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Tamara Starr

Tamara Starr

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Reporter @wnyt.bsky.social , Contributor #NYStateMusic , UX/UI Designer, #emersoncollege , and #binghamtonu alum, mom, and activist. #LiveLoveLearn

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Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 4d

I love that this is open to the public, allowing us to honor and celebrate loved ones and pets who have passed away. Also, be sure to try the food! And they make the best tamales I have ever eaten! #DiaDeLosMuertos #HonoringLovedOnes @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

El Rancho in Albany to host Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – El Rancho in Albany is inviting the community to a special Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration this Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The event is designed to honor decea...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 5d

On this rainy day, it was so awesome to have #PattonMagee perform to promote his new solo album, Last Cowboy on the Prairie! Check out the full interview and studio performance! #musicalmoments #indierock @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Patton Magee brings western soul and New York spirit to his solo debut

Patton Magee isn’t just a musician; he’s a storyteller with a sound that stretches from the Gulf Coast to New York City. The singer-songwriter, best known as frontman for The Nude Party, joined News C...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 6d

My favorite time of the year!!! #TroyTurkeyTroy #HolidayMemories wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Troy Turkey Trot sprints to 3,000 signups with five weeks to go

TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The countdown is on for one of the Capital Region’s most cherished holiday traditions. With five weeks left until race day, organizers say more than 3,000 runners and walkers have ...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 7d

As costs rise, it is harder for housing to remain affordable for both tenants and landlords. #RentStabilization #CostOfLiving #NewYork @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Local attorney talks rent stabilization, affordability, and housing trends in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – Rent stabilization continues to be one of New York’s most debated housing issues, impacting more than a million apartments across the state. Attorney Ryan McCall of McCall Sweene...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 7d

It looks like Albany won't be the only city with school zone cameras. #SchoolZoneSafety #SpeedCameras #NewYork #schenectady @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Schenectady launches school zone camera demonstration program

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A new law will allow Schenectady to install speed cameras near schools in an effort to keep students and families safe.On Monday, Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara announced ...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 8d

t's important to remember that the flu was once a pandemic. Now that flu-related deaths are on the rise, one local doctor says it is a good time to get your flu shot if you haven't. #FluSeason #FluShots @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

As Flu-related deaths rise, Local doctors say now is the perfect time to get vaccinated

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that between 27,000 and 38,000 Americans have died from flu-related illnesses so far this season. Health experts say those numbers are a ...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 11d

If you are looking for a haunted house that also supports a great cause (with plenty of parking), check out Chapter of Horrors at #ColonieCenter ! #Halloween #HauntedHouse @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Halloween fun and frights await at Colonie Center

Colonie Center is gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween celebration, bringing fun for the whole family -and a few scares for those who dare.The annual Trunk-or-Treat event will take place on Hallowe...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 12d

I never thought that I would try oysters for the first time on live television. 😅 But I do plan on checking out Oysterfest at #IndianLadderFarms this weekend! 🤗 #Oysters #OysterShucking @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Oysterfest brings a “Shuckin’ Good Time” to Indian Ladder Farms this weekend

ALTAMONT, N.Y. – Indian Ladder Farms is wrapping up its month-long celebration of fall with Oysterfest, happening this weekend, October 25 and 26, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.The two-day event bri...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 13d

After finishing this story, I am now even more curious about how quantum will impact future technology and the workforce. #13Investigates #TechEducation #techeducationgap #troy @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

New pilot aims to fill tech education gap for quantum workforce in Troy and beyond

A new pilot course in Troy is helping students step into the future of technology — one quantum bit at a time.Former RPI student Abhishek Chopra, now the CEO and founder of BQP, says he wanted to give...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 14d

It's amazing how fast technology changes, but I am grateful that there are people who want to work together to help bridge that tech education gap for the next generation. #quantum #QuantumComputing #13Investigates @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

13 Investigates: Pilot program expands Quantum Valley to Troy to fill education gap

For part two of our 13 Investigates series, a new pilot program is bridging the tech education gap. It’s helping students see themselves in careers they may have never considered, and showing why more...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 15d

Regional Food Bank does incredible work, and if you want to help serve meals to families (or if your family is in need) I made sure to include links to all of the drop-off locations. #GivingBack #ThanksgivingMeals @wnyt.bsky.social

Regional Food Bank expands Thanksgiving meal distribution

LATHAM, N.Y. (WNYT) – The Regional Food Bank is stepping up its Thanksgiving efforts this year with a major expansion to serve families across all 23 counties in its service area.Last year, after taki...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 15d

If you are looking into getting in to the tech field, you may have to start studying quantum. #NewTechnology #TechEducationGap @wnyt.bsky.social
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13 Investigates: Closing the tech education gap

For years, tech leaders, even presidents, encouraged young people to learn coding, promising a future filled with high-paying jobs and endless opportunities. But now, that promise may be fading.As pa...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 19d

This was one of the best Halloween decorations I have ever seen!!! #HalloweenDecor #HalloweenSeason @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Showcasing haunted homes across the Capital Region

COLONIE, N.Y. (WNYT) – NewsChannel 13 has been featuring some of the Capital Region’s spookiest spots all month long, and this morning, reporter Tamara Starr took viewers to a home in Colonie that’s a...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 21d

