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Man charged in plane stalking pleads guilty
A Schuylerville man accused of stalking a woman with his plane has pleaded guilty. Michael J. Arnold, 65, was arrested in October after police said he violated an order of protection that prohibited him from contacting a woman that he had been accused of stalking. Arnold had sent messages from a fake Facebook account to the woman.
05/16/2024: Plenty of Clouds, but a Drier Thursday
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby:. A nearby coastal system will keep our region socked into cloud cover most of the day and occasionally throw a light rain shower or two our way, but it’s shaping up to be a much drier day than what we saw yesterday. After a seasonable Thursday, above-average temperatures are favored for the remainder of the 7-day forecast, including a stretch of days with forecast high temperatures in the 80s.
HVCC president requested to be placed on leave in wake of allegations, attorney says
13Investigates has learned Roger Ramsammy, the president at Hudson Valley Community College, requested in writing to be placed on paid administrative leave before the college’s board of trustees special meeting. The board’s reason for meeting on Wednesday was to vote to place President Ramsammy on a paid leave. Minutes...
Ballston Spa high schoolers win big in environmental competition
The Ballston Spa High School Envirothon Team recently took part in the Saratoga Regional Envirothon Competition at Saratoga State Park. The team finished first place in three categories: aquatics, forestry, and the current issue. The team finished second place overall in the competition and second place for Saratoga County. The...
Safe spots for teens help them stay out of trouble
Two young girls, ages 14 and 11, continue to recover after a 1 a.m. shooting in Troy on Sunday. The shooting has people wondering why kids were out at that hour, and if there’s anything that can be done to help keep them safe. The problem is always top...
New dog lounge opens in Colonie
A ribbon cutting was held this week at Muttz Dog Lounge in Colonie. It’s a place to pamper and entertain our four-legged friends. The lounge’s mission is to provide a safe and loving environment for dogs to play, socialize, and learn, the owners said. The facility features a...
Police identify fatalities in White Creek crash
State Police have identified the two people who died in Wednesday morning's White Creek crash. Police say Tricia Daigneault, 29, Hoosick Falls, and Shumeka Mentor, 39, Albany, both succumbed to their injuries on the scene.
State suspends license of Maple Leaf Childcare in Malta
The state suspended the license of the Maple Leaf Childcare Center in Malta effective on Wednesday. The Office of Child and Family Services website has stated violations on May 9 that include corporal punishment, failure to report abuse or maltreatment of children and failure to notify parents of a serious incident. There is also a May 7 violation about toilet training that states “methods of discipline, interaction or toilet training which frighten, demean or humiliate a child are prohibited.”
Rainy days this spring. Syracuse leads the pack of upstate cities
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — We all know we know we need April showers to bring May flowers and green things up, but at times it has been a little too rainy for many this spring! The question is, how many days has there been measurable rain this meteorological spring through May 14th for the bigger Upstate NY cities compared to the average?
5/15/24: Bit Warmer & Drier Thursday
Latest Forecast Update from Meterologists Steve Caporizzo & Rob Lindenmuth:. No way to sugar coat it, today was a damp, cooler afternoon with temperatures holding in the 50s and low to mid 60s. The high in Albany of 69 happened this afternoon with a brief window of dry weather. The good news is, despite a very slow moving storm system to our south, drier air will try to work in for Thursday.
Hudson Valley Community College president placed on leave
Hudson Valley Community College President Roger Ramsammy is on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged sexual harassment. The accusation and leave were first reported by WNYT. Louis Coplin, the recently-retired Vice President of Student Affairs, will act as officer in charge as the investigation continues. The college’s Board of...
Pair arrested, accused of stealing more than $200k from an elderly man
Two people were arrested and charged after police say they stole over $200,000 from an 86-year-old man they were tasked with caring for. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly and the New York State Police today announced Tuesday, the arrests of Amber Diacetis, 30, of Albany, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly stealing over $200,000 from an elderly victim.
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