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Victim identified in deadly Route 85 crash
Matthew R. Monthie of Clifton Park crossed over the center lane and collided with a vehicle coming towards Albany on Route 85, killing Shawna D. Marzahl of Selkirk The post Victim identified in deadly Route 85 crash first appeared on Spotlight News.
Deputies seize 10 illegal motorbikes in Albany
The Albany County Sheriff's Office ran an illegal dirt bike/motorcycle detail in Albany County on Thursday, leading to the seizure of 10 illegal motorbikes and 21 traffic violations. The detail focused on removing illegal motorbikes from city streets.
Upstate NY college student in coma after being hit by speeding dirt bike
ALBANY — Alexa Kropf had just days left in her freshman year at an Upstate New York college and was looking forward to a summer with friends and family before the rider of a dirt bike slammed into her late Friday night, leaving her with extensive injuries, her father said Monday.
One person hurt in crash between tractor-trailer, car
One person is hurt after a crash between a car and tractor-trailer in Troy on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened in the area of 4th Street and Tyler Streets. The driver of the car had minor injuries, police said. The driver is determined to be at fault and it will be issued a citation.
Albany District Attorney: Officials should acknowledge reality of gang activity in City
Albany — Albany County District Attorney David Soares says gang violence is an issue in Albany, but that leaders aren't addressing it correctly, because they aren't acknowledging it. "It's just the politics. It's downplaying the reality of what it is that we're experiencing here in this specific city," Soares...
5 things to know this Thursday, May 2
Route 85 between Krumkill Road in Albany and Blessings Road in Bethlehem reopened Wednesday evening after a fatal crash. Also, the New York State Department of Transportation held an Open House on Wednesday on the I-787 study. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
April 2024's Weather and Climate Summary For the Capital Region
Slightly warmer than average: 49.5 degrees (+1.4 degrees) Slightly wetter than average: 3.54" (+0.43") 1 daily record for warmth tied, 77 degrees on the 9th. Above average snowfall: 2.6" (+1.0") Major storm from the 3rd into the 4th with locally high wind, rain, and significant snow. Spring green-up and bloom...
NYSDOT proposes 8 possible changes to Interstate 787
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — Interstate 787, the roadways skirting the edge of Albany and the Hudson River, could be dramatically changed in the next decade. "it was an impressive open house, there were well over 300 people there. We took in hundreds of comments." On Wednesday the New York...
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