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Four arrested in Albany for illegal possession of firearms, some stolen
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The City of Albany has witnessed 4 illegal gun arrests over the past four days. Four Albany men face felony firearm possession charges. On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the sheriff arrested 57-year-old James A. Cooke in the area of Robin St. and Orange St. for illegally possessing a loaded Ruger .40 caliber semi-automatic firearm which had also been reported stolen out of Charlotte, N.C.
FOUND! Puppy Nabbed From Saratoga County Neighborhood! Returned!
UPDATE! Dolly has been found! According to the family's Facebook page, on Tuesday night, July 2nd Dolly was turned into the Albany Police Department. The family is grateful to everyone who has reached out and helped them look for her. On Wednesday, June 26th at 8:30 am Dolly, a Pomsky...
Another truck strikes troubled Glenville bridge
Another truck has struck the Glenridge Road bridge in Glenville. The crash happened around 3:11 p.m. on Tuesday. Glenville Police said a 2019 Freightliner was heading east on Glenridge Road. The driver, 51-year-old Patrick Tescione, of Wallkill, told police he was watching the car in front of him and did not see the flashing warning signal.
Menands Teacher Sara Maldonado Dies From Cancer At 34
It was a fitting sendoff for the beloved kindergarten teacher, wife, mother of two, and Disney fanatic who died Wednesday, June 26, at the age of 34 following a two-year battle with breast cancer, according to her obituary. “They did something for our family that will never be forgotten. It’s...
NTSB: Plane in Colonie crash had no mechanical issues
The NTSB is out with its preliminary report on the deadly June 17 plane crash in Colonie. There were no mechanical issues, they said, and there’s still no definitive cause. The airplane struggled to make it to 800 feet, according to the report. It then lost altitude and rolled a few times before crashing in a wooded area near the William K. Sanford Library.
Referee approves 80-townhouse land division
As expected, a referee has ruled for the City of Albany in two property owners’ appeal over a planned 80-lot subdivision in North Albany. Audrey Eldridge and Brad Dennis, both owners in North Albany, had challenged the city’s approval of Riverwood Crossing, a development of 80 townhouses along a new section of Laura Vista Drive south of Gibson Hill Road.
Ted’s Fish Fry celebrates 75 years in Capital Region
A popular local fish fry is celebrating 75 years in business – with a delicious deal for customers. Ted’s Fish Fry first opened in 1949 on 3rd Avenue in Watervliet. That location is still open, along with five additional spots across the area. The company will mark its...
Court date set for teen in deadly Waterford crash
The teenager arrested in connection to a deadly crash that killed another teen in Waterford is due in court later this month. As NewsChannel 13 has reported, court documents reveal Hatlee was smoking marijuana before the rollover crash on Fonda Road that killed Kiera Ebert, 14. Police are still investigating...
Another truck strikes Glenville bridge as town says it will not sue over crashes
Glenville says federal protections on railroad companies hamstring its ability to sue. Another truck hit the Glenridge Road bridge in Glenville Tuesday. The crash happened around 3:11 p.m. Glenville Police said a 2019 Freightliner was heading east on Glenridge Road. The driver, 51-year-old Patrick Tescione, of Wallkill, told police he was watching the car in front of him and did not see the flashing warning signal.
Colonel who came out as gay in obit being honored
The man who came out as gay in his own obituary is being honored with a special ceremony on Sunday. The story of Col. Edward Ryan using his own obituary to tell the world that he was gay went around the world. People were inspired that the decorated military man’s...
Missing vulnerable adult found, police say
Watervliet, N.Y. — John Guskie has been found, according to the police. According to Watervliet Police, John was last seen around 10:30 AM in the area of 16th Street & 9th Avenue. John suffers from dementia and is believed to be in the area of Altamont. Police believe John...
How the Valley’s Seasons and Gardens Inspire Pattern Designer Jen Hewett
Printmaker, surface designer, and textile artist Jen Hewett loves to spend time in her garden. As a formerly full-time San Francisco-based artist, she has found one of the benefits of moving to Hudson was having a garden of her own for the first time since she was 17. “When I bought my house, I knew that gardening was what I wanted to do in the spring and summer … I think of gardening as a creative practice, and it’s also a way of rooting and grounding yourself to a place,” she says. Her love of plants is an inspiration in most of her textiles and prints, which are botanically-based.
Napa cabbage gives this wedge salad extra crunch
My spouse, Grace, used to drive to Hudson, New York, a full hour from our house, to get their hair cut. To make the trip extra worth it, Grace would time the appointments to bring home a roast chicken from Kitty’s Market, an adorable cafe near the train station there that makes sensational rotisserie chicken.
Guilderland Restaurant Week set - Bite-Sized
Bite-sized is a regular feature highlighting local food festivals, special events, menu changes, restaurant news and more. Let’s dig in. Guilderland is looking to spotlight local restaurants with a town-wide Restaurant Week, set for Monday, July 15 through Monday, July 22. Restaurants including Athos, Barcelona, Café Calabria, Hedge Bistro,...
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