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Albany's Advisory Council on Nightlife Economy releases report
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 7:55 PM

Albany's Advisory Council on Nightlife Economy releases report

Joined by her Advisory Council on Nightlife Economy, Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs shared the recommendations that the team has been working on for the last nine months to revitalize Albany's nightlife and entertainment.

6 displaced after house fire in Schenectady
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 7:55 PM

6 displaced after house fire in Schenectady

Six people have been displaced after a house fire in Schenectady on Thursday afternoon. The Schenectady Fire Department says it happened on Sixth Avenue at about 3:50 p.m.

Third former Miss Hall's staff member appears in court
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 5:57 PM

Third former Miss Hall's staff member appears in court

Former Miss Hall's School science teacher Matthew Johnson appeared at the Berkshire County Superior Court Thursday, pleading not guilty to one count of assault with intent to rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery over age 14. Johnson was released after his appearance in front of the judge.

Wilton tornado cleanup continues nearly two weeks later
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 5:48 PM

Wilton tornado cleanup continues nearly two weeks later

It's been over two weeks since one of two tornadoes ripped through a neighborhood in Wilton. The clean-up is still underway.

Times Union Sep 10, 2026 • 5:43 PM

Gillibrand among 1,000 lawyers suspended from practicing in New York - timesunion.com

Gillibrand among 1,000 lawyers suspended from practicing in New York  timesunion.com

The legacy of a 200-year-old tree in Albany lives on
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 5:36 PM

The legacy of a 200-year-old tree in Albany lives on

A centuries-old tree at Albany Rural Cemetery has been cut down after part of it became a hazard. But, as NEWS10's Amber Fisher shows us, the cemetery isn't letting its story end there.

Over $17K reward offered for suspect wanted for Albany murder
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 5:31 PM

Over $17K reward offered for suspect wanted for Albany murder

Up to $17,500 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect wanted for his involvement in a deadly shooting in Albany. The United States Marshals Service says 19-year-old Jacqua Cowan, also known as "Quaski" is wanted for second degree murder.

WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 5:26 PM

Latham’s Tipsy Moose relaunches as Tipsy Taco Tavern Thursday

ipsy Taco Tavern opens Thursday in Latham with a major makeover, a mostly new menu and a broader bar lineup, according to the Tipsy Moose family. The Tipsy Moose family said the new restaurant is officially opening its doors Thursday in Latham as part of what it called a new chapter for the community. The group said the menu is 90% new and blends American and tavern flavors with Mexican-inspired dishes. The post Latham’s Tipsy Moose relaunches as Tipsy Taco Tavern Thursday appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Jewish Family Services helps community celebrate a sweet Rosh Hashanah
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 5:21 PM

Jewish Family Services helps community celebrate a sweet Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashana is this Friday and marks the New Year in the Jewish faith. For weeks, Jewish Family Services, with about 25 volunteers, has been preparing gift bags for older adults who may feel isolated, helping them stay connected to the Jewish community as they head into the new year.

Free clinic in Hoosick Falls vaccinates 78 pets in response to parvovirus outbreak
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 5:11 PM

Free clinic in Hoosick Falls vaccinates 78 pets in response to parvovirus outbreak

A free clinic in Hoosick Falls vaccinated nearly 80 pets after a parvo outbreak and a police seizure of sick dogs from a home. The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society said it provided free vaccines to 73 dogs and five cats during a community clinic Tuesday. The post Free clinic in Hoosick Falls vaccinates 78 pets in response to parvovirus outbreak appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Westmere apartment fire displaces 17, injures 1
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 4:58 PM

Westmere apartment fire displaces 17, injures 1

A fire at Brandywine Apartments in Westmere displaced 17 people out of their homes and damaged eight apartments. Fire officials said the fire broke out around 8 a.m. at the Brandywine Apartments in the Guilderland hamlet of Westmere. Assistant Fire Chief Jason Paiko said it started on the second floor, possibly in a kitchen or bedroom. The post Westmere apartment fire displaces 17, injures 1 appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Palace Theatre to host spooky events leading up to Halloween
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 4:43 PM

Palace Theatre to host spooky events leading up to Halloween

Things are getting spooky in Albany as Halloween approaches.

Grandmother of girl saved from the Hudson River: 'I say it was a miracle of God'
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 4:41 PM

Grandmother of girl saved from the Hudson River: 'I say it was a miracle of God'

Luz Rodriguez is the grandmother of Amarys Lopez, the girl who was rescued from the Hudson River on Saturday night. Rodriguez said in an interview with NEWS10's Bianca Caputo that she will always be grateful for the people who worked to save her granddaughter.

Miss Hall’s School ex-science teacher arraigned in student abuse case
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 4:34 PM

Miss Hall’s School ex-science teacher arraigned in student abuse case

A third former Miss Hall School staff member is now facing criminal charges as the abuse investigation at the private girls school keeps growing. Former science teacher Matthew Johnson was arraigned Thursday afternoon on charges of assault with intent to rape and two counts of indecent assault and battery. The charges involve a former student at Miss Hall School in Pittsfield. The post Miss Hall’s School ex-science teacher arraigned in student abuse case appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

FBI tip leads to Berkshire County teacher’s arrest on child pornography charges
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 4:16 PM

FBI tip leads to Berkshire County teacher’s arrest on child pornography charges

A Berkshire County teacher is accused of possessing child pornography case. Keith Harrison was arraigned Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Central Berkshire District Court on four charges, according to the Berkshire District Attorney's Office. They include two counts of possession of child pornography, one count of attempting to commit a crime, to wit, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and one count of dissemination of child pornography. The post FBI tip leads to Berkshire County teacher’s arrest on child pornography charges appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Troy Police investigate 2nd Avenue shooting after fight
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 4:03 PM

Troy Police investigate 2nd Avenue shooting after fight

Troy Police are investigating a shooting after a fight between two people who knew each other led to gunfire. Police said the shooting happened last night on Second Avenue near 101st Street. Officers said the two people involved knew each other and got into a fight before shots were fired. The post Troy Police investigate 2nd Avenue shooting after fight appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Arrest made after shooting in Ellenville
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 3:37 PM

Arrest made after shooting in Ellenville

State Police reported on Thursday that an arrest was made following a shooting investigation in Ellenville.

Times Union Sep 10, 2026 • 2:57 PM

Individual in custody after incident at Ellis Hospital - timesunion.com

Individual in custody after incident at Ellis Hospital  timesunion.com

Schenectady Police respond to Ellis Hospital patient with knife
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 1:56 PM

Schenectady Police respond to Ellis Hospital patient with knife

Schenectady Police said a patient with a knife at Ellis Hospital was detained without incident and a separate report of an active shooter was unfounded. According to police, officers responded to Ellis Hospital at about 10:22 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10 for a report of a patient with a knife who was trying to harm himself. Police said Ellis Security was already handling the person when officers arrived. The post Schenectady Police respond to Ellis Hospital patient with knife appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Four arrested after gang assault investigation in Ulster County
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 1:52 PM

Four arrested after gang assault investigation in Ulster County

New York State Police arrested four people from Ellenville on Tuesday following an assault investigation in Ulster County.

Guilderland man sentenced in 2024 apartment arson case
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 1:07 PM

Guilderland man sentenced in 2024 apartment arson case

An Albany County judge sentenced a Guilderland man to serve an indeterminate sentence of three to six years in prison for setting his apartment on fire in 2024.

Menands fire station truck damage revealed 3 months later
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 12:57 PM

Menands fire station truck damage revealed 3 months later

Menands officials are now showing the damage left behind months after a serious fire at the village fire station. NewsChannel 13 reported the fire truck that caught fire in May was removed from the station on Broadway about an hour before this update. Video showed heavy damage to the front of the apparatus. The post Menands fire station truck damage revealed 3 months later appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Macabre music showcase returning to Troy ahead of Halloween
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 12:42 PM

Macabre music showcase returning to Troy ahead of Halloween

Halloween is creeping around the corner, and Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is welcoming in the scary season with the return of the Ooky Spooky Musical Showcase.

Cohoes man sentenced for embezzling $4.2M from local contracting firm
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 12:13 PM

Cohoes man sentenced for embezzling $4.2M from local contracting firm

The Albany County District Attorney's Office announced that Kevin Stevens of Cohoes was sentenced on Wednesday in a grand larceny case.

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: September 11-13
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 11:56 AM

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: September 11-13

The weekend is almost here! From PearlPalooza in Albany to the Waterford Tugboat Roundup to festivals galore in Schenectady, there are quite a few things happening on September 11, 12 and 13.

Patrick Henry's Waterfront Tavern in Coxsackie under new ownership
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 11:55 AM

Patrick Henry's Waterfront Tavern in Coxsackie under new ownership

Patrick Henry's Waterfront Tavern in Coxsackie has a new owner. Bashir Chedrawee, founder of Simone's Kitchen and the Saucy Hospitality company, is taking over the bar's operations.

Times Union Sep 10, 2026 • 11:46 AM

Brandywine Apartments in Guilderland evacuated after fire - timesunion.com

Brandywine Apartments in Guilderland evacuated after fire  timesunion.com

The Grasshopper Heating & Cooling Forward Trolley stops at WNYT
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 11:31 AM

The Grasshopper Heating & Cooling Forward Trolley stops at WNYT

Local woman-owned business Grasshopper Heating & Cooling has started a new community initiative, bringing ice cream and joy to area people. Best of all, it’s all free. CEO Amanda August and trolley conductor Fred Alber stopped by CRL to share how you can get the trolley to make a stop in your area. The post The Grasshopper Heating & Cooling Forward Trolley stops at WNYT appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

CRL hosts share their throwback first day of school photos
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 11:16 AM

CRL hosts share their throwback first day of school photos

Bring on the cute (and in some cases, cringey!) photos! Ally Hoy, Christina Talamo, Jene Sena, and Alexa Dringus share their elementary and high school photos. The post CRL hosts share their throwback first day of school photos appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Albany man runs across America for a good cause
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 11:03 AM

Albany man runs across America for a good cause

Licensed counselor Devon Edwards and his partner Amanda are currently on a three-thousand-mile trek to help fund therapy for teens who need it. The post Albany man runs across America for a good cause appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Berkshire Humane Society plans free rabies shots, microchipping event
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Berkshire Humane Society plans free rabies shots, microchipping event

Animal owners in Berkshire County can have their pets vaccinated for rabies and microchipped for free at Carr Hardware in North Adams.

