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Officials identify Mass. homicide victim whose remains were found in apartment
GREENFIELD, Mass. (TCD) -- Officials recently identified a Massachusetts homicide victim following a 42-year-old man’s arrest in New York state last week. Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan announced that on Monday, April 22, officers with the Greenfield Police Department responded to an apartment on Chapman Street about a "foul odor." Officials found the body of a male and identified 42-year-old Taaniel Herberger-Brown as the primary suspect. Herberger-Brown is reportedly a former tenant of the home where the remains were located.
Troy Man Sells Stolen Car To Malta Dealership: Police
A man from the region is facing charges after allegedly selling a stolen vehicle to a dealership. Rensselaer County resident Mousse Saiid, age 42, of Troy, was arrested on Friday, April 26, on grand larceny and related charges. New York State Police said a Saratoga County car dealership located in...
Concerns over 'senior assassin' water gun game
AVERILL PARK, NY (WRGB) — CBS 6 is hearing from a concerned parent about a game involving high school seniors and water guns. In an email from the high school vice principal sent to the class of 2024 obtained by CBS 6, the game was identified as "senior assassin."
Pittsfield Street Improvement for Fiscal Year 2025
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The following roads are scheduled to be paved starting this summer as part of the FY25 Street Improvement Program:. • Barker Road (from Richmond town line to South Mountain Road) • Benedict Road (Dalton Avenue to Broadview Terrace) • Crane Ave (Oakhill West 2000 feet) •...
Man pleads guilty in fatal 2023 Troy stabbing
According to the Office of the Rensselaer County District Attorney, Corrales-Ramirez admitted to stabbing Hernandez Sanchez with the intent of killing him. Corrales-Ramirez was accused of stabbing Hernandez Sanchez over 10 times in the torso and then fleeing the area.
Williams College Students Start Encampment over Gaza
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Several dozen student protesters Wednesday began an encampment at the heart of Williams College's campus to amplify their demands that the school divest from companies with ties to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The move follows months of protests on campus, at the Field Park...
Weekend Outlook: First Fridays, Record Show, and More
There will be a variety of events in the Berkshires this weekend including First Friday Festivities, a record show, and more. The city has combined Third Thursdays and the First Fridays Artswalks to establish First Fridays at Five. Downtown Pittsfield will be alive with activities, including a maker's market on...
2 $100K Lottery Tickets Sold At Same Pittsfield Convenience Store On Same Day
The winning tickets were bought at Jake's Variety store at 93 West Housatonic St. in Pittsfield. Both tickets correctly guessed all five numbers in the "Mass Cash" drawing. Those were 2, 6, 13, 24, and 26. The names of the winners were not released. Jake's Variety will receive a $1,000...
Troy’s Knickerbacker Ice Rink to reopen for first time since 2018
The city of Troy and Rensselaer County are partnering to bring back the Knickerbacker Ice Rink. The city shut down the arena in 2018 due to maintenance issues related to the ice-making equipment and failed piping. County officials announced Thursday that with the help of $2 million in American Rescue...
Birch Properties closes out public forum with Lenox Select Board incumbent candidate Neal Maxymillian
Lenox — For Select Board member and incumbent candidate Neal Maxymillian, the May 6 election is the first time the construction company business owner has faced challengers for a seat on any dais after his two elections and six years in office. In 2018, Maxymillian filled in on the...
Pittsfield Traffic and Parking Restrictions for First Fridays at Five
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield, along with Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will be hosting a brand new event - First Fridays at Five – on May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. Be aware that North Street will be closed from Park Square to Depot Street from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3.
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