📆 BETHELEHEM AREA EVENTS

🤖📺 NEW YORK REQUIRES AI DISCLOSURES IN TV ADS! 🏛️⚖️

🏛️📚 ALBANY COUNTY EXPANDS SAINT ROSE CAMPUS PURCHASES — COULD COUNTY GOVERNMENT BE MOVING TO MADISON AVENUE? 📚🏛️

📚✨ DELMAR AUTHOR EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION WITH NEW BOOK RELEASE! ✨📚

🎶🌞 SPRING FEST BROUGHT THE MUSIC, MEMORIES & COMMUNITY SPIRIT TO DELMAR! 🌞🎶

Introducing the Bethlehem Area Live Community Calendar

JUNE 10th - Wednesday

JUNE 11th - Thursday

JUNE 12th - Friday

JUNE 13th - Saturday

JUNE 15th - Sunday

🤖📺 NEW YORK REQUIRES AI DISCLOSURES IN TV ADS! 🏛️⚖️

A new law aimed at increasing transparency around artificial intelligence is now officially in effect across New York State.

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring advertisers in the television and film industry to clearly disclose when commercials or advertisements feature AI-generated performers.

🎬📢 The goal is to help viewers distinguish between real people and computer-generated content as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in media and advertising.

State officials say that without proper disclosure, AI-generated content can make it more difficult for consumers to determine what is real and what is artificially created.

Under the new law:

✅ AI-generated performers in TV and film advertising must be disclosed
✅ Greater transparency will be required for audiences
✅ The law aims to protect both consumers and creative professionals

Governor Hochul said the legislation helps support New York's creative workforce while ensuring that AI technology is used responsibly and transparently.

As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, New York is among the growing number of states taking steps to balance innovation with public trust.

💬 What do you think?

Should all AI-generated content be clearly labeled, or only advertising and commercial content?

Link to Original Article: https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/ny-law-requiring-ai-labeling-in-ads-takes-effect-new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-wrgb

#BethlehemLocalNews #NewYorkState #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #TechnologyNews #MediaTransparency #ConsumerAwareness #GovernorHochul #TVAdvertising #DigitalMedia #CapitalRegionNews #TechNews #FutureOfMedia #AIDisclosure 🤖📺⚖️

🏛️📚 ALBANY COUNTY EXPANDS SAINT ROSE CAMPUS PURCHASES — COULD COUNTY GOVERNMENT BE MOVING TO MADISON AVENUE? 📚🏛️

A major new chapter continues to unfold for the former College of Saint Rose campus.

The Albany County Legislature unanimously approved the purchase of three additional former Saint Rose properties for $5.7 million, bringing the county one step closer to potentially relocating significant government operations to the historic Pine Hills campus.

The newly approved properties include:

📍 985 Madison Ave. (Former St. Joseph Hall)
📍 979 Madison Ave. (Former Moran Hall)
📍 1020 Madison Ave. (Former Women's Leadership Institute)

County officials say the buildings could eventually house a variety of county functions, including:

🏛️ Legislature offices and chambers
👥 County Executive offices
📋 County departments and administrative services

The move follows Albany County's earlier purchase of five additional Saint Rose properties, including the former library, business school, communications center, administration building, and athletic center.

The future of the Saint Rose campus has been a topic of significant community interest since the college's closure. Albany County's purchases are part of a larger redevelopment effort led by the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority, which acquired the campus through a winning $35 million bid and is overseeing redevelopment plans.

For many residents, the transformation of the former Saint Rose campus represents both the end of a historic era and the beginning of a new one as the site evolves into a center for public services, economic development, and community investment.

💬 What do you think?

Would moving county government operations to the former Saint Rose campus be a positive step for Albany County and the surrounding neighborhoods?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments.

#BethlehemLocalNews #AlbanyCounty #SaintRose #PineHills #AlbanyNY #CapitalRegion #CommunityNews #LocalGovernment #Redevelopment #MadisonAvenue #HistoricAlbany #CapitalRegionNews

📚✨ DELMAR AUTHOR EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION WITH NEW BOOK RELEASE! ✨📚

A hometown success story is making waves in the literary world!

Delmar native and acclaimed author Jessica Treadway is celebrating a remarkable year following the release of her newest book, I Felt My Life With Both My Hands, her eighth book and fourth collection of short stories.

🏆 Treadway recently received national recognition when her short story "An Early Departure" was selected for the prestigious Best American Short Stories 2025 anthology. The story also reached a national audience when it was performed by actress Cynthia Nixon as part of NPR's beloved Selected Shorts series.

Now, readers in the Capital Region have an opportunity to meet the author in person!

📖 Conversation & Book Signing
📅 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza
1475 Western Avenue, Albany

Treadway's newest collection features 13 stories exploring the lives, emotions, and experiences of women navigating life's challenges and unexpected moments. Critics have praised the collection for its emotional depth, memorable characters, and powerful storytelling.

❤️ A lifelong lover of literature, Treadway credits her passion for storytelling to her childhood in Delmar, where her mother fostered a love of reading by sharing stories with her family. Today, she teaches writing at Emerson College while continuing to build an impressive body of literary work.

Her success is another reminder of the incredible talent that has roots right here in our local community.

👏 Congratulations to Jessica Treadway on this outstanding achievement and for representing Delmar and the Capital Region on the national literary stage!

📚 Have you read any of Jessica Treadway's books? Do you enjoy short stories or novels? Let us know in the comments!

Original Article Link; https://www.timesunion.com/books/article/jessica-treadway-i-felt-my-life-22285952.php

#BethlehemLocalNews #DelmarNY #JessicaTreadway #LocalAuthor #CapitalRegionArts #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity #WritersLife #BestAmericanShortStories #NPR #SelectedShorts #SupportLocalAuthors #DelmarProud #CapitalRegion #LiterarySuccess 📚✨🏆❤️

What a fantastic afternoon it was at Spring Fest 2026, hosted by Perfect Blend Cafe & Bakery and featuring incredible live performances from Rob Beaulieu & Friends, Dave McCarthy, and Capital Groove! 🎸🎤🎵

Families, friends, neighbors, and music lovers gathered to enjoy great tunes, beautiful weather, delicious food, and the kind of community atmosphere that makes Bethlehem such a special place to call home. ❤️

👏 A huge thank you to Perfect Blend Cafe & Bakery, the talented musicians, vendors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this event such a success.

Now it's your turn!

❓ Which band was your favorite?
❓ Did you bring the family?
❓ What was the highlight of your day?
❓ And most importantly... did you spot yourself, your friends, or your family in any of the photos below? 📸👀

Events like these remind us how fortunate we are to have such a vibrant local community filled with talented performers, supportive businesses, and neighbors who love coming together for a good time.

🎶 Great music.
☕ Great food.
😊 Great people.
❤️ Great community.

That's what Spring Fest was all about!

👇 Tag your friends, share your favorite photo, and tell us what you enjoyed most about the event!

#BethlehemLocalNews #SpringFest2026 #PerfectBlendCafe #CapitalGroove #RobBeaulieuAndFriends #DaveMcCarthy #DelmarNY #BethlehemNY #LiveMusic #CommunityEvents #ShopLocal #SupportLocalMusic #FamilyFun #CapitalRegionEvents #ThisIsBethlehemNY 🎶🌞🎸📸❤️

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