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Cooperstown man arrested for meth possession, driving with suspended license
BETHELEHEM, NY (WRGB) — Albany County Sheriff’s arrested a man in the town of Bethelem last week for drug possession charges. Police stopped Matthew Tracy, 34, of Cooperstown, for a traffic violation on River Road on Sunday, July 21. Deputies saw drug paraphernalia in plain sight in the...
Man killed while riding his bike on Route 29, police say
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — One man is dead after a car struck two men riding their bikes on Route 29 Monday night. According to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office, police responded around 11:38 p.m. Monday night to a motor vehicle crash on Route 29 near the Saratoga Winery in the town of Milton.
Farm Aid coming back to The Spa featuring legendary artists and family farms
Farm Aid is returning to Saratoga Springs this year, and with it a celebration of local farmers. The first Farm Aid benefit was in 1985, organized by Neil Young, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp. The concert came to Saratoga Springs for the first time in 2013, drawing more than 25,000.
The Saratoga Conversation: Frank Mirahmadi
All Frank Mirahmadi has ever wanted to do was be at the racetrack, so he is living his best life as the track announcer at Saratoga Race Course. He is also the main man at Santa Anita in California. He has called big names and has called races as big names. One time he called a race using 23 different voices. Oh, and he was once on “The Price is Right.” And he loves pizza. Here is The Saratoga Conversation.
N.Y. Lottery: Staten Island winner gets $50K in Powerball third prize
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One lucky winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize Powerball ticket purchased on Staten Island. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the July 27 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. Staten Island’s lucky lottery player snagged their ticket from Bagel Deli/Village Green Bagel Cafe, located at 262 Arden Ave., in Arden Heights.
Ava Wood Was Asleep in Her Bedroom When Her Own Father Shot and Killed Her
The obituary for 14-year-old Ava Wood is short. It describes her as someone who had a competitive spirit and a passion for life. It mentions her love of sports and in particular, soccer. She had recently been the recipient of a coaches' award for the junior varsity season. Wood was loved by her family and adored by friends. It's sad when anyone dies, and it's especially heartbreaking when one as young as Wood is taken in such a violent fashion. What makes her story more devastating is the fact that her life was taken by someone who was supposed to...
Driver seriously injured in Grafton crash
GRAFTON, N.Y. (WNYT)- A driver was med-flighted to Albany Medical Center Tuesday, July 30 around 7:15 a.m. after being involved in a three vehicle accident on State Rt. 2 in Grafton, according to New York State Police. Two of the three vehicles involved had significant damage. In addition to the...
DEC not taking action on Sayre Road property
RENSSELAERVILLE — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has determined that it has no reason to take action on a problematic property in Rensselaerville, meaning the town is on its own as it tries to clean up that Sayre Road and a number of other properties this year.
Feura Bush home ‘a total loss,’ residents safe
FEURA BUSH — A two-story frame house in Feura Bush went up in flames on Monday morning. The two adult residents are safe, according to the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross. The home that burned, at 53 Lawson Lake Road, is owned by Douglas and...
Tina Turner Musical Makes Its Way to Schenectady
Tina, the Tina Turner Musical on Broadway, will tour upstate to Schenectady from July 30 to Aug 4. The eight performances are part of the Keybank Broadway series at Proctors Theater. Tina just finished performances further north in Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from June 18 to July 28.
Update: Missing 15-Year-Old Boy From Capital Region Located
Update:A 15-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing has been located.Schenectady County resident Andrew Laborde, of Rotterdam, had last been seen in Rotterdam on Vischer Avenue on Sunday, July 28.On Monday afternoon, July 29, police announced that the boy was found safe. No other deta…
What Happened? After 25 Years, Colonie Restaurant Abruptly Closes
According to a post on Reddit, Buca di Beppo on Wolf Road in Colonie closed its doors forever on Monday. The person who wrote the post claims to be an employee of the restaurant since 2019. The worker says the staff found out on Friday and were called in Monday to take down the decor and clean out the restaurant.
Health Officials Urge New York Residents: ‘Thoroughly’ Clean Fridge
Life-threatening recalls are forcing health officials to recommend New Yorkers "clean refrigerators thoroughly." The suggestion from the FSIS comes after a listeria outbreak linked to meat and veggies sold in New York State. Vegetables, Produce Recalled In New York. Three food retailers are issuing a major recall on vegetables and...
New York Will Now Ban This From Taking Place In Schools
New York will no longer allow this to happen in schools around the state. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year there will be a significant change in NY schools. During a recent meeting the New York State Board of Regents sided with parents, activists and lawmakers, who say the realistic active shooter drills traumatize children and normalize violence. The Regents have decided to ban realistic active shooter drills in NY schools.
Caught Speeding In New York State? This Is Why You Might Have To Pay Double
Tens of millions of drivers get pulled over for alleged traffic violations each year. That's a lot of people getting stopped for speeding, failing to stop, improper lane change, faulty headlight or inability to maintain your lane, as examples. Then comes the dreaded traffic ticket, points on your license and the fines.
New York Scammers Trying To Take Your Money As Your Kid Plays
New York State officials say all need to take these steps to protect their personal and financial data. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is issuing a warning to Empire State residents about risks associated with online gaming. Officials note that as online gaming and...
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