The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: One more scorcher today before a cold front brings us relief from the intense heat and humidity.. That front will bring a chance for stronger storms - timing looks to be early afternoon in the western Mohawk Valley, western Catskills, and western Adirondacks, and mid to [...] ... Read full Story
Some of the top high school baseball talent from the Capital Region descended upon Joseph L. Bruno Stadium Thursday night for the sixth annual 518 Futures High School Baseball Classic. ... Read full Story
Section 2 cleaned up in the regional finals of the NYSPHSAA Boys Lacrosse Championships, as all four section title-winning teams advanced to the state semifinals for their respective tournaments. But it was a reversal of fortune for those squads Thursday night in Cortland. ... Read full Story
There have been 6 failed attempts to reboot a section of One Monument Square, but developer Luizzi Companies is coming in with a new project proposal that has a more than a $50 million investment. ... Read full Story
Disability rights organizations have filed a federal lawsuit in New York to block the Medical Aid in Dying law, arguing that it illegally pushes vulnerable New Yorkers towards suicide instead of providing them with support and medical care. ... Read full Story
New York State has released its full financial plan for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, which includes a record $277 billion in spending, an increase of $9 billion from the previous estimate, and relies on corporate tax extensions and depleting reserves to offset projected budget deficits. ... Read full Story
NORTHAMPTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As summer arrives and more people head to the water, officials from across the Capital Region gathered at Great Sacandaga Lake for their annual lake safety drill — putting their equipment and coordination skills to the test. "The most important thing you can do after any day on the water is [...] ... Read full Story
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs was joined by city officials to announce engaging programs and places for students while school is out on the city's website. Applyrs says getting the word out about the programs is key to preventing youth violence. "While this is about unveiling a tool, it is a tool [...] ... Read full Story
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There will be a new Assembly member representing the 118th district. Republican Robert Smullen is running for Congress, and three republicans are trying to replace him. One of them is Chanda King. Her biggest priority if elected is local control for all communities in her district. "When I was out in [...] ... Read full Story
As the World Cup kicks off, the city of Troy is inviting residents and visitors to gather for free public watch parties throughout the tournament, creating a space for families, soccer fans and local organizations to celebrate together. ... Read full Story
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Early voting for the June 23rd primary will begin on Saturday, June 13. One of the more closely watched races is the republican primary for 19th Congressional District. Alexander Portelli is trying to move on to the November general election. His top focus is affordability, and says a balanced federal budget [...] ... Read full Story
On June 8, the Albany County Legislature passed legislation to
replace the county’s four, part-time, elected coroners with an appointed, full-time medical
examiner and a deputy. The legislation will head to a referendum on Nov. 3, allowing county
residents to decide whether to amend the county charter by completely repealing Article 19,
which establishes the Coroner’s Office. ... Read full Story
“Later that week we were boarding our flight with the painting secured in an enormous case with a toothy, bespectacled cartoon squirrel emblazoned on the back and a speech bubble that read ‘I’M JUST NUTS ABOUT PUZZLES!’” — Orlando Whitfield, All That Glitters: A Story of Friendship, Fraud and Fine Art, 2025
Did you know?
Blazon is a less commonly used synonym of the more familiar coat of arms. Both centuries-old terms refer to heraldic designs, symbols, and other imagery (think crosses, lions, stripes, etc.) that typically appear on banners, shields, armor, and elsewhere. The verb form of blazon meaning “to depict heraldic figures or designs in drawing or engraving” and emblazon, “to inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic figures or designs,” came into use around the same time in the late 1500s, from the French spoken in medieval England. (The word heraldry, also ultimately from Anglo-French, came into use then too.) Emblazon still refers to marking something with an emblem of heraldry, but it is now more often used for adorning or publicizing something in any conspicuous way, whether with eye-catching decoration or colorful words of praise.