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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.
Airline at Albany International Airport Adds New Direct Destination
The low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has added two weekly non-stop flights to Charlotte. Flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 7, 2024. Prices start at $62 one way. Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said:. We are proud to announce a new nonstop route between ALB and Charlotte /...
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/25/24
Increasing sunshine with the chance of a shower or thunderstorm today. Highs in the lower 80s. Mostly clear tonight. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. Mostly sunny with lower humidity tomorrow. Highs in the lower 80s.
BITS & BYTES: Williams Inn presents Benny Kohn and Susan Davis; Hilltown 6 pottery tour and sale; Marguerite Bride home art sale; Fairy Tea Party at The DollHaus; Barrington Stage Company’s Devised Theatre Ensemble; Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum celebration; Forest walk at Bidwell House
The Williams Inn and The Barn Kitchen & Bar’s ‘Summer on the Lawn’ series continues with Benny Kohn and Susan Davis. Williamstown— On Sunday, July 28th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Williams Inn and The Barn Kitchen & Bar’s ‘Summer on the Lawn’ series continues with Jazz pianist Benny Kohn and R&B singer Susan Davis.
Health officials stress the importance of knowing how to swim after child drowning accident in Bennington
STOWE, Vt. — Last Friday in Bennington, a 9-year-oldaccidentally drowned at a summer camp. Health officials in both Vermont and Northern New York are stressing the importance of knowing how to swim. According to the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont averages nine drowning deaths per year. So far in...
Manchester police seek jewel thief who stole $19,000 in gold
MANCHESTER — Police are on the lookout for a man who stole $19,000 worth of jewelry from Kay Jewelers at the Mall of New Hampshire. The theft, which involved two 14-karat gold bracelets and a 14-karat gold chain, occurred on July 20. Authorities described the suspect as a white...
Karaoke for Disabled Jockeys set for Sunday at Vapor
A unique fundraiser in Saratoga Springs this weekend will help jockeys who became disabled while riding. Karaoke for Disabled Jockeys will take place on Sunday night. Every year, the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund gets the best jockeys in the country together in Saratoga to sing. They belt out karaoke songs to raise money for their colleagues who were injured while riding.
Dontlookbackatall Steps Up for Graded Score in Caress
When morning-line favorite Roses for Debra scratched with a fever the morning of the race, her stablemate Dontlookbackatall was more than happy to finish the job with a late-closing victory in the $200,000 Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. The graded win was the first for the Pennsylvania-bred daughter...
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,...
Clark Art holding weekly summer art drop-ins for all ages
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Clark Art in Williamstown is holding weekly summer art drop-ins free to the public and for any age. This year Clark Art says they are holding summer classes that engages with the exhibition of “Fragile Beauty”. This week’s activity featured a collaborative mural led by...
Remembering Greatness: Jeff Blatnick's 40-Year Anniversary of Claiming Gold
Niskayuna, N.Y. — The 2024 Summer Olympic Games from Paris are set to formally begin Friday night with the opening ceremonies. As the world fights for greatness on sports highest stage, the Capital Region takes a look back to 40-years ago when Jeff Blatnick brought gold all the way from Los Angeles, back to the (518).
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Pittsfield’s Sibaritas restaurant set to move to bigger digs, former Trattoria Rustica site
Pittsfield — Well, that didn’t take long! In just three short years, Pittsfield eatery Sibaritas has outgrown its 1264 East Street location and is bound for 27 McKay Street (also known as 75 North Street). Since last summer, the popular Italian restaurant has been turning away about 20...
Town halts local community center’s plans to rebuild
The Rotterdam Community Center is back to the drawing board after plans to transform the facility ended after a town board vote. The community center had plans to expand the building into a three-story structure, however, a resolution passed by the board in May halted that project.
$36K Awarded to LocalHigh School Grads
WILTON — Kelly’s Angels, a Capital Region charity devoted to helping children and families facing loss and grief, has awarded $36,000 in scholarships to 24 local high school graduates. The scholarship winners have all overcome significant adversity and shown a commitment to helping others. Recipients of the $1,500...
Bridal Boutique Celebrates New Ownership
Something Bleu Bridal, located at 75 Woodlawn Ave in Saratoga Springs, recently celebrated a change of ownership at a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce. New owner Brandi Solomon purchased the bridal boutique this year from Marissa Mackay, who previously bought the business in 2018. Photo provided by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
Salem woman allegedly sold stolen property
A Salem woman is accused of selling stolen property. Renay M. Slater, 32, allegedly had the property that had been reported stolen during the course of a burglary investigation, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. Slater was charged with criminal possession of stolen property. She was issued an appearance...
Under Consideration:Mural on Ludlow Street
SARATOGA SPRINGS —The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is seeking concept approval from the city Design Review Board for a mural to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. The museum board has selected Saratoga Springs-based artist Celeste Susany for the project and the proposed mural will...
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