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Spa City Ride to Cure Diabetes raises $1.5M
More than 500 cyclists rode to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. → Read More
Glenville boil-water advisory is lifted
Order was issued on Wednesday, after water main break → Read More
Museum of Racing names new director
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announced Thursday it has named Cate Johnson as its acting director. Johnson was previously the museum’s director of development. She succeeds Cathy Marino, the museum’s director since 2016. Marino will continue to work for the museum as project leader of the upcoming Hall of Fame Education Experience, which will open in July… → Read More
Saratoga National Historical Park tour road closed for work
STILLWATER -- The Saratoga National Historical Park has closed the auto tour road for repair work on failing culverts. The work is being done by the U.S. Highway Administration, and the road closure will remain in effect for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists until further notice, according to a statement issued by the park. Visitors wishing to experience the park will be able to view exhibits… → Read More
Area police, Dunkin' Donuts locations to raise funds for Special Olympics
CAPITAL REGION -- Police officers from several area departments will spend a chunk of Friday on the rooftops of area Dunkin' Donuts, as part of the chain's "Cops on Top" fundraiser for Special Olympics. Police officers will stand on the rooftops of participating restaurants, while Special Olympics athletes collect donations at each location to help support the cost of their athletic training and… → Read More
Albany feels some effects from Atlanta airport outage
Delays come as nation's travel system gears up for the holidays → Read More
More travelers to take wing this holiday
While cars are still most popular mode of transportation, low fares are expected to spur 5 percent boost in air travel → Read More
Hot, dry weather hampers fall foliage season
Record-high temperatures and dry conditions have wilted Karl Niklas' hopes for a vibrant fall foliage season, even as some areas hit peak vibrancy. → Read More
Tap into the flavors of fall with local beers
Most area brewers are working on harvest and Oktoberfest-inspired libations → Read More
CDTA launches new taxi website
ALBANY -- The Capital District Transportation Authority has launched a page on its website listing taxi services by county and major city. The page, located at cdta.org, also includes a customer comment form and a passenger bill of rights. The web page is being launched as CDTA continues the process of taking over regulatory oversight of the region's cab service. → Read More
Police: Man stabbed after breaking into home
An Athol man was arrested last week after he unlawfully entered a Corinth home and assaulted two people who lived there, an altercation in which he was stabbed in the chest, police said. Saratoga County sheriff’s deputies said Wayne Rogers, 32, went to the home on Dayton Drive on Saturday “in search of a person who he had been texting in reference to a lover’s quarrel which had caused him to… → Read More
Police seek missing Amsterdam teen
Police in Amsterdam are asking the public to be on the lookout for a city teenager who has been missing since Sunday. Brittany Barnoski, 17, is described by police as being African American, 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 130 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Police said she was last seen in the Amsterdam area wearing gray sweatpants, but she may now be in the Schenectady or Albany area. Police… → Read More
Rescuers search for two local hikers lost in High Peaks
LAKE PLACID – Two hikers from the Schenectady area are missing in the Adirondack High Peaks, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Maddie Papadosio, 19, and Blake Alois, 20, were last heard from at around noon on Sunday, according to a social media page set up to request help in searching for the pair. Papadosio is from Niskayuna, and Alois is from Schenectady,… → Read More
Several ski areas to open this weekend
Area ski centers are set to open this weekend, though many skiers and riders might have trouble finding their gear. Maple Ski Ridge in Rotterdam plans to start the 2016-17 ski season at 9 a.m. Sunday, with one trail open and $10 all-day lift tickets. The opening is nearly a full month earlier than last winter, which saw record warmth and little snowfall. The abysmal year hit ski areas in the… → Read More
Survey: Over 3 million New Yorkers traveling for Thanksgiving
More than 3 million New Yorkers – the most since Thanksgiving of 2007 – are planning to hit the road for the holiday, according to AAA’s annual travel survey. → Read More
Snow has Capital Region ski centers fired up about season
Regional ski centers welcomed the first significant snow of the season by firing back. → Read More