Smoothie bowl chain sets opening date in Guilderland
A smoothie bowl chain is set to open its first location in the Capital Region. Playa Bowls is set to open at 1512 Western Avenue in Guilderland on Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m.
Red Cross aids nine after Schenectady house fire
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The American Red Cross says nine people got emergency help after a fire on Germania Avenue in Schenectady. Volunteers from the Northeastern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross responded Monday afternoon in the city of Schenectady. The Red Cross said it gave financial assistance to six
Chief: Fireworks set off by youths causes Germania Avenue fire in Schenectady
Schenectady fire officials said minors setting off fireworks caused a fire that displaced nine people and sent one firefighter to the hospital with minor injuries. According to Schenectady Fire Chief George Burns, firefighters responded at 3:12 p.m. Monday, July 27, to a reported structure fire at 341 Germania Avenue.
Loggers react to Finch Paper changes: “It feels like a gut punch”
Loggers in the Capital Region are reeling after Finch Paper's announcement that they're stopping in-house pulp production and will no longer need to source wood from Northeast loggers. They say this change could lead to logger bankruptcies.
Troy police’s use of investigative software questioned in midst of Flock controversy
After months of controversy surrounding Troy’s Flock cameras, some residents are encouraging the City Council to give other technology used by police a second look. The Troy City Council unanimously approved a nearly $600,000 state grant that included $9,000 for artificial intelligence-integrated investigative software
New York State Black Arts and Cultural Festival returns to Albany
A festival celebrating Black culture is set to return to Albany this weekend. The New York State Black Arts and Cultural Festival will take place at Empire State Plaza on Friday and Saturday.
International bank opens new branch in Colonie
An international banking chain has opened a new financial center in Colonie.
Historical poet-based speakeasy experience comes to Albany
An immersive experience is bringing the words of a historical poet to life for two nights in Albany. The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy will offer a journey through Poe's writings paired with themed cocktails.
New York State Museum opens ‘Revolutionary New York’ exhibit celebrating America’s 250th anniversary
The exhibit looks at more than 250 years of history through the stories of everyday New Yorkers whose actions helped define the nation.
Schenectady home hit by gunfire; police investigating
The Schenectady Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to the 700 block of Bridge Street at about 3:17 p.m.
