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Black-owned, woman-owned salon and spa in Springfield receives ARPA funds
Springfield city leaders gathered at a black-owned and woman-owned salon and spa on State Street to highlight the transformational enhancements enabled by the city's 'American Rescue Plan's Small Business Grant'.
Dog terrorizes South Hadley neighborhood; board to decide its fate Aug. 5
SOUTH HADLEY — Last month, Stephanie Wall was walking her two small dogs, Harper and Scarlet, with her 19-year-old daughter, Georgia, on their usual route down Pynchon Street. As the pair stopped for a moment on the street on June 24 around 7 p.m., a large, unleashed dog suddenly...
Two-time Olympian Gabby Thomas made mark at Williston Northampton
The Summer Olympics in Paris begins this week. One high-profile athlete with local ties is Gabby Thomas. The Northampton, Massachusetts, native is one of the United States' best hopes for a gold medal in track and field. She went to high school at Williston Northampton in neighboring Easthampton. We paid...
Phillip Dutton and Possante Lead the Advanced Division at Millbrook Horse Trials
The 2024 Millbrook Horse Trials kicked off yesterday with lower level dressage at Riga Meadow Equestrian Center at Coole Park in Millbrook, NY. There are more than 400 total entries competing at Millbrook, from Beginner Novice to Advanced level. Today the upper level horses cantered down the centerline, while the lower levels headed out on cross country.
New York Provides Free Overdose Emergency Kits to Domestic Violence Shelters
Domestic violence shelters and service providers across New York State now have access to free Overdose Emergency Kits. This initiative is a partnership between the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV), the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). The kits are provided through Project COPE (Community Overdose Prevention Education), funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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...
Arrest made after reports of man with a gun in Troy
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Troy police responded to 4th Street Friday after reports of a man with a gun. Police have taken a man into custody. Around 2:52 in the afternoon, police responded to 4th Street between Ida Street & Jefferson Street. The suspect was not found with a gun, but was arrested for unlawfully operating a vehicle. A truck was found crashed into a pole on scene.
Black bear, cub destroy car in Connecticut after getting stuck inside
WINSTED, Conn. — Trapped inside a car, the adult black bear and cub thrashed about. The horn was blaring and the radio blasting. Outside the car, a second cub ran in apparent distress around the Connecticut home.
State Police looking for missing man
State Police in Chestertown is seeking the public’s help in looking for a missing man who may be in the Albany area. James Carroll is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs around 230 pounds. He was last seen on Thursday wearing a navy blue baseball cap, gray short-sleeved New England Patriots T-shirt, tan cargo shorts and brown Reebok work boots.
SUNY receives $500,000 grant to boost FAFSA applications
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--LAST YEAR IN NEW YORK OVER $220 MILLIOn IN PELL GRANTS WERE LEFT UNCLAIMED. The State University of New York or SUNY IS DETERMINED TO NOT LET ANY AID GO UNUSED. THIS WEEK SUNY CHANCELLOR JOHN KING ANNOUNCED $500,000 FROM ECMC, A HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION, TO...
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...
Clark Art holding weekly summer art drop-ins for all ages
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Clark Art in Williamstown is holding weekly summer art drop-ins free to the public and for any age. This year Clark Art says they are holding summer classes that engages with the exhibition of “Fragile Beauty”. This week’s activity featured a collaborative mural led by...
Duo Wanted For Armed Carjacking Targeting Woman In Albany
The incident happened shortly before 11 p.m. Thursday, July 25, in Albany near Alexander and Clinton streets. Albany Police said the victim told officers she was sitting in her vehicle when two men approached, one appearing to hold a handgun, and demanded her car. She complied and the suspects fled...
New food pantry opens in Mont Pleasant Monday
A new food pantry is opening in Mont Pleasant on Monday, July 29, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. at the Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1040 Pearl Street. The Daily Bread Food Pantry will celebrate its opening with a cookout at the church.
Best Selling Author to Speak at Ventfort Hall
LENOX, Mass. — Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author, Victoria Christopher Murray, co-author of "The Personal Librarian," is coming to Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, July 30 at 3 pm. Sarah Morgan, sister of JP Morgan, commissioned the building of Ventfort Hall in Lenox in 1891. Murray will disclose parallels...
Dalton Select Board Approves Research into EV Charging Stations
DALTON, Mass. — The Select Board expressed its support in continuing to research the prospect of installing level three electric vehicle fast charging stations in town. During its meeting earlier this month, Green Committee member Tony Pagliarulo gave a presentation by Connecticut solar energy company Earthlight Technologies. "We have...
Massachusetts Ranks #1 State in the US for Best School System
It's pretty crazy to think that public education spending in the U.S. is now over $18,614 per student annually, according to National Center for Education Statistics. But how does all that cash stack up when it comes to actual school performance?. WalletHub just released its 2024 report on the states...
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