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Discrimination Lawsuit Against N.Y. City Official Can't Be Totally Sealed at Plaintiff's Behest
From Doe v. City of New York, decided today by Judge Gregory Woods (S.D.N.Y.):. One distinguishing facet of the American legal system is its commitment to public access to the trial process. This legacy of "open justice" is as old as America itself. The plaintiff in this action asks that the Court deviate from that legacy and to permit her to litigate her case under seal in complete secrecy. Because the plaintiff has not overcome the strong presumption to public access that attaches to judicial documents—including her complaint and the existence of the case itself—her motion to seal the case is DENIED….
Sammy Hagar wants to meet cop who gave him ticket in Upstate NY, inspired ‘I Can’t Drive 55′
Patrick Tine, Times Union, Albany, N.Y. (TNS) Before he takes the stage July 22 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Sammy Hagar wants to meet the officer who pulled him over in Upstate New York four decades ago. The speeding ticket the trooper wrote turbo-charged the rocker’s career. “This man...
After losing Democratic primary, Albany County DA David Soares mounts write-in campaign in bid for a sixth term
Albany County District Attorney David Soares says he is staying in the race this November after losing June's Democratic primary. Defense Attorney Lee Kindlon beat Soares in a low-turnout Democratic primary after the five-term DA lost the support of county Democrats for using a state grant to give himself a raise. He later returned the money. Soares, a vocal critic of recent public safety reforms passed by the New York State legislature, announced his independent write-in campaign in Albany Wednesday.
Police: Man, 55, exposed himself at Empire State Plaza
An Albany man is accused of exposing himself at the Empire State Plaza last week. Eric L. Greeson, 55, allegedly committed a lewd act on July 8 around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Agency Building 1. He left the scene before police arrived, but was later identified. Greeson was...
Hatch and Leonard honored by Heldeberg Workshop
NEW SCOTLAND — Two archers are being honored at the Heldeberg Worshop’s July 18 open house. The renovated Art Hatch and Mike Leonard Archery Building is being named after two men who helped found and expand the workshop’s archery program. Arthur E. “Art” Hatch, who won a...
REVIEW: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ at theREP lives up to its name
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is another jukebox musical, this one follows the early life and career of Carole King. Written by Douglas McGrath, it is not only the sound track of a generation but is funny, moving and relatable. McGrath has incorporated the early works of King many written with her partner and first husband, Gerry Goffin, as well as many notables of the era, Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Neil Sedaka; and performed by an equally impressive myriad of stars of the time, The Drifters, Little Eva, Neil Sedaka, The Shirelles to name a few.
Albany Police Seek Suspect in Shooting of Individuals Fleeing Club on Massey Drive
The Albany Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Sylvester Burke III, 25. Burke is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm during certain crimes. Burke is accused of shooting individuals in the 1700 block of Massey Drive as they were fleeing...
359 arrested in New York 4-month retail theft crackdown, police say
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — More than 350 people have been arrested for organized retail theft since Mar. 15, 2024, according to state police. Steven G. James, superintendent of New York State Police, stated on Thursday that state police have arrested 359 people and recovered $101,000 in stolen property in accordance with Gov. Hochul's initiative of multi-agency retail theft crackdown announced earlier this year.
Fiery skies ahead: Erie Boulevard to light up as propane burns off for 30 hours
There will be a noticeable flame on Erie Boulevard starting Thursday and into Friday. According to an advisory, Global Partners on Erie Blvd will be emptying a rail car filled with propane. That process, we're told, utilizes a device that will ignite the propane. The flame is expected to be...
RPI hosts NORDTECH summit addressing microchip worker shortage
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — If you’re into the humanities you may be wondering what microchips aka semiconductors do. It’s the basic building block for modern technologies like ATMs, planes, and AI. There’s a worker shortage in that industry, and RPI is trying to bridge that gap through a NORDTECH program. Instead of Silicon Valley, graduate […]
Ballston Spa Zoning Advisory Committee moves toward gathering public input on code updates
Ballstoon Spa officials are calling on the public input to help re-draw the village’s zoning codes. The first of two public educational sessions will be held in the Cornell Cooperative Extension Auditorium Thursday at 7 p.m. The village’s comprehensive plan was redrawn last year, after going untouched for more...
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