New BJ’s Wholesale Club set to open in Rotterdam
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 10:55 AM

New BJ’s Wholesale Club set to open in Rotterdam

The highly anticipated opening of the new BJ’s in Rotterdam is set for September 18th. Jene Sena takes a peek inside to show us all the new location has to offer shoppers. The post New BJ’s Wholesale Club set to open in Rotterdam appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

WAMC Sep 10, 2026 • 9:13 AM

9/10/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Robert Brigham - Professor of History and International Relations on the Shirley Ecker Boskey Chair at Vassar College. Catherine Tan - Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Larissa Phillips - Founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project and columnist for The Free Press. Justin Patch - Associate Professor of Music at Vassar College.

FIRST ON 13: Pownal man accused of shooting at neighbor in Bennington dispute
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 9:07 AM

FIRST ON 13: Pownal man accused of shooting at neighbor in Bennington dispute

Bennington Police arrested a man after they said he fired a gun at a neighbor during a dispute. Court records say the shooting happened Monday evening on South Stream Road in Bennington. Police arrested Michael Sweet, 25, of Pownal. The post FIRST ON 13: Pownal man accused of shooting at neighbor in Bennington dispute appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

9/10/2026: Breezy with clearing skies
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 8:58 AM

9/10/2026: Breezy with clearing skies

More and more sun with each passing hour today, with highs near 80. It will be quite breezy at times - gusts to 30 miles per hour won't cause problems, but will be very noticeable. Expect much less humidity with those winds pulling in drier air.

Schoharie house fire injures firefighters, destroys home on Sunnyside Road
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 8:44 AM

Schoharie house fire injures firefighters, destroys home on Sunnyside Road

A fire in rural Schoharie destroyed a home and sent several firefighters to the hospital. Firefighters were called around 8 p.m. to a home near Sunnyside Road in the town of Schoharie. Crews from Schoharie, Middleburgh, Cobleskill and other departments arrived to find flames on the first floor that were spreading. The post Schoharie house fire injures firefighters, destroys home on Sunnyside Road appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 8:18 AM

Support Albany native’s run cross America for teen mental health

Fundraiser by Project RAAM Project RAAM : Running Across America: 3,300 Miles for Youth Mental Health The post Support Albany native’s run cross America for teen mental health appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Schuylerville seniors kick off last first day with sunrise event
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 10, 2026 • 7:45 AM

Schuylerville seniors kick off last first day with sunrise event

Schuylerville seniors started their final school year together at a senior sunrise, sharing breakfast, memories and advice for younger students. The post Schuylerville seniors kick off last first day with sunrise event appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

6 pounds of cannabis seized during Albany traffic stop
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 7:21 AM

6 pounds of cannabis seized during Albany traffic stop

On August 28, an Albany man was arrested after a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in Albany. According to troopers, the driver 38-year-old Ashraf Abdallah was transporting a large amount of cannabis.

Waterfront restaurant in Catskill closing after nearly 30 years
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 6:32 AM

Waterfront restaurant in Catskill closing after nearly 30 years

Frank Guido's Port of Call, located next to the Historic Catskill Point, will serve its last table on Sunday, after 27 years of business.

5 things to know this Thursday, September 10
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 6:06 AM

5 things to know this Thursday, September 10

An Albany County investigator has been arrested for misusing flock cameras. Also, a Chicopee Public Schools employee has been arrested for child sex abuse materials. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Hockey player, coach and broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at 70
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 5:53 AM

Hockey player, coach and broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at 70

Melrose had a relatable everyman’s broadcasting style, bringing a sense of humor to his insights, and was easily recognized by his goatee and slicked-backed hair.

Times Union Sep 10, 2026 • 5:10 AM

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins - timesunion.com

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 10, 2026 • 2:35 AM

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms - timesunion.com

Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms  timesunion.com

CBA readying for rematch with Saratoga Springs in 1st & 10 "Game of the Week"
NEWS10 ABC Sep 10, 2026 • 12:02 AM

CBA readying for rematch with Saratoga Springs in 1st & 10 "Game of the Week"

When the Section 2 football schedule came out, this matchup jumped off the page as "can't miss": Saratoga Springs traveling to Christian Brothers Academy in a rematch of the Class AA sectional championship game. It's the Week 2 1st & 10 "Game of the Week".

Chicopee Public Schools employee arraigned on child pornography charges
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 11:12 PM

Chicopee Public Schools employee arraigned on child pornography charges

A Lenox man was arraigned on child pornography charges in Central Berkshire District Court on Wednesday. 46-year-old Keith Harrison was arraigned on four charges following his arrest on Tuesday.

Delmar rehab center sharing improvements to facilities amid concerns
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 10:16 PM

Delmar rehab center sharing improvements to facilities amid concerns

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) continues its investigation into two local health facilities in Albany County, the Albany Center for Independent Living and Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, the company that operates both facilities has shared their vision for moving forward. "We purchased the facilities August [...]

Several crews battle house fire in Schoharie County; firefighter hospitalized
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 9:38 PM

Several crews battle house fire in Schoharie County; firefighter hospitalized

Several crews responded to a house fire in Schoharie on Wednesday night. According to Schoharie County Fire Coordinator Matt Brisley, the fire broke out at a home on Sunnyside Road just before 8 p.m.

Times Union Sep 9, 2026 • 9:12 PM

Rensselaer County moves closer to near-total ban on kratom sales - timesunion.com

Rensselaer County moves closer to near-total ban on kratom sales  timesunion.com

Shenendehowa Central School District selects new mascot
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 9:10 PM

Shenendehowa Central School District selects new mascot

The Shenendehowa Central School District has selected its new mascot, after being without one since 2024. On Tuesday, the district's board of education voted to officially adopt the "Mustangs."

Wilton residents continue to cleanup after tornadoes
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 9:08 PM

Wilton residents continue to cleanup after tornadoes

After two tornadoes touched down in Saratoga County on August 27, the town of Wilton has been in cleanup mode. The town has set up dumpsters and debris pickup to help residents dig out, but some said that it's their neighbors who have been making the biggest difference.

Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 9:06 PM

Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70

Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70. ESPN announced Melrose’s death Wednesday after his wife informed the network. Melrose stepped away from the role in 2023 after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. From Kelvington, Saskatchewan, the hard-nosed defenseman played over 300 games in the NHL after nearly 200 in the World Hockey Association. The post Hockey player and coach-turned-broadcaster Barry Melrose dies at age 70 appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Troy Police investigating shots fired incident on 2nd Street
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 8:28 PM

Troy Police investigating shots fired incident on 2nd Street

An investigation is underway after a reported shots fired incident in Troy on Wednesday evening. The Troy Police Department responded to 2nd Avenue near 101st Street at about 5:30 p.m.

Times Union Sep 9, 2026 • 6:45 PM

Albany County sheriff's investigator charged with misusing Flock camera data - timesunion.com

Albany County sheriff's investigator charged with misusing Flock camera data  timesunion.com

Parvovirus outbreak in Hoosick Falls, 2 arrested
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 6:43 PM

Parvovirus outbreak in Hoosick Falls, 2 arrested

Following multiple cases of canine parvovirus out of Hoosick Falls, the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society held a clinic in Hoosick Falls where residents could bring their pets to get vaccinated against parvovirus.

Columbia County mayor discusses Flock cameras in area
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 6:40 PM

Columbia County mayor discusses Flock cameras in area

While residents in Columbia County voice their concerns over Flock cameras being used in their area, some local leaders are discussing transparency. Hudson Mayor Joseph Ferris says the cameras being in Greenport still affects residents.

AI tool identifies where most accidents occur
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 5:58 PM

AI tool identifies where most accidents occur

There's a new tool that's using AI to track the deadliest crashes in New York, including right here in the Capital Region. Its goal is to give drivers heightened awareness when they hit the road.

Cardiology patients voice concerns over Ellis Medicine and St. Peter’s lawsuit
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 5:58 PM

Cardiology patients voice concerns over Ellis Medicine and St. Peter’s lawsuit

Cardiology Associates of Schenectady was an independent practice that worked with Ellis Medicine for decades. In 2021, St. Peter’s acquired the practice, making its 27 cardiologists St. Peter’s employees. They continued treating patients and performing procedures at Ellis Medicine under an agreement between the two health systems, an agreement that St Peter's ended.

Family of missing East Greenbush man pleads for public's help
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 5:43 PM

Family of missing East Greenbush man pleads for public's help

A man is missing out of East Greenbush and could be in need of medical attention. 35-year-old Dominick Bianchi was last seen Tuesday morning in the area of Forrest Pointe Drive. Police are continuing to search the area, and they’re now asking for the public's help. Dominick’s wife tells us he is a Type 1 diabetic, and they are unsure if he has his insulin on him. They say this situation is dire.

New York bolsters synagogue security ahead of Rosh Hashanah amid 'unprecedented' rise in antisemitic incidents
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 5:41 PM

New York bolsters synagogue security ahead of Rosh Hashanah amid 'unprecedented' rise in antisemitic incidents

Over the past 10 years, antisemitic incidents across New York State have skyrocketed by more than 500%, according to a report from the Anti-Defamation League.

