Slingerlands
LATEST NEWS
Fourth of July shooting on Myrtle Avenue
ALBANY (NEWS10) – In the early hours of the morning, police responded to reports of a shooting at a residence on Myrtle Avenue in Albany. The incident occurred shortly after midnight during a large gathering, resulting in six young individuals, aged between 16 and 19, sustaining gunshot wounds. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. […]
Police: Albany man pointed gun during road rage incident on 787
An Albany man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun on 787 during a road rage incident last April 13 around 4:30 p.m. Khymeir Yarbrough, 25, was arrested on Tuesday. Two adults and a child under the age of 17 were in the car, State Police said. A warrant...
07/05/24: Rainy & Stormy Start to the Holiday Weekend
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Rob Lindenmuth & Jordan Due. Today Albany saw some showers and isolated downpours cross through the region not making it a completely dry afternoon and evening. Although we did not see too much sun, we warmed up quite a bit and it felt warm with that humidity as well. Tonight our overnight lows are looking warm in the low-70s. Humidity will likely feel worse throughout the day tomorrow, some isolated storms are expected to start into the afternoon and could linger into the early evening.
BOCES Albany students raise money for local charities
Local high school students are celebrating their efforts to provide area charities with much-needed funding. During the school year, Capital Region BOCES students on the Albany campus sold coffee and raised hundreds of dollars for different charities including Schenectady City Mission, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, the Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society and the American Heart Association.
Senator Dan Stec Talks Prison Closures across the State
State Lawmakers have wrapped up the Legislative session for the year in Albany and heading into the summer the question for many with prison communities in their districts is when the Governor will release the so-called hit list of prisons the state plans to close. North Country State Senator Dan...
With Gabriella Romero winning Dem nomination for state Assembly, what happens to her Albany common council seat?
With Albany Democrat Gabriella Romero advancing in her run for New York State Assembly, who will take her seat on the Albany Common Council?. Romero, who represents the sixth ward on the Albany Common Council, declared victory in the June 25th Democratic primary for New York's 109th state Assembly District. The public defender took about 30 percent of the vote in the six-way contest.
Biscuits and Eggs: The Brownstein Family Band Serve up the Jams in Albany
It was fun for the whole family as members of The Disco Biscuits and Eggy, along with up-and-coming jammers Dysfunktone, converged at Lark Hall in Albany to bring the party to the people on Friday, June 28th. Playing the third gig of the band’s first multi-show run, it didn’t take...
Update! New York Casting Call for Season 3 of The Gilded Age In Troy and Albany
The Gilded Age is an HBO American historical drama starring Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Carrie Coon and, Meryl Streep's daughter, Louisa Jacobson to name a few. With 2 successful seasons under the belts of producers it's time to think about season 3. Filming for the first 2 seasons of the...
NewsChannel 13 chief meteorologist Paul Caiano's WAMC regional morning forecast 7/5/24
Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Mostly cloudy tonight with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows near 70. Partly sunny with scattered showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Highs in the mid 80s.
Oscar-winning actress who grew up in Upstate NY turns 100
Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Thursday is the 100th birthday of Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Eva Marie Saint. Which means it is also the 100th birthday of one-time Delmar and Albany resident, and Bethlehem Central High School graduate ... Eva Marie Saint. She lives today in Los Angeles, according to her...
The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY Announces Auditions for “Berta, Berta”
Announcing Auditions for The Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY’s production of BERTA, BERTA by Angelica Chéri, directed by Michael A. Lake. Set in 1920s Mississippi, BERTA, BERTA tells the story of Leroy, a Black man sent to jail for following a White woman down the street to help her–a supposed crime that never existed. Prison changes him and upon getting out, he finds himself again on the wrong side of the law, this time for real. Before giving himself back up to the police, he is determined to make amends with his long-lost girlfriend, Berta. The play highlights themes of doomed love, tragic misunderstandings, a flawed and biased prison system, and magical realism.
REVIEW: Donny Osmond pleases even the doubters in show at Albany's Palace Theater
Not knowing what to expect, and clouded by Donny and Marie memories from the late 1970s, I can say that this jam band, classic blues and world music fan was completely impressed by the talent, energy, and pure showmanship exhibited by Donny Osmond and his extremely talented Vegas show band at the Palace Theater on Wednesday night.
July 4th celebration draws big crowds at the Empire State Plaza
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The annual tradition continued Thursday as crowds filled the Empire State Plaza to celebrate Independence Day. Thursday’s celebration including live music from Soul and Orleans, a military flyover and fireworks that lit up the sky over the water at the Plaza. Lance Hoppen, the...
NY weather update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Dutchess County Friday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Dutchess County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Northwest...
Amazon experiments with removing gift cards from stores
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – If you’ve tried to buy an Amazon gift card at a local store lately, you might be out of luck. The company is pulling them out of New York stores as an experiment. Jason Ferguson buys gift cards two to three times a year and...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.