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Nathan’s Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 17th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Nathan’s Famous: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717161817/en/ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Offered for 5 cents on National Hot Dog Day! (Photo: Business Wire)
Schumer’s office calls report he told Biden to drop out ‘idle speculation’
The office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Wednesday criticized reporting from ABC News that the New York Democrat told President Joe Biden during a one-on-one meeting this weekend to drop out of the race. Schumer’s office did not explicitly deny the reporting but labeled it “idle speculation” of a private conversation. “Unless […]
AOC blasts Ramaswamy after RNC speech criticizing progressives: 'Try giving a damn about other people'
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasted Vivek Ramaswamy for his speech at the Republican National Convention, ridiculing his message to college students. "And our message to Gen Z is this. You're going to be the generation that actually saves this country. You want to be a rebel? You want to be a hippie? You want to stick it to the man? Show up on you college campus and try calling yourself a conservative," Ramaswamy said as he concluded his address.
[WATCH] Car Crashes into Troy Restaurant, Takes out the Patio
A Security camera at a Troy restaurant caught a vehicle slamming into a restaurant patio, destroying the outdoor dining area. NewsChannel 13 says it happened around 8:30 Wednesday morning at the Twisted Fiddler on First Street. The vehicle, which police say was stolen, took out a number of tables and chairs before finally coming to a stop thanks to a concrete barrier.
This New York Hiker Cries For Help After Falling Off The Ledge Of A Cliff In the Catskill Mountains
The Catskill Mountain House was once a grand building that stood atop the Catskills High Peaks with a tremendous view of the Catskill mountains. The nearby Grand Hotel was a vacation destination for Presidents and the wealthy. Today the Catskill Mountain House Site still draws many visitors for hiking but you need to be careful.
Athens High School to implement new cell phone rule
Athens High School has announced a new cell phone and earbuds rule for the upcoming school year. Students can still carry cell phone and earbuds during the school day, but they must be off and put away unless directed for use by a teacher. School officials noted that each student...
Social Enterprise and Training Center in Albany celebrates state grant
A Capital Region career training center is receiving a state grant. Schenectady’s Social Enterprise and Training Center — or SEAT — and its culinary lab in Albany are getting $100,000 in state funding from Democratic Assemblywoman Pat Fahy. Speaking at the announcement at the lab Wednesday, SEAT founder and CEO Jennifer Lawrence says the funding supports the city’s restaurant industry.
Competitive Scrabble players find community at Albany tournament
Scrabble players from near and far convened in Albany for a tournament this month. WAMC’s Lucas Willard reports on some of the newbies and nationally-ranked players searching for a BINGO. Hundreds of letter tiles clack together in their pouches as the first players kicked off a five-day Fourth of...
Happy Traum, Greenwich Village Folksinger and Bob Dylan Collaborator, Dead at 86
Happy Traum, a stalwart of the Greenwich Village and Woodstock folk scenes and longtime friend and collaborator of Bob Dylan, died on Wednesday at age 86. The Hudson Valley magazine Chronogram first reported the musician’s death, and his close friend and fellow musician John Sebastian confirmed to RS that the cause was cancer. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Activist and Founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Dead at 81 In addition to making records on his own and with his late brother Artie, Traum was also a key figure in the post-Fifties folk scene thanks to his role as...
‘The Gilded Age,’ filmed in the Capital Region, earns 6 Emmy nominations
The nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards were announced on July 17 and "The Gilded Age" secured six of those nominations. The HBO series filmed in the Capital Region for its first two seasons, and is returning this summer to film the third season.
Countdown to Bear Mountain Bridge Centennial Has Begun
The Bear Mountain Bridge will turn 100 years old later this year and the celebration of the iconic landmark has begun. Activities between now and November include an online pop-up shop, guided hiking tours, an art workshop, an international engineering conference, and a dedication ceremony. The Bear Mountain Bridge is the Hudson River’s first vehicular crossing south of Albany. “The Bear Mountain Bridge is truly an icon of the Hudson Valley and New York State,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “The bridge was a remarkable engineering achievement in 1924 and has been a mainstay of our transportation network ever since. I encourage my fellow New Yorkers to come together to honor its legacy and envision the possibilities that lie for us on the road ahead as we continue to move our state forward.” Events to celebrate the Bear Mountain Bridge include:
07/18/2024: A Break in the Humidity & Storms
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby:. While there are just a few light rain showers scattered about the region this morning, Thursday is a transition day to much better weather ahead with decreasing clouds and humidity. Both rain chances and humidity will remain held in-check through much of this weekend.
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