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Update: 17-Year-Old Girl from Capital Region Who Went Missing for 4 Days Has Been Found Safe
It’s a relief to report that a young girl, aged 17, who had been missing for a few days, has finally been found. On July 20, Mariaha Surgick, a resident of Watervliet in Albany County, was last spotted in Rensselaer County’s East Greenbush. Watervliet Police made an announcement...
Men's Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ – Rider University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kevin Baggett has announced his team's 2024-25 schedule. The Broncs are set to face four high-major opponents on the road in the non-conference, with a season-opening trip to UCLA (Nov. 4), a meeting with former Siena Head Coach Fran McCaffrey's Iowa Hawkeyes (Nov. 19), a Nov. 27 trip to Villanova and a Dec. 16 trip to Raleigh to face North Carolina State highlighting the docket. The Broncs wrap up their Californian trip with a stop at the University of San Diego (Nov. 6), before playing a pair of games in Maryland (Coppin State – Nov. 9; Navy – Nov. 12).
Schenectady man gets 6 years in prison on gun, drug charges
A Schenectady man was sentenced Thursday to 6 years and 3 years of post-release supervision in prison on weapons and drug charges. Kori Overton, 50, had previously admitted to possessing a bag containing cocaine and a loaded 9mm handgun. He was stopped by State Police in Albany on Sept. 15,...
5 things to know this Thursday, July 25
Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby, today will bring clear skies and a drop in humidity with the temperature sitting in the high 70s as the day goes on and the potential to hit the low to mid 80s.
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
NY Lotto, Win 4, Take 5, Cash4Life winning numbers for Wednesday, July 24
The New York Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich. The games include New York Lotto, Cash4Life, Numbers, Win 4, Take 5 and Pick 10. Cash4Life is a multi-state lottery game available in 10 states. The top prize is $1,000 a day for life or a one-time lump...
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
Stags Announce 2024-25 MAAC Schedule
EDISON, N.J. – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference has announced its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 men's basketball season. Fairfield University will play 10 MAAC games at Leo D. Mahoney Arena as a part of its 20-game league slate. The MAAC schedule will remain at 20 games this season in the newly expanded 13-team conference. Fairfield will play a traditional home-and-home with eight league foes. Additionally, the Stags will host Canisius and Niagara but do not make the conference's "Buffalo Trip" and will travel to Saint Peter's and Siena, while neither the Peacocks nor the Saints will visit Mahoney Arena....
Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint
Virtue Consignment is one of the newest and rapidly growing additions to the Shoppes at Newton Plaza in Loudonville The post Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint first appeared on Spotlight News.
DA Soares launches write-in campaign
Albany County District Attorney David Soares, who lost the Democratic nomination in a primary race in June, announced he’ll pursue an independent write-in campaign as he seeks a sixth term this November. The post DA Soares launches write-in campaign first appeared on Spotlight News.
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Casse Off to Blazing Start at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – It has been a sizzling start to the Saratoga summer for Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse. Horses from his barn have done little wrong in the first 11 days of the 40-day meet at Saratoga Race Course. Casse has started 19 horses so far...
Americana Legend John McEuen at Caffe Lena Aug. 9
SARATOGA SPRINGS — “It was time to bring back the art form of spoken word, where there’s a story with music behind it,” says country, bluegrass, and Americana legend John McEuen regarding his new album “The Newsman: A Man Of Record.”. The record, featuring 10...
Jewish War Vets at Opening Day
Jewish War Veterans Post 36 had a community outreach booth at Saratoga Race Course’s opening day on July 11. Pictured here are Post Commander Dr. Sam Gottesman, left, Post 36 member Allan Kasin, center, and Capital District Council Commander Richard Goldenberg, right. Post 36 regularly meets at Congregation Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo provided by JWV Post 36.
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