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President Biden grants clemency to Albany woman convicted of non-violent drug offense
President Biden has granted clemency to an Albany woman who has since served her time. Stacy Lynn Wilder, 49, pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense. According to the White House, she not only served her sentence, she completed the terms of her probation. In a release, the White House...
This & That: Opening Day has Arrived – DTD Exclusive
Albany-Saratoga had a night of racing along with some early rain, but promoter Lyle Devore and company had no plans to give up on their opening night. There was a good crowd in the stands, even with the threat of rain, and the pit was one car shy of 170 cars. And we saw something that we hadn’t seen in a long time: fans were buying tickets while it was raining.
Albany County leaders honor local crime victims
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Leaders and families in Albany gathered Thursday at the County Courthouse to raise awareness for local crime victims. The ceremony occurred amid National Crime Victims Rights Week. The event’s theme: Options, Services & Hope for Crime Survivors. Shortly after, the families gathered at nearby Academy Park to honor those victims. At the […]
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.
Crime survivors share messages of hope, advocacy and push for change in Albany
Albany — Victims of crimes and their families gathered in the Albany County Courthouse on Thursday, sharing their experience and advocacy for crime victims everywhere. Sandy LaPlante, who had her leg amputated after she was hit by a drunk driver in 2014, addressed dozens in attendance inside the Courthouse. Tareen Lynch-Greene, whose daughter Destiny was killed in May 2021, also delivered emotional remarks.
Mystery retailer may move into Glenmont Plaza
Buzz hoping for Trader Joe’s but not disclosed GLENMONT – Circulating rumors say a proposed grocery store for the Glenmont Shopping Plaza at Route 9W and Feura Bush Road will […] The post Mystery retailer may move into Glenmont Plaza first appeared on Spotlight News.
Secure lockout at Berlin Middle High School
Berlin Middle High School underwent a secure lockout Wednesday morning after a parent reported an alleged threat toward the school around 7 a.m. Students, parents, and community members can't enter or leave the building during the secure lockout.
5 things to know this Thursday, April 25
Jonathan Damphier, the Albany Police officer shot during a traffic stop on April 17, was met with applause as he was released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon. Also, a Mechanicville woman was arrested and accused of child abuse at Maple Leaf Daycare. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
New South Bethlehem Sheetz Sets Opening Date
For area residents who have been waiting for a Sheetz to open on Rt. 412 in South Bethlehem, the wait is nearly over. For area residents who have been waiting for a Sheetz to open on Rt. 412 in South Bethlehem, the wait is nearly over. The company has announced...
4/23/24: Cooler and Windy Wednesday
Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologists Steve Caporizzo & Rob Lindenmuth:. A very warm afternoon today with plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s! Officially reached 70 this afternoon in Albany but we did have to contend with quite the gusty wind with gusts up to 35 mph. We will remain breezy overnight tonight with temperatures staying on the mild side, in the mid to upper 40s with scattered showers developing after midnight.
Acclaimed HBO series ‘The Gilded Age’ will return to Upstate NY this fall
TROY — HBO’s “The Gilded Age” is set to return this fall to film parts of the series’ third season while possibly moving into new neighborhoods, city officials said Wednesday. Mayor Carmella Mantello said the city has been informed that crews are expected to be...
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