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Photos show smiling National Guardsman recovering from chopper crash
New photos have been released of a local guardsman injured in a helicopter crash back in March, as he continues to recover. The 3-142nd Assault Helicopter Battalion out of Ronkonkoma, New York posted photos Wednesday of Rensselaer Native Jacob Pratt taking part in a pinning ceremony from his hospital bed.
State suspends license of Halfmoon day care where infant allegedly slapped
The state has suspended the license for the Halfmoon day care center where an ex-staff member is accused of slapping a 1-year-old. Maple Leaf Childcare Center has been closed effective on Wednesday. Hannah Bunce, 63, of Mechanicville has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. She...
Safe spots for teens help them stay out of trouble
Two young girls, ages 14 and 11, continue to recover after a 1 a.m. shooting in Troy on Sunday. The shooting has people wondering why kids were out at that hour, and if there’s anything that can be done to help keep them safe. The problem is always top...
05/16/2024: Plenty of Clouds, but a Drier Thursday
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby:. A nearby coastal system will keep our region socked into cloud cover most of the day and occasionally throw a light rain shower or two our way, but it’s shaping up to be a much drier day than what we saw yesterday. After a seasonable Thursday, above-average temperatures are favored for the remainder of the 7-day forecast, including a stretch of days with forecast high temperatures in the 80s.
New dog lounge opens in Colonie
A ribbon cutting was held this week at Muttz Dog Lounge in Colonie. It’s a place to pamper and entertain our four-legged friends. The lounge’s mission is to provide a safe and loving environment for dogs to play, socialize, and learn, the owners said. The facility features a...
North Colonie School District floats $94 million capital project to voters
North Colonie Central School District taxpayers will head to the polls on May 21 to vote on a $94 million capital project that would “bring sweeping renovations to the high school.” The post North Colonie School District floats $94 million capital project to voters first appeared on Spotlight News.
Disability rights advocate says state senator with violent history shoved him at New York Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A disability rights advocate made a complaint to New York State Police saying he was shoved twice in the state capitol building by state Sen. Kevin Parker, a Brooklyn Democrat with a history of violent behavior. Michael Carey said his confrontation with Parker took place Wednesday after he approached the senator before a committee meeting and asked him to cosponsor a piece of legislation. Parker lost his temper, Carey said, after the advocate described the legislation as tackling a “Dr. Martin Luther King type of situation” regarding discrimination against people with disabilities. Carey said the senator got inches from his face and yelled “I don’t care.” Carey, who became an advocate after his son Jonathan died while in state care, said he responded “You don’t care that my son died?”
Rochester ranked fifth in city poverty report
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester has ranked fifth in a report on child poverty trends released by the New York State Comptroller. The report revealed that Rochester was ranked number five on the list of cities with the highest poverty rankings in the U.S. Statistics showed between 40% to 46% of children in Syracuse, Rochester, […]
Troy police chief, mayor talk about stopping youth violence
Troy police chief, mayor discuss ways to stop youth violence. The Troy mayor and police chief are working to get guns off the street as part of an effort to stop youth violence, they told NewsChannel 13. Two teens, ages, 14, and 11, were shot Sunday just before 1 a.m....
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