9/9/26: A Rainy Night, Improvements Tomorrow
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 5:31 PM

9/9/26: A Rainy Night, Improvements Tomorrow

Here is your latest StormTracker forecast from meteorologists Rob Lindenmuth and Alyssa Caroprese. The area remains in between a warm and cold front this evening, putting us in a humid and unsettled air mass. Scattered rain will be ongoing through the evening hours and then gradually will taper late tonight. Expect a warm and muggy [...]

FIRST ON 13: Two arrested in Hoosick Falls after police say puppies with parvovirus sold, 2 dogs die
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 4:55 PM

FIRST ON 13: Two arrested in Hoosick Falls after police say puppies with parvovirus sold, 2 dogs die

Two people were arrested in Hoosick Falls after police said they sold puppies infected with parvovirus and two dogs later died. The arrests happened Thursday afternoon as a vaccination clinic took place next to the Hoosick Falls Police Department. Police said Carlos Ruiz and Anessa Blakey were charged with torture and failure to maintain sustenance for animals, sale and exposure of diseased animals and obstruction of governmental administration. The post FIRST ON 13: Two arrested in Hoosick Falls after police say puppies with parvovirus sold, 2 dogs die appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Sheriff: Investigator charged after using Flock camera data for personal use
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 3:45 PM

Sheriff: Investigator charged after using Flock camera data for personal use

A senior investigator with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office is accused of accessing Flock license plate camera data for personal purposes. Investigators said Laurie Moore, 47, accessed the data and other law enforcement systems for information on five people she knew. This was not for any law enforcement investigation or authorized purpose, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The post Sheriff: Investigator charged after using Flock camera data for personal use appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Albany Co. Sheriff's Office investigator accused of misusing Flock cameras
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 2:59 PM

Albany Co. Sheriff's Office investigator accused of misusing Flock cameras

An Albany County Sheriff's Office investigator has been arrested after allegedly misusing Flock cameras to access information about a former girlfriend, authorities said during a press conference on Wednesday.

Cohoes man heads to prison for stealing over $4M from employer to buy crack cocaine
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 2:32 PM

Cohoes man heads to prison for stealing over $4M from employer to buy crack cocaine

A Cohoes man was sent to prison after prosecutors said he stole more than $4 million from his former employer in Albany County’s biggest grand larceny case. Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon said Kevin Stevens, 62, was sentenced Wednesday morning by Judge Christopher Maier to four to 12 years in state prison. Kindlon said Stevens pleaded guilty to first-degree grand larceny and first-degree identity theft, and was also ordered to pay full restitution to A.E. Rosen Electrical Co., Inc. The post Cohoes man heads to prison for stealing over $4M from employer to buy crack cocaine appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Registration opens for 79th Troy Turkey Trot
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 2:29 PM

Registration opens for 79th Troy Turkey Trot

Some may say September is too soon to think about Thanksgiving, but it's actually the perfect time for runners to begin training for the 79th Troy Turkey Trot.

1 airlifted to hospital after tractor-trailer crash in Pittsfield
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 2:22 PM

1 airlifted to hospital after tractor-trailer crash in Pittsfield

A man was sent to the hospital with serious injuries early Wednesday after his car crashed into a tractor-trailer, according to the Pittsfield Police Department.

Girl Scouts add cookies for dogs (and people, too) to 2027 lineup
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 2:21 PM

Girl Scouts add cookies for dogs (and people, too) to 2027 lineup

Two new cookies are being added to the Girl Scout cookie lineup, and one of them is for your furry friend.

Man gets 7 years in prison for raping child in Schenectady
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 2:07 PM

Man gets 7 years in prison for raping child in Schenectady

A man was sentenced on Wednesday to 7 years in prison for raping a child in Schenectady. Brian Marte-Garcia had pleaded guilty in Schenectady County Court in June to rape. The post Man gets 7 years in prison for raping child in Schenectady appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Albany International Airport may soon allow visitors past security checkpoint
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 1:44 PM

Albany International Airport may soon allow visitors past security checkpoint

Albany International Airport expects to join a TSA program that would let approved visitors go past security without a boarding pass. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the new Gateside PreCheck program Monday. It allows people without a boarding pass to go beyond the checkpoint if they have TSA PreCheck or a Known Traveler Number. The post Albany International Airport may soon allow visitors past security checkpoint appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Man seriously injured in Ellenville shooting, investigation ongoing
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 1:40 PM

Man seriously injured in Ellenville shooting, investigation ongoing

One man is recovering from serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in the village of Ellenville on Tuesday. New York State Police said there's no immediate danger to the public.

Poughkeepsie city council member indicted on assault charge
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 1:35 PM

Poughkeepsie city council member indicted on assault charge

The Dutchess County District Attorney's Office (DCDA) reported on Wednesday that City of Poughkeepsie Common Councilmember Christopher Grant was arraigned on an indictment in a 2025 assault case.

Albany International Airport cell phone lot closed for expansion
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 1:26 PM

Albany International Airport cell phone lot closed for expansion

Albany International Airport has closed its cell phone lot for a project that will more than double the number of spaces. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9, the airport's cell phone lot is temporarily closed while construction starts on the expansion project. The project will increase the lot from 32 spaces to 67 spaces. The post Albany International Airport cell phone lot closed for expansion appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Beloved autumn ice cream flavor returns to Stewart's Shops
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 1:12 PM

Beloved autumn ice cream flavor returns to Stewart's Shops

A beloved fall flavor has returned to the ice cream counters at Stewart's Shops.

Indian Lake man sentenced for 2022 Warren County senior citizen scam
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:58 PM

Indian Lake man sentenced for 2022 Warren County senior citizen scam

The Warren County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday that Richard Toelk Jr. of Indian Lake was sentenced on September 4 in a 2022 fraud case.

Lengthy Shenendehowa school bus delays on first day of school
WNYT Ch. 13 Sep 9, 2026 • 12:54 PM

Lengthy Shenendehowa school bus delays on first day of school

Shenendehowa school leaders apologized after widespread first-day bus delays left students getting home later than expected. In an e-mail to families, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cecily L. Wilson-Turner said the delays happened Tuesday afternoon as the district wrapped up the first day of school. She said long bus rides caused frustration and anxiety for families across the district. The post Lengthy Shenendehowa school bus delays on first day of school appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.

Renewable energy coming to Western NY thanks to NYS Fair butter sculpture
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:51 PM

Renewable energy coming to Western NY thanks to NYS Fair butter sculpture

The 800-lb butter sculpture at the New York State Fair was deconstructed to be recycled into electricity at Noblehurst Farms.

Reflecting on the Saratoga Summer Meet 2026
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:44 PM

Reflecting on the Saratoga Summer Meet 2026

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Closing Day of the Saratoga Summer Meet was Monday, September 7. All summer long, we’ve been highlighting the people, places, and history that makes Saratoga Springs special. NEWS10’s Cassie Hudson reflected on the memories that made this a summer to remember.

Autumn Glow Festival lights up Mabee Farm
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:27 PM

Autumn Glow Festival lights up Mabee Farm

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A magical lantern festival returned for its third year to light up a historic site in Schenectady County. Autumn Glow Festival is running now until November 1 at Mabee Farm Historic Site. “The Autumn Glow Festival has become a much-anticipated fall tradition in Schenectady County, and we’re thrilled to welcome it back to [...]

South Colonie CSD brings in 40 new instructional staff
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:18 PM

South Colonie CSD brings in 40 new instructional staff

September 9th is the first day of school for students at the South Colonie School District, and 40 new staff are joining the district. 6 of those new staff members are Colonie alumni.

Capital Region to host ghost investigations, tours
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:11 PM

Capital Region to host ghost investigations, tours

With fall at our doorstep, businesses and local groups are organizing paranormal investigations and ghost tours in true spookyseason fashion.

Jared Freid to headline third annual Catskills Comedy Festival
NEWS10 ABC Sep 9, 2026 • 12:03 PM

Jared Freid to headline third annual Catskills Comedy Festival

The third annual Catskills Comedy Festival is set to return to the area from October 16 through October 18.

WAMC Sep 9, 2026 • 9:01 AM

9/9/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Ambassador Fred Hof - former U.S. Army officer and State Department Diplomat who taught at Bard College for six years and is now a Senior Fellow at Bard's Center for Civic Engagement. Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert. Fatimah Gilliam - author, lawyer, consultant, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Her most recent book is: 'Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You’ Stephen Haff - is an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie

Times Union Sep 9, 2026 • 6:08 AM

Snyder's Lake project scrutinized amid negative financial outlook - timesunion.com

Snyder's Lake project scrutinized amid negative financial outlook  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 9, 2026 • 6:08 AM

Grondahl: A view from the trenches of homelessness - timesunion.com

Grondahl: A view from the trenches of homelessness  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 8, 2026 • 3:24 PM

Lanes reopen, traffic eases on Northway after crash at Twin Bridges - timesunion.com

Lanes reopen, traffic eases on Northway after crash at Twin Bridges  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 8, 2026 • 2:36 PM

Dozens charged in multiagency investigation in Albany, Troy and more - timesunion.com

Dozens charged in multiagency investigation in Albany, Troy and more  timesunion.com

WAMC Sep 8, 2026 • 11:39 AM

Book Picks - Northshire Bookstore and The Book House/Marketblock books

This week's Book Picks comes from Cheryl Mckeon from The Book House/Marketblock Books in Albany, NY and Cassidy Washburn from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs NY and Manchester VT for our selections this week.

WAMC Sep 8, 2026 • 9:17 AM

9/8/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Roger Berkowitz - Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center and Professor of Political Studies, Philosophy, and Human Rights at Bard College. Mark Wittman - Wall St Investment Banker.Sophia Acquisto - a former NY elementary school teacher and now PhD Student at RPI.

