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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...
228 New State Troopers Graduate: 8 Local Grads Joining the Force
ALBANY, N.Y. -- At the New York State Police Academy, 228 new State troopers graduated. The graduation ceremony took place at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany on Wednesday. The graduates belonged to the 214th Session of Basic School of the State Police Academy. The inclusion of the...
North Colonie School District floats $94 million capital project to voters
North Colonie Central School District taxpayers will head to the polls on May 21 to vote on a $94 million capital project that would “bring sweeping renovations to the high school.” The post North Colonie School District floats $94 million capital project to voters first appeared on Spotlight News.
New dog lounge opens in Colonie
A ribbon cutting was held this week at Muttz Dog Lounge in Colonie. It’s a place to pamper and entertain our four-legged friends. The lounge’s mission is to provide a safe and loving environment for dogs to play, socialize, and learn, the owners said. The facility features a...
Hudson Valley Community College president placed on leave
Hudson Valley Community College President Roger Ramsammy is on administrative leave amid an investigation into alleged sexual harassment. The accusation and leave were first reported by WNYT. Louis Coplin, the recently-retired Vice President of Student Affairs, will act as officer in charge as the investigation continues. The college’s Board of...
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
Safe spots for teens help them stay out of trouble
Two young girls, ages 14 and 11, continue to recover after a 1 a.m. shooting in Troy on Sunday. The shooting has people wondering why kids were out at that hour, and if there’s anything that can be done to help keep them safe. The problem is always top...
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