Abigail Rubel, Times Union

Abigail Rubel

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Past articles by Abigail:

Antonio Brown joins Albany Empire as part owner

NFL All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown has joined the Albany Empire of the National... → Read More

Late-season improvements not enough to extend UAlbany men's basketball's season

The Great Danes (8-22, 3-13 America East) ended their season Tuesday night in a 79-61... → Read More

Why do E-ZPass transactions take so long to post?

A reader asks why their E-ZPass transactions took more than a week to show up on their statement. → Read More

Getting There: Can you make a right on red if there's a traffic camera?

A reader asks about right turns at the intersection of Madison Avenue and South Pearl... → Read More

UAlbany gets revenge for earlier loss, beats Maine on Senior Night

Saturday night, the Great Danes had a two-point lead with six seconds left and held on,... → Read More

UAlbany athletic director Benson no longer named in ex-player's suit over locker room incident

Former UAlbany basketball player is still suing UAlbany, head coach Dwayne Killings over alleged assault before a game in November 2021. → Read More

Is it illegal to drive with or ice snow on your car?

There's no law requiring drivers to clear snow or ice off their car, but it can create dangerous situations for others on the road. → Read More

Are colored headlights legal in New York?

A Getting There reader asks about headlights that aren't white and LED light bars. → Read More

Any chance for a Route 156 redo near Indian Ladder Farms?

A reader asks about the road from Altamont to Voorheesville, plus a question about turning. → Read More

Getting There: What laws govern driving while high in New York?

A reader asks what how the consequences for driving under the influence of marijuana... → Read More

Vincent Testaverde Jr. signs with Albany Empire for 2023 season

Vincent Testaverde Jr., who started eight games for the University at Albany as a senior,... → Read More

Do frequent drivers on New York state Thruway get toll deals?

Getting There reader asks - do commercial, waste haulers etc. get deals considering how many vehicles they have on the Thruway? → Read More

Trucks keep hitting the Glenville Bridge. How would you solve it?

Trucks try to make it under the bridge and sheer the top off their trailers. There are signs, warnings and a U-turn area, but it keeps happening. → Read More

Getting There: Why are the Thruway Exit 23 gantries not at the exit?

A reader asks about the placement of the cashless tolling gantries on the New York State Thruway. → Read More

Who has right of way at a four-way stop?

A reader asks about who should go first when all drivers have stop signs, plus roadwork updates. → Read More

UAlbany men's basketball loses to Florida Atlantic after late run

The Great Danes (3-5) fought back from a 17-point deficit early in the second half to tie... → Read More

Getting There: Is this traffic signal working correctly?

A reader asks about the timing of the signal at Witte Road and Western Avenue in... → Read More

When will Bethlehem restripe Kenwood Avenue?

A reader asks Getting There if the town of Bethlehem is going to restripe Kenwood Avenue... → Read More

When will Colonie restripe newly paved roads?

Reader questions to Getting There about local transportation, answered. → Read More

Can highway signs be too reflective?

A reader asks if signs can be so bright that they become less safe, plus roadwork... → Read More