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New York family of Holocaust victim reclaims Nazi-looted art
US authorities announced Friday the return of another artwork stolen by Nazis to the family of Fritz Grunbaum, the Austiran-Jewish cabaret performer and collector who originally owned it. The drawing, by Austrian expressionist Egon Schiele, was returned at a ceremony Friday by another Austrian-Jewish family, who purchased the piece without knowing that it had been stolen.
Death threats to D.A. Bragg, judge who oversaw Trump proceedings work of Vegas man: Feds
Federal prosecutors say a series of violent threats made to public officials in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere were the work of a Las Vegas man who, according to reports, was targeting judges tied to criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, is charged in...
BOCES Cosmetology students learn Business 101
The owner of a popular Delmar salon shared her expertise on the intangibles of a good customer experience with students in the Capital Region BOCES Cosmetology program. The post BOCES Cosmetology students learn Business 101 first appeared on Spotlight News.
SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail
Guilderland and Bethlehem chambers brought back the Bikes, Burgers and Beverages event at the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. The post SPOTTED: 2024 Biking, Burgers, and Beverages on the Rail Trail first appeared on Spotlight News.
Meet Shaker High School’s New LaFollette Hall Principal
On July 8, 2024, the North Colonie Board of Education appointed the new LaFollette Hall Principal for Shaker High School. Please join us in welcoming Ms. Nikki Newidomy to the North Colonie Central School District. Ms. Newidomy is originally from Oswego, NY, but she recently relocated to the Capital Region...
Exciting Siena Volleyball 2024 Schedule Revealed: MAAC Championship Hosting and New Opponents
The Siena Volleyball team's 51st varsity season schedule for 2024 has been revealed, featuring 30 matches, including 13 home matches and two tests outside of conference play in early season tournaments. The team will also host the MAAC Championship Tournament from Nov. 21-24, where the top eight finishers will advance to postseason play.
Maggie Davenport Returns to Alma Mater as Siena Women’s Swimming and Diving Head Coach
Former Siena College team captain Maggie Davenport '19 has been appointed as the new head coach of the Siena Women's Swimming and Diving program by Vice President and Director of Athletics John D'Argenio. Davenport, the seventh head coach in program history, returns to her alma mater after coaching at Union College for two years.
McPeek Commits Thorpedo Anna to Travers
Thorpedo Anna , the top 3-year-old dirt filly in North America, was committed by trainer Kenny McPeek to the prestigious Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, where she will face males. The move was announced July 27 after consultation with the filly's owners. The daughter of Fast...
Longtime Brunswick diner officially deemed ‘historic’
Duncan’s Dairy Bar in Brunswick is officially enrolled in the state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. The honor recognizes businesses that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed to their community’s history. The business originally opened as an ice cream parlor back in...
Zion Lutheran Church of Pittsfield
Organized in 1859, Zion Lutheran Church is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the largest theologically-progressive Lutheran body in the United States. Since its inception, Zion has worked for the common good of our neighbors by connecting in community, nourishing spirits, and inspiring lives of joy and service.
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