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Man seriously injures hand with fireworks in Schenectady
The Schenectady Police Department is investigating after a 43-year-old man seriously injured his hand due to fireworks. Police said the incident happened around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday in the Hamilton Hill neighborhood.
5 things to know this Fourth of July
Today's five things to know features a stabbing in Schenectady, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office is being sued after an officer-involved shooting from 2023, and where to see fireworks around the Capital Region for the Fourth of July.
July 4th celebrations kick off early across the Capital Region
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WNYT) – July 4th celebrations kicked off early on Wednesday across the capital region in both Amsterdam and Schenectady. In Schenectady, the festivities took place at the Mabee Farm Historic Site in Rotterdam Junction. Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate at the farm to listen to live...
Fireworks happening around the Capital Region
Fireworks are happening all over the Capital Region – some beginning Wednesday night. Amsterdam will hold an Independence Day Fest from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park. It will feature Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team Show,. Amsterdam’s X-Squad Water Team Show, Tim Barr, Kolbie G and Ryan...
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Receives Schenectady Rotary’s Chuck Steiner Award for Excellence in Business and Philanthropy
Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is proud to announce that it is the recipient of the Schenectady Rotary Club’s 2024 Chuck Steiner Award for excellence in business and philanthropy. The award celebrates the memory of Charles “Chuck” Steiner, who was a dedicated Schenectady Rotarian, president of the Chamber of Schenectady County, and a tireless advocate for small business, veteran’s affairs and the citizens of Schenectady County. Rivers Casino was presented the award during a ceremony held at the Turf Tavern in Scotia, NY on Thursday, June 27.
‘The Gilded Age’ to film in Schenectady’s Stockade neighborhood
The HBO series “The Gilded Age” is coming back to the Capital Region to film. While the production previously filmed in Troy, Albany, and Cohoes, the series is filming in Troy, Albany, and Schenectady to film its third season this summer.
Veterans with PTSD ask for courtesy during July Fourth
As the Fourth of July festivities kick off, fireworks, are one of the most common ways the nation's independence is celebrated. However, the tradition is not something everyone can enjoy, as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and other emotion issues. The loud noises and flashing lights can be triggering as they resemble sounds similar to combat.
St. Peter’s’ patients out of network for UnitedHealthcare
SCHENECTADY (NEWS10) – A patient is facing uncertainty over his upcoming surgery at St. Peter’s Health Partners due to the contract dispute with UnitedHealthcare, which has left him without in-network coverage for his critical procedure. “Two years ago, I developed a condition that needed immediate surgery,” the patient recalled. “My insurance covered everything, and I’ve […]
Albany man faces gun, robbery charges
An 18-year-old Albany man is facing weapon and robbery charges. Eric Chapman was arrested around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Clinton Avenue and Quail Street for allegedly having a loaded handgun. In addition, Chapman has been charged in connection with a robbery on May 31 in the 100 block of Central Avenue, Albany Police said.
Police: Two Albany men assaulted people at Hudson Falls residence
Two Albany man are accused of assaulting people inside a Hudson Falls residence. Rashan T. Yates, 24, and Jay’Quan Irizarry, 22, allegedly forcibly entered a residence on Liberty Place and hit people. One reportedly had a handgun, Hudson Falls Police said. Police found the suspects in the area of...
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/4/24
Partly sunny today with a scattered shower or thunderstorm possible. Highs in the mid 80s. Mostly cloudy tonight. Lows in the mid 60s. A mix of sun and clouds tomorrow. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Garden center in North Albany to close
Peaceful Valley, a garden and farm supply store at 350 Hickory Street in North Albany, is closing, and the future use of this longstanding commercial property is unknown. On social media there’s been chatter about the site for some time. I stopped there Monday and Tuesday, and an employee told me that the store is indeed closing. Its last day of operation will be a week from Saturday.
Tri-City Valleycats capture fifth-straight win taking down the Québec Capitales 2-1
The Valleycats pulled away from the top team in the Frontier League thanks to a big night from Elvis Peralta. Peralta delivered a run, RBI, and the game’s final out as the Valleycats win their second-straight over the Capitales.
109th Assembly District Republican candidate Alicia Purdy joins Power and Politics
Schenectady — The Republican and Conservative party candidate in the 109th Assembly District election, Alicia Purdy, joined CBS6's Power and Politics on Wednesday. Democratic and Working Families Party candidate Gabriella Romero joined Power and Politics following her primary victory. In a wide-ranging conversation, Purdy, a former journalist who ran...
New Restaurant Coming To Busy Wolf Road in Colonie
Another restaurant will be coming to the already busy Wolf Road in Colonie and this time it's replacing a barbeque joint with a Mexican restaurant. The spot that used to house Warehouse Grill & BBQ is being transformed into a vibrant Mexican restaurant. Jose Castaneda, the new owner, has plans...
Local Hospitals Drop Humana and United Health-Leaving Customers at a Loss
Patients in the capital region feel like they are caught in the middle of negotiations between hospitals and insurance companies. Recently two hospital systems have dropped insurance providers. which is it is leaving many needed to go to great lengths to get critical care. "It's not okay." Susan Hartshorne says...
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