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50 Amsterdam veterans honored at the Spa
It was a special day at the Saratoga Race Course. America's Pastime Stables, with the help of sponsors and assembleyman Angelo Santabarbara, organized a free trip for 50 veterans, busing them with a police escort from Amsterdam to the Spa.
A Free Day at the Track for Local Veterans
The American Pastime Stables and 111 District Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara organized a day for veterans to enjoy a day at the track with free food and a reserved section. It all started this morning when they were given breakfast and packed on a bus from Amsterdam to the Saratoga Raceway.
Live Around the 518: Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments
Shen superintendent proud of students’ accomplishments. The Shenendehowa Central School District in Clifton Park is the biggest Capital Region school district. The district will have 9,334 students this coming year. It also has a teaching staff of 769 and a total staff of 2,179, which makes it one of the biggest employers in Saratoga County.
Clifton Park supervisor touts smart growth, open space protection
The town of Clifton Park has grown from around 33,000 to 38,000 residents in the more than two decades that Phil Barrett has been supervisor. Barrett talked with NewsChannel 13’s Mark Mulholland and Subrina Dhammi about how the town has been able to preserve open space while growing through smart planning.
HVCC North expands health sciences with new center
Open house at Hudson Valley Community College North welcomed potential students inside the STEM Education Center before its first fall semester. The newest addition to the Saratoga County campus expands the health sciences program.
7-Year-Old From Massachusetts is a Finalist in National Mullet Competition
Now this is a contest I can support. Mullets are making a comeback, whether you like it or not. Today, a "modern mullet" is a very popular hairstyle with boys and men of all ages. A "modern mullet" is simply a mullet with not as much hair hanging on to...
Colonie Senior Services Center King Thiel II Ribbon Cutting
The Capital Region Chamber was delighted to be part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for King Thiel II. Scheduled to open on August 1, King Thiel II will be the newest addition to their senior housing projects, featuring 99 affordable independent apartments. This three-story, 125,000 square foot building repurposes the former Colonie Elks property into a vibrant senior living community.
Man wields machete at park during argument between football teams
A Petersburgh man was arrested for bringing out a machete during an argument between two football teams at a park in Lake County. A deputy responded to a call involving a disturbance with a machete at North Lake Regional Park, located at 40730 Roger Giles Road in Umatilla, around 7:20 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
More Women Disappear From Hudson Valley, New York
Police from another part of the Hudson Valley are hoping you can help them find a missing woman. On Wednesday, Hudson Valley Post reported on women who went missing from Dutchess and Columbia counties. CLICK HERE for more details or read more below. Town Of Newburgh Police Searching For Missing...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced this week that she...
Daniel's Law Task Force meets, moves closer to issuing recommendations
The Daniel’s Law Task Force met virtually Wednesday as New York continues to explore reducing police involvement in mental health-related calls. The program stems from proposed legislation known as Daniel's Law, named for Daniel Prude, who died in 2020 of asphyxiation while in Rochester police custody during a mental health incident.
'Building leaders from the ground up': Jewish scouts from NY, NJ perform life-saving CPR on cross-nation flight
A scout is supposed to always be prepared, and two teenagers from the Tri-State area put that principle into action earlier this month when they helped save the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest on their cross-country flight.
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