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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.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies After Falling From New York Hotel
James Michael Cline, the finance executive who founded the Fandango movie ticketing service in 2000 and remained with the company until 2011, died Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide in Manhattan after jumping from the 20th floor of the Kimberly Hotel. He was 64. 'Deadpool 3,' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Despicable Me 4' Among Most Anticipated Summer Films The NYPD said in a statement that officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The investigation remains ongoing.” The...
Happy Traum, Greenwich Village Folksinger and Bob Dylan Collaborator, Dead at 86
Happy Traum, a stalwart of the Greenwich Village and Woodstock folk scenes and longtime friend and collaborator of Bob Dylan, died on Wednesday at age 86. The Hudson Valley magazine Chronogram first reported the musician’s death, and his close friend and fellow musician John Sebastian confirmed to RS that the cause was cancer. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Activist and Founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Dead at 81 In addition to making records on his own and with his late brother Artie, Traum was also a key figure in the post-Fifties folk scene thanks to his role as...
Attorney E. Stewart Jones disbarred for commingling clients’ money
Prominent local attorney E. Stewart Jones has been disbarred after an investigation found that he was commingling clients’ funds. The probe was spurred by a check associated with an escrow account at his former firm that was returned in January 2019. All of the escrow accounts at the firm were audited over a seven-year period.
First Vermont rage-room opens in Bennington
BENNINGTON, Vt. — Opening on July 9 in Bennington, SMASH It LLC is Vermont's first registered rage/relief/smash room, according to the official Facebook page. Located on 120 Depot St next to Anytime Fitness and Hollister Appliances, the family-operated business has recently received permits to open. The establishment's titular packages,...
List: Affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Four affordable housing lotteries are currently open in the Bronx, according to NYC Housing Connect. NYC Housing Connect is an online portal where people can find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City. Here’s a list of the affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx, including the […]
‘The Gilded Age,’ filmed in the Capital Region, earns 6 Emmy nominations
The nominees for the 76th Emmy Awards were announced on July 17 and "The Gilded Age" secured six of those nominations. The HBO series filmed in the Capital Region for its first two seasons, and is returning this summer to film the third season.
Storms cause damage at Moreau Little League fields
The recent severe weather in Moreau and Saratoga County left the local little league fields damaged, disrupting their season. League members and volunteers were at the fields Tuesday morning attempting to mend what they could.
Albany man accused of public lewdness at Empire State Plaza
On July 8, around 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to Agency Building 1 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for reports of a man exposing himself and performing a lewd act in public. Police say he fled before their arrival, which instigated an investigation.
Hannaford recalling breaded chicken cutlets
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling its private brand of breaded chicken cutlets due to the packaging potentially missing a "milk allergen" specification label. The 7.5 oz. packages of fully cooked breaded chicken cutlets were distributed from January 24 to July 17.
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
This Day in the Near Future is Upstate NY’s Worst Night of Sleep
Yes, there's a study for everything and now, according to Amerisleep, there is actually a night in the very near future that is New York's worst night for sleep, according to a study. The study looks at each state and for New York, the worst night of the year for...
Northern Credit Union warns members about password scam
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Northern Credit Union issued an alert about scams regarding passwords on member accounts. In an email sent out Wednesday afternoon, the financial institution warned that some members have been receiving automated calls from 315-783-0155 stating their passwords have been reset. The individual is prompted to select 1 if this was not them, […]
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
Wild Video: Bear Opens Door, Fridge In Upstate New York Home
We have a video you have to see to believe of a bear inside an Upstate New York kitchen. Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on an "aggressive" bear that destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
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