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The Adirondack Park Agency is conducting an enforcement investigation involving the company seeking to test-fire large cannons in Essex County, a public letter from an agency attorney has revealed.
Missile silo site under Adirondack Park Agency investigation, letter revealsThe Adirondack Park Agency is conducting an enforcement investigation involving the company seeking to test-fire large cannons in Essex County, a public letter from an agency attorney has revealed.bit.lyA 12-year-old has died and a 10-year-old remains in critical condition after the UTV crash in the hamlet of Maplecrest. Another child and a teenager suffered minor injuries.
Windham UTV crash kills 12-year-old, injures 3A 12-year-old has died and a 10-year-old remains in critical condition after the UTV crash in the hamlet of Maplecrest. Another child and a teenager suffered minor injuries.bit.lyGolden Tempo isn't in the Jim Dandy, but Renegade and Commandment highlight the premier local prep for the Travers today at the Saratoga race track.
Saratoga Race Course LIVE updates: Renegade wins Jim Dandy over CommandmentGolden Tempo isn't in the Jim Dandy, but Renegade and Commandment highlight the premier local prep for the Travers today at the Saratoga race track.bit.lyRoger and Jim Martel, with long experience with clubhouse eateries, are the new owners.
Otis & Oliver’s restaurant at Mill Road Acres Golf Course reopensRoger and Jim Martel, with long experience with clubhouse eateries, are the new owners.bit.lyA prison-rights activist says Craig Apple hasn't done enough to stem abuses at the Albany County jail. The four-term sheriff disagrees.
Churchill: Sheriff is no longer the apple of her eyeA prison-rights activist says Craig Apple hasn't done enough to stem abuses at the Albany County jail. The four-term sheriff disagrees.bit.lyThe Jim Dandy, featuring Renegade and Commandment, kicks off a blockbuster August at Saratoga Race Course that includes the Whitney and Travers.
'The August Place to Be': Jim Dandy kicks off blockbuster August at Saratoga Race CourseThe Jim Dandy, featuring Renegade and Commandment, kicks off a blockbuster August at Saratoga Race Course that includes the Whitney and Travers.bit.lyThe incident, captured on Sean Kane’s body camera, occurred in 2024 while he was working for the New Rochelle Police Department.
Lawsuit accuses ex-New Rochelle officer, now Putnam deputy, of planting drugsThe incident, captured on Sean Kane’s body camera, occurred in 2024 while he was working for the New Rochelle Police Department.bit.lyIn the five-minute contest, Chestnut consumed 53 apple cider doughnuts — 40 more than two of his challengers who tied for second.
Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut decimates doughnuts at Hudson Valley Renegades baseball gameIn the five-minute contest, Chestnut consumed 53 apple cider doughnuts — 40 more than two of his challengers who tied for second.bit.lyParents say long bus rides left their children vomiting and crying. The county says costs and limited placements constrain options.
Schenectady put disabled preschoolers on 2-hour bus rides before adding a second busParents say long bus rides left their children vomiting and crying. The county says costs and limited placements constrain options.bit.lyFrom the backstretch to the winner's circle, how trainer Bruce Brown and his children make summers at Saratoga Race Course a family affair.
How trainer Bruce Brown makes Saratoga Race Course a family affairFrom the backstretch to the winner's circle, how trainer Bruce Brown and his children make summers at Saratoga Race Course a family affair.bit.lyHalfway through the W’s 30th anniversary season, there is so much to rejoice in.
Bassett: Amid culture wars and record crowds, WNBA All-Star weekend reminds us not to 'lose that joy'Halfway through the W’s 30th anniversary season, there is so much to rejoice in.bit.lyThe funding for Fort Edward targets improvements to Canalside Energy Park and the expansion of Irving Tissue.
State awards $25.9 million for Washington County sewer, stormwater projectsThe funding for Fort Edward targets improvements to Canalside Energy Park and the expansion of Irving Tissue.bit.lyTheater artist Dan Costello will guide the theater and a new joint program with the Drama League while Hubbard Hall reevaluates its leadership model.
Hubbard Hall announces interim artistic directorTheater artist Dan Costello will guide the theater and a new joint program with the Drama League while Hubbard Hall reevaluates its leadership model.bit.lyMayor and police chief say lawmakers were given the data they requested to weigh limits on how long police hold onto information from Flock Safety cameras.
City Council says Troy police gave incomplete data from surveillance camerasMayor and police chief say lawmakers were given the data they requested to weigh limits on how long police hold onto information from Flock Safety cameras.bit.lyCambridge has been a part of 18 sectional titles (three of them merged with Salem in 2014, 2018 and 2022). Cambridge won state titles in 1999, 2016 and 2017
Cambridge/Salem will not field a varsity football team in 2026Cambridge has been a part of 18 sectional titles (three of them merged with Salem in 2014, 2018 and 2022). Cambridge won state titles in 1999, 2016 and 2017bit.lyThe settlement will compensate 84 professors and require the college to institute pay transparency measures and annual equity audits.
Vassar agrees to $5 million settlement in gender pay discrimination lawsuitThe settlement will compensate 84 professors and require the college to institute pay transparency measures and annual equity audits.bit.lyBookstore owners, Times Union staffers and readers share the books they just read and what they’re reading now.
Book Swap: Forgotten NYC disaster, sword fights and tradwives: What locals are readingBookstore owners, Times Union staffers and readers share the books they just read and what they’re reading now.bit.lyCastronova, who won championships in Albany with the defunct Empire in 2022 and the undefeated Firebirds in 2025, will start Saturday’s 4 p.m. semifinal game against the Minnesota Monsters.
Castronova set to start Firebirds' playoff opener vs. Minnesota MonsterCastronova, who won championships in Albany with the defunct Empire in 2022 and the undefeated Firebirds in 2025, will start Saturday’s 4 p.m. semifinal game against the Minnesota Monsters.bit.lyBoth players are heading to play in the Metro Conference.
Colonie baseball pitching standouts Tyler Bilka, Riley Brooks make Division I commitsBoth players are heading to play in the Metro Conference.bit.lyEmergency crews recovered Jesus Arroyo Ortega from the North Branch Callicoon Creek after his pickup truck was found abandoned in floodwaters Wednesday morning.
Man found dead after truck discovered in flooded Sullivan County creekEmergency crews recovered Jesus Arroyo Ortega from the North Branch Callicoon Creek after his pickup truck was found abandoned in floodwaters Wednesday morning.bit.ly