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5 things to know this Wednesday, April 24
A special needs student at Broadalbin-Perth Elementary wandered off campus into the road. Thankfully, a driver stopped and got the child back to safety. NEWS10 was able to speak with the child's mother about the school's response. Also, a Massachusetts man wanted on a murder charge was arrested at Albany International Airport Tuesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.
DWI memorial ceremony honors 39 of Rensselaer Co.
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Rensselaer County families, friends, and loved ones impacted by drunk driving gathered for a memorial ceremony at the Rensselaer DWI memorial site on Tuesday, April 23. Rensselaer District Attorney’s Office organized the event as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The observance honored 39 Rensselaer County residents who died in […]
Cohoes firefighters celebrated at promotion ceremony
Two Cohoes natives received big promotions in the Cohoes Fire Department on Wednesday. Newly promoted Capt. Brian Bullock first joined the Cohoes Fire Department more than 10 years ago in August 2013. He has an associate’s degree in fire protection technology from Mohawk Valley Community College. Newly promoted Lt....
Top Teacher: Sandy Fischer – Chatham High School
Top Teacher: Sandra Fisher – Chatham High School. Sandy Fischer had no idea she would become a teacher. She got a bachelor’s degree in marine biology, and she planned to work with stranded dolphins and whales in Texas. However, her mom got cancer. So she moved back home...
Shocking, Tragic Reason Why Upstate New York Highway Was Closed
We've learned the tragic reason why a major highway was closed in Upstate New York. The incident happened in Albany on Tuesday around 10:43 p.m. On Tuesday around 10:45 a.m., New York State Police took to X to warn about a traffic alert in Albany. The highway was closed because...
Biden pardons Albany woman for non-violent drug offense
An Albany woman was recently pardoned by President Joe Biden for a non-violent drug offense. Stacy Lynn Wilder, 49, served her sentence and a period of supervised release, the president said. She is now a trusted, hard-working payroll examiner in state government who is praised by supervisors, the president said....
Police: Troy man had crack cocaine, loaded gun
A Troy man is facing drug and weapons charges after a search of his home Monday night. Troy Police detectives, members of the Emergency Response Team and Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office investigators searched a home at 10 Mann Ave. The search found a loaded firearm with the serial number scratched off, crack cocaine and fentanyl, police said.
Talking to the new owner of Scene One Spectrum 8 Theatres
Residents of Albany are gearing up for the grand reopening of Scene One Spectrum 8 Theatres, set for Wednesday. In light of the grand reopening, NEWS10 caught up with the new owner Joe Masher, of Scene One Entertainment, to see what patrons can expect, not just the reopening, but long term for the Albany favorite.
Denim Day in Albany
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--NEARLY ONE HUNDRED PAIRS OF JEANS STRUNG UP ON A CLOTHESLINE IN THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA IN ALBANY REPRESENT THIS YEARS international DENIM DAY-- THE LONGEST SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION CAMPAIGN IN HISTORY. “It really truly is a visual representation of the voices of survivors,” said Kelli...
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