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New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
UPDATED: Massive Storm knocks out power, trees, limbs and branches down -- State of Emergency for Glens Falls
7:25PM UPDATE - As a result of the storms, the City of Glens Falls has issued a STATE OF EMERGENCY as they ask locals to stay off the roads struck worst by the storms. The following roads are temporarily closed because of downed power lines, flooding and downed trees:. McDonald...
Five injured after juveniles crash into CDTA bus
Five people had minor injuries after police said juveniles driving a stolen vehicle crashed into a CDTA bus in Albany. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. Monday, July 15 at the intersection of Quail Street and Sherman Street. The occupants of the vehicle left the scene, Albany Police said.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
A Year Ago Today from Alan Epstein
Everyone enjoys hearing new music, and discovering unknown artists – unknown to us, at least. Sometimes their stories are as interesting as their music, and such is certainly the case with mandolinist and vocalist Alan Epstein. Alan is a life long bluegrass musician, now 71 years of age, who...
Savvy Shopper McPeek Keeps Finding Top-Level Winners
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Minutes after trainer Kenny McPeek signed the $40,000 purchase ticket for a yearling filly sired by Fast Anna (Medaglia d'Oro) he told its breeder, Judy Hicks, that he would earn $1 million with her. Turns out that McPeek was right with his bold prediction about...
Just How Good Has Chad Brown Been So Far In Saratoga?
Chad Brown continues to dominate and own Saratoga. It has only been four days but he has already won several races and just always wins the Diana Stakes. The local Mechanicville trainer loves Saratoga and you can see why. His horses are always heavy favorites and bet quite often by the Saratoga Racecourse patrons. Again nothing is better in the summer than being at Saratoga. Below is my quick take on this as seen in The Times Union:
Saratoga Springs paid parking program continues into horse racing season
The summer tourism season in Saratoga Springs is in full swing — and so is a novel paid parking program. The new rules are in effect in all city-owned lots. Parking now costs Spa City visitors $2 per hour, while residents and employees of downtown businesses can apply for free parking passes.
The Saratoga Q and A: Dale Romans
Trainer Dale Romans, 57, has been as much a constant at Saratoga Race Course as hand melons and chicken from Hattie's. This is the 32nd straight year that Romans has spent his summer at the Spa. He sat down with Tim Wilkin to talk about life, his disappearing waistline and his questionable choice of an actor to play him in the Dale Romans story.
Taste of Toga returning to fairgrounds for second year
The second annual Taste of Toga festival is set for Saturday, September 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. The festival will be serving up food and drinks from Saratoga County restaurants and beverage makers with live music throughout the day.
DOJ: Schenectady man redeemed food stamps for drugs
The DOJ says he took $100 from the register, kept it, and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax. Alaidrus faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1M, and a term of supervised release of at least three years up to life.
Public Notice: Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Street Resurfacing
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE (DRI) Please be advised that paving operations are scheduled to begin the week of July 22, 2024, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM for the following streets:. Park Street – between Glen Street & School Street. Elm Street – between Park Street and...
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