Live Music & More: Sept. 8—14, 2026
The 518 Sep 7, 2026 • 8:07 PM

Live Music & More: Sept. 8—14, 2026

Times Union Sep 7, 2026 • 2:50 PM

Dozens displaced from Raymond Watkin Apartments allowed to return home - timesunion.com

Dozens displaced from Raymond Watkin Apartments allowed to return home  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 7, 2026 • 7:07 AM

Duty Calls: La Salle cadet leads “Calling All Heroes” 9/11 tribute - timesunion.com

Duty Calls: La Salle cadet leads “Calling All Heroes” 9/11 tribute  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 6, 2026 • 5:39 PM

Castleton-on-Hudson issues emergency water orders after tank depletes - timesunion.com

Castleton-on-Hudson issues emergency water orders after tank depletes  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 6, 2026 • 3:44 PM

Witness was helping family search for autistic child when he rescued her - timesunion.com

Witness was helping family search for autistic child when he rescued her  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 6, 2026 • 11:05 AM

Grondahl: Requiem for the Blue Note - timesunion.com

Grondahl: Requiem for the Blue Note  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 6, 2026 • 6:09 AM

How NY’s ‘broken’ property tax system creates winners and losers - timesunion.com

How NY’s ‘broken’ property tax system creates winners and losers  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 6, 2026 • 4:19 AM

Mudslide kills 2 and leaves 10 missing in China after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel - timesunion.com

Mudslide kills 2 and leaves 10 missing in China after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 5, 2026 • 8:14 AM

After long battle, Saratoga Springs property owners get permits for vehicle sales - timesunion.com

After long battle, Saratoga Springs property owners get permits for vehicle sales  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 5, 2026 • 6:04 AM

ICE arrested nearly 2,200 people in New York during monthlong operation - timesunion.com

ICE arrested nearly 2,200 people in New York during monthlong operation  timesunion.com

WAMC Sep 4, 2026 • 11:00 AM

WAMC on the Road at Crandell Theatre - Panel on Journalism and the film 'All the President's Men'

Few films have captured the work, responsibility, and power of investigative journalism as vividly as 'All the President's Men.' Released in 1976 and directed by Alan Pakula, the film stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman, as Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, whose painstaking investigation of the Watergate break-in helped uncover a political scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon.Based on Woodward and Bernstein's book, the film received eight Academy Award nominations, it won four Oscars. Fifty years later, it remains a landmark portrait of journalism, of cultivating sources, verifying facts, confronting powerful institutions, and following a story wherever it leads. The Library of Congress added the film to the National Film Registry in 2010.Last weekend WAMC and the Crandell Theatre in Chatham teamed up for a special screening of all the president's men, followed by a conversation about the film and the current state of journalism and investigative reporting. It was a full house, and our panel brought together four people with very different perspectives on the press, politics, and public life.

WAMC Sep 4, 2026 • 9:14 AM

9/4/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:The Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project.Heather Mulligan - CEO of The Business Council of New York State.Larissa Phillips - the founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project. She is also a columnist for The Free Press and a Greene County resident.

Times Union Sep 4, 2026 • 6:06 AM

Albany wants you to design its next flag - timesunion.com

Albany wants you to design its next flag  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 3, 2026 • 6:08 PM

Clifton Park candidate charged with driving 110 mph with revoked license - timesunion.com

Clifton Park candidate charged with driving 110 mph with revoked license  timesunion.com

Times Union Sep 3, 2026 • 4:05 PM

Gloversville politician arrested, accused of assault - timesunion.com

Gloversville politician arrested, accused of assault  timesunion.com

WAMC Sep 3, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Jeffery Robinson revisits the tragedy of 9/11 twenty-five years later in his new book 'Ash and Honor: The Untold 368 Minutes of 9/11'

Twenty-five years after September 11th, investigative journalist Jeffrey Robinson returns to those terrifying hours with 'Ash and Honor: The Untold 368 Minutes of 9/11.'Drawing on interviews with more than sixty American and Canadian eyewitnesses, Robinson reconstructs the military, aviation and national-security response minute by minute - from Air Force One and NORAD to officials scrambling to clear American airspace.The book also revisits disputed and confusing episodes, including reports of additional hijacked aircraft and questions surrounding authorization to shoot down civilian planes—claims certain to invite renewed scrutiny of the official record. Robinson is an international bestselling author of more than thirty books, including 'The Laundrymen' and 'Grace of Monaco.'

WAMC Sep 3, 2026 • 11:00 AM

In memoriam - Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem, a renowned American journalist, feminist, and activist, passed away yesterday at the age of 92 in her home in New York City. She co-founded 'Ms.' magazine, and helped establish the National Women's Political Caucus, the Women's Action Alliance, and the Women's Media Center. For more than six-decades, she fought for equality, reproductive rights, and social justice.In 2015, we spoke with Steinem about her memoir 'My Life on the Road,' her first book in more than 20 years, chronicling a lifetime of travel, listening, and activism. We were honored to have her on The Roundtable and The Book Show quite a few times over the years. This interview was actually recorded in NYC after midnight; it was so worth it! In memoriam we air that conversation today.

WAMC Sep 3, 2026 • 9:20 AM

9/3/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Fran Berman - Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University.Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert.Bob Brigham - Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College. He is a specialist on the history of US foreign policy.Donna Welton - Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste.

WAMC Sep 2, 2026 • 12:32 PM

Mickey Revenaugh's new book is 'School’s Out: Why Families Are Choosing Unconventional Education'

In her new book, 'School’s Out: Why Families Are Choosing Unconventional Education,' Mickey Revenaugh explores the growing world of homeschooling, microschools, virtual classrooms, unschooling, and even roadschooling and the families driving this transformation.

Times Union Sep 2, 2026 • 12:16 PM

15-year-old charged in shooting that wounded woman in Albany - timesunion.com

15-year-old charged in shooting that wounded woman in Albany  timesunion.com

WAMC Sep 2, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Dr. Helen Pilcher's new book is 'This Book May Cause Side Effects, The Curious and Dangerous Power of the Nocebo Effect, Placebo's Evil Twin'

We've all heard of the placebo effect, the remarkable ability of positive expectations to make us feel better. But what about its darker twin? In her new book, ‘This Book May Cause Side Effects, The Curious and Dangerous Power of the Nocebo Effect, Placebo's Evil Twin.’ Dr. Helen Pilcher explores how negative expectations can produce very real symptoms, intensify pain, and even contribute to illness.Pilcher is a science writer and former scientist with advanced training in neuroscience and a former reporter for ‘Nature.’ Her new book takes us from chronic pain and medication side effects to mass psychogenic illness, asking a provocative question, can what we believe about our health actually change our health?

WAMC Sep 2, 2026 • 9:12 AM

9/2/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Robert Griffin - Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany.Stephen Haff - is an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie.Nic Rangel - Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany.

Powers House Revel: The art party of the summer
The 518 Sep 1, 2026 • 6:45 PM

Powers House Revel: The art party of the summer

WAMC Sep 1, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Book Picks - Green Toad Bookstore and The Golden Notebook

This week's Book Picks comes from Jim Havener from Green Toad Bookstore in Great Barrington, MA James Conrad from The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY for our selections this week.

WAMC Sep 1, 2026 • 11:12 AM

The Yiddish Book Center presents 'Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls' on 9/6 with a Q&A and discussion with Steven Pressman

The name Woody Guthrie conjures images of Dust Bowl families from the 1930s fleeing their wind-ravaged farms, along with those famous lyrics 'This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York Island.' Woody’s horizons extended far beyond the dusty Oklahoma hills of his youth. When his wanderings and ramblings brought him to New York City, in the 1940s, he was introduced—both personally and professionally—into a vibrant Jewish culture that he wholeheartedly embraced. That culture in turn deeply influenced his life and his music. The film, 'Dust Bowls and Jewish Souls,' presents a whole new side of Woody Guthrie.The film will be screened at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA on Sunday. Following the screening, award-winning director and producer Steven Pressman will join us for a live Q&A to discuss the film, Guthrie's enduring legacy, and the remarkable Jewish influences that shaped his work.

WAMC Sep 1, 2026 • 9:34 AM

9/1/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Jay Jochnowitz - Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union.JP Miller - The Empire Report’s founder and publisher.Mark Wittman - Investment Banker on Wall St.

Times Union Sep 1, 2026 • 3:00 AM

State unveils details on 10 Albany projects getting ‘transformative’ funds - timesunion.com

State unveils details on 10 Albany projects getting ‘transformative’ funds  timesunion.com

Live Music & More: Sept. 1—8, 2026
The 518 Aug 31, 2026 • 5:07 PM

Live Music & More: Sept. 1—8, 2026

WAMC Aug 31, 2026 • 11:12 AM

The 43rd Season of the NYS Writer's Institute kicks off on 9/2

The 43rd season of the NYS Writers Institute kicks off Wednesday with a conversation with singer/songwriter Natalie Merchant. The 9thannual Albany Book Festival is Sept. 26 and a great lineup with dozens of literary events, films, etc.We get a preview now with Paul Grondahl, the Opalka Endowed Director at the NYS Writers Institute.

WAMC Aug 31, 2026 • 9:35 AM

8/31/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert.Libby Post - Political Consultant and lobbyist. Kathy Sheehan - Former Mayor of the City of Albany.Mike Spain - Former Times Union Associate Editor.

Times Union Aug 30, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Man seriously injured by tractor at Gloversville school - timesunion.com

Man seriously injured by tractor at Gloversville school  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 29, 2026 • 3:00 AM

1 killed in Middleburgh crash on NY-30 - timesunion.com

1 killed in Middleburgh crash on NY-30  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 28, 2026 • 3:00 AM

2 tornadoes hit Wilton as storms batter swaths of upstate New York - timesunion.com

2 tornadoes hit Wilton as storms batter swaths of upstate New York  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 28, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Power outage hits Crossgates Mall - timesunion.com

Power outage hits Crossgates Mall  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 28, 2026 • 3:00 AM

New York honors Dolly Parton with ‘Jolene, don’t speed’ road signs - timesunion.com

New York honors Dolly Parton with ‘Jolene, don’t speed’ road signs  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 27, 2026 • 12:45 PM

8/27/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.

