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The current pattern continues to be slow - it's the reason we had several phenomenal weather days in a row, but now it will lead to an increased threat for rain and thunderstorms into the middle of the upcoming work week. Beginning this afternoon, a few showers and downpours will develop mainly in western terrain areas.
BENNINGTON, VT (WNYT) – Bennington police said a crash in Bennington led officers to find a driver with a gunshot wound as investigators took a person of interest into custody. According to the Bennington Police Department, officers were called at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, July 25, to Park Street and Spring Street for a crash involving […] The post Shot driver crashes into three cars in Bennington appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local racing family turned their own experience into help for other families-- Stewart and Jessica Friesen started AIM Autism after their own son was diagnosed. On Saturday afternoon, that mission brought hundreds out to Fonda Speedway for their annual BBQ fundraiser. In its sixth year, the event was held at [...]
All American Sports/RFP Patriots head coach Jeff Jones did not hesitate when asked if his team, when playing at its best, is capable of winning the NFL Flag Championships.
WEST SAND LAKE, N.Y. (WNYT) — Firefighters were able to save a home after what started as a vehicle fire that quickly spread to the garage. Around 1 p.m. today, fire crews were called to a vehicle fire on Springer Road in West Sand Lake. When they arrived, the fire had already taken over part […] The post Fire crews salvage home in West Sand Lake vehicle fire appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Two men were arrested on Saturday after they were found with guns in Madison Park, according to the Albany Police Department.
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Albany police said two men were arrested and two loaded handguns were recovered after officers found them in a park after hours. According to a press release, officers approached two adult men at 1:44 a.m. Saturday, July 25, near Ontario Street and Madison Avenue because they were in the park during […] The post Police: Two men caught with loaded handguns at Albany park appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Three people were sent to the hospital early Saturday morning following a wrong-way crash on the New York State Thruway in Coeymans, according to New York State Police.
In June, four children and two adults were found dead in an apartment unit in Mechanicville.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Famed comedian Paula Poundstone is performing at The Egg in Albany on Saturday, July 25 at 8 p.m. The winner of numerous awards, you may know her from NPR's Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me; her weekly podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone; HBO's early days; or talk show Rosie O'Donnell -- and [...]
ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - What's something we all have in common? Aging! It happens to all of us, and more and more, we're in tune with wanting to do it well. So, how do we live in a way that sets us up for long and healthy lives? Dr. Rebecca Stetzer is a geriatrician at [...]
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – New York growers in 32 counties can seek federal disaster aid after spring weather caused more than $30 million in crop losses, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. Hochul announced July 25, that the U.S. Department of Agriculture granted a disaster designation for counties hit by frost, freezes, hail, flooding and heavy rain […] The post USDA disaster declaration covers 32 NY counties after $30M crop loss appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
A new analysis found only two states have seen healthy growth in middle-class income compared to inflation.
Aside from a stray shower over the high terrain Sunday afternoon, we are looking at a dry, comfortable weekend with low humidity and light winds. As we go into the work week, it does look to be unsettled with round of rain & rumbles, but that's not on the cards for your weekend forecast.
GOP appointees in Clifton Park removed from CSEA Times Union
Cocozzo is wasting no time getting to New Brunswick, New Jersey. He's decided to forego his senior year at Stillwater and enroll at Rutgers this fall.
Troy fire crews successfully rescued a man from the Poestenkill Gorge tonight. The post Firefighters execute rescue at Poestenkill Gorge appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
More than $18,000 has been raised for the Parkinson's Foundation as the result of a partnership between local companies. Market 32 and Price Chopper teamed up with Freihofer's Baking Co. to allow customers to contribute to supporting a good cause.
The crosswalk signal changes from a red hand to a walk symbol, and you cross the street. As you walk towards Shepard's Park in Lake George, you hear music playing, you smell delicious food and see several vendors lined up along the sidewalk off of State Highway 9 North. This is the walk into the Summer Lovin' Funfest held by Kelly's Angels, Inc.
A man was rescued by the Troy Fire Department from the Poestenkill Gorge on Friday night. Officials with the Office of Mayor Carmella Mantello said he was swept away by strong currents in combination with slippery rocks.
The City of Glens Falls made an announcement on Thursday urging people not to take police matters into their own hands. According to police, there have been a number of incidents against one person based on suspicious behavior. NEWS10's Amber Fisher went to the city to find out more about these incidents, and found a group of people rallying around a man they say is the victim.
Crews responded to a fire at a restaurant in Broadalbin on Friday afternoon. The Broadalbin-Kennyetto Fire Company responded to Stacy's Scratch Kitchen on West Main Street at about 1:56 p.m.
Court rejects Sunoco's bid to end Papscanee Island Historic District Times Union
A Schenectady man was sentenced on Friday for having sexual contact with a child two separate times in February and July 2024. 23-year-old Taiquan Brown was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Alyssa Caroprese, Rob Lindenmuth, and Allison Lancia: It was another great day across the region, and luckily tonight's forecast is still in great shape! Mostly sunny skies will persist until the sun sets and then remain clear through the overnight. Low humidity and calm winds will keep us [...]
Another witness testified in court Friday in the trial for Luciano Frattolin, painting a better picture of how investigators responded on the night of July 19, 2025. Luciano is accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter Melina Frattolin on that night, in Ticonderoga.
Friday Massachusetts lawmakers gathered to close the legal loophole that the governor said should never have existed in the first place. Friday Governor Maura Healey recognized the new laws closing the legal loophole that allowed authority figures who engaged in sexual activity with teenagers between the ages of 16 and 18 to claim consent and avoid prosecution. The law also allows exceptions to the state's statute of limitations when a DNA analysis identifies a perpetrator.
