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Upstate New York Musician Killed In Fiery 9W Crash
Police are trying to figure out what caused a fatal accident that claimed the life of an Upstate New York musician. Police are investigating after a musician was killed in a fiery crash in Greene County. Troopers in Catskill are investigating a fatal vehicle crash on State Route 9W in...
Troy Police warn of increase in car theft
Troy Police are telling residents to lock their cars, and not leave the keys inside. Several vehicles have recently been stolen in the Troy area and surrounding communities, police said. Many times, the doors were unlocked, with the keys inside. Anyone who sees something suspicious is asked to immediately tell...
Flying hydrogen ‘air taxi’ makes record 523-mile trip with fuel to spare and cuts hour-long NYC journey to seven minutes
A FLYING “air taxi” has flown for a record 523 miles – despite being powered by hydrogen and electricity alone. The breakthrough Joby Aviation aircraft could cut the hour-long journey from New York City’s JFK airport to Manhattan to just seven minutes. This latest mammoth flight took place in California however, where it touched down […]
‘I’mma Set You Up’: Kevin Hart Says One of His First Purchases Was to Buy His Father a $65K House
Two years after the death of his father, Henry Witherspoon, comedian Kevin Hart revealed a significant milestone in their relationship: purchasing his father’s first house. […]
Driver seriously injured in Grafton crash
GRAFTON, N.Y. (WNYT)- A driver was med-flighted to Albany Medical Center Tuesday, July 30 around 7:15 a.m. after being involved in a three vehicle accident on State Rt. 2 in Grafton, according to New York State Police. Two of the three vehicles involved had significant damage. In addition to the...
Following regional trend, Hoosick Falls CSD implements cell phone ban
HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (WRGB) - The Hoosick Falls Central School District will be banning cell phones for all grades beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, joining other districts that have made the bold move. A post on the district’s website notes that a public forum will be held Wednesday, July...
N.Y. Lottery: Staten Island winner gets $50K in Powerball third prize
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — One lucky winner scored $50,000 with a third-prize Powerball ticket purchased on Staten Island. The New York Lottery announced the winning ticket for the July 27 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. Staten Island’s lucky lottery player snagged their ticket from Bagel Deli/Village Green Bagel Cafe, located at 262 Arden Ave., in Arden Heights.
Berkshire Nursing Families Awarded Perinatal Health Grant
BOSTON — The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced $360,000 in new grant funding to support 12 organizations working to improve perinatal health across the Commonwealth, including supporting access to doula care for pregnant people in communities of color. Berkshire Nursing Families will use the grant...
Delfeayo Marsalis Brings New Orleans Jazz to Music Haven
Delfeayo Marsalis and I talked about a wide range of topics, from his being part of one of New Orleans' famous musical families to his Uptown Music Theatre, to how he picked up the trombone. His latest album is "Uptown on Mardi Gras Day." He is at work on a...
DEC not taking action on Sayre Road property
RENSSELAERVILLE — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has determined that it has no reason to take action on a problematic property in Rensselaerville, meaning the town is on its own as it tries to clean up that Sayre Road and a number of other properties this year.
Victim of deadly Ballston Spa fire identified as woman, 84
The person killed in a deadly fire over the weekend in Ballston Spa was an 84-year-old woman, investigators said. Firefighters were called to 809 Greenwood Drive on Saturday night for a house fire with someone trapped. The woman’s body was found in the house after the fire was put out....
Schenectady Police Apprehend Suspect Following Shots Fired
SCHENECTADY, NY—The Schenectady Police Department swiftly responded to reports of gunfire in the 700 Block of Albany Street on Saturday, July 28th, 2024, at approximately 9:27 PM. Officers on patrol…
Dozens Died in Andrea Doria Wreck Off Massachusetts Coast
The coastal waters of southern New England have seen their share of shipwrecks over the years. The walls of the Seamen's Bethel in New Bedford bear the names of local fishermen and mariners who, through one mishap or another, found watery graves beneath the ocean. Thousands of shipwrecks have likely...
Schuylerville diner gets new owner, new name
Sweeney's, located at 106 Broad Street in Schuylerville, is now under new ownership and has a new name. Ashley Comeaux, who has been a waitress there for over a year, has taken over and renamed the restaurant Mama Bear's Diner.
7/29/24: More Scattered Storms Tuesday
Latest Forecast Update from Meteorologists Steve Caporizzo & Rob Lindenmuth:. A seasonable afternoon today with more clouds than sun with higher levels of humidity. Scattered showers were common with even a few heavier downpours and rumbles of thunder, however, many did luck out and remain dry. More scattered showers and a few thunderstorms will be likely for Tuesday as a disturbance from the west rotates into the northeast.
Here’s How Much Money New Yorkers Lost to Real Estate Scams
Criminals are posing as legitimate real estate agents to steal money from unsuspecting victims - and the gamble is paying off big time. In April, NY Attorney General Letitia James announced a businessman in the Dominican Republic successfully scammed 24 New Yorkers with fraudulent real estate listings. The homes he listed either didn't exist or were sold to multiple buyers, allowing him to bilk millions.
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