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Daily Gazette Business Editor Stan Hudy covers the Capital Region in upstate New York and has made many friends along the way. Each week, he brings you conversations he has with old friends, new friends, and even sometimes, best friends. It's an enjoyable time talking about the exciting things going on in your communities.

3d ago

Election Night review, observations with Ted Remsnyder

Community Journalism Fund reporter Ted Remsnyder is immersed in politics throughout the Capital Region for the Daily Gazette Family of Newspapers and Nov. 3 is his Christmas. Half of the politicians running for office didn't get the outcome they wanted, but the entire staff, along with Ted, brought you views, reviews and results from across our entire coverage area. Ted and I spent the evening at Sticker Mule headquarters in Amsterdam for the Anthony Constantino results party and the NY-21 congressional district results. At 11 p.m., Constantino declared victory and then launched into one of the most interesting victory speeches on record, with the media taking the brunt of a flurry of rage and vulgarity. View the video on the Daily Gazette YouTube channel We talked about the experience, other results and what's next on the political landscape. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: Election Day Hangover(00:00:55) - Rogerson Upsets Tedisco in 44th Senate District(00:02:08) - Constantino-GenderBean Race and Debate Controversy(00:04:26) - Constantino's Scorched Earth Victory Speech(00:06:57) - Analyzing Constantino's Media Tirade(00:11:02) - What's Next for Constantino in Washington(00:13:20) - National Media Attention and Freshman Congressman Dynamics(00:14:51) - Upcoming Stories and Ted's Schedule(00:16:11) - Looking Ahead to Schenectady 2027 Mayoral Race(00:17:30) - Community Journalism Fund and Election Coverage Credit(00:19:14) - Election Night McDonald's Stories and Sign-off
3d ago

Samantha Humphrey trial coverage and verdict with Gino Diminich

Daily Gazette reporter Gino DIminich was in the courtroom throughout the Samantha Humphrey trial that concluded on Monday morning. Raymond Wright, Jr. was found guilty of second-degree murder and is expected to be sentenced on Jan. 20. He has become our go-to court reporter after joining the audience team less than a year ago. He shares his journey cross-country, joining the Daily Gazette and his experiences heading into the trial and what it was like to be seated across from the jury. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and welcoming Gino Dominic(00:01:59) - Gino's path from Manhattan to Schenectady(00:02:49) - Joining the audience team and covering courts(00:04:03) - First murder trial: setting expectations(00:05:18) - Witness testimony and courtroom dynamics(00:07:15) - Wiretap evidence and recognizing Peter Lynch(00:10:08) - Defense strategy and burden of proof(00:11:00) - Jury deliberations and verdict timeline(00:12:49) - Evaluating the evidence and reasonable doubt(00:15:30) - Text message timeline and closing arguments(00:16:30) - Sentencing outlook and youthful offender status(00:18:18) - Covering the trial personally and professionally(00:20:19) - Preparing emotionally for sentencing day(00:22:20) - Wrap-up and thanks
Sep 11

SLOC Centenial kick-off with Jekyll and Hyde

An experiment gone wrong, but everything went perfectly, well, almost, as Stan and Friends returned to the podcast studio to welcome first-time SLOC show director Jake Goodman and SLCO centennial chairperson Heather-Liz Copps to talk about the 100th season of Schenectady Light Opera Company. The two actors, directors, and very talented individuals had a moment before the 100th season premiere to talk about theater, the process, the joy and challenges in performing, while Stan sat there in awe... all well before the proverbial curtain was raised. My two guests are not to be missed, as is this year's premiere show, Jekyll & Hyde. Chapters (00:00:00) - Cold open: Jekyll and Hyde parallels to today(00:00:26) - Welcome back and guest introductions(00:02:19) - Jake Goodman's journey through SLOC youth program(00:04:06) - Jake's directorial debut and creative team(00:04:54) - Heather's theater background and origin story(00:08:03) - Heather's favorite roles at SLOC(00:10:11) - Heather as Centennial Chair and accessibility campaign(00:12:03) - State funding story and husband's involvement(00:13:31) - How Jake got selected as director(00:15:25) - Season selection process for the centennial year(00:17:52) - Recap and full 100th season lineup(00:19:34) - Why the committee chose Jake(00:21:21) - Audition turnout and casting logistics(00:22:09) - Getting the call and building the creative team(00:24:56) - Learning to direct and cast without bias(00:27:22) - Capital Region theater talent boom discussion(00:30:30) - Oversaturation of local theater companies(00:31:55) - Show recap commercial break and ticket info(00:33:22) - Fanboying over past SLOC performers(00:37:21) - Story of Jekyll and Hyde's plot and themes(00:39:12) - Jaden's take on working with Jake(00:40:34) - Why Jekyll and Hyde became the season opener(00:43:53) - Casting standouts James, Blake, and Hannah(00:45:45) - Nerves before opening night(00:47:05) - Opening night party and Vice and Virtue partnership(00:48:51) - Co-producers and relationships born at SLOC(00:52:47) - How to support SLOC's centennial campaign(00:56:44) - Closing thanks and break a leg origins
Jun 25