Albany police will soon have a new public information officer as the department continues trying to fill dozens of patrol openings. The post Albany PD’s spokesperson retires, dept. looks to fill 52 vacancies appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Firefighters in Pittsfield put out a train car fire and no injuries were reported. The post No injuries after CSX rail car catches fire in Pittsfield appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
A new pop-up at Colonie Center is offering parents a bag-free place to leave kids for a few hours this weekend. The post Lark and Lavender kids drop-off hub opens at Colonie Center appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Three license plate-reading cameras were destroyed in Troy, adding to tensions over a technology already under debate. The post Troy Flock cameras destroyed at 3 locations, mayor responds appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
NewsChannel 13 is saluting Staff Sergeant C-A Rocco of Mechanicville for his military service and work after the Korean War. The post We Salute You, C. A. Rocco appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Twenty one students have finished a paid certified nursing assistant training program at Shaker Place Rehab and Nursing Center. The post Shaker Place Rehab’s CNA training program graduates 4th class appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Friday was the sixth annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at the Saratoga Race Course. The special event highlights the organizations working to ensure racehorses have fulfilled careers after they retire from racing.
ADAMS, Mass. (NEWS10) -- A local nonprofit rescue out of Adams, Massachusetts, called Got Spots ETC. is giving a pup with a grim diagnosis a second chance at life. At Got Spots, they’ve given their newest rescue a miracle, but what they didn’t expect, was the miracle she’d bring to their life. Nadia is four [...]
New York became embroiled in a legal battle with the federal government over immigration regulations. New York sued the Department of Justice, in response to their suit against the state over recently signed ICE restriction measures.
Troy City Council takes steps to limit mayor’s emergency powers Times Union
Two teens are accused of robbing an Albany apartment complex golf cart on Thursday night at gunpoint.
A Schenectady man was sentenced to 20 years to life after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing a child in two 2024 encounters. The post Schenectady man gets 20 years to life for child sex crimes appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Albany police said two teens were charged after a golf cart theft turned into a gunpoint robbery and officers found a handgun at a nearby home. The post Albany teens charged with armed robbery after golf cart theft appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Flock Safety cameras cut down in Troy Times Union
Sister Maria Rosa Querini, a 91-year-old nun at St. Anthony’s Church in Schenectady, received the 2026 Brenda H. Thomas Good Neighbor Award, presented by the Goose Hill Neighborhood Association.
The Saratoga County Fair opened for the first time in 1841, making the fair more than 175 years old. NEWS10’s Bianca Caputo spoke to organizers, vendors and fairgoers about what the fair’s history means to them.
New York officials say Rensselaer County law enforcement must end agreements tied to federal immigration enforcement under a new state law. Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the first action by the new Office of Immigrant Trust, according to a press release. The office sent letters telling 12 local law enforcement agencies in New York with 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they must cease those agreements by Aug. 25. The post Rensselaer County ordered to end ICE agreement by Aug. 25 appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Plane bounced on runway before hitting trees in Piseco, killing pilot, according to NTSB report Times Union
Three Flock license plate readers were "deliberately destroyed" in Troy overnight, said Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello. She posted photos of the damage on her Facebook page on Friday.
Colonie police said a resident’s 2 a.m. call helped officers use a drone to find and arrest a person accused of checking car doors. The post Colonie police uses thermal drone to track car break-in suspect appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Colonie Police Department's Drone Unit helped catch an alleged burglary suspect on Wednesday.
Federal health officials have linked four more states to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite. The update announced Friday expands the scope of the largest U.S. outbreak of cyclospora on record. Federal health agencies have been investigating the outbreak tied to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. Their tracing efforts now include Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Previously the agency’s investigation included five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia. Investigators are focused on produce supplier Taylor Farms and imports of lettuce from a location in Mexico. The post Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers. James made the announcement on social media, saying it will be his “last decision” and that it comes after he strongly considered retirement. James says “I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.” The post LeBron James is heading to the Philadelphia 76ers, saying it will be his ‘last decision’ appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
After weeks of speculation, NBA star LeBron James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Saratoga Springs Police Department released body camera video showing the dramatic rescue of a horse from a barn adjacent to a burning barn in mid-June. The post Video shows horse rescues during deadly barn fire in Saratoga appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
State fire investigators have determined that an electrical issue caused a fire that destroyed businesses in the 43 Mall in West Sand Lake. The state Office of Fire Prevention and Control determined that the origin of the fire was an “electrical event” that occurred inside the Crossroads American Grille Restaurant, according to West Sand Lake Fire Chief Lee Crosier. The post Investigation: ‘Electrical event’ started fire that destroyed 43 Mall businesses in West Sand Lake appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
According to preliminary findings, the plane that crashed after leaving Adirondacks Regional Airport last week only made it about 125 feet above the ground.
Police body-camera footage from a heartbreaking evening at the Saratoga Casino Hotel in June was released Friday morning by the Saratoga Springs Police Department.
Earlier this summer we had a lobster bake of sorts under a pavilion at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, part of SPAC's Culinary Arts events with chef Devin Finigan. Finigan is owner of Aragosta and recognized as one of food and wine's best restaurants in both 2024 and 2025. Finigan shares stories from her debut cookbook 'A Kitchen on Goose Cove: Recipes from the Heart of Maine.' Joe Donahue spoke with Devin Finigan in May 2026.
The U.S. has surpassed 2025’s record for measles cases, with five months left in 2026. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday it has logged more than 2,300 cases of measles as of Thursday. Major outbreaks in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona have contributed to the rise. Experts say the actual spread might be greater due to underreporting and declining vaccination rates. For example, experts relying on mathematical modeling and genetic analyses believe a large outbreak on the Utah-Arizona border could be around three to four times bigger than the official count. The post There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025 appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
The Red Lion Inn presents their event: 'Voices of Democracy: Imagining America: The Next 250.' They will be celebrating America with visionary artists, activists, educators and musicians from the national and local community as they envision the hopes, dreams and challenges of our next 250 years.Wednesday, July 29, 2026Festive Food & Drinks: 5PMShowtime: 6:30PM-8PMIt is an evening of songs, story-telling, poetry and imaginings. The production is conceived and directed by Robert Egan. Musical director Johnny Irion joins us for a preview.
The filming for "Bridgeport," a horror movie being shot in the Capital Region and Central New York, is set to start filming in Schenectady on July 27. Ahead of production, parking restrictions in the Stockade District will begin starting Sunday at 8 p.m.