WAMC Aug 27, 2026 • 11:10 AM

Téa Obreht's new book is 'Sunrise'

Téa Obreht has built a career on novels where history, myth and the uncanny have a way of colliding. Her debut, 'The Tiger’s Wife,' won the Orange Prize for Fiction and was a finalist for the National Book Award.Her new novel, 'Sunrise,' takes us to a mysterious Wyoming ghost town across three different moments in time. A plane crash in 2024, a historical reenactment in 2003, and the return of a legendary gunslinger in 1902 gradually become part of the same story.

Times Union Aug 27, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Burglar takes cash, leaves cigar at Dolce & Biscotti bakery - timesunion.com

Burglar takes cash, leaves cigar at Dolce & Biscotti bakery  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 26, 2026 • 4:26 PM

8/26/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.

Times Union Aug 26, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Man charged with attempted murder in Troy shooting - timesunion.com

Man charged with attempted murder in Troy shooting  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 25, 2026 • 1:58 PM

8/25/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.

WAMC Aug 25, 2026 • 11:00 AM

Book Show preview for Richard Russo's 'Under the Falls'

Bestselling author Richard Russo will be our guest on this week's book show. Russo knows something about small towns and about the people who leave them, the people who stay, and the trouble that follows when someone comes home. Russo is the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls and the author of Bridge of Size, Straight Man, Nobody's Fool, and many others. His latest novel is 'Under the Falls.'

Live Music & More: August 25—September 1, 2026
The 518 Aug 24, 2026 • 8:00 PM

Live Music & More: August 25—September 1, 2026

WAMC Aug 24, 2026 • 12:07 PM

8/24/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.

WAMC Aug 24, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Award-winning Sports Journalist Matthew Futterman's new book is 'The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis'

Award-winning sports journalist Matthew Futterman has spent decades covering the biggest stories in athletics for 'The New York Times,' 'The Athletic,' 'The Wall Street Journal,' and other major publications.His latest book, 'The Cruelest Game: Chasing Greatness in Professional Tennis,' takes readers behind the scenes of one of the world's most demanding sports, exploring the extraordinary mental and physical pressures faced by today's stars.

Times Union Aug 24, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Connecticut homicide suspect arrested in Saratoga Springs - timesunion.com

Connecticut homicide suspect arrested in Saratoga Springs  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 24, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Driver badly injured in Bethlehem wreck that closed Delaware Avenue for hours - timesunion.com

Driver badly injured in Bethlehem wreck that closed Delaware Avenue for hours  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 22, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Schenectady City Council considers e-bike, e-scooter law amid safety concerns - timesunion.com

Schenectady City Council considers e-bike, e-scooter law amid safety concerns  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 21, 2026 • 11:06 AM

Music historian Ashley Kahn's new book is 'Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland'

In the mid-1980s, Paul Simon was looking for a way forward. What he found, beginning with a cassette of South African Township Jive, would become ‘Graceland,’ an enormously successful album, a political landmark, and the center of a fierce argument about art, politics, and apartheid. In his new book, ‘Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland.’

WAMC Aug 21, 2026 • 9:16 AM

8/21/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Theresa Bourgeois - Public policy and communications expert.March Gallagher - The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley.Allison Kavey - a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY).Warren Whitlock - a former federal senior executive having served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Diversity & Leadership, and, Associate Administrator for Civil Rights at the Federal Highway Administration.

Times Union Aug 21, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Federal appeals court says Sarcone ‘not legally serving as acting U.S. Attorney’ - timesunion.com

Federal appeals court says Sarcone ‘not legally serving as acting U.S. Attorney’  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 20, 2026 • 11:33 AM

California Congressman Jared Huffman new book 'No Profits: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism’

California Congressman Jared Huffman has spent more than a decade in Washington representing a district that stretches from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Oregon border. A lawyer, former environmental advocate and co-founder of the Congressional Free Thought Caucus, Huffman is also one of Congress's most outspoken secular humanists. His new book, ‘No Profits: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism’ examines what Huffman sees as the growing influence of Christian nationalism in American government and politics.

WAMC Aug 20, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Claire Stapleton paints the picture of the widening gap in Google's ideals and its reality in her memoir 'Don’t Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape from Big Tech'

Claire Stapleton spent twelve years at Google, helping shape the voice and culture of a company that once promised to change the world. But over time, she began to question the widening gap between Google’s ideals and its reality.In 2018, Stapleton helped organize the landmark Google Walkout, when 20,000 employees protested the company’s handling of sexual harassment.Now a writer, communications consultant, and tech labor activist, Stapleton tells that story in 'Don’t Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape from Big Tech.' It is a memoir about corporate power, workplace identity, disillusionment, and what happens when a true believer decides to walk away.

WAMC Aug 20, 2026 • 9:10 AM

8/20/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Bill Hammond - Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy.Robert Pondiscio - Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.Nic Rangel - Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York.

Times Union Aug 20, 2026 • 3:00 AM

ICE detains Albany family, including 2 young children - timesunion.com

ICE detains Albany family, including 2 young children  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 19, 2026 • 11:33 AM

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site presents the exhibit 'Circles of Influence: Thomas Cole and the American Landscape Movement'

The Thomas Cole National Historic Site announced today the exhibition 'Circles of Influence: Thomas Cole and the American Landscape Movement.' The exhibition will explore the rapid influence that Thomas Cole (1801- 1848) and his work had on other 19th century artists, and the role that they collectively played in extending the concept of 'America the Beautiful,' still vibrant today.

WAMC Aug 19, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Berkshire Opera Festival presents 'Lucia di Lammermoor' at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on 8/22 through 8/28

Berkshire Opera Festival is about to present one of the most celebrated works in the operatic canon, Donizetti's 'Lucia di Lammermoor.' Conducted and directed by co-founders Brian Garman and Jonathon Loy, three performances take place August 22-28 at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington. We’ll get a preview.

WAMC Aug 19, 2026 • 9:18 AM

8/19/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Jackie Berry - Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt.Terry Gipson - Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University.Anna Markowitz - Executive Director of Communities for Local Power and former White House Advance Lead.Mike Spain - Former Times Union Associate Editor.

Times Union Aug 19, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Photos: Lights, animals and rides at the Altamont Fair - timesunion.com

Photos: Lights, animals and rides at the Altamont Fair  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 18, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Book Picks - Merritt Bookstore and Open Door Bookstore

This week's Book Picks comes from Kira Wizner from Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY and Lily Bartels from Open Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY for our selections this week.

WAMC Aug 18, 2026 • 11:12 AM

'Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert' with Conductor Damon Gupton and the Philadelphia Orchestra comes to SPAC on 8/21

Nearly 50 years after 'Star Wars' first transported moviegoers to a galaxy far, far away, the film - and its music - remain unmistakable. On Friday, August 21st at 7:30, 'Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert' comes to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Live Music & More: August 18—24,2026
The 518 Aug 18, 2026 • 9:30 AM

Live Music & More: August 18—24,2026

WAMC Aug 18, 2026 • 9:15 AM

8/18/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:Chris Gibson is a writer and analyst. He recently retired from the presidency of Siena College and was a former NY Congressman. His new book is “The Spirit of Philadelphia.”· Larissa Phillips is the founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project. She is also a columnist for The Free Press and a Greene County resident.· Catherine Tan is an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge.

WAMC Aug 17, 2026 • 11:28 AM

Louise Nealon's new book is 'Everything That Is Beautiful'

Louise Nealon made a remarkable debut with ‘Snowflake,’ the award-winning novel that introduced readers to her sharp, funny, and deeply compassionate portrait of contemporary rural Ireland. The County Kildare writer returns with their second novel, ‘Everything That Is Beautiful,’ a story that explores the complicated bonds of family, friendship, memory, and forgiveness.

WAMC Aug 17, 2026 • 9:14 AM

8/17/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are:·The Reverend Peter Cook - Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project.·Stephen Haff - is an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie·Judy Patrick - Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and a longtime editor of the Daily Gazette·Mark Wittman - Investment Banker on Wall St.

WAMC Aug 14, 2026 • 11:07 AM

Virginia Eubanks' new memoir is 'A Guide to Open Water Life Saving Lessons on Love, Care and Survival'

Virginia Eubanks is an investigative journalist, author, and professor at the University at Albany, whose is author of acclaimed book Automating Inequality Acclaimed How Technology Can Deepen Poverty and Injustice. Her new book, 'A Guide to Open Water Life Saving Lessons on Love, Care and Survival' turns the lens on her own life. After her partner was brutally attacked near their Troy, New York home, Eubanks became his caregiver as they navigated trauma.

WAMC Aug 14, 2026 • 9:14 AM

8/14/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University Fran Berman, a senior fellow and faculty member in the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. She is the President of Beyond Plastics and former EPA Regional Administrator. Judith is co-author of the book 'The Problem with Plastic' Judith Enck, a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.

WAMC Aug 13, 2026 • 11:30 AM

Tony Fletcher brings his new book 'POW, When UK Went Pop, 1980 to 1984' to the Orpheum Theater for a conversation and reading on 8/16

Music journalist and author Tony Fletcher has spent decades chronicling rock and roll and the culture surrounding it. His new book 'POW, When UK Went Pop, 1980 to 1984,' turns the lens on his own youth, a coming-of-age story, set against a wildly creative moment in British music. Fletcher recalls life as a teenage journalist and aspiring musician navigating the record business, love.Sex and the hard lessons of growing up while trying to land his own band a record deal. This Sunday at 2PM, Fletcher brings 'Pow' to the Orpheum Theater in Saugerties, NY for reading, conversation, and videos from the era. It is a great pleasure to welcome Tony Fletcher to the round table this morning.

