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27 local nonprofits awarded funding totaling over $645K
27 Western New York nonprofit organizations are set to share in funding totaling over $645,000, as part of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo‘s 2024 Competitive Grants process. Nonprofits that vie for the funding must excel in the following four community goals, per Community Foundation’s guidelines:. Achieve racial/ethnic...
Robotic pets providing solace for New York seniors
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - Animatronic pets have become popular with seniors and other shut-ins in recent years and the state of New York is getting on board, shipping them out to communities across the state. And for one Plattsburgh veteran, the “pets” have been a welcome development. A...
Celebrate Disability Independence Day with a picnic at Thacher Park
Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend an afternoon outdoors? Join us for Harmony on the Hill!. Bring your family and friends, chairs or a picnic blanket, and enjoy an evening of live music, food, lawn games, and outdoor fun in celebration of Disability Independence Day!. The event...
We Salute You: Drake Nilsson
Please join us in saluting Navy AK-3 Drake Nilsson of Saratoga Springs. He served on the USS Franklin Roosevelt during the Vietnam era, and was badly burned during an explosion on the ship. He was later awarded a Navy Achievement Medal. Thank you for your service.
Disc golf tournament boosts fitness and funds for Camp Lovejoy
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — A disc golf tournament held this weekend help people get in shape and raise money for kids, hoping they’ll do the same. The disc golf tournament raised money for the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady. A toss and a nice little trek through...
This New Hudson Valley Driving Trend Is a Nightmare
A new driving trend seems to have hit the Hudson Valley, and not only is it illegal, but it could lead to deadly consequences. There are more than a few unfortunate driving habits in the Hudson Valley, and many of them seem to happen at the Route 9/44-55 interchange at the Mid-Hudson Bridge. While the most popular move can cost commuters up to $450, a new trend could get someone seriously hurt.
Fisherman practicing for tournament breaks New York record for most popular species in the country
An angler was preparing for an upcoming bass tournament on Cayuga Lake. Practice made the perfect catch. James Britenbaugh of Pennsylvania shattered a 37-year-old New York state record for...
Two Capital Region banks to merge, change names
Arrow Financial Corporation, who owns both Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, has finalized a merger between the two. The banks will be renamed as Arrow Bank National Association.
Summer programs teach English language and much more
On Thursday, students in the beginning stages of learning English got lessons in literacy, math and navigating life in their new country. Welcome to summer school at the Dual Language and Newcomer programs at Albany International Academy. They serve almost 200 students in grades kindergarten-12 who hail from all over the world and now call Albany their home.
Summer music lessons keep students in the groove
Elementary-, middle- and high-school maestros are staying on top of their craft while school is out, thanks to band and strings lessons the City School District of Albany is offering through its Summer Arts Program. On Wednesday morning, orchestra teachers Anthony Berman and Cameron Newman practiced with a string quartet...
Extended School Year rocks along
It’s NOT just work, work, work at the Extended School Year Program at Albany School of Humanities!. On Wednesday, students in kindergarten-grade 12 had lots of hands-on fun in art, music, tennis lessons and Special Olympics training. These enrichment activities support the work students are doing to keep up in English, math, science and social studies over the summer.
NYS Comptroller report calls for more action to meet state clean energy goals
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit saying for the state to reach its clean energy goals, more planning needs to happen. New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act back in 2019. “Which creates a plan for New York State to achieve net zero greenhouse […]
‘I Could Give a F—’: A New York Judge’s Days on the Bench Are Numbered After She Was Caught on Video Threatening to Shoot Black Teens Accused of Trespassing at Graduation Party
A judicial conduct panel recommended that a New York state justice be removed from office after she was caught on police body camera threatening to […] ‘I Could Give a F—’: A New York Judge’s Days on the Bench Are Numbered After She Was Caught on Video Threatening to Shoot Black Teens Accused of Trespassing at Graduation Party
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