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Board of Health’s decision on tobacco sales at Dollar General tabled until future meeting
Great Barrington — The company that operates Dollar General wants to sell tobacco products at its store at 197 Main Street. The store, which is the seventh in Berkshire County, opened earlier this year in the former Walgreens location. According to its website, the company, based out of Goodlettsville,...
Inaugural Scenic Sips Fest showcases the significance of Columbia County & its many offerings
Columbia County is home to a truly thriving variety of businesses, including a notable array of artisanal beverage producers. In an effort to spotlight the area’s breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries, this year’s first Scenic Sips Fest will be held on August 3rd from 4-8pm. Organized at Roeliff Jansen Park’s Hilltop Barn in Hillsdale, NY, the event will showcase a plethora of exciting provisions, including not only delicious, locally sourced beverages, but also tasty food, specially crafted goods, and delightful entertainment.
‘To better our lives on Earth’: NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson of Pittsfield prepares for 6-month mission to International Space Station
NASA astronaut Stephanie D. Wilson and her crewmates completed this week 18 months of training ahead of the planned August launch to the International Space Station. For Wilson, the pathway to orbit really began in Pittsfield. As a student at what was then Crosby Junior High School, she interviewed a Williams College astronomer for her career day project.
Arrest made after reports of man with a gun in Troy
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Troy police responded to 4th Street Friday after reports of a man with a gun. Police have taken a man into custody. Around 2:52 in the afternoon, police responded to 4th Street between Ida Street & Jefferson Street. The suspect was not found with a gun, but was arrested for unlawfully operating a vehicle. A truck was found crashed into a pole on scene.
SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail
Guilderland and Bethlehem chambers brought back the Bikes, Burgers and Beverages event at the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. The post SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail first appeared on Spotlight News.
Troy mayor captured in disagreement with businessman in expletive-laced audio
The mayor of Troy can be heard in a pitched disagreement with a local businessman in a recording obtained by WAMC. Mayor Carmella Mantello is heard in the expletive-laced recording made by Anthony DeMeo on Wednesday. DeMeo is frustrated with a city construction project along Campbell Avenue. DeMeo of Bob...
Cohoes fills city court judge vacancy
A new city court judge was sworn in Thursday in Cohoes. Brett Knowles replaces Francisco Calderon, who this month was elevated to the role of New York State Court of Claims Judge. Mayor Bill Keeler says Knowles' resume is "very well-rounded." "Brett M. Knowles was the best of probably 20...
MA Residents: Catch A Concert In The Heart Of Lenox!
Bay State residents: We bring you Sounds of Summer at The Great Barrington VFW every Tuesday evening as crowds are dancing the night away. Did you know that on the day later in downtown Lenox, the popular weekly Concerts in the Park series is celebrating it's 15th anniversary by offering Wednesday night performances showcasing local and regional bands and you STILL have time to check out a FREE show.
New Scotland Spirits makes Little Falls stop
Jesse Sommer with New Scotland Spirits stopped by the studio to do a podcast about his company and his life. Jesse Sommer with New Scotland Spirits is on a mission to get the rest of us in New York to experience the passion and taste he’s put into his whisky.
Teacher of the Month: Frani Miceli
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Williamstown Elementary School fifth-grade teacher Frani Miceli has been selected as the July Teacher of the Month. The Teacher of the Month series, in collaboration with Berkshire Community College, will run for the next 12 months and will feature distinguished teachers nominated by community members. You can nominate a teacher here.
'A problem we can solve:' More affordable housing is coming to Buffalo
NEW YORK — More high-quality, affordable housing is coming to Buffalo. State Senator Sean Ryan announced the first step of ‘The City of Good Neighborhoods’ plan to build safe and affordable rental units statewide. $40 million in the state budget was established in New York’s Vacant Rental Improvement Program to create more affordable rental properties for low-income families, notes the Senator’s Office.
Williamstown Fire District Developing Policy on Members Who Hit Retirement Age
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Prudential Committee on Wednesday discussed the need for a policy for all call-volunteer firefighters who reach the state's mandatory retirement age. And the panel talked about how the Fire Department can continue to utilize the experience of members who have reached the age of 65.
Italian Eatery Opens on Saratoga Lake
MALTA — BuonaSera, a new Italian restaurant located on Saratoga Lake in Malta, opened its doors earlier this month. The eatery is housed in the former home of Nostalgia Ale House & Wine Bar. The menu includes Italian favorites such as chicken parmesan, penne alla vodka, and spaghetti with...
Saratoga Gets Its Own Pro Basketball Team
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Spa City will soon be adding a new attraction: a professional basketball team called the Saratoga Racers. The Racers will be part of the American Basketball Association (ABA), a re-launched version of the legendary 1970s league that once featured stars such as “Dr. J” Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Saratoga will compete in the East Region’s White Division, which also includes the Albany 518 Ballers, Buffalo eXtreme, and Hudson Valley Rivermen.
New York Weather: Heat and Storms Ahead for Albany
Albany, NY – This weekend in Albany is set to bring a mix of pleasant summer conditions and rising temperatures, with the mercury climbing as high as 90°F by Sunday. The National Weather Service in Albany forecasts an increase in heat and humidity starting tomorrow and continuing through the first half of the week.
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