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Overnight fire displaces five
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — In Schenectady five people have been displaced after a fire took their home overnight. This is that fire on Curry Road; as you can see it caused significant damage to the building. The Red Cross says they are providing financial assistance to the three adults...
Amsterdam woman killed in one-car Thruway crash
CATSKILL – An evening car crash on the northbound Thruway in the Town of Catskill has claimed the life of a 66-year-old Amsterdam woman, State Police report. The driver, Regina Levine, was driving between the Saugerties and Catskill exits at around 6:40 p.m. on April 19 when for an unknown reason, her 2004 Ford Escape, traveling in the passing lane, ran off the road, went through a guiderail, struck an earth embankment and overturned.
Rivers Casino Unveils Harbor Jam Summer Concert Lineup
Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady has announced the return of Harbor Jam this summer at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater. This year’s Harbor Jam concerts will take place Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. This summer’s Harbor Jam weekend performance lineup includes headliners Night Fever and Hotel California,...
Six teens charged in related Saratoga County stabbing, robbery
Six people are facing charges in connection with a stabbing in February in Clifton Park, which police said was in retaliation for a robbery. A 16-year-old was stabbed just after 7:30 p.m. on Feb 20 in Redfield Park. Two male “adolescent offenders,” which means they are 16 to 18 years old, and Coray A. Marrero, 19, of Queens, have been charged with first-degree gang assault and first-degree assault. Marrero also faces a second-degree robbery charge, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said.
5 things to know this Friday, April 26
Officials in Texas are investigating whether there was any criminal wrongdoing in a helicopter crash that killed two New York Army National Guard members from the Capital Region. Also, Gloversville Police identified the body found in Cayadutta Creek as James Anderson, Sr., 48, of Johnstown. Anderson, Sr. was reported missing last year. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.
Amsterdam man pleaded guilty to drugs, money laundering
An Amsterdam man pleaded guilty to the distribution of drugs and more on Tuesday. Angelo Dalmau, 54, admitted to dealing cocaine between September 2021 and March 2022, money laundering, and possession of a pistol.
Suspect sought in Johnstown gas drive-off
Johnstown Police looking for suspect in gas driveoff. Johnstown Police are looking for a suspect involved in a gas drive-off. Officers are looking for any information that could identify the suspect involved. Contact police at 518-736-4021 with any tips.
Child wanders off from school, found in roadway
A scary Monday for Mother Ashley Crewell when her son’s school called to tell her he had wandered off. Where he was found is even more alarming. Her 7-year-old special needs son walked off the Broadalbin-Perth elementary campus and wandered into the middle of this road. She's thankful a stranger intervened and got the child to safety.
“The Can Opener Bridge” puts Glenville bridge safety to music
Simon Rieffel says the song is a public service announcement to not only make his local community aware, but truckers across the country. "The Can Opener Bridge" was written after a year of Glenridge Road Bridge strikes.
Amsterdam man accused of bribing witness
An Amsterdam man is in jail, accused of bribing a witness in a case against him. John F. Greenfield, 43, allegedly offered a benefit to a witness to influence their testimony, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said. Greenfield faces charges of assault and possession of a weapon in that...
Policle: Amsterdam men stole construction equipment from home
Two Amsterdam men are accused of stealing construction equipment from a home. Amsterdam Police were called to a home on Forbes Street around 8:30 Saturday morning. Jared Hernandez, 46, and Tim W. Torres, 52, were carrying various construction items out of the home, investigators said. An investigation determined the men...
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