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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.
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.
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.
It's been over two weeks since one of two tornadoes ripped through a neighborhood in Wilton. The clean-up is still underway.
Gillibrand among 1,000 lawyers suspended from practicing in New York timesunion.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things are getting spooky in Albany as Halloween approaches.
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.
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.
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 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.
State Police reported on Thursday that an arrest was made following a shooting investigation in Ellenville.
Individual in custody after incident at Ellis Hospital timesunion.com
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.
New York State Police arrested four people from Ellenville on Tuesday following an assault investigation in Ulster County.
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 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.
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.
The Albany County District Attorney's Office announced that Kevin Stevens of Cohoes was sentenced on Wednesday in a grand larceny case.
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 has a new owner. Bashir Chedrawee, founder of Simone's Kitchen and the Saucy Hospitality company, is taking over the bar's operations.
Brandywine Apartments in Guilderland evacuated after fire timesunion.com
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.
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.
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.
Animal owners in Berkshire County can have their pets vaccinated for rabies and microchipped for free at Carr Hardware in North Adams.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes a dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins timesunion.com
Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms timesunion.com
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".
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, 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 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.
Rensselaer County moves closer to near-total ban on kratom sales timesunion.com
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."
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.
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.
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.
Albany County sheriff's investigator charged with misusing Flock camera data timesunion.com
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two new cookies are being added to the Girl Scout cookie lineup, and one of them is for your furry friend.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
A beloved fall flavor has returned to the ice cream counters at Stewart's Shops.
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.
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.
The 800-lb butter sculpture at the New York State Fair was deconstructed to be recycled into electricity at Noblehurst Farms.
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.
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 [...]
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.
With fall at our doorstep, businesses and local groups are organizing paranormal investigations and ghost tours in true spookyseason fashion.
The third annual Catskills Comedy Festival is set to return to the area from October 16 through October 18.
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
Snyder's Lake project scrutinized amid negative financial outlook timesunion.com
Grondahl: A view from the trenches of homelessness timesunion.com
Lanes reopen, traffic eases on Northway after crash at Twin Bridges timesunion.com
Dozens charged in multiagency investigation in Albany, Troy and more timesunion.com
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.
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.
Dozens displaced from Raymond Watkin Apartments allowed to return home timesunion.com
Duty Calls: La Salle cadet leads “Calling All Heroes” 9/11 tribute timesunion.com
Castleton-on-Hudson issues emergency water orders after tank depletes timesunion.com
Witness was helping family search for autistic child when he rescued her timesunion.com
Grondahl: Requiem for the Blue Note timesunion.com
How NY’s ‘broken’ property tax system creates winners and losers timesunion.com
Mudslide kills 2 and leaves 10 missing in China after heavy rain from Typhoon Saudel timesunion.com
After long battle, Saratoga Springs property owners get permits for vehicle sales timesunion.com
ICE arrested nearly 2,200 people in New York during monthlong operation timesunion.com
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.
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.
Albany wants you to design its next flag timesunion.com
Clifton Park candidate charged with driving 110 mph with revoked license timesunion.com
Gloversville politician arrested, accused of assault timesunion.com
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.'
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.
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.
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.
15-year-old charged in shooting that wounded woman in Albany timesunion.com
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
State unveils details on 10 Albany projects getting ‘transformative’ funds timesunion.com
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.
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.
Man seriously injured by tractor at Gloversville school timesunion.com
1 killed in Middleburgh crash on NY-30 timesunion.com
2 tornadoes hit Wilton as storms batter swaths of upstate New York timesunion.com
Power outage hits Crossgates Mall timesunion.com
New York honors Dolly Parton with ‘Jolene, don’t speed’ road signs timesunion.com
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
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.
Burglar takes cash, leaves cigar at Dolce & Biscotti bakery timesunion.com
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
Man charged with attempted murder in Troy shooting timesunion.com
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
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.'
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond.
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.
Connecticut homicide suspect arrested in Saratoga Springs timesunion.com
Driver badly injured in Bethlehem wreck that closed Delaware Avenue for hours timesunion.com
Schenectady City Council considers e-bike, e-scooter law amid safety concerns timesunion.com
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.’
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.
Federal appeals court says Sarcone ‘not legally serving as acting U.S. Attorney’ timesunion.com
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.
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.
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.
ICE detains Albany family, including 2 young children timesunion.com
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.
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.
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.
Photos: Lights, animals and rides at the Altamont Fair timesunion.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Retired Rensselaer sheriff’s employee flashes badge, tells group of Black shoppers not to steal timesunion.com
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.'
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.'
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.
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.
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?”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
'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.
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.'
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.
