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Man killed after crashing into Schenectady telephone pole
A man has died after crashing into a telephone pole in Schenectady. Police say the crash happened around 10 p.m. Tuesday at Mohegan Road and Onondaga Road. The driver, Shameer Shaw, 22, of Schenectady, was pronounced dead at the scene. No one else was in the car, police said, and...
State suspends license of Halfmoon day care where infant allegedly slapped
The state has suspended the license for the Halfmoon day care center where an ex-staff member is accused of slapping a 1-year-old. Maple Leaf Childcare Center has been closed effective on Wednesday. Hannah Bunce, 63, of Mechanicville has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. She...
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?
Exploring the link between chronic absenteeism and youth violence in Troy schools
TROY, NY (WRGB) — We're taking a look at how the problem of chronic absenteeism could play a role in youth violence. While the shooting didn't happen during the school day, we've heard from those who say they know the girls - and tell CBS 6 they weren't regularly attending school.
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.
Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying he was shoved twice in the state capitol building by state Sen. Kevin Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat with a history of violent behavior. Michael Carey said his confrontation with Parker took place Wednesday after he approached the senator before a committee meeting and asked him to cosponsor a piece of legislation. Parker lost his temper, Carey said, after the advocate described the legislation as tackling a “Dr. Martin Luther King type of situation” regarding discrimination against people with disabilities. Carey said the senator got inches from his face and yelled “I don’t care.” Carey, who became an advocate after his son Jonathan died while in state care, said he responded “You don’t care that my son died?”
5 things to know this Thursday, May 16
The fire department was seen going in and out of the Super 8 Motel in Rotterdam Wednesday. The department placed a notice on the door that stated people needed to leave. Also, HVCC President Roger Ramsammy has been placed on paid leave following an employee complaint. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
Rotterdam Super 8 evacuated at midnight
The asylum seekers at the Rotterdam Super 8 were evacuated around midnight after it was determined the property had no fire alarm or sprinkler system protection. NEWS10 witnessed them board a bus that took them to the Ramada hotel in Albany.
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