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Ottawa overpowers ValleyCats in series opener
Due to bus troubles, the Titans didn't arrive at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium until just after 7:00 p.m. - a half hour later than first pitch was originally scheduled. But they didn't seem to be too affected by their travel issues; Ottawa unloaded for a 14-0 win to take game one of the three-game set.
Woman Accused Of Stealing Dog In Capital Region
A 46-year-old woman from the region was arrested this week after police said she and another woman stole two dogs from a home earlier this month. Shalon Jones, of Albany, is charged with criminal possession of stolen property and hindering prosecution, Albany police said. She was remanded to t…
Heavy police presence in Johnsonville
There is a heavy police presence in Rensselaer County on Thursday night. Police are in the area of Nick Mush Road in Johnsonville – about 40 minutes from the city of Albany. Dozens of police are on scene blocking off that road. NewsChannel 13 is at the scene and...
Former Stony Brook Attorney Sentenced to 1 & 1/3 To 4 Years in Prison for Stealing Over $800k from Clients
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Douglas Valente, 57, of Florida, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group based in Stony Brook, was sentenced today to one and one-third to four years in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking their money from his escrow account.
Candlelight vigil planned for civil rights icon Dr. Alice Green
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A candlelight vigil will be held to celebrate the life and legacy of renowned civil rights activist Dr. Alice Green Friday night. The procession will begin at The Center for Law and Justice on Green Street in Albany at 7:30 p.m. and end at the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center on South Pearl Street.
Niskayuna supervisor partly blames 'threats’ for stepping down
Outgoing Niskayuna Town Supervisor Jaime Puccioni released a statement Thursday, saying one of the reasons she was stepping down on Sept. 1 was because politics had become dangerous and she was worried about her safety. In a statement released to the media, the second-term Democrat stated that she and other...
Fire officials aid families after devastating blaze
COEYMANS HOLLOW — Fire officials from three different organizations gave a helping hand to two local families who lost their home and everything in it to a fire in February. Members and officers of the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation, the Albany County Burn Fund and the 5 Chiefs Association presented checks to the two families on July 30 after a fire destroyed their Lawson Lake Road home this winter.
West Stockbridge finds The Foundry in violation of special permit sound provisions
West Stockbridge — Following a continuation of its July 18 hearing on the matter, the West Stockbridge Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously sustained an appeal by an abutter to The Foundry, fining the event venue $300 for each of two violations of the sound provisions within the business’s special permit, for a total of $600.
Yono’s Restaurant – Finely Crafted Intricate Dishes In Albany
Yono’s Restaurant in Albany, led by Chef Yono Purnomo, is celebrated for its expertly crafted fusion of contemporary American cuisine and Indonesian flavors. It uses the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients from Upstate New York and beyond. As the longest-standing Four-Star establishment in the region, Yono’s has set the standard for exceptional culinary experiences. Yono’s is known for its food and for the precision it demonstrates in crafting its complex and intricate dishes. From starters to dessert, each dish gets a high level of attention. Both the food and the service are what you would expect from a fine dining establishment.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to The Palace Theatre
The Kids of Albany’s annual production of Rocky Horror Picture Show returns to the Palace Theatre with the toast and toilet paper flying on October 21st. This year will be the Kids of Albany’s 15th performance of Rocky Horror at the theater. Since its release in 1975, a...
Palow knows his responsibility but ignores it
I have some comments regarding your recent article “Berne adrift after three town board members resign.” Mr. [Sean] Lyons referred to the members who resigned saying “they treated the Supervisor as a Mayor and not 1 vote of 5 just as they were.”. All board members cannot...
A Politician's Gothic Confection in Catskill, Yours for $750K
Gothic details stand out crisply on this Catskill dwelling, from the trefoil pierced bargeboard of the front gable to the arched windows gracing multiple facades. On a greenery-filled corner lot, the renovated dwelling was home to a house was home to a congressman who served in the 19th century. The...
'He doesn't deserve to live': Father's pain as daughter's murderer sentenced
The man convicted of killing 27-year-old local musician and designer Dominique Eley was sentenced to life in prison Thursday. Tyshaun Purvis was found guiltyin May on three of four counts in a 2022 shooting. At around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 2022, officers responded to the vicinity of 260...
Gallery: Dark Star Orchestra at Frog Alley Brewing in Schenectady, NY 8/22/2024
Dark Star Orchestra made their way to Frog Alley Brewing Company in Schenectady, NY for a incredible night of Grateful Dead renditions performed at a top notch level. What was even more special was to see the city of Schenectady filled with thousands of people for an outdoor event. There...
Wildlife sightings around the Capital Region
A 220-pound fish, a 14-foot-long snake, and big cats abound, oh my! From over 200-pound fish pulled from the Hudson to bear sightings galore, the Capital Region has seen quite the array of wild (and sometimes marine) life over the past few years.
In light of issues surrounding the Albany Airport Authority Board, lawmakers raise questions about the state’s authorities (again)
The late Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, who once called New York state’s hundreds of authorities “quasi-public, Soviet-style bureaucracies” that constitute a “shadow government,” helped create the five-member Public Authorities Control Board (PACB) which helps oversee the state’s hundreds of authorities, and which must receive a resolution of approval prior to entering into any project-related financings.
Suffolk County D.A.: Former Stony Brook attorney sentenced for stealing over $800k from clients
Douglas Valente Pleaded Guilty to Three Counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Douglas Valente, 57, of Florida, the former principal attorney at the Valente Law Group based in Stony Brook, was sentenced Aug. 22 to one and one-third to four years in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from three former clients by taking their money from his escrow account.
A candlelight vigil and walk in honor of Alice Green
Alice Green was a civil rights icon and Friday the community came out to a candlelight vigil that was held to celebrate her legacy. After a lifetime of service, Alice Green passed away Tuesday at the age of 84. She was a shining light for those seeking justice. People gathered to reflect, remember and honor her.
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