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One of the original owners of the TV station moved the studios to the site of a warehouse, once used to house Selective Service records. Eventually the TV station was assigned the VHF frequency of channel 13 and changed its call letters to WAST-TV. It was sold to Sonderling Broadcasting. In 1979 WAST Television was purchased by Viacom International. In 1981 it changed its call letters to WNYT and
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โ๏ธ ๐ฎ The FAA is aiming to hire 18- to 30-year-old gamers for the next generation of air traffic controllers. The agency says gaming techniques like concentration, spatial awareness and coordination translate to the high-stakes role.
Three more counties have been added to the list of places where people are advised to wear masks indoors. One county came off the list.
The list of Capital Region counties where the CDC is advising people to mask up indoors is increasing. People -- even those who are vaccinated -- in Albany, Columbia, and Schoharie counties should wear a face mask indoors, according to the latest CDC data.
โ๏ธ ๐ง Not only is the pandemic affecting college students' mental health, but the study finds there's also a rise in unhealthy coping mechanisms like eating junk food, drinking alcohol, or using to***co.
A new study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of college students.
Please join us in saluting Air Force Senior Airman William D. Smith 2nd of Voorheesville. He enlisted in 1962 and served in Vietnam and Thailand. His professional career centered around installing telephone and communications systems. He retired from the New York State Department of Corrections in 2010. Thank you for your service.
See more honorees at WNYT.com/WeSaluteYou.
Please join us in saluting Air Force Senior Airman William D. Smith 2nd of Voorheesville. He enlisted in 1962 and served in Vietnam and Thailand. His professional career centered around installing telephone and communications systems. He retired from the New York State Department of Corrections in 2010. Thank you for your service.
See more honorees at WNYT.com/WeSaluteYou.
๐ She almost didn't survive a condition that left her with one lung. Now a Rhode Island teen is thriving at dance, and even had a special solo created for her by a well-known choreographer.
A Rhode Island dancer is living her dream of one-on-one training with a well-known choreographer.
๐ A Rhode Island woman turned an old phone booth into a special place to grieve loved ones. She says while it's not hooked up to anything, the wind will carry their words as they say goodbye.
It's safe to say most phone booths have been sitting dormant for a while, but a Rhode Island woman is hoping to change that.
Tonight, all-around champion Suni Lee is back, with gold medals on the line in the gymnastics event finals. And on the track, the fastest men on earth sprint for gold in the 100m dash.
Tonight, all-around champion Suni Lee is back, with gold medals on the line in the gymnastics event finals. And on the track, the fastest men on earth sprint for gold in the 100m dash.
๐บ ๐ท If you have heart disease, drinking a little alcohol may be helpful. (That's a little, not a lot of it!)
If you're living with heart disease, drinking a small amount of alcohol each day may be helpful.
๐ถ 40 YEARS AGO TODAY: MTV signed on the air for the first time. What was once 24/7 music videos has no doubt evolved over the years. What are your memories?
Maybe launching a music video network wasn't as big an achievement as landing a man on the moon, but MTV in its own way has changed the world.
๐ท POST A PHOTO! What's one thing about your sister that makes her special to you? #NationalSistersDay
๐ท POST A PHOTO! What's one thing about your sister that makes her special to you? #NationalSistersDay
๐ ๐ณ Do you have unused gift cards? A new survey finds more than half of us do, and they total around $116 per person!
Around 51% of adults have unused gift cards, vouchers or store credits.
According to Meteorologist Reid Kisselback, we tied at 43 year old record this morning!
We tied a record low temperature of 49 this morning in Albany! It won't be as cool overnight tonight, but a few upper 40's will be likely once again in some higher elevations.
Your child's mental health is as important as their physical health. #CommitToKids
Great shot!
What a beautiful shot out of Lake George this morning! Thank you to John J. for sharing.
๐ฑ It may seem too simple to believe, but experts say you can actually add an extra layer of security to your phone by rebooting it once a week.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - As a member of the secretive Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Angus King has reason to worry about hackers. At a briefing by security staff this year, he said he got some advice on how to help keep his cellphone secure.
Please join us in saluting Navy PO1 Leroy Donaldson of Kingston, with family in Greene County. He served in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Theater during the 1940s. He had two daughters, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He passed away in 2010. Thank you for your service.
See more honorees at WNYT.com/WeSaluteYou.
Please join us in saluting Navy PO1 Leroy Donaldson of Kingston, with family in Greene County. He served in the Mediterranean, Indian Ocean, and the Pacific Theater during the 1940s. He had two daughters, five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He passed away in 2010. Thank you for your service.
