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One dead following motorcycle crash on Farm to Market Road
BRUNSWICK, NY (WRGB) — A Petersburgh man has died following a motorcycle crash in Brunswick Thursday. On August 29, 2024, just before 5:30 p.m., State Police of Brunswick responded to the area of Farm to Market Road in Brunswick, NY, for reports of a motorcycle that had collided with a guide rail. Investigation determined that William S. Snyder, 37, of Petersburgh, NY, was traveling southbound on the motorcycle when he exited the roadway and struck the guide rail. Snyder was transported to Samaritan Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Two accused of setting Gloversville building on fire
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Gloversville Police Department arrested two men in connection with the Gloversville fire that happened early Thursday morning. Sean Quigley, 24, and Matthew Conklin, 38, face multiple charges. Charges. Third-degree burglary. Second-degree criminal mischief. First-degree reckless endangerment. Third-degree arson. The Gloversville Fire Department was dispatched...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Amazon says removal of gift cards from NY stores was a ‘test’
COLONIE — In early July, Amazon quietly pulled its popular gift cards from the shelves of New York retailers. The move was a bit of a surprise for shoppers at Capital Region grocery and drug stores where the cards were commonly sold along with other gift cards. People often purchase the cards as a convenient way to give a family member a quick birthday present or to thank someone.
NYS: New measures to prevent drowning
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– As summer winds down, two new bills were signed into law to help prevent drownings throughout New York State. One will now require the state department of health to have outreach programs teaching the public about fatal and non-fatal drownings and how to prevent them. “It will basically take drowning, which is […]
NJ Health Department reports 2 West Nile Virus deaths among new cases
Two deaths have been linked to the West Nile Virus in New Jersey, among the new cases that have been reported in the Garden State, according to health officials.The state's health department reported an additional six West Nile virus cases, and two additional presumptive viremic blood donors (PVD) -- or blood donors whose tests are reactive to the virus.This comes after the state's first human case of Eastern Equine encephalitis (EEE) and two earlier cases of the West Nile virus infection were discovered.The New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are urging residents to...
In latest contract standoff, Albany Medical Center nurses point to state report on staffing shortfalls
Unionized nurses at Albany Medical Center are demanding the hospital share a state Department of Health staffing deficiency report. The New York State Nurses Association and Albany Med remain at odds over staffing and compensation concerns, which are playing a critical role in contract negotiations. According to NYSNA, approximately half...
Retail hardware store undergoes rebranding
GNH Lumber, Incorporated has rebranded its company to highlight each aspect of what the store sells. Now named, "GNH Lumber & Home," the transformation signifies the company's commitment to serving home builders, contractors and those who like to design, decorate and remodel by yourself.
Remembering Dr. Alice Green on Power and Politics
In the wake of her passing, Power and Politics featured a compilation of conversations with Dr. Alice Green over the past few years. In this interviews, Dr. Green touches on everything from Reparations in New York, bail reform, prison reform, and more. Dr, Green, was passed at the age of...
Learning Garden director says: ‘It is not babysitting — it is education’
NEW SCOTLAND — “We all know about the struggles of finding childcare … we’ve lived it,” Jennifer Hogan told the crowd that gathered on Aug. 29 to watch her cut the ribbon on her new childcare center. The Learning Garden is housed in the second...
New York State funding unlocks federal grant for the Town of Colonie
New state funding will support public safety efforts in Colonie. New York state Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie was in Latham Thursday to announce funding meant to activate a federal grant for public safety. The Bronx Democrat says the money will improve communications services among first responders and motorists. $650,000 will...
Pittsfield Raises Overdose Awareness Flag
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An overdose awareness flag was raised in front of City Hall for the first time on Thursday. Hosted by Berkshire Harm Reduction and the Berkshire Overdose Addiction Prevention Collaborative, around 50 community members marched from Allen Street to Park Square holding signs with phrases such as "Smash the stigma," and "Cool kids carry naloxone."
City Installs New Cashless Collection Boxes To Aid Homeless
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Following an effort initiated in 2016, the first of six new collection boxes encouraging the public to contribute to local agencies who help those who are homeless, was installed Aug. 23. “Originally we had 12, but after they were installed in 2016, they got broken into because...
Day 11 at the NYS Fair: Today’s handpicked menu and schedule
Geddes, N.Y. — Ever since the State Fair started selling 7-ounce cups of milk for a quarter, chocolate has outsold plain ol’ boring white milk 12-to-1. That explains why it ranks No. 3 in State Fair Food Hall of Fame. As in years past, the state bigwigs will...
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