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Williamstown Fire District Counting Down to Construction Start Date
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — If all goes according to plan, the town's new fire station will be under construction in less than a month. Wednesday's meeting of the fire district's Building Committee was filled with signs of progress. Plans for a Sept. 4 groundbreaking were mentioned, the building permit is in, the committee decided to scale back its monthly meeting schedule to a quarterly "check-in" and, perhaps the best news of all, the project continues to be on budget.
Shooting in Adams sends one to the hospital
ADAMS, Mass. (WRGB) — One person is recovering following a shooting in Adams, Mass. Saturday morning. According to theBerkshire District Attorney’s Office, at about 7 a.m., a shooting occurred involving two individuals who were known to one another. One party was shot and treated at the hospital for non life threatening injuries.
Palow knows his responsibility but ignores it
I have some comments regarding your recent article “Berne adrift after three town board members resign.” Mr. [Sean] Lyons referred to the members who resigned saying “they treated the Supervisor as a Mayor and not 1 vote of 5 just as they were.”. All board members cannot...
Hilltown Hoedown honors Janet Haseley
The Rensselaerville Historical Society is hosting its second annual benefit, Hilltown Hoedown Community Contra Dance, on Friday, Aug. 30, at Conkling Hall in Rensselaerville. The hall opens at 5 p.m. with food for purchase being provided by High on the Hog and Scarpa’s Catering food trucks. The dance is from 7 to 9 p.m. with Paul Rosenberg calling to the live music of Tamarack. This is an evening full of family fun.
Pittsfield officer on patrol evacuates tenants from emerging fire
PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews in Pittsfield responded to a structure fire on Friday night. According to the Pittsfield Fire Department, firefighters were deployed to the scene of 11-13 Third Street for reports of an active fire seen by an officer that was on patrol and began to wake up the tenants from both sides.
From the editor: A freedom-seeker’s legacy
Alice Green burst into my life decades ago like a bright new star in the firmament. She died unexpectedly on Aug. 20 at the age of 84. I met her when we both served on a panel at the University at Albany, discussing the seeking of truth. The panel included an archeologist, a mental-health expert, and other journalists.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to The Palace Theatre
The Kids of Albany’s annual production of Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Palace Theatre with the toast and toilet paper flying on October 21st. This year will be the Kids of Albany’s 15th performance of Rocky Horror at the theater. Since its release in 1975, a...
Dave Raves! Barstool CEO Dines Out At Popular Albany Restaurant
Barstool Sports president and viral pizza guy Dave Portnoy has reviewed plenty of slices around the Capital Region but rarely ventures down to Albany for an entire meal. Still, the small business advocate took a break from betting horses and creating digital content on Thursday night to have a nice Italian meal at a popular Albany restaurant.
Dark Star Orchestra Brings Late-70s Dead Set to Schenectady
Dead & Co’s residency at the Sphere in Vegas may be over for now, but the music of the Grateful Dead most certainly hasn’t faded away from concert stages across the country as myriad tribute, cover, and legacy acts continue to perform in the final weeks of summer.
Beware! This Email Scam Is Hitting New York Again
DO NOT BE SCAMMED! There is an email scam making its way through New York State again and even the most aware New Yorker can be fooled. Warning - If you receive an email with the subject line Traffic Citation it's most likely a scam! I received this exact email earlier this year and immediately contacted the New York State Police. This is what they had to say.
Chilly August in New York? Whiteface Feels Like Winter’s Already Here!
You think it's cool for August in New York? It feels like winter has already started at the peak of Whiteface Mountain. As the temperatures drop for a few days, making it feel more like fall in New York, the weather at Whiteface is an entirely different story. Many of...
New Legislation in New York Will Add Holiday Cheer
Just in time for Leaf Peeper season, Apple Picker weekends, and the Holidays the Governor of New York has signed landmark legislation that will benefit New York's small craft manufactures of spirits, ciders, and meads. Now when you discover a small batch at a distillery or brewery in New York you will be able to ship to your friends and yourself.
Highest Work Zone Speeding Ticket in New York This Year
You won't believe the highest speed recorded in a work zone this year. Slow down! Especially in work zones. The radar cameras on New York roads through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program have captured several speeders. But one driver was caught going faster than anyone else this year.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
New York DMV Launches New User Friendly Website
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has announced the launch of a new and improved website designed to be more user-friendly regarding customer service. If you've ever had to deal with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) website in the past you are well aware that oftentimes it wasn't the easiest website to find what you were looking for and sometimes the customer service would be what some would call "lacking".
$646 Million Investment to Transform New York’s Health Care Workforce
Paving the Way for Future Health Care Professionals. New York has announced a transformative initiative for its health care sector, allocating up to $646 million over the next three years to the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This program, supported by Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) such as 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds, Iroquois Healthcare Association, and the Finger Lakes Performing Provider System, aims to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers. This investment will address critical workforce shortages and enhance career advancement opportunities for existing professionals across the state.
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