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BREAKING: Person in critical condition after being struck by illegal dirt bike in Albany
NewsChannel 13 is learning of a pedestrian-auto accident that happened on the 400 block of Hudson Avenue in Albany. Police tell us that it happened early Saturday morning around midnight. Albany Police responded to Hudson Avenue for a report of someone being struck by a dirt bike, which upon arrival,...
Albany PD: Narcotics and handgun recovered during search warrant
Albany Police say they recovered a loaded handgun and narcotics during a search warrant on Cortland Place on Thursday. Demitris Moses, 46, and Ericka Olgetree, 35, were taken into custody, said police. Albany Detectives from their Community Response Unit and the United States Marshalls executed a search warrant at a...
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.
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.
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.
Albany man admits to giving gun to teen who fatally shot himself
An Albany man has admitted to giving a gun to a 14-year-old boy who accidentally shot and killed himself. Ellazar Williams pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Friday to criminally negligent homicide. As part of a plea agreement, he will receive a sentence of 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office.
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 sports complex owner honored by state police
Albany Police investigating two separate shootings. Troop G state police officers gave a plaque of appreciation to Afrim Nezaj. He owns Afrim’s Sports Complex in Colonie. Police recently used his space for a training operation. State police greatly appreciate his support and commitment to state police and the surrounding...
Troy man faces weapons, drug charges
A Troy man is facing weapons and drug charges. Police responded to the area of Douw and River streets for an investigation. They found an illegal handgun in his possession and drugs such as cocaine, Ecstasy, fentanyl and ketamine. There was also $20,100 in cash in his home, police said.
Two arrested in connection with February stabbing
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Additional arrests have been made in connection with a February incident which left a teenager with multiple stab-wounds. Just after 7:30 p.m. on February 20, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office responded to a stabbing call involving a 16-year-old victim on Redfield Park in the town of Clifton Park. The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery for potentially life-threatening injuries.
WATCH: Seal Spotting in Upstate New York on the Hudson River
No, no, no! Not that kind of seal! An actual seal found in Troy, NY! It's not uncommon for there to be seals in New York State, but they are mostly found near the New York Bight, not this far north. The New York Bight is the geological identification applied to a roughly triangular indentation, regarded as a bight, along the Atlantic coast of the United States that extends northeasterly from Cape May Inlet in New Jersey to Montauk Point on the eastern tip of Long Island.
Deadly chopper crash that killed NY guardsmen, injured another now focus of criminal probe
A deadly helicopter crash that killed two Capital Region New York National Guard members and injured another is now the focus of a criminal investigation. ABC News reports that the Starr County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is conducting the investigation. The March 8 incident near the U.S.-Mexico border resulted...
Saint Rose adjunct faculty demand severance pay
Adjunct faculty and staff at the College of Saint Rose are demanding severance pay when the College shuts down. Some professors tell NEWS10's Anthony Krolikowski there is currently no help to be given to them after the spring semester and summer classes end.
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