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Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Will Cost Area Companies Billions
It's the pause that distresses. Companies in the tri-state region will lose about $12 billion in MTA contracts, in addition to the previously reported 100,000 jobs, due to Gov. Hochul's cancelation of congestion pricing — and a new analysis shows what districts will suffer the most. The latest Reinvent...
Nurses at Albany Med speak out against staffing shortages, demand fair contract
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Nurses at Albany Medical Center gathered for a community forum Tuesday night, speaking out on their concerns over the hospital’s staffing levels. They claim the hospital is short on nurses and it’s leaving them burned out and putting patient care at risk– an issue that seems to be plaguing the healthcare industry.
Live Around the 518: 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. The...
Little League NYS All-Star 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Malhotra (Harrison LL), Laning and Guarino, both of Auburn LL, are skills champs
The talents of dozens of athletes, who are competing in the New York State 12-year-old Baseball Tournament at South Shore and Great Kills Little Leagues this week, were on display Wednesday morning at Great Kills for the always-exciting skills competition. The skills tested were running (Road Runner Award), throwing (Golden...
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.
Two Capital Region banks to merge, change names
Arrow Financial Corporation, who owns both Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company, has finalized a merger between the two. The banks will be renamed as Arrow Bank National Association.
The Empire State Aerosciences Musuem celebrates 40 years with 'Top Gun Extravaganza'
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — One local museum celebrating 40 years of history and flights of the imagination!. July 24 marks the 40th anniversary of the opening of Empire State Aerosciences Museum and they are celebrating ALL WEEK LONG. EVENTS:. FREE entry to the museum Wednesday. A Gala Thursday evening.
Sprawling & Eclectic Marylou Whitney Estate On Market For $16M
This historic 120-acre estate in Saratoga Springs, previously owned by Marylou Whitney and her husband, John Hendrickson, is up for sale. The property features a large 6,218 sq ft mansion from 1851 with 7 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms. It includes amenities like a pool house, tennis courts, rose gardens, multiple garages, and additional buildings such as a chapel and an office. Check it out!
Disc golf tournament boosts fitness and funds for Camp Lovejoy
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — A disc golf tournament held this weekend help people get in shape and raise money for kids, hoping they’ll do the same. The disc golf tournament raised money for the Boys and Girls Club of Schenectady. A toss and a nice little trek through...
Legendary Rock star returning to stage after illness
Neil Young is coming back to perform. Rolling Stone reports that Young is set to play Farm Aid at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept. 21 in New York just a month after ending his tour early due to illness. According to the report, Young has played every Farm...
Big Lots Closing Over 80 Stores, 3 in New York
Big Lots is getting smaller. The company plans to close more than 80 stores in 27 states. 3 of them in New York. It has been a brutal few years for restaurants and businesses. National chains have been forced to close their doors and another is being added to the growing list.
Help Needed: Women Go Missing From Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
New York State Police are pleading for help in finding two women who separately went missing. One is from the Hudson Valley the other is from Upstate New York. A search is still underway for a missing woman from Dutchess County. Missing Poughkeepsie, New York Woman. On Tuesday, New York...
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