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73-year-old Queensbury man accused of smuggling drugs into jail
WASHINGTON COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A 73-year-old Queensbury man is accused of introducing narcotics into the correctional facility. According to the Washington County sheriff's office, an investigation determined that Keith D. Powell introduced narcotics into Washington County Jail during his visit there on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Powell was...
CONFIRMED: Tornado in Fulton County, Watch the Chilling Video
New York has seen a record breaking number of tornadoes this summer. Video below from NewsChannel 13's Amsterdam camera shows the funnel cloud forming in the skies minutes before a tornado touched down in Broadalbin on Wednesday. Although weak, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 did touch down at...
NWS: Tornado touched down in Broadalbin
The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado touched down Wednesday in Fulton County. The EF0 touched down in Broadalbin at 4:41 p.m. in the backyard of Cerrero’s Cuts on Route 29. It traveled across the road and impacted a residence on the north side of the highway. It knocked down a few tree limbs and uprooted two limbs, according to NWS.
Wingstop sets opening date for new Capital Region location
Wingstop, a national chicken wing chain, is soon opening its second location in the Capital Region. The new location, which has a Troy address but is located within the town of Brunswick, is projected to open on Monday, July 29.
Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds
Project Overview and Goals Detailed by Planning Director Rob Leslie; Key Features Include Lane Modifications and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements The post Bethlehem plans Delaware Avenue revamp to enhance safety and reduce speeds first appeared on Spotlight News.
Another Tornado Touched Down In New York State
The month of July has been a record month for tornados in New York State and another one was confirmed to have touched down earlier this week. The National Weather Service in Buffalo confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down near Orwell, New York. This was the 20th tornado to be confirmed in New York State this month.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Accused Salman Rushdie Stabber Also Charged with Support for Hezbollah
From a Justice Department press release; Matar is also awaiting trial for attempted murder in New York state court: A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, with attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national…
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
Excessive Heat Ahead for Albany, NY: Highs in the 90s Expected
Albany, NY – Residents of Albany are preparing for a severe heatwave as the Climate Prediction Center forecasts a significant rise in temperatures. A 70 to 80 percent chance of above-normal temperatures has been predicted, with a 40 to 60 percent likelihood of excessive heat for the first week of August. Valley locations may experience temperatures reaching into the 90s by the end of next week.
WLAX Announces 2024-25 Captains
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn Women's Lacrosse team announced their captains for the 2024-2025 year on Thursday, July 25th. The captains are graduate student attacker #31 Eliza Bowman, and senior defender #4 Riley Daly. #31 Eliza Bowman Bowman appeared in all 18 games for the Huskies in 2024, scoring 28 goals overall. Bowman notched consecutive 4-goal performances against Xavier on 4/6, and Albany on 4/13. Prior to transferring to UConn, the Darien, Conn. native played two seasons at Johns Hopkins University. While at Johns Hopkins, Bowman scored 11 goals and was named to the IWLCA Academic Honor Roll. Bowman was...
NYS Comptroller report calls for more action to meet state clean energy goals
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit saying for the state to reach its clean energy goals, more planning needs to happen. New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act back in 2019. “Which creates a plan for New York State to achieve net zero greenhouse […]
Airline at Albany International Airport Adds New Direct Destination
The low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has added two weekly non-stop flights to Charlotte. Flights will be offered on Thursdays and Sundays beginning November 7, 2024. Prices start at $62 one way. Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said:. We are proud to announce a new nonstop route between ALB and Charlotte /...
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