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Police: Suspect in Albany officer-involved shooting shot himself in head
The suspect in Wednesday’s officer-involved shooting in Albany died after shooting himself in the head, according to Police Chief Eric Hawkins. Hawkins said an autopsy on the suspect, 28-year-old Amiel Layeni, was done Wednesday. Layeni was seen speeding just after midnight on Wednesday morning near North Main Avenue and...
43rd annual ‘Take Back the Night’ rally held Thursday
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The 43rd annual “Take Back the Night Rally and March Against Sexual Violence” (Take Back the Night) event will happen Thursday night from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Washington Park Lake House on Madison Avenue in Albany. This year’s theme focuses on building strong, connected communities to ensure the safety and well-being of others to try and end sexual violence.
5 things to know this Thursday, April 18
Former UAlbany football player and NFL prospect Amitral "AJ" Simon has died. He was 25. Also, an Albany Police officer is recovering and a suspect died early Wednesday morning after an exchange of gunfire. Chief Eric Hawkins says the officer was ambushed after a short chase and traffic stop. Craig Ross being sentenced 47 years to life for kidnapping, the FBI investigating two Gloversville explosions, and a new K9 joining the ranks of the Bennington Police Department are all covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
'Doughy, Drunk Pizza' Found At This Capital Region Restaurant, Popular Guru Declares
Self-proclaimed pizza expert Dave Portnoy has rendered his verdict on another pizzeria in the region.The 47-year-old Barstool Sports owner found himself in Albany on Monday, April 8, and decided to stop by longtime joint Pizzeria Sapienza for his popular “One Bite Pizza Reviews” series on YouTube.F…
Rotterdam mom, boyfriend, charged in death of disabled daughter
A Schenectady County grand jury has indicted Skylar Pettit's mother, Amber Geier, 54, on nine charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and concealment of a human corpse. Geier’s boyfriend, Ricky Loika, 52, was also indicted on six related charges including animal cruelty for the mistreatment of four mastiff dogs.
Storage facility proposed to replace Western Avenue motel
GUILDERLAND — A-Metro Movers is seeking permission to demolish the M&M Motel at 2360 Western Ave. — a recent haven for sex offenders — as well as a single-family home on the site recently set aflame by a non-offender resident and replace them with 27,000 square feet of self-storage.
Town supports $1.5 million bid grant for Blue Cross building development
27 year run vacancy may be over SLINGERLANDS – After sitting empty for at least 27 years, the former Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield building at 1251 New Scotland Road […] The post Town supports $1.5 million bid grant for Blue Cross building development first appeared on Spotlight News.
Second suspect arrested in Slingerlands Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong
The second suspect involved in a Facebook Marketplace robbery incident that occurred on December 27 on Vista Blvd was taken into custody. The post Second suspect arrested in Slingerlands Facebook Marketplace sale gone wrong first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany mourns loss of former fire chief
The Albany Fire Department is mourning the loss of former Chief James Larson. Larson passed away yesterday, according to Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan. Larson spent 32 years with the Albany Fire Department. He started in November 1968. He served as the chief of the department from December 1987 until November...
House fire sheds light on migrant housing crisis
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — An Albany house fire shedding light on a much larger crisis, overcrowded and dangerous living conditions for those seeking a better life in America. City leaders say they are doing all that can be done to help keep people safe. All that remains now of...
Man charged in string of Guilderland retail thefts
A man from Albany is charged with stealing from stores in Guilderland. Police say Damir Willis, 27, was wanted in several thefts at Crossgates Mall and the Market 32 across the street. Willis was charged with burglary, petit larceny and bail jumping. Willis also has numerous arrest warrants with nearby...
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