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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...
“Sure enough, it was a moose!” residents describe seeing a moose in their neighborhood
An out-of-place moose has everyone wondering if they are going to spot it. Several viewers sent newschannel13 pictures of the moose sightings in East Greenbush. Two people in Troy caught the moose on video from a safe distance. “I thought it was a small pony, maybe, or a horse or...
Guilderland Police Department Captain retires after 26 years of service
The Guilderland Police Department is congratulating Captain Eric Batchelder on his retirement after 26 years of service to the Town of Guilderland. They held a walk-out ceremony for Captain Batchelder on Friday, with family, friends, and many community members gathered alongside him for the special occasion. The department says they...
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,...
Moose sighting in Troy
There was an unusual sight on the streets of Troy Saturday night. You can see a moose on the loose on Summit Avenue, crossing Oakwood Avenue to Frear Park. Justin Tasselmyer took this video, who says the moose sighting was around 6:45 p.m. The moose did pick up the pace...
Attorney General James Announces Arrest of Colonie Car Dealership Owner for Failing to Pay Over $160,000 in Taxes
New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Amanda Hiller today announced the arrest of Guy Kennedy Nicolas of Colonie, New York on six felony charges for allegedly failing to report over $2 million in taxable sales and pay over $160,000 in sales tax. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Nicolas failed to file annual sales tax returns for his car dealership business, G&A Auto Care Inc., for all but two years from 2013 to 2023. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years in prison.
Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter April 24: Second suspect arrested in Facebook Marketplace gone wrong
NJ man involved in December incident at Vista incident SLINGERLANDS – The second suspect involved in a robbery incident that occurred on December 27 on Vista Blvd was taken into […] The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter April 24: Second suspect arrested in Facebook Marketplace gone wrong first appeared on Spotlight News.
Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter April 24: Three incidents in one day near Wolf Road
Homeless man arrested for at least 10 incidents in the area COLONIE – Colonie police arrested a homeless man who is known to police for incidents at businesses and residences […] The post Colonie Area Weekly Police Blotter April 24: Three incidents in one day near Wolf Road first appeared on Spotlight News.
Family of man who shot Albany Police officer asks CPRB to help uncover "full picture"
Albany — The family of Amiel Layeni, who police say shot an Albany Police Officer earlier this month, is looking for answers. Police say Amiel Layeni exchanged gunfire with Jonathan Damphier the morning of April 17th. Layeni shot Damphier in the leg, with Police saying Layeni killed himself seconds after the interaction. Albany Police called it an ambush, releasing body camera footage the next day, showing a portion of the interaction.
Moose spotted moving through Rensselaer County; officials urge public to leave it alone
EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (WRGB) — There’s a moose moving from Rensselaer County. Multiple sightings have been reported in Troy and East Greenbush Friday and Saturday. The moose has been spotted in areas including Troy’s Frear Park and Patroon Lane in East Greenbush. Officials are urging people who...
4/27/24 – Temperatures Rise, Rain On the Way
Latest Storm Tracker Forecast by Meteorologist Jordan Due. We had a great start to the day! We were dry and saw some sunshine before the mid-afternoon. It was a great day to get outside early and get any errands done. We certainly had it better than those off to the Mid-West who experienced some of the most intense severe weather we’ve seen this far into the season. Luckily, we just had a bit of rain accompany us into the evening. But these showers are weakening as they head off towards the high pressure that was responsible for keeping us dry and clear the past couple of days.
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