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Off the Beaten Path: Apple Barrel Home + Pantré
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The next iteration of Apple Barrel opened its doors in Stuyvesant Plaza. Apple Barrel Home + Pantré is the baby sister of the flagship location in Schoharie. It is located at in Stuyvesant Plaza at 1475 Western Ave Suite 19A in Albany. It is open seven days a week from 10 […]
A Final Wave of the Baton
The Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra was formed in 2000. The brainchild of a husband and wife—composer, conductor and baritone Robert Manno and violinist Magdalena Golczewski, the orchestra is comprised of the finest musicians from the New York area and includes current and former members of some of the world’s most esteemed orchestras and ensembles. Manno and Golczewski will appear in their last WFCO performance this Saturday, a concert featuring music of Tchaikovsky, Scott Joplin, and Robert Manno himself. The concert takes place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center in Tannersville on August 17 at 7:00 pm. An open rehearsal will take place earlier in the day starting at 10:30 am, and a pre-concert talk will take place at 6:45 pm.
Brian Wilkin Joins Women’s Soccer Coaching Staff
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany women's soccer program and head coach Sade Ayinde has announced the hiring of assistant coach Brian Wilkin. "We are excited to have Brian join our staff this season," said Ayinde. "He will be a positive resource for our goalkeepers through his experiences as a player and his growing experiences in coaching. Brian is a hard worker with a desire to learn and a passion for goalkeeping. As we continue to evolve as a program, Brian will challenge our goalkeepers in a new way to help them grow individually and add to our team success this fall."
Metropolitan Church hosts back-to-school bash
The Back-to-School Bash held by Metropolitan NTM Baptist Church returns this year on Friday, Aug. 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The community centered event will provide school supplies to children and will have free food and activities for all ages.
Pittsfield Health Board Considers Green Burials
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The use of green burials is rising and the Board of Health wants to be prepared in case they are requested in the city. On Wednesday, the board discussed creating local guidance for green burials, which return a body to the ground after death with fewer environmental impacts. This generally means no embalming or use of caskets made with metal or hardwood.
Kate Baisley to Speak at Ventfort Hall
LENOX, Mass. — Kate Baisley, a hair and makeup stylist and Ventfort Hall Board member, will discuss the evolution of makeup and hairstyles from the Gilded Age through the 1950's at Ventfort Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 4 pm. A tea will be served after her presentation. From...
Pittsfield’s Westside neighborhood hosts Sweet G Super Soap Box Derby Saturday
A nonprofit dedicated to enriching the Westside neighborhood of Pittsfield, Massachusetts is holding a soap box derby Saturday. WAMC has a preview. The Westside is the historic home of Pittsfield’s Black community. Long the subject of discriminatory redlining practices, the neighborhood faces outsized challenges around poverty, crime, and lack of investment. The Westside Legends are a group of residents past and present working to improve life in the community through microgrants, scholarships, and other programs.
Pine Plains to Host 15th Annual Race in Memory of Stanfordville Student-Athlete
The Erin Shanley Memorial Foundation will hold its 15th annual 5K race and 1-mile walk on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Lions Club Pavillion on Stissing Lake Road. This event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has become a beloved tradition in the community, regularly drawing over 100 participants from near and far.
Triplex Cinema Environmental Film Series
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Triplex Cinema and the Dr. Robert C and Tina Sohn Foundation announced the second film in their summer environmental series. "Into the Weeds" is a critically acclaimed documentary about Roundup herbicide and its effects on the environment, and will screen on Aug. 20 at 7:15pm. Free tickets are available at the Triplex website.
Pittsfield seeking public input for future of city parks
City leaders will look to learn more about the goals and objectives of park users and stakeholder groups. All residents interested in local parks, open spaces, and recreation issues are encouraged to participate. Anyone looking for more information can contact James McGrath, the Parks, Open Space, and Natural Resources Manager at (413) 499-9344.
Berkshire region real estate sales
7 Hughes Street: Michael J. Casteel and Megan D. Buness of Adams to Wayne G. Arnold, $81,000 on 08/01/2024. 65 Howland Avenue: Howland Ave Prop Mgmt LLC of Adams to Wrightful Properties RET and Matthew Wright, $274,900 on 08/02/2024. 86 Lime Street: Jacob E. Belanger of Adams to Zachary T....
BITS & BYTES – HAPPENING SOON: Meet CATA artists at The Clark; ‘Forgiveness’ at Barrington Stage extended; Kate Baisley at Ventfort Hall; ‘Into the Weeds’ at The Triplex; ‘Ratatouille’ at The Clark; Eagles Stage Band at Pittsfield Common; Voices in Food Equity at BCC
CATA ‘I Am a Part of Art’ meet and make art with the artist event at The Clark. Williamstown— On Tuesday, August 20th at 1 p.m., the Clark Art Institute invites visitors to meet the CATA artists featured in “I Am a Part of Art” and participate in community art-making activities.
Tree falls into neighbor’s house in Ballston Spa
BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (WNYT) – A tree fell into a neighbor’s house Thursday afternoon after severe storms hit the area. Jack Aversa was inside his house with his family on Sand Spurrey Road the moment the tree came down. He said in the moments before the tree fell, massive hail began to fall from the sky and the winds began to pick up.
Former Upstate NY police chief sues town board members for defamation, seeks $2.5M
Saugerties, N.Y. — Former Police Chief Joseph Sinagra has sued three Town Board members in a $2.5 million defamation lawsuit claiming that their statements made before and after his retirement have inflicted emotional distress. The filing was served to the Town Board members on Wednesday evening when they were...
We’re solving the ‘I didn’t know you were here’ statement
“Our” New Scotland Community Day in August is important now more than ever. Of my own 52-plus years encompassing myself by being a New Scot, I have come across many reliably comfortable things to be happy about. Many memories involve the quaint businesses which I frequent and those which I still have yet to venture upon.
Judge: 'You're here which is a good thing,' accused Lola Saratoga burglars in court
SARATOGA SPRINGS- — The three men accused of stealing $35,000 worth of designer handbags from Lola Saratoga on Saturday, appeared in Saratoga Springs City Court Thursday morning. One by one,23-year-old Christopher Tyler and Jowan Plummer, and 22-year-old Mustafa Lewis-Hampton appeared before Saratoga Springs City Court Judge Jeffrey Wait. Judge...
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