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An attorney bought HarrisWalz.com for $10 in 2020. He just sold it for $15,000.
New York trademark attorney Jeremy Green Eche is a Kamala Harris supporter who hopes the current Vice President is successful in her bid for the White House this year. But that's not why he bought a number of web domains with her name in them back in 2020. In his spare time, Eche snaps up unclaimed domain names for under $10 in hopes of eventually selling them for a hefty profit. Also called domain investing, the pastime has paid off for him over the years. "I buy domain names that consist of combinations of two last names that I hope will end...
Police: Rensselaer man had crack cocaine
A Rensselaer man is accused of possessing crack cocaine. Albany County sheriff’s deputies were patrolling the area of South Pearl Street and Madison Avenue after a business owner complained about an uptick in crime. They stopped Glendell Ellis, 58, for a traffic violation. He had around one ounce of crack cocaine, which was packaged for sale, investigators said.
Forest rangers rescue man stranded near Greene County waterfall
Forest rangers on Saturday rescued a man from Brooklyn who had gotten stranded near a Greene County waterfall during heavy rain. The 23-year-old had been stuck on the other side of the Fawn’s Leap waterfall in Hunter around 7 p.m. because of the high water. Five rangers set up a rope system to rescue him, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation.
Police: Amsterdam man sold narcotics
Police arrested an Amsterdam man Tuesday, after a monthslong investigation into narcotic sales. Raymond P. Feliciano, 42, was charged with two counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance. He was arraigned in Amsterdam Town Court and released on his own recognizance.
Guthrie Bell’s Greg Bell sets plans to retire
Greg Bell, a prominent figure in the Capital District’s music scene, has announced his plans to retire from producing shows in September 2025. The post Guthrie Bell’s Greg Bell sets plans to retire first appeared on Spotlight News.
8/14/24: Another Unsettled Day Thursday
Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologists Steve Caporizzo & Rob Lindenmuth:. A warm afternoon today, but not too humid with scattered showers and some stronger thunderstorms for some with gusty winds and some small hail. After sunset this evening this activity will be coming to an end and skies will eventually become mostly clear. Temperatures comfortable again with lows back into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees.
Phillips Lytle Opens New Albany Office, Launching Modern Workplace in Wolf Road Corridor
Phillips Lytle LLP announced the launch of its new Albany office located at 3 Winners Circle in the bustling Wolf Road corridor. The firm’s move reflects its ongoing commitment to providing a modern, collaborative work environment that empowers attorneys and staff to deliver the highest level of client service. The new office’s design was shaped by employee input and tailored to meet the unique needs of attorneys, staff, clients and community partners.
MVP Arena To Host Red, White, and Brew Festival Honoring Vets
On Saturday, September 14, the Red, White, and Brew festival will go on outside Albany’s MVP Arena, honoring veterans with lots of music. The block party will take place on South Pearl Street, featuring a slate of local and nationally recognized country artists. Headlining the festival is country musician and veteran Craig Morgan.
From Wiffle Ball in the streets to a growing fanbase, Rotterdam’s The E-Block takes off -- Upstate Beat
The E-Block, a talented quartet of young musicians who play a soulful blend of blues, rock and funk, have been gathering attention lately, with shows around the Capital Region and a headlining Jive Hive Comes Alive performance at Cohoes Music Hall in June. The band’s next gig is a show...
The system is failing young adults with autism after they turn 22, Mass. families say
On a recent afternoon in Lexington, Aloke Roy and his parents watched as a dancer, adorned with gold jewelry, performed bharatanatyam, a classical South Indian dance. Aloke, 23, likes to attend these shows any chance he can, where he is captivated by the bright colors and storytelling through dance. Aloke...
5 Questions: Aiden Hennessey talks Dojo, 'Cap Region Feud' at MOPCO
And now for something completely different. The Capital Region has Broadway tours, world premieres, avant garde, and this Friday, a staged game show, “Cap Region Feud,” presented by The Dojo Beyond Time & Space at MOPCO Theatre. MOPCO makes clear on their website this is not their production and there might be adult language and situations.
Music of Haydn, Bartok, and Smetana in Stamford
The Friends of Music of Stamford, NY welcome the Balourdet Quartet on Sunday, August 18 at 3pm in the First Presbyterian Church, located at 96 Main Street in Stamford. We hear from all four of them as they talk about the three very different works on the program, and how they got their gastronomic name.
Former Rochester police officer sentenced to 10 weekends in jail for raping 13-year-old
Canandaigua, N.Y. (WHAM)— A former Rochester police officer who pleaded guilty in March to rape and forcible touching was sentenced Wednesday to 10 weekends in jail and 10 years of probation. Shawn Jordanadmitted to having sex with a 13-year-old girl at his South Bristol home in 2022. He was...
Voters back classroom smartphone ban, ERA Amendment
The subject of schools banning cell phones from classrooms has warmed in recent years, but it seems to be a hot topic across all political party lines The post Voters back classroom smartphone ban, ERA Amendment first appeared on Spotlight News.
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