Schenectady will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the #ErieCanal with a special stop by the 'Seneca Chief,' a full-scale replica of the first canal boat to travel the historic route. Click on the link for more info! #ErieCanalCelebration #NewYorkHistory wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Schenectady County to welcome historic Erie Canal boat “Seneca Chief”

Schenectady County will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal with a special stop by the Seneca Chief, a full-scale replica of the first canal boat to travel the historic route.The boat is...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 25d

Indeed says its AI-powered tool helps eliminate the time-consuming process by reducing hours of job searching and resume editing, and it can even assist candidates in preparing for interviews. #JobSearching #AITools #artificialintelligence @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

New AI tool makes job hunting faster and smarter

Looking for a job can often feel like a full-time job in itself, but a new AI tool is changing that by simplifying the process for both job seekers and employers.Kyle MK, Senior Talent Strategy Advis...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 26d

A new poll shows 56% of New Yorkers support Governor Hochul signing the bill, which would allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with the help of a medical professional. #MedicalAidinDying #newyork @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Most New Yorkers back Medical Aid in Dying Bill as Hochul weighs decision

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) — A new poll shows most New Yorkers want Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Bill into law. The bill passed in the State Senate earlier this year, but it still h...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · 29d

Advocates say the move could be a game-changer for mental health treatment, and it could happen sooner than many expect. #PsilocybinTherapy #NewYork #PsychedelicTherapy @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

New York could become the third state to allow Psilocybin therapy

New York may be on the verge of becoming the next state to legalize psilocybin, the active ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, for medical use. Advocates say the move could be a game-changer for ment...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 26

I have always had great respect for all the hardworking people at @nationalgrid.bsky.social , and now I know that I should definitely keep my day job! lol. #TamaraTries #CareerDay #NationalGrid @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Tamara Tries National Grid Career Day

National Grid opened its doors to hundreds of Capital Region students on Friday, providing them with a hands-on look at what it takes to keep the lights on in their communities.The company’s annual Ca...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 25

A giant sign outside the former Saint Rose campus is urging neighbors to show up tonight, and organizers say community voices will be crucial in determining the property's future. #SaintRose #redevelopment #Albany #PineHills @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Voices needed for shaping the future of the Saint Rose campus

A giant sign outside the former Saint Rose campus is urging neighbors to show up tonight, and organizers say community voices will be key in deciding what happens next with the property.The Albany Cou...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 24

The proposed law would mandate annual and random inspections, staff training, record-keeping, and facility requirements, including proper ventilation, sanitation, sufficient space, and access to food and water. #PetSafety #SafePetBoardingAct @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Families push for "Safe Pet Boarding Act" after tragic deaths at local facilities

The deaths of more than 20 dogs at boarding facilities in the Capital Region have sparked a push for change across New York.Lawmakers joined grieving pet owners Tuesday to announce the “Safe Pet Boar...

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SamUpstate @sam.upstate.blog · Sep 23

It would be great if DOT would start taking safety seriously on these state "highways" that run through local municipalities.

9, 5, and 155 (and to a lesser extent 2) in Colonie all need similar attention as well.

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 23

Concerns over safety on Route 7 in Niskayuna are growing after a series of deadly crashes. Assemblyman Robert Smullen, whose son A.J. was struck and killed there last year, is urging the state to make changes he says could save lives. #Route7 #TrafficSafety @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Deadly crashes on Route 7 prompt calls for safety upgrades

Concerns over safety on Route 7 in Niskayuna are growing after a series of deadly crashes. Assemblyman Robert Smullen, whose son A.J. was struck and killed there last year, is urging the state to make...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 23

Concerns over safety on Route 7 in Niskayuna are growing after a series of deadly crashes. Assemblyman Robert Smullen, whose son A.J. was struck and killed there last year, is urging the state to make changes he says could save lives. #Route7 #TrafficSafety @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Deadly crashes on Route 7 prompt calls for safety upgrades

Concerns over safety on Route 7 in Niskayuna are growing after a series of deadly crashes. Assemblyman Robert Smullen, whose son A.J. was struck and killed there last year, is urging the state to make...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 22

I had an incredible time checking out the #NewYorkMavericks over the weekend! It's clear that I am now a hardcore #PBR fan!! 🤗 #WeekendWrapUp @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

New York Mavericks pull off historic win, inspire future riders

Over the weekend, Producer Jolie Santiago and Reporter Tamara Starr got a first-hand look at New York’s Professional Bull Riding (PBR) team, the Mavericks, and they say they’re officially hooked on th...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 18

I am so happy that I got to try this because I am now addicted!!! I wanna thank #ZONE518 for inviting me to stop by before the grand opening. #holographic #holographictheater #WarehouseDistrict #NewBusiness @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

New immersive holographic theater opens in Albany’s Warehouse District

Albany’s Warehouse District is welcoming a brand-new entertainment destination that’s the first of its kind in New York State.Zone 518 is celebrating its grand opening today with a ribbon-cutting cere...

Tamara Starr @tamarastarr.bsky.social · Sep 17

I want to thank Cian Walsh and Brittany Pym from A Taste of Ireland Company for stopping by. These dancers are so talented, and I'm personally excited to see the show this weekend! #TasteOfIreland @wnyt.bsky.social wnyt.com/top-stories/...

Irish dance sensation “A Taste of Ireland” coming to the Berkshires

Two of the world’s top Irish dancers made a stop in the studio this morning to give a preview of their high-energy show, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance Sensation.Performers Cian Walsh and ...