Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Albany

Journalist,Radio Contributor and Web Video Host at Times Union (Albany)

Journalist, radio contributor, web video host at the @Hearst-owned @TimesUnion. @IthacaCollege grad, morning person, cheese-lover, inline skater.

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Articles

Bin stores: The rise of the thrill-driven treasure hunt in retail

1 week ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Seeds, boxes of latex gloves and Pokémon cards are some of his other big sellers. Unlike Primo Deals, or similar bin stores, Colello’s prices do not change as the week goes on. Also, he doesn’t have set days he restocks merchandise. His store is more of a standard liquidation center where the prices pretty much remain consistent throughout the week and the restocks happen as the merchandise comes in.
CBS6 anchor Olivia Jaquith goes into labor on air, continues to broadcast

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

CBS6 Albany morning anchor Olivia Jaquith went into labor while co-anchoring the morning news Wednesday. “This isn’t April Fools. Olivia’s water broke. In the newsroom,” said co-anchor Julia Dunn in a Facebook Live video. Within an hour, the video generated nearly 1,000 comments and more than 60,000 views. Article continues below this ad“I don’t know what’s going on. This is my first time. I’m new here,” said Jaquith, laughing. The tenacious journalist also ran a half marathon — while pregnant.
20 things you don't know about me: Laura Gemmett, CBS6 Albany

2 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Laura Gemmett started as a photojournalist for CBS6 Albany in 2023. Earlier this year, she transitioned to reporting and joined the morning team alongside Julia Dunn and Olivia Jaquith. "I love going out into the community in the morning, reporting on important events and things that are happening in the area," said Gemmett, who is from Rotterdam and knows the Capital Region well. Growing up, her grandparents regularly had WRGB playing on television.
Zion Decoteau leaving News10ABC

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Zion Decoteau is leaving News10ABC. He made the announcement Friday on social media. "Thank you to the people of the Capital Region from all backgrounds who have embraced me and my reporting through their phone calls, emails and interactions in the street," wrote Decoteau on Instagram.
CBS6's Liz Bishop announces retirement

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Liz Bishop is retiring after more than 50 years in local journalism. CBS6 Albany made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Bishop’s journey at CBS6 began in 1973. She was attending the University at Albany and was hired as a weekend sportscaster. Few women worked in sports journalism at the time, especially on-air. Bishop proved herself as a “versatile and courageous journalist,” according to the announcement of her departure on CBS6 Albany’s website.
20 things you don't know about me: Javier Villatoro, Coray Kitchen

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Javier Villatoro is the co-owner and executive chef of Coray Kitchen in Delmar. Coray Kitchen offers seasonally driven, global cuisine and partners with local farms and farmers, including chef Javier’s backyard garden, to bring the best of the region to the table. As a farmer and a chef, Villatoro is no stranger to hard work — or to waking up every day before 4 a.m. He’s also the father of two kids (age 2 and 7), who also make sure he’s up early, whether he likes it or not.
Secrets dance club at Guptil mentioned on Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’

4 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Capital Region residents got a flashback to the days of water cannons and noooo dress code thanks to a brief but unforgettable moment in Netflix’s new dramedy, “The Four Seasons,” starring Tina Fey, Will Forte and Steve Carell.
Emily DeVito on journalism, public service and a personal fight for health

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

For five years, Emily DeVito was a familiar face to Capital Region viewers, delivering morning news and anchoring midday broadcasts on WNYT NewsChannel 13. In April 2022, she signed off from the anchor desk to take on a new role. Now the communications manager at the Capital District Transportation Authority, DeVito is embracing a career shift that lets her stay connected to the community while navigating a health battle.
20 things you don't know about me: Kristen Hislop, Delightful Run for Women

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Kristen Hislop is best known for her role in organizing the annual Delightful Run for Women event each spring, but got her start in banking – despite many clues in her childhood that she should be a coach. She was born and raised on Long Island, started her career in New York City, moved to Colorado and married a Canadian. She now lives in Saratoga county. Article continues below this adHislop is a track coach at Shenendehowa schools, a swim coach and a personal trainer.
Friendly's 90th anniversary menu delivers old favorites, warm memories

1 month ago | timesunion.com | Kristi Gustafson Barlette

Some remember their youth through songs or old yearbooks. I remember mine through ice cream. Specifically the kind that comes with whipped cream, marshmallow sauce and a heavy pour of melted peanut butter, served while seated in a red-pleather booth under the fluorescent lighting of a Friendly’s. Friendly’s is turning 90 this year, and frankly, same.