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Parmenter reprises her role as Mary Poppins
I wanted to make you aware of this theatrical production that my daughter, Jaynie Parmenter, is participating in. Back in 2017, she had the lead role as Mary in “Mary Poppins” for the Voorheesville Dionysians, the high school drama club. She won Best Actress that year at the...
Seeking owner of two Great Pyrenees
I received a call for two dogs at large in the area of Camp Lane and Joslyn School Road in Berne on Sunday, July 14. I checked with local residents and was unable to locate any owner locally. Neither dog was wearing a collar. There is one male and one...
Summer Square concert series returns to Troy
The free “Summer Square” concert series at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall continues with a free concert at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, featuring Reese Fulmer. All concerts will be held at the music hall courtyard on 2nd street. Don’t forget your lawn chair.
Reservoir buffer protects our drinking water
I am writing to state my objection to any approval of the application by Michael Floccuzio, owner of the parcel at 4478 Western Turnpike, that allows for construction within the 500-foot buffer zone [of the Watervliet Reservoir]. The owner purchased said property knowing the aforementioned limitations. This buffer protects our...
Saddened and scared by swift disbanding of Westerlo Planning Board
The only thing “going rogue” in the town of Westerlo is our town board, which is being led by an inept lawyer, who instead of giving advice when called upon, directs the town supervisor on what to do next. My name has been smeared in town as someone...
Upstate NY gets slammed by 16 tornadoes in just seven days
Syracuse, N.Y -- Upstate New York was just hammered by 16 tornadoes in one week, the most since official tornado records began in 1950. The twisters came in two waves: seven on July 10, and nine on Monday and Tuesday of this week. If you purchase a product or register...
Boy, 14, accused of crashing stolen car into Troy restaurant’s outdoor seating
Boy, 14, accused of crashing car into outdoor dining area. A 14-year-old boy was behind of the wheel of a stolen car that crashed into a Troy restaurant’s outdoor seating on Tuesday, police said. The crash happened just before 8:30 a.m. at the Twisted Fiddler on First Street. No...
South Carolina man admits to fatal Cohoes shooting
A South Carolina man has admitted to a fatal shooting in Cohoes last August. Nalik Sealy, 26, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Friday to second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Shieer Leggett. Anti-violence activist Dontie Mitchell was the first person arrested in...
NY doctor delivers baby in same room as he delivered mom 22 years ago
ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y. (PIX11) — Life came full circle at one Long Island hospital this week. New mom Emoni Wise gave birth to her baby boy, Legend Wise, on Sunday at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital. Making the moment extra special, the doctor who delivered Legend, Dr. Jay Seraji, also happened to deliver Wise in the […]
Andrew Cuomo testing political waters as campaign committee pays pollster $67,000
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo looks to be gearing up for another shot at a political office as his campaign committee paid a pollster about $67,700 for “polling costs,” according to state financial disclosures reviewed by the Washington Examiner. According to the Expedition Strategies website, the pollster works “collaboratively with campaigns, companies, and advocacy […]
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...
Schenectady man accused of stealing from Amsterdam businesses
Schenectady man accused of stealing items from store. A Schenectady man is accused of stealing merchandise from Amsterdam businesses, totaling at least thousands of dollars. Todd J. Podrazik, 47, was stopped I-890 in Rotterdam around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. Podrazik allegedly lied about his identity. He also did not have a valid driver’s license and no registration or insurance, State Police said.
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Green Island teen begins state job after Capital Region BOCES HVAC training
GREEN ISLAND, N.Y. (WRGB) — A recent Green Island graduate began a job with New York State this week, right out of high school, after training with Capital Region BOCES’ HVAC/R program. Just a couple years ago, Jarand “J.J.” Jackson, 18, didn’t know what a chiller plant was...
Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served
Services at St. Thomas in Delmar on Friday for priest Gregory Weider who accused in three sexual abuse cases The post Services to be held for credibly accused priest at parish where he previously served first appeared on Spotlight News.
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