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Man dies after going off I-90 overpass down onto 787
Man due to be sentenced died after going off overpass. A man who was supposed to be sentenced Tuesday in Albany County Court ended up dead on Interstate 787. Traffic was backed up on some of the busiest highways in our area. Photos from drivers show the congestion. Traffic was...
Fast-casual eatery MAC & RONI opening in Schenectady
The space at 183 Nott Terrace in Schenectady has gone through a lot of changes over the past several years, including the building being demolished and a new one being built. Now, a new restaurant called MAC & RONI is set to open in that space.
Troy man, 23, found with defaced gun and drugs in police operation, say police
TROY, NY (WRGB) — Troy Police say they have arrested a 23-year-old man, following the execution of a search warrant on Monday evening. According to Police the joint operation including the Troy Police Department and Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of Matthew Durand at a home on 10 Mann Ave in Troy.
Schenectady man facing charges after police chase
A 31-year-old Schenectady man is accused of leading police on a chase. Troopers attempted to stop a driver on Albany Street last Thursday at around 8:45 p.m. for traffic violations. The driver, Daquan C. Watkins, allegedly failed to stop and police pursued the vehicle. The pursuit was discontinued in the area of Hamburg Street near Rotterdam.
Update: Construction Scammer Jumps To Death On Capital Region Highway Ahead Of Sentencing
This story has been updated.New details are emerging after a man jumped to his death from atop an interstate overpass in the region, shutting down the highway for over an hour.The Albany County incident happened at around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, near the I-90/I-787 interchange in Albany. Ear…
5 things to know this Monday, April 22
Former Albany Fire Chief James Larson's funeral will be on Monday at Mater Christi Church at 10:30 a.m. Also, state lawmakers have passed the 2024-2025 state budget. It now heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk to be approved. A child found unresponsive at Great Escape Lodge, Albany Rail Trail closure, and a Grafton mine manager pleading guilty to manslaughter in a worker's death are all covered in your five things to know this Monday morning.
Greenfield murder suspect arrested at Albany airport
(WGGB/WSHM) - A man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing death investigation in Greenfield. The Albany, NY County Sheriff’s Office said that 42-year-old Taaniel Herberger-Brown was arrested on the non-secure side of Albany International Airport shortly after midnight Tuesday after his vehicle was found unoccupied in a parking garage. Officials noted that he was wanted on a murder charge by Greenfield Police.
Troy Police search Mann Avenue home
Troy Police searched a home on Mann Avenue Monday night as part of an ongoing investigation. There was large police presence at a home on Mann Avenue at around 10 p.m. Troy Police detectives, Rensselaer County Sheriff’s investigators and the Troy Police Department Emergency Response Team conducted a court-ordered search, Troy Police posted on X.
Football Player From Albany Named Potential Suitor On New Season Of 'The Bachelorette'
Tran, age 26, made her Bachelor Nation debut on Joey Grazidei's season, and will be the first Asian-American Bachelorette in season history. Tran is a physician assistant based in Miami, and will soon be meeting the 28 men hoping for a shot at love. The new season will begin airing in July on ABC-TV.
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