ALBANY — The University at Albany women’s lacrosse team tested itself this season with a rigorous nonconference schedule that included losses to Northwestern and Syracuse, the top two seeds in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Great Danes will find out if those regular-season tests will help them upset 12th-ranked Virginia at 8 p.m. Friday in a first-round … [Read more…]
Supercars is unlikely to sell the 26th TRC anytime soon. Picture: Ross Gibb Photography Supercars appears to be ruling out a return to 26 cars next year, despite the existence of a spare Teams Racing Charter. A TRC represents a full-time entry in the Repco Supercars Championship, of which there have been 25 since the … [Read more…]
From 1 July 2023, eligible international higher education graduates will be granted post-study work rights for an additional two years. The maximum number of hours allowed for international students to work will increase from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight. *Reminder: Not all graduates’ work permits will be extended, and they need to meet 2 … [Read more…]
Hey, all you dawdling sons, daughters and spouses who suddenly realized it’s Mother’s Day: We get it. Time slips away but here you are, scrambling for a last-minute gift and struggling to plan a day of fun. The National Retail Federation expects spending this Mother’s Day to reach an all-time high of $35.7 billion, far … [Read more…]
ALBANY – The Albany County Legislature and Sheriff’s Department are collaborating on a pilot program that aims to get life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) into the hands of local Little Leagues. The initial investment of $9,700 from the Legislature was used to purchase four AED devices. The first one was distributed to Green Island Little … [Read more…]
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Happy almost Friday! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we’re in for a treat, as today should feel like a summer preview. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The former store manager of the Mavis Discount Tire on South Broadway in Saratoga Springs testified … [Read more…]
ALBANY PARK — An Albany Park community bank now has $10 million to invest into the area, part of a program to direct city money to local lenders in underserved neighborhoods to directly finance businesses and homes. City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin announced the funding this week for AlBank, 3400 W. Lawrence Ave. City revenue goes … [Read more…]
Dear Editor, I think I speak for most of my neighbors and the residents of our County in saying our State elected leaders should always act responsibly on our behalf. While this may seem like a basic principle, the month-late State budget our leaders have only just gotten around to passing exemplifies the very worst … [Read more…]
Great Danes Get Their Day After Decade of Championship Game Losses Thu May 11 2023 | Beth Ann Mayer | College College Women Albany Ava Poupard and Albany are America East champs for the first time since 2012. The Albany Great Danes couldn’t help themselves in the waning moments of Sunday’s America East championship game … [Read more…]
A 26-year-old woman is in custody and facing multiple charges of aggravated battery after Chicago police say she attacked at least 10 victims with a bat in separate incidents across several neighborhoods on the northwest side. According to authorities, Denise Solorzano, of Chicago, is facing three felony counts of aggravated battery in a public place, … [Read more…]