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Troy man sentenced for animal abuse after a number of animals died under his care
TROY, NY (WRGB) — A Troy man has been sentenced to more than a month behind bars in an animal abuse case. Prosecutors say Tyler Valentine deliberately allowed three dogs, four cats, a bearded dragon and a ferret to die under his care in November of 2021. Valentine will...
“Honoring Saint Rose Day” brings closing college’s alumni together
The Saint Rose Alumni Association is sponsoring a series of events for "Honoring Saint Rose Day," giving more than 1,200 alumni the chance to celebrate their glory days and say goodbye to the campus as the school prepares to close this summer.
A Florida scam routed through a Glenmont store led to arrest of Albany man
BETHLEHEM — An Albany man was arrested by Bethlehem Police on Tuesday for a scam in Lake County, Florida. Ming Shan Zhu, 33, was charged with third-degree larceny, a felony. A release from the Bethlehem Police Department said events unfolded this way:. A victim in Lake County was phoned...
Police: New Jersey man tried to con woman out of $40,000
New Jersey man accused of trying to scam senior citizen. A New Jersey man is facing charges for allegedly trying to scam a Colonie resident out of $40,000. Dhruv P. Patel, 33, of Franklin Park, is accused of posing as a member of the Federal Trade Commission in a phone call. Patel told the resident that his name was “Patrick” and he claimed that she was a victim of identity theft and should remove all funds from her bank accounts and turn them over to him for safekeeping, Colonie Police said.
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.
Apple Barrel pops up in suburbia
GUILDERLAND — Apple Barrel, based in rural Schoharie, will have a pop-up location in Stuyvesant Plaza this summer called Apple Barrel Home + Pantré, offering pantry provisions and a variety of kitchen and dining accessories as well as soups, sauces and handcrafted, pre-made meals. “Apple Barrel is a...
Waterford’s Canal Fest happening this weekend
Waterford’s annual Canal Fest happening this weekend. Waterford’s annual Canal Fest kicks off this weekend. Every year, the event celebrates the opening of the New York State canal system. There are tons of activities and vendors to check out along the canal. You can take boat rides, do...
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...
First draft of Guilderland’s future presented, mapping priorities
GUILDERLAND — The Guilderland Comprehensive Plan Update Committee recently took a major step forward in its update of Guilderland’s two-decades-old land-use plan. On May 14, project consultants from MJ Engineering provided the committee with an overview of the preliminary draft; the plan is to have the public comment in August or September.
Breaking the Silence: A Broken System
"The number of psychiatric beds has dropped," said Dr. Robin Tassinari of Albany Medical Center. "It's hard to get outpatient referrals for lots of reasons, insurance coverage, not as many providers. Funding has been a problem, there's no question. Mental health services funding takes up less than 3% of the national health budget."
Healthcare workers cry out for enforcement of staffing law
ALBANY, NY (Erie News Now)--IN 2021, NEW YORK LAWMAKERS PASSED A LAW TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM STAFF-TO-PATIENT RATIO STANDARDS IN HOSPITALS. A LITTLE MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER THE LAW WENT INTO EFFECT, GROUPS OF NURSES AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS TRAVELED TO ALBANY TO CALL OUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHO THEY SAid ARE FAILING ON ENFORCEMENT.
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