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Impressions of a New World
A virtual lecture from Toya Dubin, hosted by the Jacob Leisler Institute, Hudson Area Library, and with support from the Columbia County Libraries Association. Impressions of a New World: Jacob Leisler, Nicasius de Sille, & the promised Eden of 1660s New Amsterdam.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies After Falling From New York Hotel
James Michael Cline, the finance executive who founded the Fandango movie ticketing service in 2000 and remained with the company until 2011, died Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide in Manhattan after jumping from the 20th floor of the Kimberly Hotel. He was 64. 'Deadpool 3,' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Despicable Me 4' Among Most Anticipated Summer Films The NYPD said in a statement that officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The investigation remains ongoing.” The...
5 things to know this Thursday, July 18
At Garvey VW Kia, located in Queensbury, chaos ensued when high winds brought down a powerline onto a row of parked cars, sparking a massive fire. Also, the suspect accused of attacking a restaurant cook after attempting to dine and dash at Shogun Sushi on May 29 appeared in Albany County court on Wednesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts Little Mermaid w/ Photo Gallery
South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts presents its fourth annual summer production. This year the show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Sand Creek Middle School The post South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts Little Mermaid w/ Photo Gallery first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany man accused of public lewdness at Empire State Plaza
On July 8, around 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to Agency Building 1 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for reports of a man exposing himself and performing a lewd act in public. Police say he fled before their arrival, which instigated an investigation.
Gigantic Snake Killed After it Allegedly Tried to Attack Workers
A work crew in upstate New York reportedly killed a snake in "self-defense" after it tried to attack them last week. Earlier this week we told you about a work crew from Albany Water that was attempting to fix a water main in upstate New York when a gigantic snake reportedly came out from the woods and slithered its way to the work site. At first, it was reported that when the crew saw the snake they called the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to report it, and soon after a DEC crew responded to capture and remove the snake.
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.
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
New York State Police Say SUV Hit Amish Buggy And Drove Off
Less than a week after a Kia Sedona allegedly hit an Amish horse-drawn carriage on State Route 3, offcials say another vehicle has struck a buggy. This time, the crash lead to the death of a teenage occupant, says police. One country Sheriff has a message for drivers in New...
Billion Dollar Wind Turbine Project Set For Western New York
Chicago-based investors are working with four Southern Tier counties on a series of wind turbine developments whose final price tag could top $1 billion - with the largest percentage to be spent in Cattaraugus County.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Bad data, miscalculations behind NY’s lagging green energy goals
Albany, N.Y. — New York’s Public Service Commission relied on outdated data and made miscalculations about the state’s ability to reach the energy mandates of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, including failing to develop a backup plan for not meeting those goals, according to an audit released Wednesday by the state comptroller’s office.
Upstate New York Woman Snaps Viral, ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Storm Photo
A woman in Upstate NY shared a stunning storm photo that many thought was fake. But it's not, and weather experts agree she snapped a once-in-a-lifetime picture. It's as if someone married two images together; one side of the photo is ominously grey, while the other is surprisingly sunny, and two massive lightning strikes make this photo electrify the image. Oh, and a stunning rainbow splits the image in half.
Eagles tribute band Hotel California among headliners for Schenectady Harbor Jam
Jay Riehl and his Hotel California bandmates have a simple goal in mind whenever they take the stage. If an audience member closes their eyes, they should be transported back to when the legendary songs Hotel California is performing were originally recorded by the Eagles. “That’s the mission for the...
‘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.
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