It’s National Self-Care Day, and a good reminder to squeeze in 5 minutes of time for yourself. CRL’s Jene Sena shares several quick hacks you can do anytime, anywhere. The post National Self-Care Day: 5 Minute Hacks You Can Do Anytime, Anywhere appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
As the band embarks on its Summer Endless Gold tour, CRL’s Jene Sena caught up with band leader Mike Love. The post Good Vibrations: CRL Chats with Mike Love of The Beach Boys appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Could this be the end of an era for Howard Stern? In today’s Sena’s Scoop, CRL’s Jene Sena shares why some Stern staffers may be hitting the unemployment line. Meanwhile, Kelsey Grammer hits the podcast circuit to promote his new movie and makes some controversial remarks about the American education system. The post Sena’s Scoop: Howard Stern Layoffs & Kelsey Grammer Says Americans Need a History Lesson appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
The Snowman draws long lines of people every summer. It could be the homemade ice cream. It could be the family-owned tradition and consistency. It’s probably both. The current owners are keeping all of it alive in Troy and Lansingburgh for longtime fans and people discovering this longtime business for the first time. This is […] The post CRL Ice Cream Tour: The Snowman appeared first on WNYT.com NewsChannel 13.
Art Pharmacy project offers artistic prescription for loneliness Times Union
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are 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, Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy Bill Hammond, and Arthur Zankel Chair in Management for Liberal Arts at Skidmore College where she teaches International Affairs and Business Management Pushi Prasad.
Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have released their preliminary findings on a deadly plane crash near the Piseco Airport. According to the report, a Cessna 182J was destroyed, killing pilot Kenneth Andreu, in its impact.
A new restaurant is coming to Niskayuna. Sally's Diner will be opening at 2837 Aqueduct Road, in the Senior Center building at Rivers Ledge Apartments.
On Wednesday, two men were arrested after leading detectives on a police chase through North Adams and into Clarksburg. According to the North Adams Police Department, both cocaine and a high-capacity, loaded firearm were found during the investigation.
Police: 71-year-old stabbed in arm in Albany’s South End Times Union
Homelessness rises in Capital Region despite statewide declines Times Union
A 71-year-old was stabbed during an attempted robbery Thursday afternoon. Also, new details have been revealed in the case against Luciano Frattolin. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.
GEDDES, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- Each year, the New York State Fair promises a stacked line-up of live music. We've got your guide to who's playing at the Fairgrounds this year. The Fair's press team announced pop-rock band Third Eye Blind (their biggest hit was "Semi-Charmed Life" from 1997) as the final addition to the 2026 [...]
2026 has been the year of Brigid Duffy.
A ceremony was held at National Grid headquarters in Albany on Thursday for students signing a commitment letter for the National Grid Electric Worker Scholarship. Eight new students and two returning students received funds to help pursue their education.
It's not everyday you find a lost grave. For Paula Lemire, and the staff at Vale Cemetery in Schenectady, their painstaking mission is to put a name to the people who were buried there long ago, and whose gravestones have since lost their part in history.
A Schenectady man has been arrested after allegedly stealing from Target in Wilton. The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to the active larceny call just after 5 p.m. on Monday.
Thursday marked the first day that witnesses were called to testify in the trial for Luciano Frattolin, the man accused of killing his 9-year-old daughter Melina Frattolin in July of 2025, in Ticonderoga. There were no cameras allowed in the courtroom.
If you’ve ever wondered just how big our solar system really is -- now you can walk it. Lake George High School students have created a 2.5 mile walkable scale model that spans Canada Street.
The Albany Police Department is investigating a stabbing that took place in the area of Madison Avenue and Franklin Street on Thursday afternoon. Authorities responded to the Albany Fire Department's South End Firehouse on South Pearl Street at about 12:44 p.m. for reports of a walk-in stabbing.
A local woman in her 90s is committed to making her dream become a reality. Ginger Miller is 90 years old, and a typical day for her is spent roller-skating, or dancing, sometimes golfing, and even drumming. Now, she has set her sights on becoming the Guinness Book of World Records oldest drummer. While most people in their 90s are slowing down, Ginger is speeding up the tempo, because for her, every beat is a reminder to keep going. She tells NEWS10 that "music is forever."
On July 3, 22-year-old Savannah State baseball player Johan Sandoval was detained at his fiancée's mother's apartment in Clifton Park. This all stemmed from a paperwork error when he was transferring schools from Bryant and Stratton College to Savannah State. The schools and the federal organization SEVIS did not keep his documents in status. Sandoval was recently released from detention on a $20,000 bond, and is required to wear an ankle monitor, but the family says unmarked cars have continued to circle their home.
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Alyssa Caroprese, Rob Lindenmuth, and Allison Lancia: After a fantastic day, quiet conditions will continue tonight. We should fall to the cooler side for lows yet again, with most spots dipping down into the 50s, but some spots could even see temps in the 40s. Since humidity will [...]
Although New York State saw an overall decrease in its homeless population in 2025, homelessness rose in 17 of 25 regions, prompting a class-action lawsuit against the state over outdated public assistance policies.
A man has been charged in connection with a bank robbery that took place in Albany on Thursday morning. 37-year-old William Panten, of Lowell, Massachusetts, was arrested and charged with one count of robbery in the third degree.
Catskills newspaper’s case claiming retaliation from county government headed to trial Times Union
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - First Responders Day was started at the Saratoga Race Course to recognize the hard work of the heroic men and women who risk their lives and take action when disaster strikes. This year, the New York Racing Association is paying tribute to the heroes who responded to the Saratoga Casino [...]
State funds rescue Colonie senior transportation program, for now Times Union
ADI Global to close Bethlehem facility, laying off workers Times Union
For more than four decades, Paula Poundstone has been one of America's most distinctive comedians, celebrated for her quick wit, improvisational style, and hilarious conversations with audiences that make every performance unique. A longtime favorite on NPR as a regular panelist on 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!,' Poundstone remains one of stand-up's most recognizable voices.She continues to tour nationally, bringing her sharp observations on everyday life, politics, family, and the absurdities of modern living to audiences across the country. Paula Poundstone brings her latest stand-up show to The Egg in Albany on Saturday Night at 8PM and she joins us now for a preview.
