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New park mural honors Schenectady activist
There’s a brand new mural at Jerry Burrell Park in Schenectady. It’s called “Through Your Mother’s Eyes.”. It depicts Jerry Burrell and his mother painted in Burrell’s artistic style. They were both artists who would often paint murals together. Jerry Burrell was an African American...
Final Service Set For Popular Capital Region Restaurant After 7 Years
After seven years of dishing up Southern comfort food, a popular restaurant in the region is set to close.The Cuckoo’s Nest, located in Albany at 234 Western Avenue, will hold its final service on Sunday, May 19, husband and wife owners Devin and Kaytrin Ziemann announced on their website.Opened in…
Numerous Dogs Found In 'Deplorable' Conditions At Halfmoon Man's Home, Police Say
Saratoga County resident Derrick Sud-Nieves, of Halfmoon, was arrested Friday, May 10, following an investigation by the Town of Halfmoon Code Enforcement Department. According to sheriff’s officials, they discovered “a large number” of dogs that were living in “deplorable” conditions on the property. No other details were given.
Investigators checking if deadly Whitehall fire was set on purpose
Investigators are looking into whether a fire that killed a 10-year-old girl in Whitehall was set on purpose. The fire started Wednesday morning at 5 Maple Street. Fourth grader Aryonna Jabot was killed in the fire, according to the Whitehall School District. Mental health counselors will be available throughout the...
Man guilty on three of four counts in 2022 Albany murder
A man accused of killing a hip-hop artist in Albany has been found guilty of three of the four counts against him on Thursday, according to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office. Tyshaun Purvis was convicted of murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the...
Troy fashion show celebrate moms
A fashion show in Troy on Saturday celebrated hard-working moms. The River Street Market held a fashion show focusing on empowering the mothers in our community through fashion and style. It’s all about highlighting the stories of the incredible women here in the Capital Region, according to Tyjaan “Swaze” King,...
Foul smell in North Albany, Menands keeps DEC officials busy
The Department of Environmental Conservation is working with commercial and industrial facilities in the North Albany area to investigate complaints of foul odors. 13Investigates reported last month that DEC was getting reports of a stench near the I-787 and I-90 interchange. People told NewsChannel 13’s Tessa Bentulan that it smelled like rotten eggs or sewage.
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