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Southern New York Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Today: Flash Flooding, High Winds Until 8PM
Binghamton, NY – Residents of Southern New York should prepare for severe thunderstorms today, which could lead to flash flooding and hazardous conditions. A warm front moving through the area will bring scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms this morning, but the threat will intensify this afternoon. According to...
Upstate NY man gets 7 years in prison for dragging state trooper with ATV
Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Troy, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Sand Lake man will spend the next seven years in prison for dragging a state trooper for 200 yards with his ATV on March 1, leaving the trooper in need of two surgeries to fix his injuries. Rensselaer County Court...
NYers Urged To Protect Themselves From Life-Threatening Mosquito-Borne Illnesses: Hochul
In an announcement on Friday, Aug. 30, Hochul said those who venture outside during the holiday weekend should do so while taking steps to prevent mosquito bites, as cases of diseases caused by the pesky bugs are on the rise. "We want people to get outside this Labor Day weekend...
‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Health Care In New York State Among Worst In America, New Study
Potentially thanks to many hospitals with failing or near failing grades for patient safety, New York State ranks among the worst in the nation for healthcare. Did you know that the average American spends around $13,500 per year on health care?. That's according to the most recent estimate from the...
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
NY will use Medicaid funding for housing, transportation and food
Queens residents receive food and other items from Food Bank For New York City at Elmhurst Hospital on September 16, 2021. Social factors like stable housing and food access weigh heavily on public health. A Biden administration waiver will allow the state to more thoroughly support them. [ more › ]
UAlbany Great Danes Start Season Strong with Win Over LIU Sharks
Following what was arguably their most accomplished season in program history, the UAlbany Great Danes are hoping for similar success this year. The Great Danes kicked off their season for the second consecutive year at home, taking on the LIU Sharks. UAlbany entered Week 1 as the 16th-ranked team in...
Men's Soccer Journeys South to Face the Red Storm
ALBANY, N.Y. - The University at Albany men's soccer program (1-2-0, 0-0 America East) will manage to move back into the .500 mark, taking on the St. John's Red Storm (1-1-1, 0-0 Big East) Sunday, September 1st. Game Info. Sunday, Sept. 1 at St. Johns. Belson Stadium in Queens, N.Y....
Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Capital Region
A 22-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region.It happened around 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, in Schoharie County in the town of Seward.An electric bicycle being operated by Mackenzie T. Bamberger of Cobleskill entered the intersection from Hill Road. It was then struck by a ve…
Bennington Martens host fundraiser for Barre Community Relief Fund
BARRE, Vt. — The Bennington Martens launched their basketball season with a purpose far beyond the game on Saturday. The American Basketball League team hosted a full-day fundraiser to benefit the Barre Community Relief Fund, honoring first responders for their heroic efforts during the devastating floods in July. The...
Multiple agencies respond to ambulance crash in Schenectady
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Multiple agencies are on the scene of a crash in Schenectady involving an apparently stolen ambulance. It happened shortly before 11:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Eastern Boulevard and McClellan Street. Our crew at the scene observed the ambulance lying on its side, and...
Fundraiser held for 29-year-old killed by drunk driver
A fundraiser was held in memory of 29-year-old Micah Dukes of Albany, who tragically passed away after being hit by a drunk driver in May. The event called Put Up Your Dukes was put on by her father, Rodney, who is continuing on her legacy through celebration and helping out the community.
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