The 95th Anniversary Woodstock Library Fair will be held on Saturday, July 25th from 10am to 5pm at the new Library on 10 Dixon Ave.This year’s theme for the 95th Anniversary Library Fair is “We Belong Together”. It is a home-town party celebrating Woodstock as a center of the arts: painting, sculpture, poetry, music, fiction, nonfiction, pottery — “all the arts for which Woodstock is known.”
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, Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and a longtime editor of the Daily Gazette Judy Patrick, 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, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.
Johnstown kids found living in trash, feces from more than 20 animals Times Union
Bethlehem Police Chief Gina Cocchiara to run for sheriff Times Union
Building collapse leaves mess in Albany Times Union
Colonie Trader Joe’s approved for store expansion, more parking Times Union
British poet Lucas Jones has become an international literary sensation by pairing deeply personal poetry with the reach of social media, earning millions of readers drawn to his candid reflections on modern life.His new collection, 'I Still Believe in Miracles,' is an instant bestseller that explores masculinity, love, grief, hope, and the search for connection in an often-fractured world. Blending vulnerability with resilience, Jones writes about heartbreak and healing with remarkable emotional clarity.A London-based actor, writer, and poet, he has emerged as one of a new generation of voices bringing contemporary poetry to an expansive, devoted audience.
Northshire Bookstore and Universal Preservation Hall are presenting an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead on Thursday night at UPH in Saratoga Springs at 8 PM.He will discuss “Cool Machine,” the final installment of his Harlem Trilogy, a vividly imagined portrait of 1980s New York filled with daring heists, unforgettable characters, and the city’s magnetic energy.Whitehead weaves history, crime, and imagination into a gripping story that critics are calling “the literary equivalent of a great action movie” and “the greatest New York novel in years.”
Rensselaer Common Council increases water rates amid public hearing fueled by misinformation Times Union
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, Associate Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley Dr. Karin Riedl, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.
Grondahl: ‘Moon tree’ feted with party, commissioned poem Times Union
Bus carrying passengers overturns on Thruway Times Union
Photos: Saratoga County Fair opens Times Union
‘I will make it happen’: Field of Horrors owner vows to rebuild after fire Times Union
Grocery store, 171 apartments part of $115 million Schenectady proposal Times Union
Mechanicville children, allegedly poisoned, laid to rest in Utah Times Union
This week's Book Picks comes from Green Toad Bookstore in Oneonta, NY and Cheryl McKeon from The Book House in Albany and Marketblock Books in Troy, NY.
Gangster fiction has long explored questions of power, loyalty, and survival. But in 'All Them Dogs,' Irish novelist Djamel White brings something unexpected to the genre: a deeply human story in which violence and vulnerability exist side by side. Set in the gangland neighborhoods of West Dublin, the novel follows Tony Ward, who returns home after years in exile for a killing committed in his youth. Hoping to reclaim his place in the criminal world, Tony instead finds himself drawn into an increasingly dangerous relationship with Darren "Flute" Walsh, an enforcer whose presence forces him to confront desires, loyalties, and fears he has long kept buried.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project The Reverend Peter Cook, Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan.
Student-athlete recently released from custody vows ICE ‘will not kill my dream’ Times Union
Albany man dies after vehicle hits building on Schenectady’s State Street Times Union
Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Mike McIntire has spent years following the money, politics, and power behind some of America's biggest stories. As a reporter for 'The New York Times,' his work has exposed everything from Russian election interference to hidden financial incentives in policing.In his new book, 'Ricochet: Guns, Greed, and the American Way of Violence,' McIntire turns his attention to one of the nation's most urgent and divisive issues. Drawing on extensive reporting, he traces how commerce, politics, history, and ideology combined to shape America's uniquely powerful gun culture.
What does it take to outrun history without leaving it behind? In his new memoir, 'Running with Lions,' Dr. Pius Kamau traces an extraordinary journey from a childhood in colonial Kenya to a career as a thoracic surgeon in the United States.
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, Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government at Skidmore College Beau Breslin, the incoming director of extension programs and professor of practice at the American University of Armenia Jim Ketterer, and Political Consultant & Lobbyist Libby Post.
Bethlehem man charged with Madison Avenue stabbing Times Union
Judge orders Hoffman Homes to comply with subpoena in tenant tax probe Times Union
He made bread, invented an industry tool and served Poestenkill without accepting a paycheck Times Union
What happens when the United States launches an unconventional foreign aid program in the aftermath of a national uprising? Cornelius Queen of the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund will discuss his new book, 'A Daring Enterprise A US-Egyptian Partnership and the Case for Soft Power,' with panelist Jim Ketterer.
Tom Papa has spent years making audiences laugh by finding the humor in everyday life, family, food, and aging in the wonderfully absurd business of just being a human being walking on this planet. A veteran standup comedian, actor, podcast host, and best-selling author Papa is familiar with fans through his Netflix specials, his work alongside Jerry Seinfeld, and his long running appearances on NPR’s ‘Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.’ This summer he brings his ‘Grateful Bread Tour' to The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington on 7/18.
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, 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, The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, and a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey.
Rangers battle fire in Adirondack High Peaks Times Union
Daniel Silva has spent more than two decades proving that the international spy novel can be as elegant as it is suspenseful. The #1 'New York Times' bestselling author and former journalist returns with 'Ransom,' the latest adventure featuring legendary art restorer and Israeli intelligence operative Gabriel Allon.This time, what appears to be the disappearance of a glamorous British socialite quickly unfolds into a dangerous web of wealth, deception, political intrigue, and long-buried secrets. As Gabriel searches for the missing Alice Winter, he discovers that nearly everyone involved has something to hide—and that an old enemy is waiting in the shadows.
