing suicide risk among youth from historically underserved populations. Managed by the Office of Mental Health through the Connecting Youth to Mental Health Supports program, the initiative focuses on racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ groups, including those in rural areas.
Giant 220-pound fish caught in the Hudson Valley by endangered species research team
This photo is a real catch. Biologists and volunteers working for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Hudson River Estuary Program spent several weeks in May and June studying trends in the local Atlantic sturgeon population. During that time, they caught a female Atlantic sturgeon weighing at...
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/23/24
Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Highs in the lower 80s. Mostly cloudy with a few showers and thunderstorms tonight. Lows in the mid to upper 60s. Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Highs in the lower 80s.
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