Test results show high copper corrosion rate at Niskayuna water plant, pump station
MJ Engineering’s final report recommended adding sodium hydroxide, as testing results showed lower — albeit still higher than industry standard — corrosion rates with pH adjustments.
N.Y. Weather: Thunderstorms possible across New York this week
Thunderstorms are possible across New York Tuesday, with a separate storm threat emerging Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service office in Upton, N.Y., warns that atmospheric conditions Tuesday afternoon could bring the potential for thunderstorms mainly affecting western part
Albany Firebirds lose AF1 Championship to Nashville Kats 59-53
ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- The Albany Firebirds lost the AF1 championship after a comeback fell short on the final play against the Nashville Kats. The title game ended Saturday in Nashville, Tenn., after the Firebirds erased a 21-point deficit and took the lead with 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter.
‘Rocktoberfest’ mineral show coming to Albany
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Polish Community Center in Albany has a special event coming up in October for gem and mineral enthusiasts. Rocktoberfest is on October 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Capital Region’s gem, mineral, and fossil show is organized in partnership with...
Smoothie chain Bare Blends acquired by Long Island firm
Known for its plant-based smoothies, local chain Bare Blends has been acquired by Long Island-based chain SolBol.
Albany police investigating shots fired on Lark Drive
The Albany Police Department is investigating a reported shots fired incident. Albany police responded to the 100 block of Lark Drive near Pieter Schuyler Court West at about 5:15 p.m. Monday.
East Greenbush man arrested for child exploitation material
An East Greenbush man has been arrested for possessing child exploitation material. 50-year-old Thomas H. Nastars was arrested on Wednesday for possessing a sexual performance by a child.
Writing in Focus: Tig Notaro Opens First Rough Notes Festival in Kinderhook August 28
On Friday, August 28, comedian, author, and Oscar nominee Tig Notaro takes the intimate stage at Van Buren Hall in Kinderhook to open The Rough Notes Festival, a new three-day literary event founded by Kinderhook Books owner Mindy Kay Bricker. Notaro performs at 6:30pm, then sits down with “Hacks” actor and comedian La
Angry Schodack Driver Intentionally Crashes In Police Lot, Flees With Child: Authorities
A New York man intentionally crashed another person’s car in a police parking lot, fled with a child in his car, then crashed again near the same police station, authorities said Monday, Aug. 10. Shawn Latham, 30, of Schodack, was left facing a long list of charges following his eventual arrest, New…
Schodack man accused of harassment, 2 police pursuits
SCHODACK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A Schodack man is facing several charges after police said he purposely struck a vehicle and led police on pursuits while children were in his custody. The investigation began around 4:09 p.m. Sunday when New York State Police received a report that Shawn Latham, 30, sent text messages threate