Maverick Concerts, founded in 1916, is the nation's oldest continuously running summer chamber music festival, welcoming generations of world-class artists to its iconic rustic concert hall. While chamber music remains at its heart, Maverick's adventurous programming also embraces jazz, folk, contemporary, and world music, making it one of the region's most distinctive cultural destinations.As another season unfolds, we're joined by Maverick's Music Director, Alexander Platt, to talk about this summer's performances and the enduring magic of making music in the Catskills.
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, Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy Bill Hammond, 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, and an Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan.
Pilot killed in Adirondacks crash remembered as instructor, Civil Air Patrol commander Times Union
Acclaimed pianist and NPR host Lara Downes, who has spent the past two years traveling the country for 'The Declaration Project,' a national initiative built around a deceptively simple question: What does it mean to be American today?This Saturday Lara will bring that work to MASS MoCA’s Hunter Center with 'Hold These Truths: Lara Downes and Friends,' a poignant and probing concert that marks America’s 250th anniversary by celebrating the power of music to express the core essence of our founding promise.
The creator of NBC's Smash and the author of more than 20 plays - including 'Seminar,' 'Bernhardt/Hamlet,' 'Dig and Seared' - Theresa Rebeck is also the longtime resident playwright at Vermont's Dorset Theatre Festival. This summer she's returning to direct her own acclaimed backstage comedy, 'The Understudy,' running through Sunday.Set in the rehearsal room of a Broadway production of a long-lost Kafka play, 'The Understudy' follows an overlooked actor, a Hollywood star, and a frazzled stage manager as old rivalries, bruised egos, and dreams of success collide. It's a funny, fast-paced look at ambition, jealousy, second chances, and the wonderfully chaotic world behind the curtain.
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, Dean of the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity at the University at Albany Bob Griffin, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio, 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.
Craig Apple will not seek reelection as Albany County sheriff Times Union
This week's Book Picks comes from Roxanna Pisiak from Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, MA and Drew Broussard Rough Draft Bar and Books in Kingston, NY for our selections this week.
'Mother. Daughter. Father. Son.' is a funny and deeply human new play about what happens when love, memory, faith, and responsibility collide. When an aging mother moves in with her fiercely independent daughter, long-buried tensions surface—alongside unexpected friendships next door that complicate everything.The production is up at the Adirondack Theatre Festival in Glens Falls, NY and runs through Sunday.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Joseph Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government atSkidmore College Beau Breslin, 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, The Empire Report’s JP Miller, and Former Mayor of the City of Albany Kathy Sheehan.
Rensselaer County investigator claims ‘senior manager’ was complicit in ‘Book of Shame’ Times Union
From the streets of Manhattan to the Hudson Valley and the Mohawk frontier, New York became the Revolution's central battleground—politically, militarily, and socially. In the new collection 'Fire and Freedom: The American Revolution in New York,' historian Thomas Wermuth and his fellow editors bring together leading scholars to tell a richer, more complicated story of the conflict and the people who lived through it.
Summer means music in Cooperstown, and one of the region's most anticipated traditions is ready to begin. The Cooperstown Summer Music Festival opens Wednesday evening with the acclaimed wind quintet WindSync performing at Fenimore Farm and Country Village.The festival continues through August 17 with a lineup of chamber music, jazz, and crossover performances at venues including Fenimore Farm and Christ Episcopal Church.
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, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, Political Consultant Libby Post, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.
Pilot killed in single-engine plane crash at Piseco Airport Times Union
For many of us, driving is routine - until it isn’t. Anne O'Dwyer has spent her career studying how emotion and perception influence behavior. A professor of psychology at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, she brings years of classroom experience and scholarly research to her latest work.In her new book, "A Driving Anger: The Psychology of Road Rage," O’Dwyer investigates the psychological forces that make driving such fertile ground for anger. She joined the Roundtable this morning for a detailed discussion about road rage.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Allison Kavey, a professor in the history department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY); Aaron Pacitti, an economics professor at Siena University; Larissa Phillips, the founder and director of the Volunteer Literacy Project, as well as a columnist for The Free Press and a Greene County resident; and Kathy Sheehan, the former mayor of Albany.
The Roundtable was joined this morning to preview the Hoosick Blooms Garden and Farm Tour by Kelly Brown, from Hoosick Blooms and Brown's Brewing, and garden host Cindy Parillo, a gardener who did the write-up and photography for all the gardens and farms on the tour.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Fran Berman, the Stuart Rice Honorary Chair at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s College of Information and Computer Sciences and faculty associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University; Theresa Bourgeois, a public policy and communications expert; and Donna Welton, a diplomat in residence at Bard College who retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was as ambassador to the Southeast Asian country, Timor-Leste.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Stephen Haff, an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie; Anna Markowitz, executive director of Communities for Local Power and a former White House Advance Lead; Justin Patch, an associate professor of music at Vassar College, who studies music in American politics; sound studies; East Asian art music; and music in the African diaspora; and Dr. Karin Reidl, a professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and president of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley.
Megha Majumdar’s new novel, A Guardian and a Thief, unfolds over one taut week in a near-future Kolkata reeling from climate disaster and food shortages.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
Water Music NY: More Voices Festival will take place in Waterford (July 10), Rome (July 11), and The Tonawandas (August 15), with each performance uniquely shaped by its host Canalside community.
The Roundtable Panel - joined by Beau Breslin, John Faso, Judy Patrick, and Catherine Tan.
Book Picks from The Golden Notebook in Woodstock, NY and Merritt Bookstore in Millbrook, NY for our selections for the week.
Free music and community for all in Central Park in Schenectady, NY is back. They have been Traveling the World One Concert at a Time since 1990 and Music Haven’s 2026 Summer Series gets underway July 12 – August 28
Gnaws! Beaver bites 2 people near Turtle Island on Lake George Times Union
Albany police identify woman killed in Washington Avenue shooting as Iris Vazquez Times Union
As America marks its 250th anniversary, few historians have done more to shape the way we understand the nation's founding than Ron Chernow. The Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer has brought towering figures to life through acclaimed books on George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ulysses S. Grant, and more recently, Mark Twain. In 1876, as the United States marked its centennial amid lingering divisions from the Civil War, Philadelphia hosted a world’s fair unlike any the nation had ever seen. In 'Centennial: The Great Fair of 1876 and the Invention of America’s Future,' historian Fergus Bordewich explores how that six-month exposition introduced millions of Americans to transformative new technologies, global cultures, and a vision of modern progress.
