Caitlin Irla

Local 5-year-old showing strength in face of rare diagnosis A 5-year-old boy and his family are facing an unimaginable diagnosis. Jawan Myers was diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, commonly know as DIPG. It’s a rare, fast-growing, and aggres... See more

Local parents raising awareness after son’s NPC diagnosis The parents of a young boy are working to raise awareness, after their son was diagnosed in April with a rare and progressive disease. Niemann Pick Type C, or NPC, prevents the body from properly t... See more

Confronting a leukemia diagnosis with courage and positivity Kaylee Monroe is a senior at Mechanicville High School. She was diagnosed with leukemia in January. Despite what she has been through, she continues to keep a smile on her face and a positive at... See more

Local esthetician shares winter skincare tips for a healthy, glowing complexion If you feel like this winter has been extremely harsh on your skin, you are not alone. The bitter cold weather damages the skin by stripping away natural moisture and having t... See more

Giving hope to children battling critical illnesses On Congress Street in Saratoga Springs is a small, but magical space, being used as the regional office for Make-A-Wish Vermont and Northeast New York. The chapters officially merged as of March 2025 to ... See more