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Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Judge in Trump’s civil fraud case says he won’t recuse himself over ‘nothingburger’ encounter
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”
Averill Park graduate Winkler competing again in hammer throw
This is the third Olympics for Averill Park graduate Rudy Winkler. Winkler is competing in the men’s hammer throw. Winkler finished in the top three of the U.S. Olympic trials in June. The former NewsChannel 13 Athlete of the Week is a two-time national champion. He placed seventh at the Olympics in Tokyo. He has had some injuries, but said he now feels healthy and ready to make a run for a medal.
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers
Unprofessional, rude, and disgusting: those are just some of the words to describe the behavior of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gal who has captured national attention. She now faces possible removal from the bench after threatening a group of Black teenagers at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022. Police bodycam ... Read more The post SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
The Mac-Haydn Theatre Presents “All Shook Up”
(July 24, 2024–Chatham, NY) The Mac-Haydn Theatre presents “All Shook Up,” a musical homage to Elvis Presley’s timeless songs and the pursuit of dreams. Loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”, audiences are invited to immerse themselves in a hip-swiveling, lip-curling extravaganza from August 1 through August 11.
Board of Health’s decision on tobacco sales at Dollar General tabled until future meeting
Great Barrington — The company that operates Dollar General wants to sell tobacco products at its store at 197 Main Street. The store, which is the seventh in Berkshire County, opened earlier this year in the former Walgreens location. According to its website, the company, based out of Goodlettsville,...
Fromm Quartet to perform at EMPAC
Storytelling and Memory will be presented by the Tanglewood Music Center’s Fromm Quartet at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Music and Performing Arts Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on Friday, Aug. 2, at 7 p.m. The post Fromm Quartet to perform at EMPAC first appeared on Spotlight News.
No injuries reported in Thornton Street fire in Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany firefighters worked early Saturday morning to get a fire under control after it broke out at a residence on Thornton Street. First responders said they were called to the scene, between Second and Third Streets, at approximately 1:29 a.m. and responded only a minute later. By 3:41 a.m., the fire was marked under control.
Spotlight on Business: Star Roofing: Still the best price 27 years in
As Star Roofing celebrates its 27th year, one thing remains true. They will deliver a great roof at a great price. The post Spotlight on Business: Star Roofing: Still the best price 27 years in first appeared on Spotlight News.
Roundtable Panel: The Week in Review - Episode 180
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