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Troy Author and Former Bank Robber Daniel Killion to Read at ACW
SARANAC LAKE — Troy author Daniel Killion will be at Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) on Wednesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. along with co-author Michael Klane to read from his book, Portrait of a Bank Robber. Portrait of a Bank Robber is a work of creative nonfiction that...
Details Emerge On Ex-Cuomo, Hochul Aide Whose $3.5M Manhasset Home Was Searched By FBI
A former top aide to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo whose Long Island home was searched by the FBI earlier this week was fired by the state last year after "evidence of misconduct, according to new reports. According to a report by Politico, Linda Sun was...
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
Upstate New York Airport Adds Another Direct Flight
Albany International Airport is undergoing a one hundred million dollar renovation but it isn't stopping them from adding more flights. A new discount airline has taken flight and offering direct flights to two different cities in North Carolina. Which New Airline Is Flying Out Of Albany Airport to North Carolina?
Huge tech outage disrupts Long Island
On July 19, a “routine” Microsoft software update left the world in chaos. The cloud-based, cyber security firm, CrowdStrike, which is utilized by Microsoft, released a defective, antivirus security update, pertaining to the firm’s Falcon Sensor. The system is installed in approximately 70-80% of global PCs and numerous company servers,
Ancram Town Board to Hold Monthly Workshops After Infrastructure Vote Backlash
After public comments dominated its July 18 meeting, the Ancram Town Board agreed that it will hold an additional public meeting before each future board meeting for added public input. The board also accepted a $35,500 bid for a new mower and confirmed appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Council. Several...
A Blisteringly Active Month for New York State Law Enforcement
No one can say for sure what it was, maybe it was the seemingly the never-ending heat wave combined with overwhelming humidity or maybe it was some other extemporaneous factors, but the point remains that the month of July while not technically not over yet, was a wildly active month for members of New York State's law enforcement.
Latest on Fatal Fiery Crash in the Hudson Valley, Police Investigating
New York State police are currently investigating a tragic car accident that occurred on Wednesday, July 24th in the town of Catskill. The single-car fatal crash occurred at around 11:00 PM according to troopers. Fatal Car Crash in Greene County. The Catskill Fire Company reported early on Thursday, July 25th...
Queens to get at least three new judges
The governor last week signed a bill that will add over two dozen judges to benches across the Empire State, including three in Queens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law that adds 28 judges to Family and Civil Court benches throughout New York. Under the law, New York...
Hochul announces major grant for healthcare workforce training
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A new $22.5 million grant will help train a strong pipeline of healthcare professionals, Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday. Twenty-eight healthcare facilities will receive the funding in awards throughout the next year aimed at covering costs such as curriculum and staff attendance training. “The health...
Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint
Virtue Consignment is one of the newest and rapidly growing additions to the Shoppes at Newton Plaza in Loudonville The post Spotlight on Business: Virtue Consignment: Newton Plaza continues to expand its retail footprint first appeared on Spotlight News.
Split decision: WHS senior competes in USA Mullet Championships
Was the mullet ever in style or did it never go out of style? No matter the answer, Windham High School senior Eliott Kullman, also known as “Big Redd,” rocks the look. In fact, he wears it so well that he decided to compete in the USA Mullet Championships.
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