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The New York State Writers Institute hosted a marathon public reading of William Kennedy's novel "Legs" on Nov. 5 at Albany Distilling Co. Kennedy joined attendees in reading portions of the 1975 novel.
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The New York State Writers Institute hosted a marathon public reading of William Kennedy's novel "Legs" on Nov. 5 at Albany Distilling Co. Kennedy joined attendees in reading portions of the 1975 novel.
Participants crowd around in solidarity with No Kings Day protests in Green County.
To read more on today's demonstrations click here:
bit.ly/4nULhoL
To read more on today's demonstrations click here:
bit.ly/4nULhoL
October 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Participants crowd around in solidarity with No Kings Day protests in Green County.
To read more on today's demonstrations click here:
bit.ly/4nULhoL
To read more on today's demonstrations click here:
bit.ly/4nULhoL
We visited Schenectady's Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery to view "Drawn Into Life," an exhibit that aims to showcase the power of sequential art outside the page or screen. The show runs through Sept. 14. You can learn more about the exhibit via the article in the thread below.
September 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We visited Schenectady's Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery to view "Drawn Into Life," an exhibit that aims to showcase the power of sequential art outside the page or screen. The show runs through Sept. 14. You can learn more about the exhibit via the article in the thread below.
NEW PODCAST: Hazel Drew was murdered in 1908, her body discovered in a pond in upstate New York.
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Listen to Episode 1 in your favorite podcast app.
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Listen to Episode 1 in your favorite podcast app.
September 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NEW PODCAST: Hazel Drew was murdered in 1908, her body discovered in a pond in upstate New York.
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Listen to Episode 1 in your favorite podcast app.
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Listen to Episode 1 in your favorite podcast app.
Hazel Drew was mysteriously murdered in 1908, her body discovered in a pond in upstate New York.
Was she killed by a spurned lover? Leading a double life outside of her station as a governess?
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Trailer link in comments.
Was she killed by a spurned lover? Leading a double life outside of her station as a governess?
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Trailer link in comments.
August 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Hazel Drew was mysteriously murdered in 1908, her body discovered in a pond in upstate New York.
Was she killed by a spurned lover? Leading a double life outside of her station as a governess?
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Trailer link in comments.
Was she killed by a spurned lover? Leading a double life outside of her station as a governess?
Join our investigation into the life and death of the girl in the pond. Trailer link in comments.
Filmmaker Evens Angulo-Duvil created a hand-drawn, animated love letter to upstate New York with "The Aura of Upstate." The documentary series will be screened in Troy & Schenectady in the coming months. Read the full story and get more info at the article linked in thread below.
August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Filmmaker Evens Angulo-Duvil created a hand-drawn, animated love letter to upstate New York with "The Aura of Upstate." The documentary series will be screened in Troy & Schenectady in the coming months. Read the full story and get more info at the article linked in thread below.
Touring Shakespeare troupe Will Kempe's Players prioritizes historic, Elizabethan practices to create theater magic for audiences across the Capital Region. We visited the troupe ahead of a performance of "Julius Caesar" at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. (Full article linked in thread below.)
August 21, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Touring Shakespeare troupe Will Kempe's Players prioritizes historic, Elizabethan practices to create theater magic for audiences across the Capital Region. We visited the troupe ahead of a performance of "Julius Caesar" at Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. (Full article linked in thread below.)
With the new Albany Zine Club, 518 Zine Fest and DIY publications lining local indie bookshelves and makers market tables, zines are having a moment. We attended a meeting of the Albany Zine Club to learn more. Full story linked in thread below.
August 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
With the new Albany Zine Club, 518 Zine Fest and DIY publications lining local indie bookshelves and makers market tables, zines are having a moment. We attended a meeting of the Albany Zine Club to learn more. Full story linked in thread below.
We occasionally share AP stories likely to be of interest to readers, and they are often updated as events unfold. We do not write the headlines.
August 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We occasionally share AP stories likely to be of interest to readers, and they are often updated as events unfold. We do not write the headlines.
Calligrapher Richard Wang has brought his art to Capital Region classrooms, libraries and workshops for years. His new program, “Ink for Healing,” aims to help teens improve their focus and mental/emotional well-being through Chinese calligraphy. Full story linked below. (🎥 @katkiessl.bsky.social )
July 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Calligrapher Richard Wang has brought his art to Capital Region classrooms, libraries and workshops for years. His new program, “Ink for Healing,” aims to help teens improve their focus and mental/emotional well-being through Chinese calligraphy. Full story linked below. (🎥 @katkiessl.bsky.social )
Middle Aged Dad Jam Band lands in Albany this week. We talked to founders (and Wet Hot American Summer duo) Ken Marino & David Wain about living their rock 'n roll dreams, Upstate NY, Camp Firewood, and more. Read the full story and listen to the interview at the link in the thread below.
