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Volunteering would feel good even if it didn’t have health benefits. But it does
After retiring from 35 years as a teacher, Jeff Kellert began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. Later, he got certified to lead support groups every other week for the National Mental Health Alliance, an organization for relatives of people with mental illness. Altogether,...
Football Picked Third in CAA Preseason Poll; Three Named to Preseason All-Conference Team
RICHMOND, Va. – The University at Albany football team, fresh off its first-ever Coastal Athletic Association Championship in school history, has been picked to finish third in this year's annual Preseason Coaches' Poll. The Great Danes received three first-place votes and 179 points overall. Finishing ahead was Villanova with...
South Colonie breaks ground on new turf field complex
On Monday, April 22, the groundbreaking ceremony took place as South Colonie is set to begin construction on a state-of-the-art athletic turf field complex. The post South Colonie breaks ground on new turf field complex first appeared on Spotlight News.
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
NY weather update: Beach hazards statement issued for New York until early Friday
An updated beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:51 p.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga and Jefferson counties. The weather service adds to expect, "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions." "Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions," explains the...
Increased Risk of Isolated “Severe” Thunderstorms in Central New York
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wednesday, July 24. Residents should be aware there could be hail, torrential downpours, and damaging winds whipping up this afternoon and evening. Areas that should be currently on alert include Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Madison, and Cortland County. Watch out...
Massive News For Hunters In Western New York
There is some big news from a local store this week that will no longer be selling New York State hunting licenses. The hunting season is only a few weeks away and across New York State, hunters are getting camps and deer stands ready.But before you head to the woods this fall, you will need a license.
Notable projects that have been killed in New York
Sometimes issues can live or die with a decision from one influential person. That was recently highlighted by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s halt to congestion pricing, but it’s not just governors who have that power. Politicians at all levels and even politically engaged citizens can almost single-handedly bring down projects that would have otherwise moved forward. Here are a few key New York City projects and the individuals who killed them.
Women’s Lacrosse Names 12 to IWLCA Academic Honor Roll, Team Named to Honor Squad
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – The University at Albany women's lacrosse team has named 12 student-athletes to the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Division I Academic Honor Roll, the organization announced on Wednesday. To be eligible for this honor, student-athletes must be a junior, senior, or graduate student and have...
The political animal: Joe Rossi’s journey through Albany’s cannabis maze
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in NYC on Aug. 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Albany is a strange city. It’s visually impressive yet nondescript. Grand 19th-century legislative chambers and tall office buildings populate a downtown that bustles during legislative sessions but can feel empty in the summer.
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