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Christian Brothers Academy hosts annual signing day as 19 athletes commit to colleges

Colonie, N.Y. (WRGB) — On Thursday afternoon, Christian Brothers Academy’s annual signing day brought a major milestone for dozens of student-athletes, as 19 seniors put pen to paper to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. The Class of 2027 has been an impressive group so far,...

Colonie, NY · 1d

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Skiing History: New York State’s First Rope Tow

The family enjoyed outdoor activities of all kinds, including winter sports. Several of Rose and her husband Peter Schaefer’s would become important Adirondack figures. Their oldest, Vince Schaefer became an atmospheric scientist at General Electric; Paul Schaefer became a noted Adirondack preservationist (his home in Niskayuna is now Union College’s Kelly Adirondack Center and Adirondack Research Library); and Carl Schaefer helped create New York State’s first rope tow ski lift.

New York · 21h

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Ibukunoluwa leads Siena against Brown after 23-point game

Brown Bears (1-3) at Siena Saints (2-1) BOTTOM LINE: Siena takes on Brown after Tim Ibukunoluwa scored 23 points in Siena's 99-89 victory over the Dayton Flyers. Siena went 9-4 at home last season while going 23-12 overall. The Saints allowed opponents to score 65.8 points per game and shoot 42.1% from the field last season.

Albany, NY · 23h

Times Union

Daisy Baker’s in Troy hires Dylan Burkhart as head chef

The 30-year-old previously ran kitchens at The Wild Horse in Saratoga and Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Guilderland.

Troy, NY · 16h

NEWS10 ABC

11/13/2026: Snow & rain wrapping up

The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie:. As expected, much of the region got its first snowfall of the season overnight! That ranged from a slushy coating in the lower elevation Capital District towns all the way up to nearly a foot in the hills of Schoharie and Otsego counties!

Albany, NY · 17h

hoodline.com

Schenectady Veterans Honor Revamped Park, With Fountain's Fate Still Up in the Air

Marine Corps veteran Charles Farnum stood in Schenectady's Veterans' Park on Veterans Day and looked at a space that bore little resemblance to the one he'd complained about just months earlier. New pavement, accessible walkways to the memorials, fresh landscaping, benches and trash receptacles now line the park across from the county offices and courthouse on State Street. Farnum, who has two uncles listed on the memorial walls there, called the transformation a place of beauty and honor, like a dream.

Schenectady, NY · 1d

positivebloom.com

First Snow Is Coming to Upstate New York. 8 Things to Do in Your Yard Before It Falls

Syracuse averages more than 120 inches of snow each winter, earning bragging rights among large American cities. That first dusting usually arrives in early or mid-November across much of Upstate New York, sometimes even sooner. Albany usually sees its first measurable flakes a little bit later, around the middle of...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

Times Union

Indie director Larry Fessenden brings 'Trauma,' movie monsters to Schenectady

Horror filmmaker Larry Fessenden will present ‘Trauma or, Monsters All’ at Proctors for a screening and post-movie Q&A.

Schenectady, NY · 19h

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Capital District, NY · 18h

PHOTO GALLERY: First major snowfall in the Capital Region

The Capital Region saw its first major snowfall of the season. Viewers sent us pictures.

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Passengers stranded in Albany after nationwide ground stop

A nationwide Federal Aviation Administration ground stop caused major disruptions for travelers at Albany International Airport on Friday, leaving passengers stranded and scrambling to make alternate travel arrangements after a telecommunications outage affected FAA communications systems.

Albany, NY · 6h

Seattle ON Tap

Holli Mulholland Won a State Title Her First Year, and Her Biggest Regret Is a Warning For Three New Coaches

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Twenty-two years ago, Holli Mulholland pulled off something special: a state championship in her very first season coaching the Shenendehowa girls’ soccer team. But here's the kicker, the gut-punch regret […]

Clifton Park, NY · 1d

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Albany mayor signs executive order updating protections for immigrant communities

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs signed an executive order updating city protections for immigrant and New American communities. The order prohibits city property from being used for federal immigration enforcement, including staging, processing or detention. It also requires documentation of federal immigration enforcement activity and codifies current Albany Police practices, including visible badges, body-worn cameras and officers identifying themselves as members of the department.

Albany, NY · 1d

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Cats resccued from Glenville mobile home getting sick and dying

A cat rescue organization said some of the 39 cats it pulled from a mobile home in Glenville are dying after testing confirmed feline panleukopenia. At the end of October, Voice for the Voiceless took cats from the home and placed them in foster homes. Shortly after placement, some cats became seriously ill and testing confirmed feline panleukopenia, also known as distemper.

Glenville, NY · 1d

Times Union

House of the Week: Center Square townhome with ‘Gilded Age’ appeal

The home was once considered to be featured in the HBO show, according to the listing agent.

Albany, NY · 2d

Times Union

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Playoff-bound RPI football meets Union for Dutchman Shoes Trophy

RPI (7-2 overall, 6-0 league) won 14-10 at Ithaca last week to clinch at least a share of the Liberty League title and the automatic bid to the Division III tournament.

Schenectady, NY · 2d

NEWS10 ABC

Scotia native, powerlifter Erin Michael defends world title in wake of tragedy

Last Tuesday — the day Michael was set to travel to Houston for the 2026 IDFPA World Championships — Michael's mother, Bonnie Michael, died suddenly from leukemia, complicated by pneumonia.

Scotia, NY · 1d

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Paul Grondahl's new book is 'Andy Rooney: A Lucky Life'

For more than three decades, Andy Rooney was America's favorite curmudgeon, delivering sharp, funny, and sometimes controversial observations on CBS '60 Minutes.'. But the Albany native was far more than a television personality. He was a World War II correspondent, prolific author, and pioneering broadcast journalist. In his new biography,...

Albany, NY · 1d

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