July 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Middle Aged Dad Jam Band lands in Albany this week. We talked to founders (and Wet Hot American Summer duo) Ken Marino & David Wain about living their rock 'n roll dreams, Upstate NY, Camp Firewood, and more. Read the full story and listen to the interview at the link in the thread below.
Thousands gathered around the Capital Region on June 14, 2025, as part of the nationwide series of "No Kings" rallies protesting the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration. Read more about the local rallies by clicking on the article posted in the thread below.
June 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Thousands gathered around the Capital Region on June 14, 2025, as part of the nationwide series of "No Kings" rallies protesting the actions of President Donald Trump and his administration. Read more about the local rallies by clicking on the article posted in the thread below.
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
June 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
The Capital Pride Parade was held in Albany on Sunday, June 8. Here are some sights and sounds from the event. Click on the article in the thread below for our full photo gallery from Albany's annual Pride celebration. (Video: Lori Van Buren)
June 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Capital Pride Parade was held in Albany on Sunday, June 8. Here are some sights and sounds from the event. Click on the article in the thread below for our full photo gallery from Albany's annual Pride celebration. (Video: Lori Van Buren)
Members of the West Point Parachute Team gave the Belmont Stakes day crowd a thrill when they landed at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 7, between the sixth and seventh races. Read more about the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at the link in the thread below.
( 🎥 @adamshinder.bsky.social )
( 🎥 @adamshinder.bsky.social )
June 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Members of the West Point Parachute Team gave the Belmont Stakes day crowd a thrill when they landed at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, June 7, between the sixth and seventh races. Read more about the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at the link in the thread below.
( 🎥 @adamshinder.bsky.social )
( 🎥 @adamshinder.bsky.social )
Belmont Week at Saratoga Race Course means plenty of amazing horse names. Times Union sports writer @adamshinder.bsky.social picked out his favorites, and here are some of the highlights from digital producer @rickmarshall.com . Click on the link in the thread below to read the full list.
June 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Belmont Week at Saratoga Race Course means plenty of amazing horse names. Times Union sports writer @adamshinder.bsky.social picked out his favorites, and here are some of the highlights from digital producer @rickmarshall.com . Click on the link in the thread below to read the full list.
Smoke rises from the ruins of the historic former Victory Mills in Saratoga County after a fire destroyed the building on Saturday, May 31. Two teenagers were charged with starting the fire. Read the full story by clicking on the link in the thread below. (🎥 : Will Waldron)
June 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Smoke rises from the ruins of the historic former Victory Mills in Saratoga County after a fire destroyed the building on Saturday, May 31. Two teenagers were charged with starting the fire. Read the full story by clicking on the link in the thread below. (🎥 : Will Waldron)
A massive fire destroyed the historic former Victory Mills in Saratoga County on Saturday, May 31. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for more than three hours. Click on the link in the thread below for the full story. (🎥 : Jim Franco)
June 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
A massive fire destroyed the historic former Victory Mills in Saratoga County on Saturday, May 31. Firefighters from multiple departments battled the blaze for more than three hours. Click on the link in the thread below for the full story. (🎥 : Jim Franco)
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend around upstate NY, click on the article in the thread below.
May 29, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend around upstate NY, click on the article in the thread below.
The Times Union was invited backstage at Cohoes Music Hall in April to learn how KISS tribute band KISStory gets ready for a show. Watch the video from @rickmarshall.com here and then read the full story at the link in the thread below.
May 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
The Times Union was invited backstage at Cohoes Music Hall in April to learn how KISS tribute band KISStory gets ready for a show. Watch the video from @rickmarshall.com here and then read the full story at the link in the thread below.
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
May 23, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
May 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
We visited Earthworld Comics on May 3, 2025, for this year's Free Comic Book Day. The annual event is held on the first Saturday of May each year at comic shops around the U.S. Here's a brief look at our visit to the Albany comic shop. (📹 @rickmarshall.com )
May 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
We visited Earthworld Comics on May 3, 2025, for this year's Free Comic Book Day. The annual event is held on the first Saturday of May each year at comic shops around the U.S. Here's a brief look at our visit to the Albany comic shop. (📹 @rickmarshall.com )
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
April 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Looking for things to do in NY's Capital Region this weekend? Here are some of the noteworthy events happening in the region this Fri-Sun. For more details and things to do this weekend, click on the article in the thread below.
Cromulent Comics is a new comic shop coming to Troy, NY. Owner Andrew Falkanhainer gave the Times Union's @RickMarshall.com a tour of the store before its grand opening and explained how he hopes to redefine what a comic shop can be in the community. Read more via the article in the thread below.
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Cromulent Comics is a new comic shop coming to Troy, NY. Owner Andrew Falkanhainer gave the Times Union's @RickMarshall.com a tour of the store before its grand opening and explained how he hopes to redefine what a comic shop can be in the community. Read more via the article in the thread below.