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Whitney Weekend Likely to Shake Up Sire Rankings
With Whitney Weekend fast approaching—and its 11 graded stakes Aug. 2-4—the rankings at the top of the general leading sires lists could experience a shake-up not seen in many weeks. Saratoga Race Course will be at the center of the action with seven of those graded stakes, including...
New York state police recruit tried taking training officer’s loaded gun, officials said
Cazenovia, N.Y. — A recruit for the New York State Police was charged after trying to take a training officer’s loaded gun last week. The recruit, Jose L. Valeriano, 22, was meeting around 10 p.m. last Tuesday, July 23, with Trooper Cory Sprague when he started acting “erratically” and lunged for Sprague’s gun, according to Beau Duffy, a state police spokesperson.
Whitney Weekend to Feature Two-Day Turf Stakes Pick 5
The New York Racing Association will offer a special all-stakes Whitney Weekend All-Turf Pick 5, linking races from Friday, Aug. 2 and Saturday, Aug. 3, at Saratoga Race Course. The special wager, featuring a $0.50 base, low 15-percent takeout and mandatory payout, kicks off Friday in Race 8 at 5:10...
Schaghticoke man accused of drug and weapons possession, sheriff says
RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Schaghticoke man is facing drug charges in connection with the sale of cocaine and fentanyl, according to the Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office. Tyler Pace, 32, is being charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the third degree,...
Erie Canalway Photo Contest – Call for Entries
WATERFORD- The Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor is calling for entries for its annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are invited to submit up to three images that capture the canals’ beauty, vibrancy, and character. Winning photos will be featured in the 2025 Bicentennial Erie Canalway Calendar.
Ellis Hospital welcomes new K-9 officer Wik, enhancing security and safety
SCHENECTADY, NY — The paws are being handed down at Ellis Hospital as the security department welcomes their new K-9 officer Wik to the team!. Wik is a 16-month-old German Shepard from Hungary; he is taking over for Cargo the K-9 officer who retired last year. Wik is trained...
Schenectady child, 4, recovering after falling from second-floor porch
A 4-year-old child is recovering after falling from a second-floor porch. The child has some back pain, but fortunately, no serious injuries. It happened at around 9:15 Monday night on Princeton Street. The child was left in the care of another person, police said. NewsChannel 13 stopped by the home,...
Big Board Sports Athlete of the Week: Christian Penny, Mohawk Homeschool Rowing Association
Christian Penny is a home-schooled athlete from Saratoga Springs who competes with the Mohawk Homeschool Rowing Association in Rexford. The 16-year-old captured the U17 New York State high school title in May. And in June, he placed second at the national competition in Florida. Mohawk doesn’t receive funding like traditional...
Water Directly Sourced From Adirondack Town To Be Bottled & Sold
There is a new high-end bottled water and it is sourced directly from Fort Ann, New York. This Montgomery County drinking water is unique and pure. Not only is it sourced here, but it will also be manufactured and bottled in Albany County. Realm Artesian Water is a high-end bottled...
Siena Cross Country 2024 Schedule Featuring Exciting MAAC Championships Contenders
Siena Cross Country has announced its 2024 schedule, with both men's and women's teams consistently finishing in the top three of the MAAC Championships over the past six seasons. Head coach Elizabeth DeBole embarks on her first cross-country season after previous successes at Stanford. The season kicks off on August 31 at the Marist Season Opener and includes key races at events like the Paul Short Run and the MAAC Championships in November. The championships provide an opportunity for qualified athletes to advance to the NCAA Division I National Championships in mid-November.
How Good Will The Siena Men’s Basketball Team Be This Season?
The Siena men's basketball team continues to get better as new first year head coach Gerry McNamara continues to make moves both with his roster and his coaching staff. McNamara is bringing in long time veteran coach Brian Beaury to be an assistant. Beaury is a brilliant coach who is a proven winner and always has a great relationship with both his staff and his players. He will be someone that Coach McNamara can rely on when times are tough and when things are going well because Coach Beaury always keeps it real and gives very valuable advice. Below is my quick take on this as seen in The Times Union:
Family reaches out for help after local service member dies unexpectedly
Family reaches out for help covering service member’s funeral expenses. A family dedicated to serving the community and the country is reaching out for help. A U.S. Army National Guard sergeant from Gloversville took his own life at his home, last week. Sergeant Kenneth Winston Wrobel Jr., 30, will...
Port of Albany tries to heel into crosswinds
Members of Beacon Island Environmental Justice, continue to challenge the Port of Albany’s decision to bring a wind turbine manufacturing facility to Beacon Island The post Port of Albany tries to heel into crosswinds first appeared on Spotlight News.
Pine Hills residents want a seat at the table in College of Saint Rose redevelopment talks
Residents of the Albany neighborhood home to the now-shuttered College of Saint Rose are demanding a say in the future of the campus. The college closed after more than a century following the spring semester, citing declining enrollment and financial trouble. State lawmakers responded by establishing the Pine Hills Land Authority to oversee next steps for dozens of buildings in the center of the city.
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