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Cohoes pizza shop hit by fire
Cohoes firefighters responded to a fire at a pizza shop late Tuesday night. The fire broke out on Ontario St. There was heavy smoke and fire when they arrived, according to Fire Chief Joseph Fahd. “The guys made a quick stop on it,” he said. No one was hurt....
United Group breaks ground on downtown Troy apartment and office space
Meant to revitalize downtown Troy, the development of City Station North is breaking ground. The United Group of Companies was approved for $42 million in construction financing for the multi-family apartment complex, office space, and parking garage in February. The company says it hopes the added development will spark daytime activity in the downtown and positively impact nearby businesses.
Gigantic Snake Killed After it Allegedly Tried to Attack Workers
A work crew in upstate New York reportedly killed a snake in "self-defense" after it tried to attack them last week. Earlier this week we told you about a work crew from Albany Water that was attempting to fix a water main in upstate New York when a gigantic snake reportedly came out from the woods and slithered its way to the work site. At first, it was reported that when the crew saw the snake they called the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to report it, and soon after a DEC crew responded to capture and remove the snake.
TikTok star opens ‘pretty alright’ diner in Upstate NY
Steve Barnes Times Union, Albany, N.Y. (TNS) In mid-May, the chef and new restaurateur Dylan Longton told his 183,000 TikTok followers that he welcomed mugs themed to their hometown or state and would feature them in his Pretty Alright Breakfast Club, an Upstate New York diner that takes the place of the former Gracie’s Kitchen in Voorheesville. It started serving quietly last week and formally opens today.
University at Albany Lists 6 Greater Olean Area Grads
The following six individuals from the Greater Olean area are among the more than 4,650 students celebrated during the University at Albany's recent 180th commencement festivities: Morgan Davis of Allegany, master of science in curriculum development & instructional technology; Alexander Jodush of Olean, master of international affairs in international affairs; Brianna Painter of Olean, master of science in curriculum development & instructional technology; Keelan Seneca of Salamanca, bachelor of arts in communication; Grace Sherburne of Olean, master of regional planning in urban and regional planning, and Sarah Stolberg of Cuba, master of science in curriculum development & instructional technology. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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.
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...
Rensselaer County man critically injured in motorcycle crash
A man from Rensselaer County is in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle over the weekend. It happened Sunday night on Route 20 in Berkshire County, near Birch Grove Road. The motorcyclist is a 24-year-old man from Stephentown, according to NewsChannel 13’s media partners at The Berkshire Eagle. He was...
Off the Beaten Path: American Italian Heritage Museum
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) – The American Italian Heritage Museum is honoring Italian immigrants and their contributions to the United States of America by telling their story through artifacts, photographs, and documents. First started in Utica, the museum moved to Colonie in 2009 to serve a wider audience. The museum is located at 1227 Central Avenue […]
Slithery Surprise: 12-Foot Python Attacks Crews Responding To NY Water Main Break
It wasn’t exactly what crews expected to find on a busted pipe call.In the region, employees with the Albany Water Department got quite a scare on Friday, July 12, while responding to a broken 48-inch water transmission line in Tivoli Lake Preserve.Shortly after arriving on site, crews encountered …
UAlbany Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Class of 2024
ALBANY, N.Y. – The University at Albany Department of Athletics has announced the induction of four individuals and one team to the UAlbany Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The inductees represent a total of five of the Great Danes' varsity programs spanning the Division I and III eras.
More than a rebrand: Hilltown Commons focuses on local good
RENSSELAERVILLE — Under new leadership, Hilltown Commons, formerly known as the Carey Institute for Global Good, is shifting its focus to grassroots community-building and skill-sharing that aims to strengthen local bonds across all four of the Hilltowns: Berne, Knox, and Westerlo as well as Rensselaerville. Hilltown Commons board members...
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