WAMC Aug 13, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Caffe Lena presents sitarist Partha Bose on 8/16 as a part of their 'Global Voices' series

Sitarist Partha Bose brings the sounds of Indian classical music to Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs this Sunday. Bose began playing music as a child in Calcutta and has since built an international career, performing across five continents and introducing audiences around the world to the beauty and improvisation of Indian music.His concerts combine centuries old musical traditions with the spontaneity and energy of a live conversation between musicians and audiences. Sunday show is part of Caffe Lena's Global Voices series, which brings music and traditions from around the world to Saratoga and does so this Sunday, August 16th at 7 p.m.

WAMC Aug 13, 2026 • 9:00 AM

8/13/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy Bill Hammond, an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.

WAMC Aug 12, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Jay McInerney's new book is the fourth and final installment of the Callaway saga 'See You on the Other Side'

Jay McInerney has spent more than four decades chronicling ambition, desire, excess, and reinvention in New York City. Since the publication of his breakout novel, 'Bright Lights Big City,' in 1984, he's become one of the defining literary voices. He has become one of the defining literary voices of his generation, blending sharp social observation with an insider's eye for the worlds of publishing, wealth, and culture.His new novel, 'See You on the Other Side,' brings a long-running story to a close. The book is the fourth and final installment of McInerney's Callaway saga.

WAMC Aug 12, 2026 • 11:10 AM

Lisa Gardner returns with a new thriller 'You'll Be Sorry'

The number-one 'New York Times' bestselling author Lisa Gardner is known for intricately plotted psychological thrillers and unforgettable characters, including Detective D.D. Warren and missing-persons specialist Frankie Elkin.Now Gardner returns with 'You’ll Be Sorry,' a new thriller that once again explores the secrets people keep—and the dangerous consequences when those secrets surface.

WAMC Aug 12, 2026 • 9:00 AM

8/12/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert - Theresa Bourgeois, an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie Stephen Haff, Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, and Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and a longtime editor of the Daily Gazette, Judy Patrick.

Times Union Aug 12, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Retired Rensselaer sheriff’s employee flashes badge, tells group of Black shoppers not to steal - timesunion.com

Retired Rensselaer sheriff’s employee flashes badge, tells group of Black shoppers not to steal  timesunion.com

WAMC Aug 11, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Book Picks - Odyssey Bookshop and The Bookstore in Lenox

This week's Book Picks comes from Joan Grenier – owner of the Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, MA and we also welcome Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, MA.

WAMC Aug 11, 2026 • 11:12 AM

The Palace Theater will be having their Community Block Party in Albany on 8/15

The Palace Theatre in Albany, NY will be holding their Community Block Party on Saturday. Taking place under the marquee from Noon to 4PM at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Pearl St – they will celebrate the end of summer with live music, vendors, family friendly activities, community organizations, free food and more. This event is free and open to the public.There will be live music by The Ky McClinton Band & the Albany Rock Pit Showcase Band! Pony Rides & a Petting Zoo! The UAlbany Kids Zone with Face Painting, Balloon Twisters, a Bounce House, Games & Activities! Educational Activities with Ten Broeck Mansion! Create Interactive Art with Albany Center Gallery!

WAMC Aug 11, 2026 • 9:13 AM

8/11/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are an author, lawyer, consultant, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Her most recent book is: 'Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You' Fatimah Gilliam, Executive Director of Communities for Local Power and former White House Advance Lead Anna Markowitz, The Empire Report’s JP Miller, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio.

Live Music & More: August 11—17, 2026
The 518 Aug 10, 2026 • 6:37 PM

Live Music & More: August 11—17, 2026

WAMC Aug 10, 2026 • 11:35 AM

Actress Dale Dickey discusses her first Emmy Nomination for the hit TV series 'Widow's Bay' and her career

For years, Dale Dickey has been one of Hollywood's most reliable scene stealers, bringing unforgettable grit, humor, and humanity to acclaimed films and television series, including 'Winter's Bone,' 'Breaking Bad,' 'Justified,' 'True Blood,' 'Unbelievable', and 'A League of Their Own.' Her career has now reached a new milestone with her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.Recognizing her performance as the hilariously deadpan town gossip Rosemary and Apple TV plus's breakout comedy horror sensation 'Widow's Bay.' The series has emerged as one of TV's biggest hits, earning 19 Emmy nominations, while Dickie's dry wit and impeccable timing have made Rosemary an audience favorite.This morning we get to talk to Dale Dickey about a career built on unforgettable character roles, including this one.

WAMC Aug 10, 2026 • 9:53 AM

8/10/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations on the Shirley Ecker Boskey Chair at Vassar College He is a specialist on the history of US foreign policy Robert Brigham, the Arthur Zankel Chair in Management for Liberal Arts at Skidmore College where she teaches International Affairs and Business Management Pushi Prasad, Former Mayor of the City of Albany Kathy Sheehan, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.

WAMC Aug 7, 2026 • 11:33 AM

James Scott's new book is 'Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War'

James Scott has become one of America's leading historians of World War II, bringing meticulous research and compelling storytelling to pivotal moments in modern history. A Pulitzer Prize finalist and 'New York Times' bestselling author, Scott now turns to one of the war's most consequential and controversial decisions in 'Empire of Ashes: Truman, Hirohito, and the Descent into Total War.'Drawing on newly uncovered Japanese sources and survivor accounts, the book examines the final months of the Pacific War, the debates surrounding the atomic bomb, and the devastating human cost of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. James Scott joins us to discuss 'Empire of Ashes.'

WAMC Aug 7, 2026 • 11:04 AM

Saratoga Performing Arts Center presents 'Josh Groban: Stage, Screen, & Symphony' on 8/14

Josh Groban has built one of the most versatile careers in music, moving effortlessly between pop, Broadway, film, television, and the concert stage. The multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and actor is known for his soaring voice, best-selling albums, memorable performances in productions including 'Sweeney Todd,' and a deep appreciation for the orchestral tradition.On Friday, August 14, he'll bring that signature blend of genres to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center for 'Josh Groban: Stage, Screen & Symphony,' performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The show will bring to life selections from Josh’s new album 'Cinematic.'

WAMC Aug 7, 2026 • 9:23 AM

8/7/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of Political Science at Hartwick College in Oneonta, who studies gender in politics, women political candidates, women voters and women in elected office Laurel Elder is a senior fellow and faculty member in the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. She is the President of Beyond Plastics and former EPA Regional Administrator. Judith is co-author of the book 'The Problem with Plastic' Judith Enck, and Siena University Professor of Economics Aaron Pacitti.

WAMC Aug 6, 2026 • 11:08 AM

The Saratoga Performing Arts Center presents 'American Dreams with Brian Stokes Mitchell' with The Philadelphia Orchestra on 8/7

Brian Stokes Mitchell has enjoyed a career that spans more than four decades in Broadway, television, film, recordings, and concert appearances with premiere conductors and orchestras.Brain Stokes Mitchell will be at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center tomorrow night with the Philadelphia Orchestra for ‘American Dreams with Brian Stokes Mitchell’ at 7:30 pm.

WAMC Aug 6, 2026 • 9:00 AM

8/6/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt Jackie Berry, Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, and Former Mayor of the City of Albany Kathy Sheehan.

WAMC Aug 5, 2026 • 11:30 AM

Berkshire Theatre Festival's Colonial Theatre presents 'The Legend of Georgia McBride' through 8/16

'The Legend of Georgia McBride' is currently running at the Berkshire Theatre Festival’s Colonial Theatre through August 16th. The show is a glittering, laugh-out-loud celebration of chosen family, drag performance and music, packed with outrageous comedy, electrifying performances and unforgettable theatrical flair.Broadway’s Michael Wartella takes on the role of Casey, a down-on-his-luck Elvis impersonator whose life is turned upside down when he unexpectedly finds himself stepping into the fabulous world of drag performance. What begins as a last-ditch paycheck quickly becomes a heartfelt and hilarious journey into confidence, self-expression and the transformative power of stepping fully into the spotlight.

WAMC Aug 5, 2026 • 11:12 AM

George Pelecanos' new novel is 'The Blue Flame'

In George Pelecanos' new novel, 'The Blue Flame,' Pelecanos brings back beloved private investigator Derek Strange for his first new case in more than a decade. Hired to verify an alibi in a murder investigation, Strange finds himself navigating a city where violence, corruption, and moral ambiguity collide.It’s a sharp mystery about justice, redemption, and the instincts that refuse to fade. George Pelecanos joins us to talk about 'The Blue Flame.'

WAMC Aug 5, 2026 • 9:04 AM

8/5/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie Stephen Haff, and Executive Director of The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York Nic Rangel.

WAMC Aug 4, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Book Picks - Battenkill Books and Kinderhook Books

This week's Book Picks comes from Connie Brooks and Suzanne Kulick from Battenkill Books in Cambridge, NY and Mindy Kay Bricker from Kinderhook Books in Kinderhook, NY.

WAMC Aug 4, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Book Show preview for Daniel Mason's new book "Country People'

Physician and acclaimed novelist Daniel Mason has a gift for finding the extraordinary in everyday life. His new novel, 'Country People,' follows a young family whose move to rural Vermont becomes an unexpected journey into folklore, community, and imagination.Daniel Mason is our guest on this week’s Book Show – this afternoon at 3, Thursday night at 8 and online at wamc.org. In this preview of the program, we talk with Daniel Mason about the book and reactions from early readers – including the question for the author, “do you listen to WAMC?”

WAMC Aug 4, 2026 • 9:02 AM

8/4/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.

