The Spotlight

Established in 1955 as a modest publication in Delmar, NY, The Spotlight has grown into the leading source for local news in the greater Capital District over the years. Today, it offers five weekly editions covering Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga counties, reaching more than 20,000 readers. Our newspapers include a mix of paid subscription weeklies, free issues, and total market publications. In addition to these, The Spotlight publishes two specialized monthly magazines: Capital District Parent Pages and Capital District Senior Spotlight. These are distributed in Rensselaer, Columbia, and Warren counties, as well as throughout the Capital District. Together, these publications, along with The Spotlight’s online platforms, deliver exceptional coverage of local news and events, offering advertisers a unique opportunity to connect with consumers.

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Protesters line Elm Avenue Park during Elise Stefanik’s visit to Delmar for GOP picnic

5 days ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

DELMAR — More than 500 demonstrators, organized by various groups, lined the street and driveways leading into Elm Avenue Park on Saturday, May 10 — many of them thrusting signs directed towards Rep. Elise Stefanik, making it clear her visit wasn’t welcomed by them. The North Country representative came to town for a family picnic organized by the Albany County Republican Committee at the town park. She was scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
Protesters line Elm Avenue Park during Elise Stefanik’s visit to Delmar for GOP picnic

5 days ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

DELMAR — More than 500 demonstrators, organized by various groups, lined the street and driveways leading into Elm Avenue Park on Saturday, May 10 — many of them thrusting signs directed towards Rep. Elise Stefanik, making it clear her visit wasn’t welcomed by them. The North Country representative came to town for a family picnic organized by the Albany County Republican Committee at the town park. She was scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
2025 Albany Tulip Queen Finalists Announced

1 week ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

ALBANY — A gamer. A dreamer. A future educator. A public health graduate. A rock star. Mayor Kathy Sheehan introduced the five finalists for the 2025 Albany Tulip Queen during a press conference Thursday in Washington Park, ahead of the coronation set to take place Saturday at noon during the city’s annual Tulip Festival. Selected through a competitive interview process by a panel of local leaders, each finalist was chosen based on their commitment to community service, volunteerism, and leadership.
Song City to close third season with a celebration of songwriting, community

1 week ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

TROY—Scott Womer recalled how Song City was once hard to find as we walked through Monument Square. In the beginning, it felt like a speakeasy—a secret gathering on the second floor of The Ruck on 3rd Street. But it was never meant to be a secret, he said. After outgrowing that space, the showcase moved to The Waiting Room. Though the venue technically has a 3rd Street address, guests are directed to enter through Franklin Alley. That shift came with its own set of complications.
Local GOP to welcome Stefanik

1 week ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

DELMAR—Rep. Elise Stefanik’s presumptive run for New York State governor runs through Bethlehem, as she’s scheduled to be a keynote speaker at an Albany County Republican Committee gathering at Elm Avenue Town Park on Saturday, May 10. Albany County Republican Committee Chair James McGaughan clarified that the event is not a fundraiser for the North Country representative’s anticipated gubernatorial bid.
Equal Vision Records opens new downtown Albany headquarters

2 weeks ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

ALBANY — Equal Vision Records officially opened its new downtown Albany headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, marking a major relocation and expansion for the independent record label and its affiliated companies. Founder Steve Reddy was joined by local officials and Capital Region Chamber President and CEO Mark Eagan at the new facility on South Pearl Street.
Jenny Marie’s voice finds its stage — and now it’s bound for L.A - Spotlight News

2 weeks ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

SCHENECTADY—Jenny Marie Dahnke’s voice could sweep you away into a late Friday night, where the hum of jazz and soul drapes a room in velvet. The influence of Billie Holiday is more than a footnote in her story. It’s audible, tangible, and unmistakable. Though she once held that voice back out of fear, today she’s stepping into the spotlight with purpose.
Joseph Meister reflects on 99 years

2 weeks ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

DELMAR — When Joseph Meister turns 99 years old on Monday, May 5, it will mark nearly a century spent valuing the things he learned early in life: the rewards of hard work, the importance of education, and the lasting bonds of family and community. Born in Albany in 1926 to Emil and Theresa Meister, Joe’s early years were shaped by the challenges of the Great Depression.
Local housing market posts stronger year-to-date results despite March slowdown

2 weeks ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

ALBANY — Albany County’s housing market showed modest year-to-date gains in new listings, closed sales, and median sales prices, despite a slowdown in activity during March, according to the Greater Capital Association of Realtors. The number of new listings increased by 2.4 percent through the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, rising from 502 to 514. Closed sales also improved, climbing 4.8 percent year over year, from 434 to 455 transactions.
Dani Moz to join ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour as backup vocalist

2 weeks ago | spotlightnews.com | Michael Hallisey

LOS ANGELES — Singer and Bethlehem native Dani Moz announced Sunday night that she will join Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour as a backup vocalist, performing on the road as part of the tour’s Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit this summer. Moz, who gained national attention as a finalist on Season 6 of NBC’s The Voice, shared the news through an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 29, following the tour’s official launch.