ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at NEWS10’s top 25 stories of the year. The stories feature business, crime, entertainment, animals, and more.
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25. Schenectady man wins $3M on scratch-off ticket : July 23
A Capital Region man has claimed the top prize on a scratch-off ticket. John Terry of Schenectady won $3 million on the New York Lottery’s Xtreme Cash scratch-off game.
24. Ranked: Best high schools in the Capital Region for 2024 : April 23
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024 Best High School rankings. Around 18,000 eligible public high schools were evaluated at the national, state, and local levels. These are the top 25 public high schools in the Albany area, according to U.S. News & World Report.
23. Saratoga Springs restaurant closes its doors : February 19
30 Lake, located at 30 Lake Avenue inside the Perennial Apartments in Saratoga Springs, has permanently closed its doors. The owners made the announcement on the 30 Lake Facebook page on February 19.