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Albany home catches fire with cats inside
An Albany fire is under investigation. The call came in for the area of 21A Weis Road around 10:45 Sunday morning. NewsChannel 13 is told several cats were inside the home, with animal control also responding. NewsChannel 13 will bring you any updates we get on our later newscasts and...
New park mural honors Schenectady activist
There’s a brand new mural at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady. It’s called “Through Your Mother’s Eyes.”. It depicts Jerry Burrell and his mother painted in Burrell’s artistic style. They were both artists who would often paint murals together. Jerry Burrell was an African American...
Union College students express themselves at intersection of art and technology
Union, a small liberal arts college in Schenectady, N.Y. has been educating students for more than two centuries. But the private institution is anything but behind the times. Union’s Visual Arts Department offers programs where students can use high-tech tools to find new ways to express themselves. Three courses...
Biking, Burgers & Beverages event returning in July
The second annual Biking, Burgers and Beverages will be on Thursday, July 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. The event will feature vendors and activities at Voorheesville Park, with the event organized and sponsored by the Bethlehem and Guilderland Chambers.
Judas Priest to perform two concerts in Upstate NY: Where to get tickets
“You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” if you haven’t gotten tickets to see Judas Priest in Upstate NY. Judas Priest is stopping at the MVP Arena in Albany on Tuesday, May 21 (5/51/2024), and at the Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on Wednesday, May 22 (5/22/204). Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Mets owner visits NY state Capitol, reportedly to build support for casino next to Citi Field
Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, was in Albany recently according to Politico – and the political news outlet believes he made the visit to gain legislative backing for his proposed NYC casino. Politico reports that Cohen hopes to be selected by the state for one...
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