NY Primary Day - A look with Erika Bouska and Ted Remsnyder

Voters throughout New York State went to the polls during Tuesday's primary election and the Gazette News Group staff was out in force. After a late night, I caught up with two of the election warriors, Schenectady reporter Erika Bouska and the Community Journalism Fund government and politics reporter Ted Remsnyder to talk about their travels. Bouska was tracking two Democratic primaries, the Schenectady City Council and the New York State Senate races, while Remsnyder was at the Anthony Constantino watch-party for the NY-21 Republican primary. \ Both reflected on the night's events, the news, along with a look ahead at the general election in November. Chapters (00:00:00) - election hangover with Gazette News Group reporters(00:00:44) - Sarah Rogerson Wins her Senate Race!(00:07:35) - Caffeine at the Olympics(00:08:46) - Anthony Constantino Wins Election in New York(00:12:53) - Bob Small on If He as an Independent(00:14:47) - Anthony Constantino Declares Victory at Win(00:16:40) - The Constantino Blake vs Rogerson Tedesco Race(00:20:57) - Ted Wright's Community Journalism Fund
Jan 1

You Tuber Rory Greth visits NY and Stan to talk cars, smoking meats and more

The youngest guest to date flew back to his hometown for the holidays, and I had a chance to catch up with 13-year-old Rory Greth, who currently has three YouTube channels under his name with more than 36,000 views. https://www.youtube.com/@MRSmokehouse https://www.youtube.com/@RorysGarage https://www.youtube.com/@NYPlates Rory and I go way back.... in fact... to his birth. There is a lot of family history shared as I kick off 2026 with this impressive young man. We talked about when I worked for his grandfather, joked about his father, my first godson, and offered a lot of shoutouts to the rest of the family. It's a holiday podcast with a lot of laughs, a lot of family talk, and how hot Arkansas really is for Rory, a Ballston Spa native. He hasn't disappointed any of us for the past 13 years, and I guarantee that he didn't on his first visit on the Stan and Friends Show podcast.
11/24/2025

Daily Gazette Brew Brawl finals announced

Daily Gazette Pint-Sized writer John Norris talks about the final match-up for the inaugural Brew Brawl showdown in the Capital Region. From a tasty bracket of 16 breweries, we are down to the final two - and every vote counts! It is a battle of East vs. West - Stump City Brewery, representing Fulton County vs. perennial powerhouse Wolf Hollow Brewing, representing Schenectady County. John has visited both locations, sampled their beers and talks about his favorites. The two also brainstormed about a NEW feature to bring to the Pint-Sized segment of the show.
11/22/2025

Sydney Worthley headlines Schenectady County Holiday Parade

Sydney Worthley is a Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Award winner, a talented singer/songwriter/musician, and I am fortunate enough to call her a friend of the podcast. She is making a triumphant return to Schenectady this Saturday after performing at Freedom Park in the summer heat in 2024, taking the stage to open up this year's Summer Night on State Street, and she will own the stage, highlighting the 56th annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade block party at 3 p.m. I caught up with Sydney on the eve of the holiday parade to talk about her travels, her set list for the block party, what she is working on, along with a few laughs about the holiday and the Schenectady County Holiday Parade
11/21/2025

Mrs. Claus talks about the Schenectady County Holiday Parade

Just before you see the star of the 56th annual Schenectady County Holiday Parade, you will see the other half of the Christmas Spirit duo, Mrs. Claus. I had a chance to talk to the fantastic Mrs. Claus after she put the finishing touches on the Daily Gazette Santa parade float earlier in the week with help from the Daily Gazette Newspaper mascot, 'Newsie'. She talked about the upcoming parade, the importance of being Mrs. Claus and what the parade means to her as it kicks off the holiday season. Mrs. Claus is not a solo act as the elves' ensemble has expanded for this year's parade. Mrs. Claus also has a special place in her heart and spoke about the importance of the sensory room at Proctors GE Theater. Even Mrs. Claus has a list for Christmas - a request from block party musical guest Sydney Worthley - for her and her elves.

Daily Gazette Business Editor Stan Hudy covers the Capital Region in upstate New York and has made many friends along the way. Each week, he brings you conversations he has with old friends, new friends, and even sometimes, best friends. It's an enjoyable time talking about the exciting things going on in your communities.

Creator

Stan Hudy
Years Active

2025 - 2026
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13
Rating

Clean
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