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Man accused of threatening judges in Trump cases, others
A Las Vegas man was charged with 22 criminal counts related to threatening to kill federal judges and other officials in New York and Washington, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. Spencer Gear allegedly sent multiple threatening phone calls and emails threatening to kill judges and other federal employees between last November and this month,…
Update: 17-Year-Old Girl from Capital Region Who Went Missing for 4 Days Has Been Found Safe
It’s a relief to report that a young girl, aged 17, who had been missing for a few days, has finally been found. On July 20, Mariaha Surgick, a resident of Watervliet in Albany County, was last spotted in Rensselaer County’s East Greenbush. Watervliet Police made an announcement...
Manchester police seek jewel thief who stole $19,000 in gold
MANCHESTER — Police are on the lookout for a man who stole $19,000 worth of jewelry from Kay Jewelers at the Mall of New Hampshire. The theft, which involved two 14-karat gold bracelets and a 14-karat gold chain, occurred on July 20. Authorities described the suspect as a white...
Pittsfield will take national stage as Vice President Harris appears at fundraiser
Harris plans to attend weekend fundraiser in Pittsfield. The City of Pittsfield will be on the national stage this weekend as Vice President Kamala Harris will make one of the first stops on her presidential campaign at a ticketed fundraiser there. Harris announced just days ago that she would look...
Tim Ortiz plans downtown GF wine/liquor shop where Hometown Cigar was
Tim Ortiz plans to open Glens Falls Liquor, a wine and liquor store, in half of the storefront previously occupied by Hometown Cigar Shop at 280 Glen Street, downtown Glens Falls. Mr. Ortiz, a 2013 Queensbury grad and full time acoustic musician playing at restaurants, bars and functions, plans to...
Alert: Meat & Veggies Sold At New York Supermarkets Can Kill
Recalls are being expanded for vegetables and meat products sold in New York. The FDA recently warned about eating sliced meats from deli counters. At least 28 people have gotten sick, across 12 states, including New York. In fact, more New Yorkers have gotten sick than any other state. The...
New York State Police Arrest Hudson Valley Man Twice in Less Than 24 Hours
This guy doesn't seem to take a hint. New York State Police say an Orange County man is facing a slew of charges, including grand larceny. Offcials say it all started with a traffic stop late Sunday night on one of the state's main routes. What transpired over the next...
A year after historic Hudson Valley flooding, some residents are still in need of relief
Pawling Town Supervisor James Schmitt recalls feeling a little deja vu on that morning in early July, 2023: he says the town suffered a similar storm with severe flooding the year before. This time, Schmitt says an entire stretch of Old Route 55 was washed out, as were smaller roads, culverts, and homes.
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
DA Soares launches write-in campaign
Albany County District Attorney David Soares, who lost the Democratic nomination in a primary race in June, announced he’ll pursue an independent write-in campaign as he seeks a sixth term this November. The post DA Soares launches write-in campaign first appeared on Spotlight News.
As Syracuse’s elected officials go mum on ‘good cause’ opt-in, advocates assemble coalition
New York State’s elected officials in April handed Syracuse and municipalities around the state a choice: whether to opt in to “good cause” eviction protections for tenants. Legislators intended for “good cause” to force landlords to provide a reason for evicting tenants and to prevent rent hikes...
Fears of Woodstock public water contamination remain unalloyed
Woodstock town supervisor Bill McKenna and the town board once again faced stinging criticism at the meeting of the town board on July 16 from those who allege a lack of action on PFOS in the town water and contaminated fill in Shady. The 2022 annual report for the town...
Mother of 2 Says It Cost Her $10 Million In 52 Days After Losing Her Golden Corral Franchise Unlawfully
Sherrance Henderson, an African American mother of two autistic children and the owner of Cornucopia Queen, Inc. (CQI) doing business as Golden Corral, is advancing in her legal battle against Golden Corral Franchise Systems. She is bringing serious allegations of racial discrimination and financial ruin against the franchise, claiming her...
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