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, and Senior Fellow for Health Policy at The Empire Center for Public Policy Bill Hammond.
Taste of Italy reopens day after firestorm over anti-Muslim comment prompted closure Times Union
In 'Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence,' Robert Parkinson argues that the document’s often-overlooked list of grievances against King George III reveals what truly drove the Revolution and why independence became inevitable.Annette Gordon-Reed is a 'New York Times'–bestselling historian and the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University. Her books include 'The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family,' which won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award and 'Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy.' Her latest is a volume she edited, 'Jefferson on Race: A Reader.'
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are 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 Chris Gibson, Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and a longtime editor of the Daily Gazette, Judy Patrick, and Political Consultant & Lobbyist Libby Post.
Searchers overlooked missing boy Harbe Nagi in cloudy pool, police say Times Union
As America prepares to mark its 250th birthday, there's no better time to revisit the people, ideas, triumphs, and contradictions that have shaped the nation. For this special edition of Book Picks, part of our series 'We Still Hold These Truths: America at 250,' we're joined by Mike Hare of Northshire Bookstore.
Historian Michael Auslin joins us to discuss his new book, 'National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America.' Rather than viewing the Declaration as a relic of the past, Auslin argues that it remains the nation's defining document—one whose ideals have inspired generations of Americans while continuing to spark debate about the country's promise and purpose.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, 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, Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain, and Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan
H.W. Brands new book, 'American Patriarch,' turns to the nation's first president, George Washington. Rather than treating Washington as an untouchable icon, Brands explores the ambition, discipline, and restraint that shaped both the man and the new republic.Award-winning historian Rick Atkinson has spent decades bringing pivotal moments in American history to life through richly researched, compelling narrative. His latest book, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780, is the second volume of his acclaimed Revolution Trilogy, chronicling the critical middle years of the American Revolution as George Washington's army struggles to survive and the fight for independence hangs in the balance.
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, a 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 Ambassador Fred Hof, 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, and Wall Street Investment Banker Mark Wittman.
Residents hold vigil for 4 children found dead in Mechanicville home Times Union
For more than half a century, Gail Godwin has earned acclaim for novels that blend emotional depth with intellectual curiosity, receiving three National Book Award nominations along the way. In 'The Art of Becoming a Citizen: A Memoir,' she shifts from fiction to reflection, tracing the experiences that shaped her understanding of democracy, belonging, and public life.Part personal history, part meditation on the responsibilities of citizenship, the memoir explores how private lives intersect with national ideals. Written with the grace and insight that define Godwin's work, it offers a timely and thoughtful perspective on America's current political moment.
Hudson Valley Shakespeare’s summer season is underway in its first permanent home, the Samuel H. Scripps Theater Center. Designed to immerse audiences and actors in the rich landscape of the Hudson Valley, its unique indoor-outdoor setting for the company’s open-air productions offers an unparalleled theater experience.The 2026 Season includes Shakespeare’s 'As you Like It' and 'King Lear' this month, and in August, a production of 'Les Mis.' Davis McCallum is the Artistic Director and joins us for a preview this morning.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are 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, The Ulster County Comptroller and the former president and CEO of the Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley March Gallagher, Semi-retired, Editor at large/columnist/editorial writer, Times Union Jay Jochnowitz, and a full professor in the History Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Allison Kavey.
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho forever changed movie history with one shocking scene, but novelist Leah Rowan asks a tantalizing question: what if Marion Crane had survived? In her debut thriller, 'Marion,' Rowan reimagines one of cinema's most famous victims as a woman who fights back, setting off a suspenseful story of survival, revenge, and reinvention.A modern, feminist twist on a classic, the novel blends psychological suspense with sharp social commentary as Marion flees the aftermath of a deadly encounter while trying to save her sister from an abusive marriage. It's a bold, unexpected retelling that turns a familiar story on its head.
Few families have inspired as much fascination as the Kennedys and Britain's royal family. Journalist Caroline Hallemann has spent years covering both as Digital Director of 'Town & Country,' and in her first book, 'The Kennedys and the Windsors: The Story of Two Dynasties, One Born, One Made,' she brings their histories together in a fresh and revealing way.Drawing on extensive archival research and interviews, Hallemann traces nearly a century of connections, rivalries, tragedies, and public mythmaking, showing how America's closest thing to royalty and Britain's actual monarchy have reflected, influenced, and reshaped one another across generations.
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, Principal, Faith in the Public Square and Co-Principal of The Religious Nationalisms Project The Reverend Peter Cook, 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, and Former Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan.
For decades, Cory Doctorow has been one of the sharpest critics of the digital world—a bestselling science-fiction writer, journalist, co-editor of Boing Boing, and longtime advocate for digital rights and an open internet. His latest nonfiction book, 'The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI,' takes aim at the hype, fear, and confusion surrounding artificial intelligence.
Brad Gooch has spent much of his career telling the stories of larger-than-life figures. The poet, novelist, and acclaimed biographer is known for celebrated books on Keith Haring, Frank O’Hara, Flannery O’Connor, and the 13th-century mystic Rumi.A Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship, Gooch has built a reputation for combining literary insight with a keen eye for the personal details that shape a life. In his new memoir, 'Good Morning Moon: A Snapshot of an American Family,' he turns that eye inward.
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, an educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie Stephen Haff, a 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 Ambassador Fred Hof, and the Arthur Zankel Chair in Management for Liberal Arts at Skidmore College where she teaches International Affairs and Business Management Pushi Prasad.
Deaths of 4 children, mother, grandmother probed as crimes in Mechanicville Times Union
This week's Book Picks comes from Lily Bartels from the Open-Door Bookstore in Schenectady, NY.
