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RCS grad proves at the national level that he’s a cut above the rest
A recent graduate of Capital Region BOCES recently proved he has the barbering skills to be among the best in the nation. The post RCS grad proves at the national level that he’s a cut above the rest first appeared on Spotlight News.
Gregory Nash, beloved friend and prominent drummer in local scene, dies unexpectedly at 52
Gregory Nash’s place was behind a drum kit, and he fought like hell to get there. The post Gregory Nash, beloved friend and prominent drummer in local scene, dies unexpectedly at 52 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Summer in the City movie series returns to the Palace for summer fun
This summer, the Palace Theatre’s Summer in the City Movie Series will offer free, family-friendly movies The post Summer in the City movie series returns to the Palace for summer fun first appeared on Spotlight News.
Road Work on CR 306 in Voorheesville and New Scotland
Albany County Public Works Department Road Work on CR 306 (Voorheesville Ave.) in the Village of Voorheesville and the Town of New Scotland The post Road Work on CR 306 in Voorheesville and New Scotland first appeared on Spotlight News.
Letter To The Editor: A hero and champion for children has gone home to heaven
Sean Quinlan has lived in the town of Bethlehem for many years now, but most have not known what he has been doing The post Letter To The Editor: A hero and champion for children has gone home to heaven first appeared on Spotlight News.
A traffic jam forecasted for the rail trail
The second yearly installment of Bikes, Burgers, and Beverages is set to plant its kickstand along the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail on Thursday, July 18 The post A traffic jam forecasted for the rail trail first appeared on Spotlight News.
Mona Golub: Celebrating 35 years as Music Haven’s Producing Artistic Director
Mona Golub is busy. But, she’s never too busy to talk about music. Her work is a labor of love, making the series a beloved institution The post Mona Golub: Celebrating 35 years as Music Haven’s Producing Artistic Director first appeared on Spotlight News.
No definitive answers on Colonie plane crash
The National Transportation Safety Board issued its preliminary findings into the cause of the deadly June 17 plane crash near Albany Shaker Road The post No definitive answers on Colonie plane crash first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem teen Xrysanthi Sokaris attends week long FBI Academy
16 year-old Bethlehem Central School District student Xrysanthi Sokaris graduated on June 28 from an eight-day program hosted at the FBI headquarters The post Bethlehem teen Xrysanthi Sokaris attends week long FBI Academy first appeared on Spotlight News.
Save The Date to Celebrate Lincoln Hall at Hildene
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, wants you to save the date and raise a glass to toast the building of Lincoln Hall on Saturday, Sept. 14. The post Save The Date to Celebrate Lincoln Hall at Hildene first appeared on Spotlight News.
Welcome Art Omi Artists to Artist Open Studios!
This summer, Art Omi has welcomed 25 artist residents and two critics-in-residence in taking part in the 2024 Art Omi: Artists residency program. The post Welcome Art Omi Artists to Artist Open Studios! first appeared on Spotlight News.
Community Center to hold drama camp for young actors
The Malta Community Center is hosting an Acting & Performance Drama Camp with Elyse Young, offering an exciting opportunity for young actors and actresses The post Community Center to hold drama camp for young actors first appeared on Spotlight News.
Tang Teaching Museum announces Frances Day 2024
The Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College has announced that its annual summer open house, Frances Day The post Tang Teaching Museum announces Frances Day 2024 first appeared on Spotlight News.
Ferrari’s F40 and F50 models join Saratoga Automobile Museum’s exhibition
The Saratoga Automobile Museum recently announced the addition of two Ferrari models, the F40 and F50, to its exhibition “Enzo Ferrari: An Obsession with Speed.” The post Ferrari’s F40 and F50 models join Saratoga Automobile Museum’s exhibition first appeared on Spotlight News.
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