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Four juveniles arrested in separate Cohoes crimes
Cohoes Police have arrested four juveniles in two separate incidents on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area of Imperial Avenue around 11:40 a.m. for a report of two juveniles attempting to steal a vehicle. A witness told police they tried to get in and start the engine without a key. They left on foot into a wooded area. Following a brief search, officers arrested two 15-year-olds. They are facing a potential charge of grand larceny.
Summer block party concert series coming to Troy
Twisted Fiddler is bringing Fiddler Fridays, a summer block party concert series, to Troy. The restaurant will be hosting 10 concerts at 9 First Street with live outdoor music, a beer truck, and food from the Slidin' Dirty food truck.
Investigators: Troy man damages patrol car while under arrest
Investigators: Troy man damages to patrol car while under arrest. A Troy man is accused of kicking and punching a Saratoga County deputy’s car while he was under arrest. Tyquan Simon caused more than $250 worth of damage to a patrol car by hitting a window and the divider, investigators said.
Berkshire Comedy Festival Returns
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Comedy Festival returns this summer at their new home, Barrington Stage Company. The Comedy Festival will run over three days of the Memorial Day Weekend, with performances on each of Barrington Stage Company's three stages: Mr. Finn's Cabaret (Opening Night), St. Germain Stage (Night Two), and the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage for the big Comedy Festival closing night finale.
NYC Council’s secret ‘woke’ wish list for Albany politicians revealed — including bill that could free killers when they reach 55
The New York City Council’s far-left majority plans to push Albany pols to pass a slew of super-woke measures – including bills that could help free killers when they reach age 55, allow felons to vote in prison and stymie federal immigration enforcement. The leftist Dems recently ironed out a “confidential” wish list that would make Lenin proud — 30 bills currently before the state Legislature that they are lobbying lawmakers to pass and Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign into law, according to a copy obtained by The Post. “The City Council is out of touch with the needs of their constituents,...
Saint Sophia Greek Festival is back in Albany
In Albany, people are out celebrating Greek culture this weekend!. The Saint Sophia Greek festival is back for its 52nd year. The event kicked off Friday night. Organizers say more than 25,000 visitors come each year, making it the largest Greek festival in our area. If you plan to stop...
Troy Mayor praises Public Works crew for duckling rescue
Troy, NY (WRGB) — Friday, Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello praised the city's Public Utilities Crew for a sweet spring rescue. Inside the city's Frear Park city employees rescued a gaggle of baby ducklings by removing the cover from the storm drain, scooping them out and returning them to the parents.
Mass. man charged in kidnapping, shooting denied bail
The Dalton, Massachusetts man accused of trying to chain up a man in his basement, leading to a fight and a shooting was denied bail after a hearing. Nicholas Lighten is accused of getting into a fight with the victim on May 9 at Ligthen’s home at Housatonic Street. Lighten then allegedly forced the victim to the basement, tried to restrain him and then shot him in the upper thigh, according to the Berkshire County District Attorney’s Office.
Breaking the Silence: A Broken System
"The number of psychiatric beds has dropped," said Dr. Robin Tassinari of Albany Medical Center. "It's hard to get outpatient referrals for lots of reasons, insurance coverage, not as many providers. Funding has been a problem, there's no question. Mental health services funding takes up less than 3% of the national health budget."
Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter May 15: Glenmont larceny, chase in UHaul leads to charges
We normally do not report on petit larceny or misdemeanor charges, but Shawnte Pringle, 49, of Albany, keeps showing up in our reporting with charges. The post Bethlehem Area Weekly Police Blotter May 15: Glenmont larceny, chase in UHaul leads to charges first appeared on Spotlight News.
Letter: Look for Facts in Bias Incidents
The May 13, 2024, article entitled "'The Roof is Caving In': Mount Greylock School Committee Hears Details of Bias Incidents." If reported accurately, and if I interpreted the article correctly, Mr. Dravis brought to light some extremely troublesome issues. If prejudice is occurring routinely in our schools and elsewhere in town, especially in those institutions under the auspice of town governance, a clearly reasoned plan must be created and implemented.
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--IN 2021, NEW YORK LAWMAKERS PASSED A LAW TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM STAFF-TO-PATIENT RATIO STANDARDS IN HOSPITALS. A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER THE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT, GROUPS OF NURSES AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS TRAVELED TO ALBANY TO CALL OUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHO THEY SAid ARE FAILING ON ENFORCEMENT.
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