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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.
5 things to know this Friday, May 17
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. Meanwhile, parents at the Maple Leaf Child Care Center in Malta were left scrambling for childcare after the daycare shut down due to multiple violations. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.
DOJ: Man sentenced for transporting stolen property
The DOJ says Zheng admitted that between June and December 2022, he stole merchandise from several home improvement stores in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and New York. Zheng later took these stolen items to his residence in Colonie.
05/18/2024: Seasonable Saturday Ahead of Big Warm-Up
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. A few spotty rain showers are expected Saturday, with a better chance for a shower or two west of the Hudson River. High pressure builds for the start of the upcoming week. After a pleasant Sunday, temperatures will soar well into the 80s for the upcoming work week in what will be the warmest stretch of days so far this season.
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."
Water main break cuts water to Cohoes neighborhood
Crews are repairing a water main break in Cohoes. People living on Western Ave. will have little to no water pressure until the break is fixed. Some discoloration of the water is expected. While the city said it’s not harmful, they advise against washing white laundry right after it’s fixed.
Person killed in Clifton Park crash
One person has died in a crash in Clifton Park. The one-car crash happened in the area of North Parkwood drive just before 10:30 Friday morning, the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash left the driver trapped in their car, which went up in flames. The crash is...
Troy man sentenced for animal abuse after a number of animals died under his care
TROY, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man has been sentenced to more than a month behind bars in an animal abuse case. Prosecutors say Tyler Valentine deliberately allowed three dogs, four cats, a bearded dragon and a ferret to die under his care in November of 2021. Valentine will...
Nonna Maria’s Italian Kitchen In Halfmoon Closes
Saratoga County eatery Nonna Maria’s Italian Kitchen – located in Halfmoon at 1505 Route 9 – permanently closed on Wednesday, May 15. The restaurant space will be taken over by neighboring establishment Mi Mexico Lindo, owner Gerry Cunsolo said in a goodbye post on Facebook. “About 10...
Police: New Jersey man tried to con woman out of $40,000
New Jersey man accused of trying to scam senior citizen. A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly trying to scam a Colonie resident out of $40,000. Dhruv P. Patel, 33, of Franklin Park, is accused of posing as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in a phone call. Patel told the resident that his name was “Patrick” and he claimed that she was a victim of identity theft and should remove all funds from her bank accounts and turn them over to him for safekeeping, Colonie Police said.
“Honoring Saint Rose Day” brings closing college’s alumni together
The Saint Rose Alumni Association is sponsoring a series of events for "Honoring Saint Rose Day," giving more than 1,200 alumni the chance to celebrate their glory days and say goodbye to the campus as the school prepares to close this summer.
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.
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