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Gov. Hochul unveils proposal to turn former prison into affordable housing units
CHELSEA, Manhattan (PIX11) — A former prison in Manhattan that has been shut down since 2012 might finally be repurposed. The Bayview Correctional Facility on West 20th Street could be converted into 124 affordable housing units, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday. The proposed project, titled Liberty Landing, was selected after Hochul called for proposals to […]
Hoosick Falls woman charged in Wilton Walmart larceny
A Hoosick Falls woman is accused of stealing from the Wilton Walmart. Collette Hoag, 35, was arrested late Sunday evening. Investigators found Hoag with a narcotic substance, which she planned to sell, investigators said. She was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance and sent to...
Watervliet names new city court judge
Jasmine Norman has been appointed as the new judge for Watervliet City Court. Mayor Charles Patricelli selected Norman to replace Peter Torncello, who is retiring. Norman has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a minor in government from Smith College and a law degree from SUNY Buffalo Law School. She currently works as deputy general counsel litigator for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Hardline Tattoo Studio Opens in Adams
ADAMS, Mass. — Hardline Studio opened its books on Friday, offering a variety of original tattoos created by owner Thomas Buckley. For him, this has been a longtime dream. He has been a tattoo artist for more than 15 years and many wore his artwork at the ribbon cutting attended by the Board of Selectmen.
18-year-old Halfmoon man arrested for allegedly driving intoxicated with suspended license
SARATOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An 18-year-old Halfmoon man was arrested for an alleged motor vehicle operation in an intoxicated condition on Monday, July 22, 2024. Saratoga County sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop for passing a red light at the intersection of New York State Route 146 and Fire Rd. in Clifton Park Monday morning at 2:48 a.m., according to the sheriff's office.
$3M Jackpot: Schenectady Player Hits It Big On Scratch-Off Game
A man from the region has three million more reasons to be smiling after claiming the top prize on a scratch-off game. John Terry, of Schenectady, was the lucky player to claim a $3 million jackpot on the New York Lottery’s Xtreme Cash scratch-off-game. Terry purchased the fortuitous ticket...
Woman and daughter caught in tornado's fury
WARRENSBURG | A woman and her young daughter dodged falling trees July 16 as they drove through a raging storm on state Route 28 south of The Glen in Warrensburg. Returning home to Indian Lake from a trip to Glens Falls, Meredith Arena and her 12-year-old daughter Harper were headed north on Route 28 when gentle rain and a breeze turned into furious wind and a torrential downpour a half-mile or so south of The Glen.
Capital Region restaurant inspections: July 15-19
These are the inspections from July 15 to 19 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website.
Ithaca Sees Warnings as New York Experiences Historic Tornado Outbreak
Being a Cornell student earns you many privileges — including being woken up by an emergency alert in the middle of the night while at home for the summer on another continent. However, Cornellians on campus on Wednesday, July 10 at 4:22 p.m. were urged to take shelter due...
Last person pleads guilty in major SEFCU bank fraud case
The last person in a major $113,800 bank fraud conspiracy against SEFCU has pleaded guilty. Evan Cutler, 25, of Queensbury admitted to applying for loans using stolen identities and taking out the loaned money in cash. He applied for the loans using fake New York driver licenses, said investigators, between February and October 2022.
Scotia Elementary Principal Nicholas Criscone Dies In Crash
The Saratoga County wreck happened at around 5:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, in the town of Charlton on State Road. New York State Police said Nicholas Criscone, age 50, of Charlton, was driving southbound on Stage Road when his vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and caught on fire.
Suspect damages Hoosick Falls Police car during transport
A Hoosick Falls Police car was heavily damaged earlier this month when a suspect was being transported. The suspect, whose name was not released, was charged with criminal mischief. The man was arraigned in Hoosick Falls Town Court and sent to Rensselaer County Jail on bail of $7,500 cash or...
More Vermont towns are turning to community nurses, offering free health care
Every Wednesday, Sunny Martinson visits Richard Starr. He’s 80 years old and taught middle school woodshop for 40 years. He lives in Thetford, in a house he designed and largely built himself. “There wasn’t a plan. I added and added and added — my wife added her contributions too,”...
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