As the war in Gaza rages on, young Palestinians and Israelis are touring the Northeast together to speak their minds.

City and racing officials in Saratoga Springs are celebrating a successful July 4th weekend that saw expanded activities in the city and, for the first time, a weekend of horse racing.

The group behind a petition to create a county executive position in Columbia County has taken legal action after many of its signatures were thrown out last week, blocking it from the November ballot.

Smallmouth bass are prized by anglers but, when introduced to waters outside of their natural range, can outcompete native species.Despite years of eradication efforts in the Adirondacks, researchers at Cornell University find small mouth bass populations have not decreased significantly and have, in fact, evolved.WAMC's Lucas Willard spoke with evolutionary biologist Dr. Liam Zarri, now a Smithsonian postdoc at the National Zoo in Washington D.C.

Set your alarm early this week and look east between 5:00 and 5:30 a.m. to catch a stunning celestial display. Brilliant Venus, the Morning Star, shines high with the bright orange star Aldebaran glowing below. Aldebaran, part of the V-shaped Hyades cluster in Taurus, has a rich astronomical legacy—its position once helped confirm Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. Nearby, you’ll also spot the shimmering Pleiades cluster. Together, these stars create a breathtaking, layered view of the cosmos worth waking up for.

Obie-winning actor Andrea Patterson created the role of Helen in the Classical Theatre of Harlem’s “Memnon.” “It is definitely under-utilized. Underappreciated.” Greek mythology in modern theater? Yes, but she refers to the peanut in American cooking. She’s got range. See for yourself in Marcus Garvey Park throughout July.

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.Unlocking a genetic mystery, scientists studying an unusual jellyfish-like creature have determined the animal to have multiple lineages.A new report examines an adolescent literacy gap.And we’ll visit a new museum dedicated to all things pinball.

Meteorologist Garett Argianas provides the evening forecast for Monday, July 7th, 2025.

We welcome Dr. Tanya Thompson-Badamos, an endocrinologist with St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care.

It was the Greek philosopher Heraclitus who wrote, “The only constant in life is change.” People weren’t comfortable with change when he wrote that, some 2,600 years ago, and we’re still not. Sometimes for good reason.

NewsChannel 13 Meteorologist Reid Kisselback delivers the Midday Weather Summary for Monday, July 7, 2025.