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Roughly 17K without power in Warren Co.
QUEENSBURY | Hundreds of trees were uprooted and numerous houses damaged after strong winds and rain swept through Warren County Tuesday evening. As the strong system moved in from the west, emergency warnings were issued after a confirmed tornado touched down near Wells, N.Y., quickly bringing raging winds and a severe thunderstorm into the county. Local meteorologists have reported winds topping 87 MPH in Glens Falls as the system moved east into Vermont.
Italian Eatery Buona Sera Opens On Saratoga Lake In Malta
Saratoga County eatery Buona Sera – located in Malta at 113 State Route 9P, right on Saratoga Lake – held its soft opening on Saturday, July 13. Under the direction of husband-and-wife team Jimmy and Danielle Hartwyk, the restaurant serves a number of Italian staples like bolognese, fettuccine alfredo, and spaghetti with clam sauce.
Providence Man Leaves Hidden Camera In Victim's Living Room, Police Say
New York State Police arrested Saratoga County resident Todd St. Louis, age 57, after executing a search warrant at his Providence home Monday, July 15. It came weeks after a Montgomery County resident who previously resided in Saratoga County told troopers they found a hidden surveillance camera inside their home.
Wellness Revolution Rutland welcomes women to join the August session
Biking program builds health, empowerment, and community. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross VT) and Terry Bicycles are welcoming the return of the Wellness Revolution Cycling Program in Rutland for the 2024 season. This free program serves those who identify as women to help them break through barriers that keep them from getting out on their bikes. This program builds community with other women in the pursuit of a healthy activity.
‘They threw up a white flag’
When the Vermont General Assembly approved the bylaws for the then Pine Hill Cemetery in Center Rutland, the bylaws allowed lot owners to hold meetings if warned 15 days ahead. That was in 1860. That right was exercised 164 years later, on May 22, 2024, when 75 current lot owners responded to a public notice and met outside Evergreen Cemetery’s empty gatehouse office on West Street.
Rutland considers merging city offices into 1 building to save on upkeep costs
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Rutland officials on Tuesday announced an exploratory plan to merge several city resources into one location. It’s an idea created to skirt the high cost of repairs to multiple historic buildings like City Hall and the Rutland Free Library. “A place where the library and...
Man charged in Vt. officer’s murder ordered held without bail until trial
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - The man charged in the killing of a Rutland police officer will be held without bail until trial. It comes after Tate Rheaume, 20, asked earlier this month to be released to a responsible adult while he awaits trial. Police say Rheaume was fleeing from officers...
Loud boom reported in parts of NJ, NYC
NEW JERSEY (PIX11) — Social media was abuzz Tuesday with reports of a loud boom noise heard in parts of New Jersey and New York City. NASA’s Meteoroid Environments Office told PIX11 News it estimates that a fireball may have flown about 49 miles above Upper Bay near Greenville Yard in Jersey City. Based on reports […]
Watertown Rapids rained out again on Tuesday at Glens Falls
GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (WWTI) – The weather has become the Watertown Rapids biggest adversary in the month of July. The Rapids were rained out for a second straight day on Tuesday after severe weather called off their Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League matchup against the Glens Falls Dragons at East Field. There’s no scheduled makeup […]
ANCA Annual Meeting open to all
Ticonderoga, NY – The Adirondack North Country Association’s (ANCA) 2024 annual meeting will be held 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 26, at Fort Ticonderoga. Members of the public are invited to attend. The cost is $40* and includes the meeting, welcome coffee and pastries as well as a general admission ticket to Fort Ticonderoga for the entire day.
The Saratoga Q and A: Dale Romans
Trainer Dale Romans, 57, has been as much a constant at Saratoga Race Course as hand melons and chicken from Hattie's. This is the 32nd straight year that Romans has spent his summer at the Spa. He sat down with Tim Wilkin to talk about life, his disappearing waistline and his questionable choice of an actor to play him in the Dale Romans story.
A Year Ago Today from Alan Epstein
Everyone enjoys hearing new music, and discovering unknown artists – unknown to us, at least. Sometimes their stories are as interesting as their music, and such is certainly the case with mandolinist and vocalist Alan Epstein. Alan is a life long bluegrass musician, now 71 years of age, who...
Kathleen Becker exhibit to open at Ti Arts Gallery
TICONDEROGA | Kathleen Becker’s artistic talents will once again be unveiled at Ticonderoga Arts Gallery July 17 with a reception for the exhibit on Friday, July 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Becker, known as Kathy to her students, has a long-time local connection. She spends her summers at...
Costumed Great Brant Lake Canoe Race Set for August 10th
An award ceremony will take place at noon at the Horicon Community Center. At 1:30 there will be a kids scavenger hunt, The Gnarly Gerbil; a mountain bike scavenger hunt, and after-event party at The Hub. In addition, several not-for profit and community organizations will be on hand to talk with participants and spectators after the race.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
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