Ancram Center for the Arts announced its 2026 season with five ambitious works that explore the themes of our times: polarization but yearning for de-escalation, finding love in an age of anxiety, art’s capacity to hold grief and remembrance, the human ethics of scientific advancement, and the psychic damage of war, even when soldiers return without a scratch. Co-Director Paul Ricciardi says “The times we are in call for questioning conventions and creative courage.” He adds, “We also lean in on the unique shared experience that theater offers to take stock and reflect on what keeps us open and humane while living in uncertain times.” To tell us more about this work, we welcome Paul Ricciardi - a Professor of Theatre Arts at the City University of New York - Kingsborough Community College - to the RT to tell us more.
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, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute Robert Pondiscio, Political Consultant & Lobbyist Libby Post, and Former Times Union Associate Editor Mike Spain.
Schenectady County lawmakers approve $105M aquatics center for downtown Times Union
The Dog’s Gaze: A Visual History' is a unique visual history that examines the social bond between two species, shedding new light on the human condition through the eyes of our canine companions. Art and Cultural Historian Thomas Laqueur will tell us more about his book.
Bard SummerScape is an annual multi-arts summer festival offering programs in dance, theater, opera, music, and more.Highlights include the Bard Music Festival, SummerScape Opera, major premieres through Fisher Center LAB, and the Spiegeltent.Bard SummerScape is a must-visit destination for breathtaking, thought-provoking performances and gatherings in an idyllic Hudson River Valley setting. There is A LOT. So, we will get a preview of event with Gideon Lester - Fisher Center Artistic Director and Chief Executive.
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, Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer, and Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and a longtime editor of the Daily Gazette, Judy Patrick.
Stéphane Wrembel stands as one of the world’s most celebrated guitarists in the world. Originally from Fontainebleau, France, Wrembel is known for his masterful blend of jazz, gypsy swing, and world music captivating audiences across the globe with his unique sound. ‘Rolling Stone’ as called him ‘a revelation.’Wrembel is also a respected composer with original compositions in acclaimed films; ‘Midnight in Paris’ and ‘Vicky Christina Barcelona.’ Midnight in Paris one a Grammy Award for ‘Best Compilation Soundtrack.’ He also has an impressive discography of over 20 albums including ‘The Django Experiment,’ ‘Origins,’ and most recently ‘New Orleans II: Hors Serie.’Stéphane Wrembel Quartet will be at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center at their Indigo Room on Friday June 26th at 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm. You can go to mahaiwe.org for more information.
We’ll preview the 49th Saratoga Jazz Festival happening next weekend! 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to roots, funk, blues, soul, rock, indie, and beyond.This year’s headliners are R&B legend and “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle and the New Orleans rock collective known for their triple-platinum hit “Wish I Knew You,” The Revivalists.The Annual summer event is filled with good times where you can enjoy craft beer, a local food vendor village, a fine arts and crafts fair, family fun, and more on SPAC’s idyllic grounds.
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, 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' Chris Gibson, Political Consultant & Lobbyist Libby Post, 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.
For more than four decades, Anthony Mason has been one of the most trusted voices in American journalism, bringing curiosity, intelligence, and a steady presence to his reporting for CBS News. As a correspondent and former co-host of CBS This Morning, he's interviewed presidents, cultural icons, and some of the world's most influential artists.Now, Mason is launching a project that feels especially personal. His new series, 'Alchemy,' explores the creative process through intimate, long-form conversations with musicians and artists including Hozier, Paul Simon, and Nile Rodgers. But 'Alchemy' isn't focused on fame, success, or even the work itself. Instead, it asks a deeper question: how does creativity help people transform hardship, uncertainty, and experience into something meaningful?
The world of Buddhist scholarship has lost one of its most influential voices. Robert Thurman, the pioneering scholar, author, father of actor Uma Thurman, and advocate for Tibetan Buddhism, died yesterday in Woodstock, New York. He was 84.Thurman spent decades introducing Western audiences to Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and culture, serving for 30 years as Columbia University’s Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies. A close friend and longtime student of the Dalai Lama, he was the first American ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk and later co-founded Tibet House US, dedicated to preserving Tibetan culture in exile.Named by Time magazine as one of America’s most influential thinkers, Thurman leaves behind a profound intellectual and spiritual legacy that shaped generations of students, readers, and practitioners.I spoke with him in 2017 about his book, 'Man of Peace: The Illustrated Life Story of the Dalai Lama of Tibet.' We play a portion of that interview this morning, in memoriam, where he talks about how he began his friendship with the Dalai Lama.
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are educator who teaches drama and humanities at Poughkeepsie Day School in Poughkeepsie Stephen Haff, Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley Dr. Karin Riedl, and Investment Banker on Wall St. Mark Wittman.
This week's Book Picks comes from welcome Laure Colodner and Ana Guimil of the Odyssey Bookshop in South Hadley, MA and we also welcome Matt Tannenbaum from The Bookstore in Lenox, MA.
The book hitting store shelves Tuesday, June 16, takes readers from the start of the American republic in 1789 to the end of the nineteenth century through stories that engage topics such as political violence, fake news, and contested elections.
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, preceptor in Public Speaking for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University Terry Gipson, and Associate Professor in the department of sociology at Vassar College. Her research is on health, wellness, and medical knowledge Catherine Tan.
Horses killed in Saratoga Springs harness barn fire, lawyer says Times Union
Straight No Chaser is not your typical acapella group that comes to mind. No blazers, khakis, ties, and singing traditional college songs on campuses. They are quite the opposite!Straight No Chaser is an all-male acapella group consisting of nine members that started on a college campus in the mid-90s, but grew to new heights becoming a phenomenon in the acapella world. They have grown a massive fanbase over the years and accumulated a long list of accomplishments. They have 2 RIAA Gold Certified albums, over 1.5 million concert tickets sold worldwide, over 1 billion streams on Pandora, and over 2 million albums sold worldwide.Straight No Chaser will kick off it’s ‘Straight No Chaser Beach Bash Tour’ tomorrow on June 16th. They will be at the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center on Saturday June 20th at 8:00 pm.
