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Former Upstate NY police chief sues town board members for defamation, seeks $2.5M
Saugerties, N.Y. — Former Police Chief Joseph Sinagra has sued three Town Board members in a $2.5 million defamation lawsuit claiming that their statements made before and after his retirement have inflicted emotional distress. The filing was served to the Town Board members on Wednesday evening when they were...
From eyesore to housing: Officials to renovate abandoned hotel off Thruway after years of setbacks
The long-vacant Quality Inn on Route 28 outside Kingston will be renovated into low-income housing, Kevin O'Connor of the sustainable housing agency RUPCO said as he showed News 12 the dusty lobby, which still has stacks of tourism pamphlets from 2020.
New York Giants Respond to Death of Young Wappingers Falls Fan
Last week, a 14-year old Giants fan from Wappingers Falls died in a fatal accident. The team has responded with a tribute to him and his family. The tragic news sent shockwaves through the Hudson Valley last week. Jac Cortes, an eight grader at Wappingers Junior High School lost his life in a tragic bicycle accident on Vassar Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie.
Judge appoints temporary receiver for Palisades Center as foreclosure case continues
WEST NYACK — A temporary receiver has been named to oversee Palisades Center, court documents show, as the mall's owner continues to fight its creditors' foreclosure bid on the massive retail property. The move is considered a natural progression in the foreclosure case. The mall was already operating with oversight, town officials...
Man suspected in nearly two dozen killings in Peru arrested in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — A reputed Peruvian gang leader suspected in nearly two dozen killings in his home country was arrested Wednesday in New York by U.S. immigration authorities. Gianfranco Torres-Navarro, the leader of “Los Killers” who purportedly has tattoos referencing the names of 23 victims, was arrested in Endicott, New York, about 145 miles […]
Two-year-old Toddler Hit by Car in Corning and Driver Charged
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) -- Corning City Police responded to an incident where it was reported a two-year-old child was hit by a car on Relihan Blvd. Authorities say the child was behind the vehicle when the driver, Zachary Whitney, 20, began to back up and accidentally hit the child. On...
Anderson asks for answers from Gov. Hochul as Canisteo flood victims many not be eligible for funding
Kate Bowie, ‘When we found out yesterday we could not get the funding — the funding (Gov. Hochul) told us to our face we were getting, it was absolutely soul-crushing’. (Editor’s Note: We had John Anderson contact the governor’s office as he was in Allegany and Steuben counties for two days covering the flooding and attended the Sunday press conference. There are links highlighted through the story to help families in need. In the photo above, Anderson asks Hochul questions. Here is John’s reporting.)
Rally against proposed National Grid price increase
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—Upstate National Grid customers could see an increase to their utility bills if a proposal gets approved by the New York State Public Service Commission. The proposal was announced back in May. “It would impact customers on a monthly basis between 15 and 20 percent, depending on whether you’re an electricity customer or […]
State legislators, law enforcement call on Hochul to suspend prison visitations in wake of repeat drug exposure incidents
State lawmakers, law enforcement agencies and families of correctional officers stood together on Thursday, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to improve working conditions for prison workers and suspend prison visitations. Read more from WBEN:
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking 'I agree'
Does signing up for Disney’s popular streaming service mean you have agreed to never sue the entertainment giant over anything forever? That is what Disney argues in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a 42-year-old New York doctor whose family claims had a fatal allergic reaction after eating at an Irish pub in Disney Springs in October. A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant in Disney Springs, an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment complex in Florida owned by Disney. Disney is arguing that the lawsuit should be dropped because the plaintiff, the woman’s husband, once signed up for a trial subscription of the Disney+ streaming service. That service, they argue, includes a subscriber agreement in which the customer agrees to settle any lawsuits against Disney out of court through arbitration.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple Lanes Shut Down on 787
Important Reminder, if you or someone you know needs help, dial 988 to speak with a crisis counselor. Someone is there to help 24 hours a day. You can also start an online chat by visiting https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/crisis/988.html. Update 6:11pm: NewsChannel 13 says they have confirmed with police that a man...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
NY weather update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and golf-ball-sized hail in Rensselaer and Saratoga counties Thursday
On Thursday at 5:05 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 5:15 p.m. for Rensselaer and Saratoga counties. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and golf-ball-sized hail (1.75 inches) are foreseen. "At 5:05 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Mechanicville,...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
DraftKings Backs Down After Outrage In New York State
Since becoming legal in 2022, mobile sports betting has become extremely popular here in New York State. These days, you can rarely hit up a sports bar or watch a game with friends without someone checking their phone to see how their bets are doing. That’s why when one of...
Most Air Pollution Found In These Parts Of New York
Higher levels of air pollution are found in these areas of your hometown in New York. The New York State DEC released the results from the first phase of the State’s "historic effort" to monitor air quality. DEC Releases First Phase Results of Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative. The...
National Weather Service: “Above” Average Precipitation This Winter In New York
The calendar says it's only mid-August, but weather experts are giving snow lovers exciting news about the upcoming winter. As I write this article, the date says August 15. However, Fall is near. Halloween stores are opening, and pumpkin spice season is days a way. In fact, Dunkin' is now selling a "spiked" pumpkin spice latte with 6% ABV. CLICK HERE to find out more.
Severe Weather Possible Across Western New York
Things are going to get dicey weather-wise across Western New York over the next 24-48 hours. There is a risk of severe weather moving into the area on Friday and continuing through the weekend. READ MORE: OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC TEASES WEATHER PREDICTION FOR WESTERN NEW YORK. It looks like we...
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