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Percussionist Cyro Baptista on the Bandwagon Summer Stage
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents Brazilian-born percussionist in jazz and world music Cyro Baptista, on Saturday, September 21 at 5:00 pm. Cyro Baptista is a Brazilian born percussionist and composer whose vast talent and penchant for innovation brought him to be praised as one of the most respected musicians in the world.
Saratoga Springs to hold candlelight vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day
A candlelight vigil will be held at the Spirit of Life fountain in Congress Park in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 28, will begin at 7 p.m.
Adirondack Independence Music Fest to jam Labor Day Weekend
It’s touted as Lake George’s biggest party of the year. The Adirondack Independence Music Festival is returning to the Festival Commons in Wood Park with nearly two dozen bands August 30 – September 1. This is the ninth year for the multi-band event that features a lineup of premiere touring bands currently on the festival circuit.
Here Are All Dates For The Last of The Capital Region Fairs
This is the final week for the Capital Region fairs. Check out the ones that run this week. Here is a guide to the final fairs, dates, and what they offer. The Columbia County Fair is from August 28th through September 2nd in Chatham. The fair opens at noon on the first day and at 10 am the rest of the fair days. Enjoy games, rides, demolition derbies, live music, food, and more. To get the full schedule and tickets click HERE.
Alternative justice basketball program returns to Queens prison
For the second year in a row, a unique initiative that looks to steer teens away from the criminal justice system and help rehabilitate those already in it took a trip to Queensboro Correctional Facility in Long Island City. Flames, a pro bono program that operates in New York State...
Country Star Draws Biggest Crowd At New York State Fair, 2nd Largest All Time
It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!. Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.
New York State Adds Another Free Fishing Day This Weekend
New York State has added another free fishing day this weekend! If you love to fish or want to try it for the first time, you will get another chance this weekend with a free fishing day. That means you can enjoy freshwater fishing without needing a license. This awesome...
New York State Police Shared Work Zone Speed Enforcement Update
It is no secret that New York State has its share of wealthy people and you would need to have some decent cash if you get a ticket in a New York Work Zone. The message is to slow down and follow the lane changes but not everyone gets the message.
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.
Free Overdose Awareness Week Event Today In Western New York
International Overdose Awareness Day is coming up on August 31st but today Spectrum Health and Human Services will hold their fourth annual "Not One More: Stand Together to End Overdose" event. READ MORE: HERE IS WHAT THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC IS PREDICTING FOR THE 2024-25 WINTER SEASON IN NEW YORK.
New York Thruway sues Cuomo bridge contractors
(The Center Square) — The builders of the $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo bridge in upstate New York are being sued by the state, which alleges that the consortium of companies behind the project used substandard materials. The New York State Thruway Authority filed the lawsuit in the state Superior Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, alleging breach of contract for allegedly refusing to replace anchor pipes that connect the cables to the three-mile-long bridge that had previously been flagged by state officials for not meeting...
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