The Arch Stanton Quartet will conclude its yearlong music-and-spoken-word series “Exploring the Sheltering Sky: The Music and Words of Paul Bowles” with a free public performance on June 19 at the Albany Institute of History & Art. The performance begins at 12:30 p.m.“Exploring the Sheltering Sky” debuted in October 2025 and has been performed at a dozen libraries for hundreds of patrons who have been transported to the world of Paul Bowles’ writing and music. The series has been generously supported by a community-arts grant from the Albany County Arts and Culture program, coordinated by Advance Albany County Alliance.
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, 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, and Senior Fellow, Bard Center for Civic Engagement Jim Ketterer.
Science writer Elizabeth Preston has spent years exploring the strange brilliance of the world in the places like ‘The Atlantic’ and ‘The New York Times.’ In her new book ‘The Creatures' Guide to Caring’ she turns to animal parenting from devoted octopuses to fiercely protective birds and mammals. Revealing how care, survival, and connection shape life across species. The book blends reporting, evolutionary science, and wonder-filled storytelling into a look what creatures can teach us about raising the next generation.
Eight years ago, when wildfires threatened musician David Baerwald’s family home in Los Angeles. He salvaged all but forgotten boxes belonging to his grandfather. Among the discoveries inside them were a spy camera, a samurai sword, breathtaking photographs, and dairies and letters that will change his life forever. The platinum selling artist behind ‘Welcome to the Boom Town’ and ‘Come What May’ spent seven years and sold his music catalog to write the novel ‘The Fire Agent,’ based on his grandfather’s astonishing story. The result is a gripping chronicle, the rise of fascism in both the West and Japan.
Jasper Mills' defamation lawsuit against Times Union is dismissed Times Union
Albany County delays $1.5M payment for bus station as South End residents blast plan Times Union
Saratoga County judge tells mother: 'All of your children suffered at your hands' Times Union
Erie Canal temporarily closes at Waterford Flight Times Union
Raymond Wright Jr. back in court for Samantha Humphrey murder case Times Union
Police talk early suspicions about teen charged with Samantha Humphrey's death Times Union
Pilot injured in plane crash at Saratoga County Airport Times Union
Construction of new daycare building underway in Niskayuna Times Union
With video, Albany police chief disputes councilman’s accusation of racial profiling in traffic stop Times Union
Man, 83, stabbed at Stewart’s on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs Times Union
'I'm crippled for life': Couple sues Ballston Spa police officer over man's injuries Times Union
Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration Times Union
Schoharie County sheriff says gunshots fired near hikers Times Union
More space needed for debate on new Saratoga rules for historic homes Times Union
Photos: Albany Medical College graduation Times Union
Republican vexed with Rensselaer County Legislature to leave, move to Tennessee Times Union
Colonie town leaders assailed over cut to senior transportation service Times Union
Times Union journalism honored in NYPA competition Times Union
Saratoga Springs mayor seeks to change ordinance ruling architectural district Times Union
Josh Riley introduces No Taxes on Utility Bills Act for Upstate NY Times Union
Six months after ratification, Troy and CSEA spar over proofreading delays Times Union
Kingsbury man faces murder charge in girlfriend's death Times Union
Schoharie County rejects another election commissioner candidate Times Union
AG tells mobile home park owner to stop illegal tax charges Times Union
Pilot killed, passenger injured in Saratoga County plane crash Times Union
‘No one knows what’s happening inside’: Migrants languish in ICE, Border Patrol temporary hold rooms in New York Times Union
Police identify suspect Joseph Nowakowski in 1964 killing of Catherine Blackburn Times Union
Searchers comb Adirondacks for Cohoes homicide suspect Times Union
Queensbury developer's absence in court annoys presiding judge Times Union
$7,500 federal rebate for electric cars is ending, a challenge for NY climate goals Times Union
Judge: Saratoga official Dillon Moran willfully ignored FOIL requests Times Union
State: Primitive investment plan likely cost Schenectady County $5M to $11M Times Union
Dump truck driver found dead in wreckage of Brunswick home Times Union
Financial fraud charges lead to seizure of over 100 guns by FBI-led team Times Union
Judge: Ballston should not have allowed Willow Marsh to have unlimited events Times Union
Saratoga County Conservative chair files lawsuit to remove Democrat from DA race Times Union
Union blasts plans to move surgeries from Bellevue Woman's Center to Schenectady Times Union
Democrats put up Bobby Logan for Saratoga County DA Times Union
CDTA trims bus schedules in response to $2.7M deficit Times Union
I-787 northbound ramp to Rensselaer closed Friday Times Union
Commissioner of finance says Saratoga County needs to spend more on addressing homelessness Times Union
Schenectady's good cause legislation fails while plan for housing task force is approved Times Union
Queensbury developer arrested after Saratoga Springs fight Times Union
Pilot made emergency, upside-down landing in Knox field, troopers say Times Union
Excelsior University renames Albany headquarters after Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg Times Union
A deadly crash occurred in Westerlo. Leaders wonder if another could be prevented. Times Union
Photos: Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Empire State Plaza Times Union
State Supreme Court justice attorney endorsed to replace Saratoga County DA Times Union
Sheriff: Woman killed, man injured in collision on Great Sacandaga Lake Times Union
‘Ziz’ leader speaks after arrest: ‘I haven’t done anything wrong’ Times Union
Albany dropping SeeClickFix after court ruling in negligence case Times Union
ME-WOW: Kane, the missing cat, is found months after abduction Times Union
Cuomo commutes sentence of radical who took part in '81 robbery Times Union
Controversial gas pipeline under Hudson River on hold for now Times Union
RPI cuts non-tenured faculty, adjunct positions Times Union
As Waterford home teeters on failing cliff, owner slams town response Times Union
Schoharie crash is country's deadliest transportation disaster in 9 years Times Union
Captured at Canadian border, Hungarian couple unable to reunite family with 2-year-old son Times Union
UAlbany professor pursues cancer cluster mystery Times Union
37 years ago: Schoharie bridge collapse kills 10 Times Union