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New Info on Hiker Falling Off Ledge 40 Feet Down In Hunter, NY
The summer of 2024 has been a dangerous season for hikers across New York. With temperatures hanging well above 80 degrees, heat-related injuries and illnesses have been at the forefront of many of these most recent hiker rescues. On Tuesday, July 16, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)...
JRTC & Fort Johnson Welcome New Commanding General
FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson welcomed its new commanding general, Brig. Gen. Jason A. Curl, July 11 at Warrior Field. At the assumption of command ceremony, Fort Johnson leadership, Soldiers, state and local representatives, civilians and friends and family watched on as the colors were passed to Curl from Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Smith, FORSCOM deputy commanding general and reviewing officer of the ceremony.
21-Year-Old Accused In Shooting That Injured 2 Young Girls In Troy
Keovion Goodwine, of Troy, was taken into custody Tuesday, July 2, on attempted murder and related charges. Troy Police did not publicize the arrest until Tuesday, July 16. According to investigators, Goodwine shot two girls, ages 11 and 14, near Fourth and Madison streets shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 12. Both victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Troy's City Council approves Alalkawi settlement
The City of Troy has settled a lawsuit following the death of a delivery driver killed in a collision with a city police officer last year. The city will pay more than $5.75 million to the family of Sabeeh Alalkawi, who was killed when officer Justin Byrnes allegedly ran a red light at a high rate of speed without his siren on while responding to a domestic violence incident. The lawsuit was filed by Alalkawi’s wife in October. Mayor Carmella Mantello says she’s happy to put the February 2023 incident “in the past.”
Athens football program to hold cornhole tournament next month
The Athens High School football program is holding a cornhole tournament fundraiser next month. The cornhole tournament will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10th at Tanner’s Bar and Grill in Athens. The cost is $50 per team and it’s bring your own partner. Registration is set for noon with...
Toddler's death in Watervliet leaves father seeking answers from police and CPS
WATERVLIET, NY (WRGB) — It's been over one week since the suspicious death of a Watervliet toddler and local law enforcement is continuing investigating. The toddler’s father is speaking out that he wants answers from police and child protective services. Kaliff Seabrooks, the toddler’s father remembers his son...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Man stabbed in Schenectady Tuesday morning, police say
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady Police Lt. Ryan Macherone told CBS 6 Tuesday, a man was stabbed in the upper chest, reportedly following an altercation. Police responded to the area of State Street and Broadway Tuesday at 8:44 a.m., for reports of a male that was stabbed. The 48 -year-old male with a stab wound to the upper chest was located at the scene, according to police, and conscious when officers arrived.
DOJ: Schenectady man redeemed food stamps for drugs
The DOJ says he took $100 from the register, kept it, and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax. Alaidrus faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1M, and a term of supervised release of at least three years up to life.
NY weather: New York under a severe thunderstorm watch until Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch at 5:42 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 9 p.m. for Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington counties. When lightning looms: Expert safety tips for thunderstorms. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year,...
Do Not Eat: All Told To ‘Double Bag’ Meat Sold In New York
A number of chicken and beef products were illegally shipped to stores across New York. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert that impacts New Yorkers. FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ineligible Meat and Poultry Products Illegally Imported from the...
Truck Gets Stuck Under Bridge in New York State [PIC]
A large truck hit an underpass in New York state, shutting down traffic in both directions. The same railroad bridge has quite a history when it comes to impacts as well. In fact, this is the very same bridge that was struck three times in just one weekend back in late April.
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