Delaware County man pleads guilty, admits his drunken driving led to firefighter’s death timesunion.com
Albany Rescue Mission removes man who shared petition for improvements timesunion.com
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chief: Mother, grandmother died of suicide after killings of Mechanicville children timesunion.com
Flock Safety cameras cut down in Troy timesunion.com
Plane bounced on runway before hitting trees in Piseco, killing pilot, according to NTSB report timesunion.com
Catskills newspaper’s case claiming retaliation from county government headed to trial timesunion.com
Student-athlete recently released from custody vows ICE ‘will not kill my dream’ timesunion.com
Fox killed after latest local rabies scare timesunion.com
Rensselaer school district prepares lawsuit after city sues over resource officer costs timesunion.com
Doctor, daughter, granddaughter killed in Harrietstown plane crash timesunion.com
Seaplane makes crash landing on Lake George timesunion.com
Grondahl: Film explores reputed miracles of comatose girl timesunion.com
Albany police identify woman killed in Washington Avenue shooting as Iris Vazquez timesunion.com
Taste of Italy reopens day after firestorm over anti-Muslim comment prompted closure timesunion.com
Searchers overlooked missing boy Harbe Nagi in cloudy pool, police say timesunion.com
Longtime Capital Region prosecutor dies after motorcycle crash timesunion.com
Deaths of 4 children, mother, grandmother probed as crimes in Mechanicville timesunion.com
Schenectady County lawmakers approve $105M aquatics center for downtown timesunion.com
Federal grant sets bridge plan in place for Rensselaer park timesunion.com
Horses killed in Saratoga Springs harness barn fire, lawyer says timesunion.com
Grondahl: Albany’s Democratic machine ran on beer timesunion.com
Saratoga County judge tells mother: 'All of your children suffered at your hands' timesunion.com
Father, daughter arrested by ICE to be deported Tuesday to Venezuela, advocate says timesunion.com
Menands Fire Department back in service after station fire timesunion.com
Pilot injured in plane crash at Saratoga County Airport timesunion.com
Community Foundation to manage $10M foundation of Delmar 'millionaire next door' timesunion.com
Construction of new daycare building underway in Niskayuna timesunion.com
Rensselaer County chairwoman, executive oppose five-year ban on biosolid fertilizer timesunion.com
Man, 83, stabbed at Stewart’s on Circular Street in Saratoga Springs timesunion.com
Troy mayor, council agree to data-sharing limits on Flock cameras timesunion.com
Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration timesunion.com
1 injured in Thruway crash that clogged traffic at Exit 24 in Albany timesunion.com
More space needed for debate on new Saratoga rules for historic homes timesunion.com
Photos: Albany Medical College graduation timesunion.com
Former News10 reporter John McLoughlin dies at 83 timesunion.com
FBI warns of online child exploitation group as local man is arrested timesunion.com
Hundreds without power in Bethlehem as outages pepper Capital Region timesunion.com
Machete attack in Sandy Creek sends NY state troopers to hospital timesunion.com
Bear comes down from tree in Albany after tranquilizer dart is fired timesunion.com
Josh Riley introduces No Taxes on Utility Bills Act for Upstate NY timesunion.com
Guilderland man imprisoned in mom's death accused of killing cellmate with shoelace timesunion.com
Kingsbury man faces murder charge in girlfriend's death timesunion.com
AG tells mobile home park owner to stop illegal tax charges timesunion.com
Judge: Saratoga official Dillon Moran willfully ignored FOIL requests timesunion.com
State: Primitive investment plan likely cost Schenectady County $5M to $11M timesunion.com
Judge: Ballston should not have allowed Willow Marsh to have unlimited events timesunion.com
Albany-area restaurateur faces DWI charges timesunion.com
Democrats put up Bobby Logan for Saratoga County DA timesunion.com
Schenectady's good cause legislation fails while plan for housing task force is approved timesunion.com
Photos: Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Empire State Plaza timesunion.com
Lawyer tossed from court after he laces homicide sentence with talk of oligarchs, Gaza timesunion.com
ME-WOW: Kane, the missing cat, is found months after abduction timesunion.com
Saratoga County woman killed after turning into wrong driveway timesunion.com
Cuomo commutes sentence of radical who took part in '81 robbery timesunion.com
Times Union e-Edition available now timesunion.com
RPI cuts non-tenured faculty, adjunct positions timesunion.com
As Waterford home teeters on failing cliff, owner slams town response timesunion.com
Schoharie crash is country's deadliest transportation disaster in 9 years timesunion.com
Review: 'Lempicka' @ Williamstown Theatre Festival timesunion.com
Captured at Canadian border, Hungarian couple unable to reunite family with 2-year-old son timesunion.com
UAlbany professor pursues cancer cluster mystery timesunion.com