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Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter May 22: Colonie police arrest NJ man in local Etsy scam
On Monday, May 13, at approximately 3:15 pm, the Colonie Police Department responded to a town residence for a report of a possible scam in progress. The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter May 22: Colonie police arrest NJ man in local Etsy scam first appeared on Spotlight News.
Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter May 22: Florida scammer arrested in Bethlehem after cashing cards
On Tuesday, May 14, Bethlehem police Detectives arrested Ming Shan Zhu, 33, of Albany for his involvement in a scam involving gift cards The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter May 22: Florida scammer arrested in Bethlehem after cashing cards first appeared on Spotlight News.
Troy Police investigate overnight shots-fired call
TROY, NY (WRGB) — Troy Police are investigating a shots fired incident from around midnight Saturday night. Officers responded to the call in the vicinity of Griswold Heights Building 1, where shots had been reported outside. Responding officers found evidence at the scene. There is no indication at this...
Fire forces 12 people from Schenectady home
Twelve people were chased from their home after a fire Friday morning on Emmett Street in Schenectady. The Red Cross helping with shelter, food and clothing to three families who lived in the home, including five adults and seven children ranging in age from 1 to 15. There was no...
Albany Patroons fall in season finale
Albany, NY (WRGB) — As the regular season draws to a close, the Albany Patroons have been on a roll, sitting just a few games behind the top teams in the Atlantic Northeast standings. With a win, Albany could have finished their season just one game behind the top seeded Flying Cows.
National Cemetery hosts 25th annual Memorial Day ceremony
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (WRGB) — Memorial Day weekend is here, and commemorations honoring those who served our country have begun. In Saratoga Springs- the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery held its 25th annual Memorial Day ceremony,. The cemetery honored those who served with the firing of a...
Columbia High School Girls Flag Football wins first ever Regional Championship
Clifton Park, NY (WRGB) — Two months ago, Columbia High School made history by forming its first-ever girls varsity flag football team. Fast forward two months later, and the Blue Devils made history against Corning-Painted Post, winning the Regional Finals in just their first season. Coach Craig Cavotta praised...
Boil water advisory in Colonie
COLONIE, N.Y. (WNYT)- A boil water advisory for both the Town of Colonie and Village of Colonie was issued Saturday morning. The advisory was put into place after a water main break on Mill Road Friday around 5 p.m. Crews from the Latham Water District have been working to repair...
The Magic of Saratoga Springs: A Local’s Guide to the Area for Belmont Stakes Week
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for one of the most celebrated meets in the world of horse racing. This year, instead of heading to Saratoga Race Course in mid-July, fans will start pouring into town much earlier for an historic running of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on June 8. The third and final jewel of racing’s Triple Crown is being held at Saratoga this year due to ongoing construction at Belmont Park. Overall, Saratoga will host four days of racing from June 6-9, making for a perfect extended weekend getaway.
Memorial Day Weekend – parades and theater
It’s difficult to believe that it’s is already Memorial Day Weekend. At this time of year, it should be sparse pickings in terms of theater because the fall-to-spring companies have mostly completed their seasons and few summer companies have started. Over in Stockbridge, MA, Berkshire Theatre Group, who...
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