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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
uBreakiFix Tech Repair Franchise Opens First Albany-Area Store
New Latham store offers fast fixes for phones, tablets, laptops, and more LATHAM, N.Y., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix® by Asurion has opened its newest franchise location in Latham at 664 New Loudon Road in Fresh Market Commons. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer electronics, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, drones, and more. While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and liquid damage, uBreakiFix repair experts have fixed millions of devices and can help with nearly any tech mishap, with most repairs completed the same day. The store also offers tech support services like virus removal, data backup and transfer, and tune-ups for devices that have become sluggish over time, as well as preventative care services like device cleanings. uBreakiFix Latham is owned by Matt Troyer and Eric Atchley, who own eight additional uBreakiFix stores across the country. The new location is the duo's first in New York – and the first Albany-area shop for the nearly 700-store franchise. "We're thrilled to open not just in Latham, but in such a vibrant, busy shopping center where we can offer a ton of value and convenience to people while they run other errands or grab a bite to eat," Troyer said. "We're excited to bring a much-needed service to this area, and we look forward to sharing the uBreakiFix experience with customers here." uBreakiFix stores fix all types of electronics, regardless of make or model. The stores are authorized service providers for Samsung Galaxy® smartphones, Google Pixel™ smartphones, Xbox® game consoles, Microsoft Surface® devices, and more. uBreakiFix stores also have access to Apple® genuine parts, tools, and manuals as part of Apple's Independent Repair Provider network. "We are excited to serve people in Latham and greater Albany with fast and affordable tech repair," said uBreakiFix CEO Dave Barbuto. "We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and at uBreakiFix our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. We fix tech because people rely on tech to stay connected to things that are important to them. We look forward to serving this community through our new location." uBreakiFix offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a low-price guarantee and 1-year limited warranty. For more information, to view a service menu, or to book a repair appointment, visit Walk-in service is also available. uBreakiFix Latham is located at: uBreakiFix by Asurion664 New Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110(518) 608-0068 About uBreakiFix by AsurionuBreakiFix by Asurion stores specialize in the repair of consumer technology, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers, and nearly everything in between. Cracked screens, software issues, camera issues, and most other problems can be repaired by visiting uBreakiFix stores across the U.S. Since 2016, uBreakiFix has served as a walk-in repair partner for Google Pixel customers. In 2018, uBreakiFix became a Samsung Care authorized service provider offering same-day, in-person support for Samsung Galaxy customers across the U.S. In 2019, uBreakiFix joined the Asurion family and now operates as a subsidiary of the tech care company while still maintaining the franchise model. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Asurion
Business Journals
12-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Albany region new home prices rise as tariff costs squeeze builders
Tariffs on building materials — or even the possibility of tariffs — are driving up costs for Albany-area homebuilders, potentially pushing the median price of a new home beyond $600,000 in the region.
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
High school basketball coach fired, cited for harassment after pulling player's hair
High school basketball coach fired, cited for harassment after pulling player's hair A high school basketball coach from a small upstate New York town made national headlines this week after he was caught on camera pulling a teenage player's hair. Jim Zullo, 81, came out of retirement in 2023 after a prolific career that landed him a spot in the state hall of fame to coach the Northville High School girls' basketball team. The incident occurred on Friday at the girls' basketball Class D state championship. The Northville Falcons lost 43-48 to the La Fargeville Red Knights, upsetting senior Hailey Monroe, who was seen crying on the National Federation of State High School Association's livestream of the game. Upon seeing her emotional state while the teams waited for medal presentation, Zullo responded by grabbing Monroe's ponytail and yanking it before seemingly scolding her. Another player can be seen in the video intervening, putting herself between Zullo and Monroe. The second player, who Albany-area news outlet WNYT identified as Zullo's niece Ahmya Tompkins, and the coach can then be seen exchanging words. Here's what we know about the now-viral video. Who is Jim Zullo? Jim Zullo began coaching more than four decades ago, having been inducted into the state Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. He spent 26 years at Shenendehowa, winning the state title in 1987. Zullo has been part of New York High School basketball for more than four decades, retiring in 1999 only to come back to coach in 2023, when he began coaching the Northville High School girls' basketball team. He amassed more than 500 wins in his career, leading the Falcons to the state championship game two years in a row after coming out of retirement. See video of the incident Northville High School girls' basketball coach Jim Zullo pulled player Hailey Monroe's hair after their loss in the New York Class D state championship game. The school district released a statement that the coach was promptly fired and would never coach in the district again.… — Just Women's Sports (@justwsports) March 24, 2025 Zullo apologizes, says he regrets behavior On Sunday, Zullo issued a public apology to WNYT. He also told News10 that the player had uttered an expletive toward him when he told her to shake opponents' hands after the game "I deeply regret my behavior following the loss to La Fargeville Friday night in the Class D state championship game. I want to offer my sincerest apologies to Hailey and her family, our team, the good folks at Northville Central Schools and our community. As a coach, under no circumstance is it acceptable to put my hands on a player, and I am truly sorry," Zullo's statement reads. "I wish I could have those moments back. I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached girls basketball at Northville the past two years, especially last season, which was a difficult time for our family. I am super proud of every one of these young women and what they accomplished. I know each of them will go on to do great things and I wish them well." Zullo fired, cited for harassment Zullo was fired after the video began gaining wider attention. The Northville school district posted a statement on Sunday, saying it was "aware of, and deeply disturbed by," Zullo's behavior. "We hold our coaches to the highest standards of professionalism, sportsmanship, and respect for our student-athletes, and this behavior is completely unacceptable," the statement continued. "The District is committed to ensuring that this type of behavior has no place within our programs, and we will continue to uphold the values of respect and integrity that our athletes, families and community expect and deserve. This individual will no longer be coaching for the Northville Central School District." Hudson Valley Community College, where Friday's game was played, is investigating the incident along with local law enforcement, according to a Facebook post made by the college's public safety department on Saturday. Another statement posted Monday said a complaint for second-degree harassment had been filed on Sunday and Zullo was issued a court appearance ticket. The charge is a misdemeanor. New York State Public High School Sports Athletic Association releases statement The New York State Public High School Sports Athletic Association also issued a statement Monday. 'The NYSPHSAA commends the swift action taken in response to this incident, including the immediate termination of the coach involved," executive director Dr. Robert Zayas said. "At NYSPHSAA, we uphold the highest standards of sportsmanship, respect, and the well-being of our student-athletes. It is unfortunate that this incident has diverted attention from what should be the primary focus — the incredible achievements and dedication of the student-athletes throughout the season. Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence deserve to be celebrated as the true representation of high school athletics.'
