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Tornado leaves mess in Broadalbin
BROADALBIN, N.Y. (WNYT) – Locals are shocked in Broadalbin after a Tornado struck the town Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service said an EF – 0 tornado touched down on Route 29 just next to Carrero’s Cuts. The storm brought up to 80 mile per hour winds and knocked down trees in neighbor’s yards.
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
HVCC North expands health sciences with new center
Open house at Hudson Valley Community College North welcomed potential students inside the STEM Education Center before its first fall semester. The newest addition to the Saratoga County campus expands the health sciences program.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges
According to New York state penal law, a hate crime is committed when a person intentionally selects a victim or commits an offense against a person or property based on a belief or perception regarding a victim’s race, national origin, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
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...
Bridal Boutique Celebrates New Ownership
Something Bleu Bridal, located at 75 Woodlawn Ave in Saratoga Springs, recently celebrated a change of ownership at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. New owner Brandi Solomon purchased the bridal boutique this year from Marissa Mackay, who previously bought the business in 2018. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
Americana Legend John McEuen at Caffe Lena Aug. 9
SARATOGA SPRINGS — “It was time to bring back the art form of spoken word, where there’s a story with music behind it,” says country, bluegrass, and Americana legend John McEuen regarding his new album “The Newsman: A Man Of Record.”. The record, featuring 10...
New business applications hit records in Onondaga County and across NY in 2023
Syracuse, N.Y. — Onondaga County set a record for new business applications in 2023 as a post-pandemic surge showed no signs of slowing. Onondaga County wasn’t alone. A total of 39 of New York’s 62 counties set records for new business applications last year, according to census data.
Jewish War Vets at Opening Day
Jewish War Veterans Post 36 had a community outreach booth at Saratoga Race Course’s opening day on July 11. Pictured here are Post Commander Dr. Sam Gottesman, left, Post 36 member Allan Kasin, center, and Capital District Council Commander Richard Goldenberg, right. Post 36 regularly meets at Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided by JWV Post 36.
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Casse Off to Blazing Start at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – It has been a sizzling start to the Saratoga summer for Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse. Horses from his barn have done little wrong in the first 11 days of the 40-day meet at Saratoga Race Course. Casse has started 19 horses so far...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
Lukas Likes What He Sees from Jim Dandy-Bound Seize the Grey
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. — It is no surprise that Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas is confident that his GI Preakness Stakes winner Seize the Grey (Arrogate) is up to the challenge he will face Saturday at Saratoga Race Course in the GII Jim Dandy Stakes. Never shy...
NY dealer charged in scheme to swap real diamonds for fakes
NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan diamond dealer with a history of gemstone fraud was indicted Thursday in what officials describe as a scheme to swindle his fellow merchants out of nearly half a million dollars by replacing their real diamonds with lab grown imitations. Prosecutors say Manashe Sezanayev...
Record Set at $250K Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Coaches Corner, driven by Jason Bartlett, won the $250,000 15th annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace at the Saratoga Casino Hotel on Saturday night. It was the fourth-fastest mile in the venue’s history. Backstreet Shadow finished second, Pleaseletmeknow was third, and Desperate Man placed fourth...
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