Live Music & More: August 4—10, 2026
The 518 Aug 3, 2026 • 7:11 PM

Live Music & More: August 4—10, 2026

WAMC Aug 3, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Michael Roth will speak on education and democracy at the Monterey Meeting House on 8/9

Michael Roth, the President of Wesleyan University, will speak at the Monterey Meeting House in Monterey, MA on Sunday, August 9th. His talk is titled: 'From Neutrality to Democracy; How Higher Ed Can Defend Democracy.' Michael will join us later this morning.Michael Roth has been president of Wesleyan University since 2007. His most recent books are 'The Student: A Brief History and Safe Enough Spaces: A Pragmatist’s Guide to Free Speech, Affirmative Action, and Political Correctness on College Campuses,'and 'Beyond the University: Why Liberal Education Matters.'He is currently focused on building a network of schools, Democracy 250, whose students defend democracy by participating in it. We welcome Michael Roth to the RT.

WAMC Aug 3, 2026 • 11:12 AM

SPAC welcomes back The Philadelphia Orchestra for their three-week residency starting on 8/5

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) welcomes back The Philadelphia Orchestra for a three-week summer residency from August 5–22 as part of its celebratory 60th anniversary season.Led by Music and Artistic Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin,the season pairs classical masterworks with SPAC premieres and performances by world-renowned artists, including Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award–nominated singer Josh Groban, Grammy Award–nominated indie-folk singer Gregory Alan Isakov, and two-time Tony Award–winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell.Christopher Shiley is President of Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

WAMC Aug 3, 2026 • 9:01 AM

8/3/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Associate Professor of Music at Vassar College. He studies music in American politics; sound studies; East Asian art music; and music in the African diaspora Justin Patch, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.

WAMC Jul 31, 2026 • 11:30 AM

Caroline Kepnes gives us a look at the character Joe Goldberg's origins in 'You First: A Joe Goldberg Prequel'

Long before Joe Goldberg became one of fiction's most unsettling antiheroes, he was simply a lonely teenager looking for love. In 'You First: A Joe Goldberg Prequel,' Caroline Kepnes takes readers back to seventeen-year-old Joe, working in Mr. Mooney's Manhattan bookstore and chasing the promise of romance, only to reveal how obsession and deception first took root. Kepnes, the 'New York Times' bestselling author whose 'You' novels inspired the hit Netflix series, once again blends dark humor, psychological suspense, and razor-sharp social observation. This origin story offers longtime fans—and newcomers alike—a chilling look at how monsters are made.

WAMC Jul 31, 2026 • 11:04 AM

Belfast-based writer Jan Carson's new book is 'Few and Far Between'

Jan Carson has become one of the most imaginative voices in contemporary Irish fiction, blending folklore, magical realism, and the emotional complexities of everyday life. The Belfast-based writer is the award-winning author of 'The Fire Starters,' winner of the European Union Prize for Literature, as well as 'The Raptures' and several acclaimed short story collections. Her new novel, 'Few and Far Between,' imagines an alternate Northern Ireland where the draining of Lough Neagh creates a mysterious archipelago that becomes a refuge from the Troubles. As environmental disaster threatens this isolated community decades later, Carson explores memory, family, belonging, and the enduring scars of history with wit, compassion, and startling originality.

WAMC Jul 31, 2026 • 9:17 AM

7/31/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey, and Siena University Professor of Economics Aaron Pacitti.

WAMC Jul 30, 2026 • 11:51 AM

Metroland Now's Erin Harkes gives us a preview of arts events in the area for the month ahead

Erin Harkes, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Metroland Now, joins us this morning for our regular arts segment where she will talk about what’s in the pages of Metroland Now and preview each month’s events for First Friday in Albany.Erin is a local musician, comedian and Metroland publisher and has a brand-new album of music, just out, it’s called "Blue."

WAMC Jul 30, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Michelle Goldberg ad Katha Pollitt will be at the New Marlborough Meeting House on 8/1

'New York Times' opinion writer Michelle Goldberg will appear in conversation with essayist, poet, and longtime 'The Nation' columnist Katha Pollitt at the New Marlborough Meeting House on Saturday, August 1, at 4:30 pm. They will be discussing the current political moment and the future of American democracy.

WAMC Jul 30, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Cartoonist Bruce Sconzo's new collection is 'Bruce: Three Decades of Cartooning'

For more than three decades, Bruce Sconzo has chronicled the world with a cartoonist's eye, blending wit, sharp observation, and an unmistakable drawing style to capture everything from everyday life to politics and popular culture. His new collection, 'Bruce: Three Decades of Cartooning.'

WAMC Jul 30, 2026 • 9:10 AM

7/30/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, and Former Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan.

Times Union Jul 30, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Delaware County man pleads guilty, admits his drunken driving led to firefighter’s death - timesunion.com

Delaware County man pleads guilty, admits his drunken driving led to firefighter’s death  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 30, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Albany Rescue Mission removes man who shared petition for improvements - timesunion.com

Albany Rescue Mission removes man who shared petition for improvements  timesunion.com

WAMC Jul 29, 2026 • 11:33 AM

Chester Theatre Company presents new play 'Amchitka' by Mark St. Germain running through 8/8

A New Play by Mark St. Germain, 'Amchitka,' is being produced Chester Theatre Company, directed by Julianne Boyd and running through Aug 8th. The production is taking place in the Chester Town Hall Theatre.In a monitoring station at Amchitka, a volcanic island 170 miles off the coast of Alaska used for underground nuclear testing in the 1960s, three scientists find themselves cut off from the outside world as an event seems to be underway. But what? A new philosophical thriller by Mark St. Germain, author of 'Magdalene' and 'Freud’s Last Session.'

WAMC Jul 29, 2026 • 11:12 AM

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2026 will continue through 8/30

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2026 continues through Sunday, August 30th. The Festival features indoor performances in the landmark Ted Shawn Theatre and the newly-opened Doris Duke Theatre, as well as outdoor performances on the Henry J. Leir Stage.In addition to showcasing acclaimed dance companies from the United States and around the world, the summer Festival is featuring a wide range of programs - including livestreams, talks, classes, exhibits, parties, community events, family-friendly activities, workshops with artists, and more.

WAMC Jul 29, 2026 • 9:35 AM

7/29/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Lecturer of Cognitive Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and former Fulbright US Scholar to Egypt Jackie Berry, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Robert Griffin, Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.

Why Patrick White keeps chasing the next great play
The 518 Jul 28, 2026 • 2:33 PM

Why Patrick White keeps chasing the next great play

WAMC Jul 28, 2026 • 11:30 AM

Book Picks - Oblong Books and Northshire Bookstore

This week's Book Picks comes from Suzanna Hermans from Oblong Books in Rhinebeck and Millerton, NY and Mike Hare from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, NY and Manchester Center, VT.

WAMC Jul 28, 2026 • 11:12 AM

The Tanglewood Learning Institute presents the world premiere of 'February 1933: The Winter of Literature' on 8/1

The Tanglewood Learning Institute presents 'February 1933' at the Linde Center on Saturday at 2PM in Lenox, MA. It is a World Premiere of a reading, with music, of Uwe Wittstock’s 'February 1933: The Winter of Literature.'

WAMC Jul 28, 2026 • 9:17 AM

7/28/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College. He is a specialist on the history of US foreign policy Robert Brigham, an author, lawyer, consultant, public speaker, and entrepreneur. Her most recent book is: 'Race Rules: What Your Black Friend Won't Tell You' Fatimah Gilliam, Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association Judy Patrick, and the founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project. She is also a columnist for The Free Press and a Greene County resident Larissa Phillips.

Live Music & More: July 28—Aug 3
The 518 Jul 27, 2026 • 6:11 PM

Live Music & More: July 28—Aug 3

WAMC Jul 27, 2026 • 11:40 AM

Jayne Atkinson will be doing a Q&A at The Triplex after a screening of the film 'Free Willy' on 7/29

33-years ago, the family classic 'Free Willy' opened in theatres and became a hit leading to two sequels and a film still revered today. Star Jayne Atkinson will be doing an event at The Triplex in Great Barrington on July 29th at 7 pm for a talkback after a screening of the film.

WAMC Jul 27, 2026 • 11:04 AM

Singer and Actress Heather Headley will be at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on 7/31 with 'An Evening with Heather Headley'

Heather Headley is known for her prolific career on Broadway, in music, and in TV and film. Headley has a multifaceted career, which she considers a blessing.Headley in 1997 made her breakthrough by being cast as the titular role of Nala in the Tony Award Winning Musical ‘The Lion King.’ She then starred as the leading role of Aida in Elton John’s and Time Rice’s ‘Aida’ where she won a Tony Award for Best Leading Actress. She also has been in the West End’s “The Bodyguard,’ the Broadway Revival of ‘The Color Purple,’ and Encores ‘Into the Woods.’Heather Headley will be at The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Friday July 31st with 'An Evening with Heather Headley' at 8pm.

WAMC Jul 27, 2026 • 9:14 AM

7/27/26 Panel

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are public policy and communications expert Theresa Bourgeois, Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government atSkidmore College Beau Breslin, Preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson, and Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio.