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fired high school girls basketball coach apologizes for hair-pulling incident with player
NORTHVILLE, N.Y. (AP) — A coach who was fired within hours of pulling a player's ponytail after a loss in a New York girls basketball state championship game issued an apology Sunday, saying his actions were unacceptable. Jim Zullo, formerly the coach of the girls team at Northville Central, was dismissed by the school in the Adirondacks after video footage showed him pulling the hair of player Hailey Monroe moments after their team lost the Class D state final to La Fargeville, 43-37 on Friday night. 'I deeply regret my behavior following the loss to La Fargeville Friday night in the Class D state championship game," Zullo said in the statement, which was first obtained by Albany-area television station WNYT. "I want to offer my sincerest apologies to Hailey and her family, our team, the good folks at Northville Central Schools and our community. 'As a coach, under no circumstance is it acceptable to put my hands on a player, and I am truly sorry. I wish I could have those moments back.' The incident happened as the teams were lining up for the postgame ceremony, which included handshakes between the teams and the presentation of awards following the title game at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Zullo, 81, coached at Northville for the past two seasons and took the team to the state final in each of those years. He was a highly successful boys coach in the state for decades, winning a state championship with Shenendehowa High in 1987, before beginning to coach girls in Northville in 2023. He took the Northville job, in part, at his wife's urging while she was dying of cancer. His wife died during the 2023-24 season. 'I am grateful for the opportunity to have coached girls basketball at Northville the past two years, especially last season, which was a difficult time for our family,' Zullo said. "I am super proud of every one of these young women and what they accomplished. I know each of them will go on to do great things and I wish them well.' The Northville school district said Friday night in the statement announcing that Zullo would no longer be coaching at the school that it wants to 'assure the public that this matter is being taken extremely seriously, and the District is actively addressing it.' ___ AP sports:
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NY correction officers continue to strike as state moves legal action forward: ‘We're looking for help'
The state is turning the legal screws on striking correction officers, as tensions flare inside out-of-control New York prisons and workers picket outside them. State troopers began serving union members out on strike illegally with summons over the weekend as hundreds refuse to comply with last week's court order instructing them to return to work. 'We're not working for threats, we're looking for help,' Rebecca, the wife of an Albany-area correction officer, said alongside state Senate Republicans at a press conference in the Capitol Monday. Rebecca declined to share her last name out of fear of reprisal by the state corrections department. Monday marks the eighth day of picketing, which violates New York's Taylor Law banning public sector unions from striking. The corrections department continued negotiating with a state-appointed mediator and the union for correction officers on Monday. A spokesperson said the talks remain 'ongoing.' But the corrections department is also threatening to cancel health care coverage and dock pay for officers on strike. Meanwhile, thousands of National Guard members have been deployed to the prisons. Sources suggest the situation is deteriorating inside with prisoners in understaffed facilities being confined to cells. An inmate was found dead in his cell over the weekend at Auburn Correctional Facility in Cayuga County, one of the prisons impacted by the strike. Authorities have yet to release a cause of death. State police released photos of a bus used by the corrections department that was torchedlast week. Another was graffitied with the message, 'can you hear us now.' It's unclear whether a deal brokered between the correction officers' union and Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration would even end the strike. The correction officers union has maintained it doesn't condone the strikes. Brigett, another wife of a correction officer who joined the Senate Republicans Monday, called the union out of touch with its membership. 'The officers have lost trust in our union with making these negotiations. … The union hasn't been showing they have our backs, honestly,' said Brigett, who did not provide her last name. But Republicans in both houses of the state Legislature continues to show support for the picketers during joint press conferences Monday but weren't willing to offer any advice. Asked by The Post whether they think officers should continue to strike in the face of legal action, neither Assembly Leader Will Barclay (R-Oswego) or Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt (R-Niagara) weighed in. 'I don't have great advice for them. They have to make their own personal decision on that,' Barclay said. 'It's easy for me to say, 'you stay out there and you fight it,' but it's not my health insurance, it's not my kids, it's not my family. And so what I want, the commitment we have to make, is to fight for them so that they can be strong,' Ortt added.
