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miSci marks 90th anniversary with new planetarium show Mesmerica
A Capital Region science museum and planetarium is celebrating renovations with a new show. Schenectady’s Museum of Innovation and Science, or miSci, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Officials unveiled a newly renovated planetarium Thursday, a day before opening night for its inaugural show, called Mesmerica. This is not your...
Schenectady man charged with DWI
A Schenectady man is accused of driving while intoxicated. State Police stopped a vehicle on Aug. 13 around 11:50 p.m. on Central Avenue in Albany for a traffic violation. Cesar Patin Ramirez was charged with DWI and traffic, State Police said. He had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.19%, according to police. He is due in Albany City Criminal Court on Sept. 4.
CLUE Live On Stage Will Visit Schenectady's Proctors This May
CLUE, the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to Schenectady from Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4. The cast includes Christina Anthony as Miss Scarlet, Mariah Burks as the Cook, John Treacy Egan as Colonel Mustard, Joanna Glushak as Mrs. Peacock, Tari Kelly as Mrs. White, John Shartzer as Mr. Green, Jonathan Spivey as Professor Plum, Jeff Skowron as Wadsworth, Alex Syiek as Mr. Boddy, Teddy Trice as the Cop, and Elisabeth Yancey as Yvette. The understudies are Greg Balla, Alison Ewing, Mary McNulty and James Taylor Odom.
Music Haven combines music and film for an inaugural Alfresco Film and Event Series
Closing out the summer with cinematic style, Music Haven has announced its inaugural Alfresco Film and Event Series The post Music Haven combines music and film for an inaugural Alfresco Film and Event Series first appeared on Spotlight News.
Are Capital Region Parents In Favor of a Cell Phone Ban In Schools?
As we approach the new school year many Capital Region schools have introduced cell phone bans, but are parents for or against?. In the year 2024 everyone has a phone and that includes teens. Us adults know how distracting having a phone on us at all times can be, and it must be even harder for our kids when they're in school all day long.
Wildlife sightings around the Capital Region
A 220-pound fish, a 14-foot-long snake, and big cats abound, oh my! From over 200-pound fish pulled from the Hudson to bear sightings galore, the Capital Region has seen quite the array of wild (and sometimes marine) life over the past few years.
One on one with Elise Stefanik
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 2024 presidential race shifted into another gear following the Democratic National Convention. This week on Empire State Weekly we spoke one-on-one with Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to get her reaction to key issues in the race. Elise Stefanik is a republican and represents New York’s 21st congressional district. She also is […]
Hochul declares disaster emergency on Long Island after historic storms
SMITHTOWN, N.Y. - Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency for Suffolk County following this week's record rainfall. Grants of $50,000 will be available to eligible homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties to address health and safety-related repairs not covered by insurance or other disaster relief programs. Another storm death in ConnecticutHeavy rain wreaked havoc on Long Island, as well as in Connecticut, where a car was found abandoned Thursday afternoon in the waters of the Aspetuck River in Fairfield. The body of the unidentified victim was found hours later in the river, near Westport. Investigators say it appears the incident is...
URMC recognized by Brain Injury Association of New York State
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Brain Injury Association of New York State is set to recognize the University of Rochester Medical Center as the Statewide Program Honoree at its upcoming March on for Brain Injury Walk. The recognition comes nearly a year after the URMC opened its new Acute Brain Injury Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit. The 11-bed […]
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
Rural New York Counties Face Spike in Gun Violence at Start of Deer Hunting Season
A recent study has uncovered a concerning pattern in rural New York and across similar regions: gun violence surges significantly at the beginning of deer hunting season. Research led by Patrick Sharkey from Princeton University highlights a troubling 49% increase in firearm-related injuries and deaths during the first week of the hunting season compared to the week before. This spike persists even after excluding rare hunting accidents from the analysis.
NY State Parks to celebrate 100 years with new bike ride event
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — New York State Parks are nearing 100 years. To celebrate the milestone, the parks are hosting a 'Pedal for the Parks' bike ride. The inaugural ride will kick off Sunday, September 22 starting at Beaver Island on Grand Island. For the first time, the Grand...
New testing requirements at New York State Fair to prevent bird flu spreading in cows
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Matt Sharpe and his cows from Truxton are regulars at the New York State Fair, used to all of the testing and veterinarian checks that need to happen in order to get through the gates. This year, there's a new requirement thanks to an unprecedented concern;...
New York civil rights champion Alice Green dies at 84
ALBANY, N.Y. — Alice Green, a prominent civil rights advocate from the Adirondacks, died this week from cardiac arrest at the age of 84. Born in South Carolina, Green and her family fled the Jim Crow South for the Adirondacks. In 1985, she founded the Albany-based Center for Law and Justice, a nonprofit civil rights organization.
Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others In New York
A doctor is explaining why mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Did you know that mosquitoes are considered the "world's deadliest" creatures. That's according to the CDC. Zika virus, West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) are three viruses spread by these insects that can cause a fatal infection.
Weekend weather outlook for the NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y.- The first of two weekends of the New York State Fair is upon us and so is some really nice summer weather to go along with it. Right now we have a slow-moving high pressure system keeping the weather dry and comfortable. Here is an update on the...
Adult-use cannabis sales and tax revenue rising in New York State
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York State now has a total of 165 legal adult-use dispensaries. According to the Office of Cannabis Management, the demand for legal cannabis is up. “In the first quarter of 2024, we sold $100 million dollars worth of cannabis. In the second quarter of 2024, we sold over $160 million […]
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