Former Newschannel 13 anchor Phil Bayly finds new life as author Phil Bayly, a former newsman with Newschannel 13, has found a second life as a mystery novel writer. He recently released “Witch Window.” Source: Times Unition Former Newschannel 13 anchor Phil Bayly finds new life as author

Warm weather melting hope for Ice Castles Opening of the ice display of tunnels, fountains and palaces will be delayed due to unseasonably warm weather.  Source: Times Unition Warm weather melting hope for Ice Castles

Saratoga Springs boil water advisory lifted  A boil water advisory has been lifted after the state Department of Health tested the city’s water supply. Source: Times Unition Saratoga Springs boil water advisory lifted

SPAC hosts events connecting food to health to kick off 2023 Dr. Annie Fenn and Dr. Katie Takayasu will each host events through a Food is Medicine event series, promoting healthy food as a way to achieve holistic good health. Source: Times Unition SPAC hosts events connecting food to…

Different Drummer's Kitchen moving to Crossgates After being forced to leave its home of more than 30 years in Guilderland’s Stuyvesant Plaza, the regionally owned Different Drummer’s Kitchen store will move about a mile west to Crossgates Mall, taking over a space that for many years was home to…

Gas-tax holiday ends, but NY drivers might not notice with fuel price drop Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gas tax holiday expired on New Year’s Day but motorists may not notice as fuel prices have declined since the tax suspension went into effect last summer. Source: Times Unition Gas-tax holiday ends,…

Review: Stella Pasta Bar off to faltering start in Schenectady A success for its beer and pub food, Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro and its in-house Seven Points Brewery in Schenectady, the latest incarnation of The Van Dyck building, suffers from weak execution elsewhere, including the pasta and sauces.…

If they build it, will Poughkeepsie come? Two mixed-use developments offer a choice for businesses: set up within the city’s urban core, or lure residents to suburban villages built from scratch? Source: Times Unition If they build it, will Poughkeepsie come?

Two sentenced to 10 years for role in Albany-New York City drug pipeline Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a drug distribution ring that ferried fentanyl and cocaine from New York City to Albany. Source: Times Unition Two sentenced to 10 years for role in Albany-New…

Bethlehem school district buses to get stop-arm cameras Stop-arm cameras will be installed on all school buses in the Bethlehem Central district beginning Tuesday. It is illegal in U.S. for drivers to pass buses with extended stop arms. Source: Times Unition Bethlehem school district buses to get stop-arm cameras