Category: Capital Region

ALBANY — Frank Parlato Jr. played a major role in the story of NXIVM — first as a publicist for Keith Raniere’s secretive organization, then as a fierce critic whose blog first exposed the abusive “master/slave” group within Raniere’s inner circle, revelations that eventually led to the would-be guru’s conviction and imprisonment. The story of NXIVM’s downfall could play…

ROTTERDAM — Authorities appear to be making progress in the joint police probe into the killing last week of a husband and wife, according to a town police spokesman, who also stressed that there is no threat to the public.  “The general public has nothing to be fearful of,” said Rotterdam Police  Lt. Patrick Farry…

Okelly Yhap, 29, older sibling to 10-year-old Kathina Thomas, was last seen Sunday morning on Alexander Street July 10, 2023Updated: July 10, 2023 8:19 p.m. This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of3Albany Police DepartmentShow MoreShow Less 2of3Family of Okelly YhapShow MoreShow Less 3of3 ALBANY — Police are seeking help from the public…

SARATOGA SPRINGS — More than two full days after a multi-band rock concert Saturday night at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center was halted midway through because of a bomb threat, the show’s promoter, Live Nation, had yet to formally address the matter, including whether refunds would be issued because the headlining act did not perform. Fans…

NORTH GREENBUSH — Public media organization WMHT has hired Michele Desrosiers as vice president of marketing and communications to lead efforts to grow the multi-channel TV, radio and digital media organization’s profile and increase community engagement and partnerships. The pick comes six months after the hiring of new CEO Anthony Hayes, who previously led New England…

SCHENECTADY – Philomen “Toy-Toy” Henry was an energetic 30-year-old woman looking forward to the future and new beginnings with a smile that never seemed to fade, family and friends said.  “So much life ahead of me Y be worried about what’s behind me,” the mother of two young children posted May 21 on her Facebook…

(Ad) A beloved orthodontics practice whose founder was a household name now has a new one. In April 2023, Hoskinson Orthodontics became Scotia Orthodontics following Dr. Richard Hoskinson’s planned retirement.  Dr. Larisa Takhalova, the new doctor, began working with Hoskinson earlier this year to ensure a smooth transition with the practice’s existing patients. She said…

This is the second installment of Restaurant Space Available, a regular feature spotlighting Capital Region properties that may be purchased or leased for use as a restaurant. The first was about 93 Ontario St. in Cohoes, the original home of Teta Marie’s Lebanese Restaurant, which is moving to Watervliet. Owners or real-estate agents who wish…

After 21 years in a Price Chopper plaza, the Italian restaurant moves half a mile away to former Roux space in Vista Tech Park July 10, 2023Updated: July 10, 2023 6:11 p.m. This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 1of8Michael Wedderspoon/Bellini’s Italian EateryShow MoreShow Less 2of8Michael Wedderspoon/Bellini’s Italian EateryShow MoreShow Less 3of8…

12:19 p.m.: Though Metro-North train service remains suspended between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie, the MTA announced that bus service would begin around 1 p.m. Monday. Buses will depart from Croton-Harmon on a load-and-go basis, making stops at Cortlandt, Beacon and Poughkeepsie, the MTA said in a statement.  Buses also replaced train service on the Upper Harlem Line…