Siobhan Connally’s Ittybits & Pieces: Welcome to the resistance
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Saturday, October 18, 2025 PUZZLE SALE: The Friends of the Poestenkill Library are having their...
SNAPSHOT: Military Officers Association of America New York Chapters convene in Saratoga Springs
More than 60 members and spouses representing six chapters of the New York State Council...
RITTNER: Democracy in Albany
The story of American democracy began in Albany. The roots of democracy started in the...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenendehowa speeds past Shaker
LATHAM, N.Y. — Shenendehowa (6-1, 4-1) took command in the second half and never looked...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenendehowa vs. Shaker (PHOTO GALLERY)
LATHAM, N.Y. — Shenendehowa defeated Shaker, 40-14, in high school football, on Friday, Oct. 17,...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Saratoga Springs wins Section 2 Class AA title
LATHAM, N.Y. — After knocking on the door for seven successive seasons as finalists, the...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TENNIS: Saratoga Springs vs. Guilderland (PHOTO GALLERY)
LATHAM, N.Y. — Saratoga Springs defeated Guilderland, 6-3, to win the Section 2, Class AA,...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Troy takes home Collar City Cup in 26-point win over La Salle Institute
TROY, N.Y. — At home for one last regular season game, the Troy High School...
Bus Stop Club awards three Rensselaer siblings highest honor during school assembly
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Three siblings in the Rensselaer City School District were given very special...
DMV, DEC urge drivers to be aware of deer, moose during active fall months
NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
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Friday, October 17, 2025 PINOCHLE: Hosted by Singles Outreach Services Inc. at noon. Nominal charge....
SNAPSHOT: October is national Careers in Construction Month and there is no better time than now for students to enter the industry
Nearly 1 million workers are needed in the construction industry by the end of 2026,...
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER: Shaker keeper Alex Cross stars in 1-1 tie versus Columbia in match of undefeated teams
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — Shaker High School boys’ soccer goalkeeper Alex Cross had the second...
More with less: Troy presents 2026 budget to council
TROY, N.Y. — Wednesday night the Troy City Council officially accepted the 2026 proposed budget...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER: Ballston Spa concludes regular season on high note, shuts out Averill Park
The Ballston Spa High School girls’ soccer team will head into the postseason with what...
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Thursday, October 16, 2025 CEMETERY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Oakwood Cemetery in Troy will be celebrating its...
SNAPSHOT: Designs on a bright future thanks to Capital Region BOCES
There is no instructional manual for life, but there are numerous posters providing sage advice...
Troy seeking Christmas tree donation for Monument Square
TROY, N.Y. — Mayor Carmella R. Mantello and the City of Troy are seeking a...
Checking boxes with the 2025 Audi Q5
Powering the Audi Q5 is a 2.0-liter TFSI inline 4-cylinder engine, paired with a 7-speed...
‘Best we can’: Library budget takes center stage at Cohoes budget hearing
COHOES, N.Y. — On Tuesday night, Cohoes citizens took advantage of the 2026 budget public...
Plenty to do this weekend in Saratoga County
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. — The weather’s getting cooler, but that hasn’t stopped Saratoga County from...
Theater in October is mysterious, politically aware and magical
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — It’s mid-October and most of the summer theater companies that hang...
‘Conscience’ at Curtain Call Theatre is a play about political courage
LATHAM, N.Y. — Almost everyone is familiar with the saying, “Those who don’t know history...
DEC Angler Alert: Give Fish a Break
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding anglers that water levels statewide...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2025 RCBA DINNER: Long time Troy attorney, David L. Gruenberg will be...
SNAPSHOT: Counselor with nearly three decades of service at BOCES enjoys watching students grow
With 28 years of experience at Capital Region BOCES, Jen Russo knows a little about...
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Please email entertainment listings to [email protected]. Thursday, October 16, 2025 UNIVERSAL PRESERVATION HALL: 25 Washington...
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL: Shenendehowa keeps league winning streak alive with quelling of Columbia
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — In 28 total Suburban Council league sets, the Shenendehowa High School...
‘No-brainer’: Cohoes sports center named after Legislator Ethier, open soon
COHOES, N.Y. — As the soon-to-be-open county sports complex in Cohoes moves closer to that...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 BUTTON CLUB MEETING: The Half Moon Button Club will meet on...
SNAPSHOT: Sometimes, learning to be a teacher is all fun and games
Sometimes, learning to be a teacher is all fun and games. Really. Just ask students in...
Canastota presents ‘200 Years of the Erie Canal in Canastota’ Oct. 28
The Canastota Public Library, 102 W. Center St., Canastota, is hosting a fall series in...
Gas prices dip in Capital Region
CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. — Average gasoline prices in the area have fallen 1.6 cents per...
‘Important duties’: Proposed Troy budget includes 2.29 percent tax raise, garbage fee decrease
TROY, N.Y. — As per the city charter, the proposed Troy budget was officially released...
Inside Out Block Party from TRIP and RCHR on Nov. 10
TROY, N.Y. — Troy Rehabilitation Improvement Program (TRIP) and Rensselaer County Housing Resources (RCHR), invite...
Unity House hires Director of Development, Communications
TROY, N.Y. — Unity House, a leading human services non-profit organization in the Capital Region,...
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Monday, October 13, 2025 PLAYTIME PALS: A monthly playgroup at the Troy Public Library (100...
SNAPSHOT: Building Trades students ‘frame’ a bright future while helping fellow students
What better way to learn how to frame a building and construct walls than to...
‘A great time’: Troy’s Chowderfest brings large crowds downtown Sunday
TROY, N.Y. — Hundreds came out for Troy’s annual chowderfest on Sunday. Vendors with varying...