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Albany man faces drug charges after traffic stop
An Albany man is accused of possessing cocaine, meth and cannabis. Albany County Sheriff’s deputies stopped Malik Jackson, 41, in the area of Livingston Avenue and Henry Johnson Boulevard around 7:20 p.m. on Thursday. They found 13 grams of cocaine, 10 grams of meth and 5.1 pounds of cannabis, police said.
Police: Ballston Lake woman was over 3x too drunk to drive
A Ballston Lake woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for intoxication. State Police responded the area of Longkill Road in Clifton Park for an impaired driver. Meaghan M. Kohls, 45, was charged with DWI and taken to the Clifton Park State Police station, where...
Giant vegan cookies coming to Ballston Quarter food hall
Monster-sized sweet treats are coming to Ballston Quarter’s food hall later this summer. MidnighTreats, a regional bakery selling giant vegan cookies, is expected to open by mid to late August, owner Jemal Mahdi tells ARLnow. It will occupy the former kiosk of District Doughnut, at the entrance to Ballston Quarter Market.
Goodbye Old 1910: Wilton in Transition
“Looking back on this document today, that line reads as an evocation of a past world in decline and change” said Hamilton, who is researching farmers movements in the United States. “Mary Brainard’s diary presents a powerful story of people who sought to encounter this changing world on their own terms.”
REVIEW: REO Speedwagon brings the energy at SPAC
Kevin Cronin took the stage in front of REO Speedwagon on Tuesday night at Saratoga Performing Arts Center wearing a royal blue denim jacket and sky blue sunglasses as he opened with “Don't Let Him Go.” The crowd was settling in a little late because so many sat in their cars during the rainstorm that lasted for the entire warmup band’s performance. Since 1972, Cronin has been a tireless frontman, writing many of the band’s most popular tracks, including their first top 40 hit, "Roll with the Changes," and their first number one, "Keep On Loving You."
Share in Complexity to be Offered at F-T Saratoga Sale
Fasig-Tipton will offer a share in leading young sire Complexity at its upcoming Saratoga Sale. The share, consigned by Airdrie Stud, will be the first offering in the auction's second session Aug. 6. Complexity is off to a roaring start at stud with his first 2-year-olds to establish himself as...
Cindy Cashdollar’s steel guitar takes center stage for July 31 show with Sonny Landreth at Caffe Lena
Cindy Cashdollar has spent a half century playing steel guitar and dobro with everyone from Bob Dylan to Van Morrison. She’s taken home five Grammys for her work with the western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, and July 31 she shares the stage at Caffe Lena with delta blues legend Sonny Landreth.
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
Farm Aid - Helping Farmers Year Round Since 1985
Since 1985, Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp (later joined by Dave Mathews and Margo Price) have stepped up to help the American Farmer. The charity has grown through the years to do more than just host an annual benefit concert. According to FarmAid.org: "Farm Aid works year-round to build a system of agriculture that values family farmers, good food, soil and water, and strong communities. Our annual music and food festival celebrates farmers, eaters and music coming together for change."
House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Legendary Business in the Adirondacks Closing for Good After This Season
It's better late than never that we deliver truly devastating news about a legendary longtime business that will be closing after their season is done. This business has been a staple in the Adirondacks between Old Forge and Inlet for years and pretty soon it will be no more. You...
Jefferson Street Faces 'Rising Star' Duo in Amsterdam
A small, but very select field of five 3-year-old colts is set to face the starter in Friday's $200,000 GII Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, a contest in which an argument could be made for each of the entrants. Godolphin's Jefferson Street (Street Sense) broke his maiden by nine lengths as...
Man sentenced for PPP loan fraud at Saratoga Springs restaurants
An Albany has been sentenced for allegedly defrauding a loan program for businesses struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scott Solomon, 38, was sentenced to just over a year in prison and three years probation.
Share In Freshman Sire Complexity To Be Offered At Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale
Fasig-Tipton will offer a share consigned by Airdrie Stud in freshman sire Complexity (by Maclean's Music) as the first item in the Saratoga Sale's second session on Tuesday, Aug. 6, the auction house said in a release on Thursday morning. Complexity leads all first crop sires by winners, black-type winners,...
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
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