Spotlight News • 16th June 2020

Former nurse delivers over 3,000 roses to COVID-19 patients across three states

A former nurse has delivered more than 3,000 yellow roses since April to COVID-19 patients across New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. And she has no plans to stop anytime soon.

TheSpot518 • 17th November 2019

Review: ‘Frozen’ musical dazzles audiences at Proctors

Let it go? Disney says no. The "Frozen" franchise takes center stage to entertain families with iconic tunes, jaw-dropping vocals and an alluring cast.

Spotlight News • 13th March 2019

Slingerlands Elementary third graders learn about STEM with CreositySpace

Are the topics of science, technology, engineering and math too advanced for third-grade students? Their excited smiles say otherwise.

Medium • 7th April 2020

How a journalism background can benefit UX writing

What do journalism and UX Writing have in common? I uncover how both fields share similar skill sets and how they can align well together.

Spotlight News • 19th February 2020

Filmmaker’s new indie movie is inspired by his late teen daughter

Alyssa Gelfand, 17, died after a car crash in Guilderland in May 2017. While grieving her loss, her father, Dmitry, became inspired to use his filmmaking craft to honor her legacy.

Spotlight News • 30th January 2019

Local author won’t allow himself to be defined by his cerebral palsy

When author Louis Vendetti was just seven, he looked up to the sky and yelled at God, “Why did you make me like this? Why did you put me on this Earth to suffer?” But as he grew to realize there was more to him than his disorder, he realized it was a story worth sharing.

Spotlight News • 8th October 2019

Strife over health benefits at Good Samaritan Nursing Home

Employees at a local nursing home voice their frustration and concern after they were abruptly notified that they will lose their healthcare benefits in less than a month. Some even fear they will lose their jobs. Some are outright angry.

TheSpot518 • 9th July 2019

Crossgates’ Maggie McFly’s has the menu to satisfy everyone

A new restaurant in town. A massive menu. Options transcending Italian, American and Asian cuisine. The customer's eyebrows rise as they initially feel overwhelmed. But a kind waiter patiently helps out and a casual lunch turns into an exceptional first impression.

Spotlight News • 11th December 2019

Tara Kitchen to expand, serve Moroccan cuisine in Guilderland by spring 2020

Moroccan cuisine isn't easy to find in Albany, New York. But Tara Kitchen swoops in to remedy that.

TheSpot518 • 23rd October 2018

REVIEW: Justin Timberlake brought SexyBack to his Albany concert

The arena surges into a screaming frenzy as Justin Timberlake, a Grammy-Award winning musician, appears onstage, a clear sign of his impact on the music industry within the past three decades.

TheSpot518 • 27th August 2019

REVIEW: Jonas Brothers use nostalgia to entertain Albany concert

“If you told me two years ago that I would be on this stage, I would say you’re lying. But tonight, I’m here with my brothers,” said musician Kevin Jonas to a nearly sold-out arena in New York during the Jonas Brothers' long-awaited reunion tour.

Spotlight News • 21st August 2019

REVIEW: Park Playhouse’s ‘Newsies’ amazing, stellar production value

EXTRA! EXTRA! Park Playhouse's "Newsies" musical accomplishes two things: educate audiences about the Newsboys' Strike of 1899 in New York City and entertain them with an empowering underdog message.

Spotlight News • 2nd August 2019

Local ‘Beauty and the Beast’ production soars in Cohoes Music Hall

Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme. The cast may be young but their emboldened performance showers the audience with old-fashioned romance, familiar songs and classic Disney magic.

TheSpot518 • 5th June 2019

Finally going home to Singapore after 12 years

After growing up in Singapore but suddenly moving away in 2007, a wish to return for a visit goes unanswered for 12 long years. But the journey home and a reunion with a long-lost childhood friend eventually become a reality.

Spotlight News • 11th March 2020

Bethlehem treatment court strives to save defendants’ lives

A town judge helps start a new treatment court that hopes to give people facing serious charges while battling drug addiction or alcoholism a second chance. It's a difficult journey to recovery but is often a lifesaver.

Spotlight News • 8th May 2020

Hamagrael kindergarten students surprise teacher with parade (w/photo gallery)

A teacher hadn't seen her kindergarten students in person in almost two months due to COVID-19; she was speechless when their families surprised her with a drive-by parade at her home.

Spotlight News • 6th May 2020

Local businesses celebrate Mother’s Day with specials, gift ideas despite COVID-19

As Mother’s Day approached this year, numerous local businesses stayed optimistic by offering specials and gift ideas, reminding people that mothers still deserve to be pampered despite COVID-19.

Spotlight News • 27th May 2020

Capital District community group, local businesses donate goods to veterans (w/photos)

“Spreading Love and Kindness in the 518,” a community volunteer group in Albany, New York, teamed up with businesses and neighbors to donate goods to local veterans in need.

Spotlight News • 25th September 2019

Local residents volunteer at Albany kitchen with purpose to feed neighborhood kids

Tracie Killar knows of many local kids who are homeless or are from families in need. Then, an idea led to the creation of the South End Children's Cafe. Now, those same kids smile as they enjoy free meals and playtime together almost every day.

Spotlight News • 5th April 2020

Two Delmar businesses make informative banners and masks amid COVID-19

Two local businesses team up to make free masks and banners for neighbors and other small businesses amid COVID-19.