Race to cause road closures, parking restrictions

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 1:25pm

ALBANY - Due to the CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge on Thursday night, there will be the following road closures and parking restrictions:

No Parking: Noon-8:00 PM

-All roads in Washington Park-both sides of roadways

-Madison Avenue: both sides from Eagle Street to Knox Street

-Madison Avenue: north side from Lark Street to South Lake Avenue

-Lake Avenue: both sides from Madison Avenue to Hudson Avenue

-Western Avenue: both sides from South Lake Avenue to Robin Street

-Lake Avenue: both sides from Western Avenue to Washington Avenue

-Washington Avenue: both sides from South Lake Avenue to Sprague Place/Western Avenue

-Sprague Place: both sides of Sprague Place into the park

Road Closures

-Washington Park-all roadways (4 PM- 8 PM)

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Authorities: cigarette smuggling ring linked to Capital Region

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 11:06am

ALBANY - Authorities have linked a cigarette smuggling ring with ties to stores in Albany and Schenectady counties to known terrorists.

The state Attorney General's Office has charged 16 people in the case. They're accused of selling untaxed cigarettes up and down the east coast.

One of the stores includes the House of Juan in Westgate Plaza in Albany. The state Tax and Finance Department raided the store back in April. One employee was arrested.

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Russell Peters comes to The Palace

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:18am

ALBANY – On Thursday, September 26, comedian Russell Peters will be bringing his rock-star brand of comedy to The Palace Theatre.

Russell Peters has sold out arenas around the world with his Notorious World Tour, including the new Barclay’s arena making it the largest comedy event ever held in Brooklyn.

Tickets are $28-$98 and are available at The Palace Box Office or ONLINE HERE.

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Latham landmark goes up in flames

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 5:40pm

LATHAM - A Latham landmark is likely a complete loss after an afternoon fire.

The Handy Andy Plaza on 155 went up in flames after an electrical fire started on the roof.

The plaza is also home to vintage pizza but it's unclear if the restaurant is gone, too.

Fire investigators don't yet know what caused the fire but contractors were recently working in the building.

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Salon & Spa holds ribbon cutting, grand opening

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, May 16th, 3:00 pm

COLONIE - A year after opening, and with double the staff, Evo Salon & Spa in Colonie is finally ready to celebrate their hard earned success by holding a grand opening ceremony on Thursday, May 16.

“Yes – It’s one year delayed, but this is our opportunity to show the residents of Colonie, N.Y. that we’re here to stay!” explains Dillion.

An official ribbon cutting will take place at 2:30 p.m.

For more information about the salon & spa, click here.

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Tractor trailer accident causes power outages, road closures

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 12:27pm

LATHAM - A tractor trailer knocked down four utility poles this morning.

Police say the accident happened on Kunker Avenue, near the Latham Circle.

No one was injured.

Several road closures are in effect for the most of the day.

Kunker Avenue from Route 9 to Old Loudon Road as well as Old Loudon Road from Troy-Schenectady Road to Park Avenue.

No word yet on the cause of the accident.

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Downtown Schenectady holds Merchant Mash Up

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, May 15th, 3:43 pm

SCHENECTADY – There will be a Merchant Mash Up held in Schenectady on May 16.

Residents can stroll around beautiful Downtown Schenectady as our restaurants and shops join forces for a fun-filled night on the town. Enjoy food tastings, shopping specials, live music & other activities!

New features of the event will be "Try" and "Buy" food tasting options, spend "Mash Cash" at downtown businesses and claim movie tickets, central voting stations...and more!

The mash-up will be held throughout downtown Schenectady from 5-8 p.m.

For event details, click here.

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