Lydia Kulbida

Albany

Anchor and Reporter at WTEN-TV (Albany, NY)

Anchor and Reporter at WXXA-TV (Albany, NY)

Emmy winning news anchor/reporter; wife/mom/dog mom; OTF addict/runner/Spartan; travel adventurer/foodie/aspiring sommelier; Bronx born Yankees fan/Go Bills!

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Articles

Summer SPACtacular raises thousands for the arts, arts education

4 weeks ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

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Fundraiser supports ICU nurse fighting rare blood disorder

1 month ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

Tia Szczepanski was diagnosed in March with severe aplastic anemia and is in need of a bone marrow transplant.
Red Cross fundraiser Fire & Ice Gala raises thousands for future missions

2 months ago | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Hundreds of people gathered Friday night at the Albany Capital Center for the American Red Cross Fire and Ice Gala. NEWS10’s Lydia Kulbida was emcee for the event, which raises funds for multiple missions of the Red Cross of Eastern New York for the next year. The music from Soul Session called people to the dance floor, but the hope by organizers is that people are called to support the work of the Red Cross all year long.
Ukrainian music group featured in documentary performs in Saratoga

Mar 15, 2025 | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

Posted: Mar 14, 2025 / 11:03 PM EDT Updated: Mar 14, 2025 / 11:04 PM EDT SHARE SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A group of musicians featured in a new documentary about the war in Ukraine performed in Saratoga Springs Friday night at SPAC’s Spa Little Theater.
Forum with Ukrainian journalists Wednesday night

Oct 23, 2024 | news10.com | Abbi Stanley |Lydia Kulbida

Posted: Oct 23, 2024 / 06:38 AM EDT Updated: Oct 23, 2024 / 06:38 AM EDT SHARE ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Three journalists from Ukraine are in the Capital Region, sharing their experiences and challenges of reporting since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February of 2022 in a forum moderated by NEWS10’s Lydia Kulbida.
Heart Walk director stuck in Florida during Hurricane Milton

Oct 9, 2024 | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

BRADENTON, Fla. (NEWS10) — Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Fla., as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night. It is expected to cause widespread destruction. While many people evacuated earlier in the week, a Capital Region woman became stuck in Bradenton, Fla., after her flight was canceled. Bradenton is on Florida’s west coast between Tampa and Sarasota.
Community support grows for breast cancer patient

Oct 4, 2024 | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A local health care provider has helped her patients get the right treatment, and as she navigated her own breast cancer diagnosis, that work family provided strong support in return. Then came multiple complications and a roadblock that could have discouraged even the best self-advocate, but Brittany Fitzmaurice has an even bigger family backing her this weekend.
Capital Region commemorates Ukrainian Independence Day

Aug 23, 2024 | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — People in the Capital Region came together in South Troy on Friday to commemorate Ukrainian Independence Day. The gathering at the monument to a 19th Century Ukrainian poet who looked to George Washington as a model leader for independence, happening as Ukraine battles Russia’s invasion.
Finding Their Voice: Trisha and Jene Sena speak up for survivors of trauma

Jun 20, 2024 | news10.com | Lydia Kulbida

(NEWS10) – There’s a saying that when something bad happens to you, you have three choices; let it destroy you, let it define you or let it strengthen you. A local family living through a traumatic experience not only chose strength, they added a fourth choice; to help others.
Albany mayor takes part in 'Convoy for Hope' in Ukraine

Jun 14, 2024 | news10.com | Courtney Ward |Lydia Kulbida

KYIV, Ukraine (NEWS10) — During the recent D-Day remembrance ceremonies in France, the world honored the sacrifices of the remaining members of the Greatest Generation for their part in liberating Europe. A new generation started a journey from Normandy that day to Ukraine, bringing vital supplies in a “Convoy of Hope” to a country fighting for its freedom today. It’s a story you’ll see only on NEWS10 ABC.