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Summer Writers Institute kicks off reading series in Saratoga
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (583+ words) Rick Moody on his way to the stage mic during a NYS Summer Writers Institute event at Skidmore College, where he delivered a rare public reading of his intense and memorable short story "Demonology." Writer Joyce Carol Oates, who presented…...
SPAC summer concert lawn ticket sale announced
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (163+ words) Little Big Town performs at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, Thursday, July 31, 2025. SARATOGA SPRINGS " A special sale of lawn tickets for select pop music shows at Saratoga Performing Arts Center was announced by promoter Live Nation on Wednesday....
Greenspace, shredding considered for empty Schenectady park pool
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (634+ words) Reid Ippolito, 18, of Schenectady takes a jump on his skateboard at the Skate Park in Riverside Park in Schenectady Thursday, April 23, 2026. SCHENECTADY " With the city's Central Park pool set to open in a few weeks, the city council debated Monday…...
Ask Angi: How can homeowners keep their air conditioner running efficiently this summer?
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (459+ words) Simple seasonal maintenance, like replacing air filters and clearing debris around outdoor units, can help homeowners keep air conditioning systems running efficiently all summer long. (Dreamstime/TNS) As temperatures rise and summer settles in, many homeowners are relying on their…...
FIRST WITH KIDS: When kids feel homesick
1+ week, 1+ day ago (496+ words) With summer upon us, and many children getting ready to go away to sleepover or overnight camp for the first time, parents have been camping out on my doorstep asking me what they can do to prevent homesickness. Let me…...
City: See something, say something to stop splash-pad destruction
3+ week, 2+ day ago (678+ words) A splash pad controller at Jerry Burrell Unity Park on Hamilton Street in Schenectady, Tuesday, May 26. SCHENECTADY " As the temperature starts to pick up in the Northeast, the city is once again faced with fixing its splash pads. While presenting…...
Scotia's free summer series: Sirsy, SLOC, fireworks celebration
3+ week, 3+ day ago (519+ words) The Screaming Orphans perform at the first Freedom Park concert of the season on June 21. SCOTIA " Original tunes from SIRSY, dance party vibes by The Refrigerators and Alex Torres & His Latin Orchestra, Broadway musicals from SLOC and musical tributes covering…...
Enrollment open for Glove Arts summer youth programs
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) The Glove Theatre recently announced its March and April event schedule. GLOVERSVILLE " The Glove Theatre has announced that enrollment is now open for its 2026 Glove Arts youth program, a free summer theater initiative designed for students from grade school through…...
DEC summer camp 2026 registration opens March 22
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (669+ words) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced that online registration for DEC's 2026 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1 p. m. The six weeks of environmental education-focused outdoor fun is just one of DEC's many…...
DEC summer camp 2026 registration now open
3+ mon, 19+ hour ago (668+ words) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton recently announced that online registration for DEC's 2026 Summer Camps program opened Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 1 p. m. The six weeks of environmental education-focused outdoor fun is just one of DEC's many environmental…...