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Nauman Hussain's attorney suggests court failed his client leading up to conviction
Albany, NY (WRGB) — The man serving prison time for the deadly 2018 Schoharie limousine crash says the court was unfair to him in several instances leading up to and during his 2023 trial. Nauman Hussain was found guilty of 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide, one for each...
Catskill family faces new tragedy as landslide claims home months after fatal crash
CATSKILL, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Catskill family is left picking up the pieces after a landslide last week took their home and everything inside. It’s the second tragedy to hit the Whittaker family this year. Their friends, Jill O’Connell and Carol Greene, who are also their neighbors, are now stepping up to help, hoping the community will do the same. They’ve started a GoFundMe for the family.
Limo operator wants plea deal restored, despite 20 counts of manslaughter
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than a year after he was convicted of manslaughter, the owner and operator of a limousine company in upstate New York has filed an appeal to reinstate a plea agreement. A jury found Nauman Hussain guilty back in May of 2023 for his role in...
Spartans capture Frontier League track & field crowns
ADAMS, New York (WWNY) - The South Jefferson boys’ and girls’ track and field teams are the champions this year. The Spartans made it a clean sweep of the team titles at the Frontier League track & field championships. In an event spread out over three days, the...
Join us in celebrating Mr. B who made our school a special place
Our incredible principal of Altamont Elementary School, Mr. Brabant, is retiring at the end of the school year. Our PTA has been working hard to come up with ways to honor and celebrate everything he has done for our school and community over the last 20 years at Altamont. He...
Ground broken for new first responder training center in Guilderland
Albany County broke ground on a new training center for first responders this week. The Dawson “Red” Bonitz Town of Guilderland Municipal Fire Training Center will allow volunteer firefighters to sharpen their skills, learn the latest techniques, and prepare themselves to overcome any obstacle. Bonitz was one of...
Court agrees to hear Schoharie limo operator’s appeal of manslaughter conviction
An appeals court has agreed to hear the case of a man convicted of manslaughter in the 2018 Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people. Nauman Hussain was found guilty in May 2023 and sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for allowing the Ford Excursion stretch limousine to remain on the road – despite knowing that it was in bad condition. The brakes needed to be redone, and the vehicle had not been inspected.
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