Times Union Jul 27, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Chief: Mother, grandmother died of suicide after killings of Mechanicville children - timesunion.com

Chief: Mother, grandmother died of suicide after killings of Mechanicville children  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 24, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Flock Safety cameras cut down in Troy - timesunion.com

Flock Safety cameras cut down in Troy  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 24, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Plane bounced on runway before hitting trees in Piseco, killing pilot, according to NTSB report - timesunion.com

Plane bounced on runway before hitting trees in Piseco, killing pilot, according to NTSB report  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 23, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Catskills newspaper’s case claiming retaliation from county government headed to trial - timesunion.com

Catskills newspaper’s case claiming retaliation from county government headed to trial  timesunion.com

Live Music & More: July 21—28, 2026
The 518 Jul 21, 2026 • 9:55 AM

Live Music & More: July 21—28, 2026

Times Union Jul 21, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Student-athlete recently released from custody vows ICE ‘will not kill my dream’ - timesunion.com

Student-athlete recently released from custody vows ICE ‘will not kill my dream’  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 20, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Fox killed after latest local rabies scare - timesunion.com

Fox killed after latest local rabies scare  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 16, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Rensselaer school district prepares lawsuit after city sues over resource officer costs - timesunion.com

Rensselaer school district prepares lawsuit after city sues over resource officer costs  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 15, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Doctor, daughter, granddaughter killed in Harrietstown plane crash - timesunion.com

Doctor, daughter, granddaughter killed in Harrietstown plane crash  timesunion.com

The murals that make a city feel seen 🎨
The 518 Jul 14, 2026 • 1:38 PM

The murals that make a city feel seen 🎨

The 518 Jul 13, 2026 • 4:55 PM

Live Music & More: July 13—20

Times Union Jul 9, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Seaplane makes crash landing on Lake George - timesunion.com

Seaplane makes crash landing on Lake George  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 8, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Grondahl: Film explores reputed miracles of comatose girl - timesunion.com

Grondahl: Film explores reputed miracles of comatose girl  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 6, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Albany police identify woman killed in Washington Avenue shooting as Iris Vazquez - timesunion.com

Albany police identify woman killed in Washington Avenue shooting as Iris Vazquez  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 2, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Taste of Italy reopens day after firestorm over anti-Muslim comment prompted closure - timesunion.com

Taste of Italy reopens day after firestorm over anti-Muslim comment prompted closure  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 1, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Searchers overlooked missing boy Harbe Nagi in cloudy pool, police say - timesunion.com

Searchers overlooked missing boy Harbe Nagi in cloudy pool, police say  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 25, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Longtime Capital Region prosecutor dies after motorcycle crash - timesunion.com

Longtime Capital Region prosecutor dies after motorcycle crash  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 24, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Deaths of 4 children, mother, grandmother probed as crimes in Mechanicville - timesunion.com

Deaths of 4 children, mother, grandmother probed as crimes in Mechanicville  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 23, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Schenectady County lawmakers approve $105M aquatics center for downtown - timesunion.com

Schenectady County lawmakers approve $105M aquatics center for downtown  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 16, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Federal grant sets bridge plan in place for Rensselaer park - timesunion.com

Federal grant sets bridge plan in place for Rensselaer park  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 16, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Horses killed in Saratoga Springs harness barn fire, lawyer says - timesunion.com

Horses killed in Saratoga Springs harness barn fire, lawyer says  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 10, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Grondahl: Albany’s Democratic machine ran on beer - timesunion.com

Grondahl: Albany’s Democratic machine ran on beer  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 8, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Saratoga County judge tells mother: 'All of your children suffered at your hands' - timesunion.com

Saratoga County judge tells mother: 'All of your children suffered at your hands'  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 2, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Father, daughter arrested by ICE to be deported Tuesday to Venezuela, advocate says - timesunion.com

Father, daughter arrested by ICE to be deported Tuesday to Venezuela, advocate says  timesunion.com

Times Union May 31, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Menands Fire Department back in service after station fire - timesunion.com

Menands Fire Department back in service after station fire  timesunion.com

Times Union May 27, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Pilot injured in plane crash at Saratoga County Airport - timesunion.com

Pilot injured in plane crash at Saratoga County Airport  timesunion.com

Times Union May 27, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Community Foundation to manage $10M foundation of Delmar 'millionaire next door' - timesunion.com

Community Foundation to manage $10M foundation of Delmar 'millionaire next door'  timesunion.com

Times Union May 25, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Construction of new daycare building underway in Niskayuna - timesunion.com

Construction of new daycare building underway in Niskayuna  timesunion.com

Times Union May 24, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Rensselaer County chairwoman, executive oppose five-year ban on biosolid fertilizer - timesunion.com

Rensselaer County chairwoman, executive oppose five-year ban on biosolid fertilizer  timesunion.com

Times Union May 21, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Man, 83, stabbed at Stewart’s on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs - timesunion.com

Man, 83, stabbed at Stewart’s on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs  timesunion.com

Times Union May 20, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Troy mayor, council agree to data-sharing limits on Flock cameras - timesunion.com

Troy mayor, council agree to data-sharing limits on Flock cameras  timesunion.com

Times Union May 12, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration - timesunion.com

Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration  timesunion.com

Times Union May 11, 2026 • 3:00 AM

1 injured in Thruway crash that clogged traffic at Exit 24 in Albany - timesunion.com

1 injured in Thruway crash that clogged traffic at Exit 24 in Albany  timesunion.com

Times Union May 11, 2026 • 3:00 AM

More space needed for debate on new Saratoga rules for historic homes - timesunion.com

More space needed for debate on new Saratoga rules for historic homes  timesunion.com

Times Union May 8, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Photos: Albany Medical College graduation - timesunion.com

Photos: Albany Medical College graduation  timesunion.com

Times Union May 6, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Former News10 reporter John McLoughlin dies at 83 - timesunion.com

Former News10 reporter John McLoughlin dies at 83  timesunion.com

Times Union May 1, 2026 • 3:00 AM

FBI warns of online child exploitation group as local man is arrested - timesunion.com

FBI warns of online child exploitation group as local man is arrested  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 30, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Hundreds without power in Bethlehem as outages pepper Capital Region - timesunion.com

Hundreds without power in Bethlehem as outages pepper Capital Region  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 27, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Machete attack in Sandy Creek sends NY state troopers to hospital - timesunion.com

Machete attack in Sandy Creek sends NY state troopers to hospital  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 21, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Bear comes down from tree in Albany after tranquilizer dart is fired - timesunion.com

Bear comes down from tree in Albany after tranquilizer dart is fired  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 17, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Josh Riley introduces No Taxes on Utility Bills Act for Upstate NY - timesunion.com

Josh Riley introduces No Taxes on Utility Bills Act for Upstate NY  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 14, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Guilderland man imprisoned in mom's death accused of killing cellmate with shoelace - timesunion.com

Guilderland man imprisoned in mom's death accused of killing cellmate with shoelace  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 13, 2026 • 3:00 AM

Kingsbury man faces murder charge in girlfriend's death - timesunion.com

Kingsbury man faces murder charge in girlfriend's death  timesunion.com

Times Union Nov 20, 2025 • 3:00 AM

AG tells mobile home park owner to stop illegal tax charges - timesunion.com

AG tells mobile home park owner to stop illegal tax charges  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 29, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Judge: Saratoga official Dillon Moran willfully ignored FOIL requests - timesunion.com

Judge: Saratoga official Dillon Moran willfully ignored FOIL requests  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 29, 2025 • 3:00 AM

State: Primitive investment plan likely cost Schenectady County $5M to $11M - timesunion.com

State: Primitive investment plan likely cost Schenectady County $5M to $11M  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 21, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Judge: Ballston should not have allowed Willow Marsh to have unlimited events - timesunion.com

Judge: Ballston should not have allowed Willow Marsh to have unlimited events  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 18, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Albany-area restaurateur faces DWI charges - timesunion.com

Albany-area restaurateur faces DWI charges  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 8, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Democrats put up Bobby Logan for Saratoga County DA - timesunion.com

Democrats put up Bobby Logan for Saratoga County DA  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 29, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Schenectady's good cause legislation fails while plan for housing task force is approved - timesunion.com

Schenectady's good cause legislation fails while plan for housing task force is approved  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 5, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Photos: Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Empire State Plaza - timesunion.com

Photos: Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Empire State Plaza  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 7, 2025 • 3:00 AM

Lawyer tossed from court after he laces homicide sentence with talk of oligarchs, Gaza - timesunion.com

Lawyer tossed from court after he laces homicide sentence with talk of oligarchs, Gaza  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 26, 2024 • 3:00 AM

ME-WOW: Kane, the missing cat, is found months after abduction - timesunion.com

ME-WOW: Kane, the missing cat, is found months after abduction  timesunion.com

Times Union Apr 18, 2023 • 3:00 AM

Saratoga County woman killed after turning into wrong driveway - timesunion.com

Saratoga County woman killed after turning into wrong driveway  timesunion.com

Times Union Aug 24, 2021 • 3:00 AM

Cuomo commutes sentence of radical who took part in '81 robbery - timesunion.com

Cuomo commutes sentence of radical who took part in '81 robbery  timesunion.com

Times Union May 29, 2021 • 3:00 AM

Times Union e-Edition available now - timesunion.com

Times Union e-Edition available now  timesunion.com

Times Union May 22, 2020 • 3:00 AM

RPI cuts non-tenured faculty, adjunct positions - timesunion.com

RPI cuts non-tenured faculty, adjunct positions  timesunion.com

Times Union May 11, 2020 • 3:00 AM

As Waterford home teeters on failing cliff, owner slams town response - timesunion.com

As Waterford home teeters on failing cliff, owner slams town response  timesunion.com

Times Union Oct 8, 2018 • 3:00 AM

Schoharie crash is country's deadliest transportation disaster in 9 years - timesunion.com

Schoharie crash is country's deadliest transportation disaster in 9 years  timesunion.com

Times Union Jul 27, 2018 • 3:00 AM

Review: 'Lempicka' @ Williamstown Theatre Festival - timesunion.com

Review: 'Lempicka' @ Williamstown Theatre Festival  timesunion.com

Times Union Jun 25, 2018 • 3:00 AM

Captured at Canadian border, Hungarian couple unable to reunite family with 2-year-old son - timesunion.com

Captured at Canadian border, Hungarian couple unable to reunite family with 2-year-old son  timesunion.com

Times Union Feb 23, 2018 • 3:00 AM

UAlbany professor pursues cancer cluster mystery - timesunion.com

UAlbany professor pursues cancer cluster mystery  timesunion.com