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Mom Tricia Daigneault Killed In White Creek Crash
Rensselaer County resident Tricia Daigneault, age 29, of Hoosick Falls, was one of two women who died in the Washington County wreck, which occurred in White Creek on Wednesday morning, May 15. New York State Police said Daigneault was driving on State Route 22 near Grandma Moses Road when she...
Collar City hosting 518 Day celebration
Troy will host a celebration of the 518 culture on Saturday. The streets will be filled with live music, outdoor games, and artists for the inaugural 518 Fest. This is a family-friendly event for all ages. You can stop by between 5 and 11 p.m.
05/18/2024: Seasonable Saturday Ahead of Big Warm-Up
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologist Kevin Appleby:. A few spotty rain showers are expected Saturday, with a better chance for a shower or two west of the Hudson River. High pressure builds for the start of the upcoming week. After a pleasant Sunday, temperatures will soar well into the 80s for the upcoming work week in what will be the warmest stretch of days so far this season.
New store opens in Albany Stewart’s closed over crime concerns
New store to open at old Stewart’s shops in Albany. A new store has taken over an old Stewart’s Shop that closed due to safety concerns. The store on Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard in Albany is now a BuyRite Food Mart. Stewart’s said last November it was...
5 things to know this Friday, May 17
The asylum seekers at the Rotterdam Super 8 were evacuated around midnight after it was determined the property had no fire alarm or sprinkler system protection. NEWS10 witnessed them board a bus that took them to the Ramada Hotel in Albany. Meanwhile, parents at the Maple Leaf Child Care Center in Malta were left scrambling for childcare after the daycare shut down due to multiple violations. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.
Rensselaer man pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter
Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced on Friday that Jahteek Sanchez, Rensselaer, pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter. His plea was with the understanding that he will receive a State Prison sentence between 22 and 25 years, which would be followed by a 5-year period of post-release supervision. Crawford...
Colonie NY judge releases suspect, police use SWAT team to end standoff
Colonie NY Judge's release of man violated state securing orders for defendants charged with a felony The post Colonie NY judge releases suspect, police use SWAT team to end standoff first appeared on Spotlight News.
Four local Troopers receive NYSP commendations
ALBANY, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police Superintendent Steven James issued commendations and recognized 31 individuals for bravery and overall exceptional contributions at the annual New York State Police Awards Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 16. The ceremony — now in its 48th year — pays tribute to...
Man in Colonie charged in home improvement store thefts worth nearly $300,000
A Chinese citizen living in Colonie will spend the next two years behind bars, after admitting to taking stolen property across state lines. Wu Feng Zheng, 54, was sentenced Friday to 25 months in prison. Zhang admitted that between June and December 2022, he stole merchandise from home improvement stores...
Mother speaks after 14-year-old daughter shot in Troy
A Troy mother is in tears Wednesday night. Carmen says her 14 year old daughter Cee Cee is still in the hospital awaiting surgery, after her and her 11 year old friend were shot while outside a home on Fourth street in Troy over the weekend. Video shows the girls...
Bethlehem Police arrest suspect in Florida phone scam
BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (WRGB) — Police in Bethlehem arrested an Albany man on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in a telephone scam. According to a release from the Town of Bethlehem, Ming Shan Zhu, 33, was arrested by Bethlehem Police Department detectives, after they were contacted by the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Florida for assistance.
Pittsfield man sentenced to more than 10 years for rape of students at residential school
BERKSHIRE COUNTY, Mass. (WRGB) — A Pittsfield man will serve at least 10 years in state prison after pleading guilty to raping students at the residential school where he worked. On Wednesday, May 15th, Douglas Agyeh, 44, pleaded guilty to 23 charges. Agyeh pleaded guilty in Berkshire Superior Court...
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