See more honorees at WNYT.com/WeSaluteYou.
โ๏ธ ๐ง Several new studies suggest improving air quality could reduce the risk of dementia worldwide.
Several new studies suggest improving air quality could reduce the risk of dementia worldwide.
Are you having trouble getting a passport? The pent-up demand has swelled wait times to between 12 and 18 weeks, according to the State Department.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britt Johnson showed up around midnight to the West Los Angeles Federal Building, hoping to apply for a rushed passport when the office opened at 7 a.m.
Two loaded handguns are now off the streets of Albany after police made a traffic stop on Lark Street last night.
Two loaded handguns are now off the streets of Albany.
๐จ ๐ Doctors didn't expect this NYC boy to live beyond 3 months. Now at age 7, he's become an honorary cop.
It was a dream come true for 7-year-old Jose Zelaya. He recently took the oath to protect and serve as the NYPDโs newest honorary officer.
โ๏ธ As schools return to in-person learning, some parents say their kids are actually doing better at home, and will switch to permanent homeschooling.
Although the pandemic disrupted family life across the U.S. since taking hold in spring 2020, some parents are grateful for one consequence: They're now opting to homeschool their children, even as schools plan to resume in-person classes.
Troy police say a man has died after a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV. It happened last night at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 107th Street in Lansingburgh.
Troy police say a man has died after a crash between a motorcycle and an SUV. It happened Friday night at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 107th Street in Lansingburgh.
๐ฅซ Ruth Riozzi, 80, started a church food pantry in Hudson more than 30 years ago. Even though she's considered retiring, she says the pandemic has made the need for her work even greater.
Ruth Riozzi is called the "Mother Teresa of Hudson." For years, she's made sure those in need don't go without food.
Please join us in saluting Larry Daigle of Granville. The crew chief in the Army served in Vietnam. Thank you for your service.
See more honorees at WNYT.com/WeSaluteYou.
Please join us in saluting Larry Daigle of Granville. The crew chief in the Army served in Vietnam. Thank you for your service.
See more honorees at WNYT.com/WeSaluteYou.
๐บ This man helped save The Parting Glass Pub in Saratoga Springs from closing. He paid them a visit on Friday.
A man who helped keep a popular Saratoga Springs pub open during the pandemic paid them a visit on Friday.
๐๏ธ WOULD YOU DO IT? Old shipping containers in Saratoga County have been converted into lavish cabins to stay in while camping.
There's a new way to spend a night or a weekend along the water in Saratoga County. They're shipping containers that serve as a mini hotel on the Hudson.
#BREAKING: A tragedy in Warrensburg has left a 15-year-old boy dead.
State police tell NewsChannel 13 a 15-year-old boy drowned while tubing on Schroon River Friday afternoon.
Former President Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the results of the 2020 election "corrupt" in a December phone call, according to handwritten notes from one of the participants in the conversation.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump urged senior Justice Department officials to declare the results of the 2020 election "corrupt" in a December phone call, according to handwritten notes from one of the participants in the conversation.
๐ง Need a place to relax after the last year and a half? A yoga center in Berkshire County is ready to welcome you back!
Over 100 acres of luscious greenery, birds chirping, and incredible vistas of the Berkshires might be just what the doctor ordered after a difficult year.
โ Parts of the Capital Region were drenched in a months' worth of rain in last night's storms!
Part of Spier Falls Road in Corinth was still shut down Friday as crews clean up a mudslide.
๐ช๏ธ Flying over tornado damage in Bucks, County, Pennsylvania
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After a thrilling win in the 100m freestyle, Caeleb Dressel swims for double gold, LIVE tonight in Tokyo. Katie Ledecky goes for three straight golds in the 800m freestyle. And Sydney McLaughlin and the stars of Team USA are on the track.
After a thrilling win in the 100m freestyle, Caeleb Dressel swims for double gold, LIVE tonight in Tokyo. Katie Ledecky goes for three straight golds in the 800m freestyle. And Sydney McLaughlin and the stars of Team USA are on the track.
#MLB Trade Deadline Reaction: #Yankees and #Mets make splashes for power bats, NL West loads up for division & pennant race while the #Cubs dismantle top talent from 2016 World Series championship.
โ๏ธ ๐ท If you're in these four Capital Region counties, the CDC now recommends masks indoors, whether you're vaccinated or not. >>MORE: http://wnyt.tv/de4al
โ๏ธ ๐ท If you're in these four Capital Region counties, the CDC now recommends masks indoors, whether you're vaccinated or not. >>MORE: http://wnyt.tv/de4al
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