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Police: Howes Cave man threatened person with gun
A Howes Cave man is accused of threatening a person with a gun. Manuel N. Tosado, 28, allegedly displayed the weapon during a dispute on July 17 around 10:15 p.m. The victim left the scene and called 911. Tosado was arrested at the home. Police later learned Tosado had the...
Schenectady man accused of stealing from Amsterdam businesses
Schenectady man accused of stealing items from store. A Schenectady man is accused of stealing merchandise from Amsterdam businesses, totaling at least thousands of dollars. Todd J. Podrazik, 47, was stopped I-890 in Rotterdam around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a traffic violation. Podrazik allegedly lied about his identity. He also did not have a valid driver’s license and no registration or insurance, State Police said.
Troy police sergeant retires after 20 years on the force
Troy Police held a retirement walkout ceremony Friday for Detective Sgt. Ralph Southworth. He first joined the department back in July 2004. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant in August 2018. Southworth served in many roles, including evidence technician, patrol sergeant and supervisor of the special victim’s unit....
Rochester trailblazer presented with New York State Women of Distinction award
Rochester, N.Y. - A trailblazer for the city's Latina community has received state recognition. Senator Jeremy Cooney announced on Friday that Daisy Rivera Algarin is the 2024 recipient of the New York State Women of Distinction Award. LAST YEAR'S EVENT | Midge Thomas honored as 2023 New York State Senate...
Water treatment worker rescues fawn
Saugerties water department superintendent Mike Hopf shared a heartwarming story at the village board’s regular meeting on Monday, July 15. “On arrival to work today [water treatment operator] Billy Voerg saw a fawn trapped in one of our lagoons. I was told it was cold and tired and needed help so the staff went into troubleshooting mode, how best to save the deer. We decided it would be best to do it by hand, so Billy put on his waders and traversed down the lagoon wall into the lagoon and scooped up the fawn, who welcomed him, into his arms and placed it in the sun, where it could dry; we fed it an apple slice and then a short time later, the worried mother — the grateful mother — came out and they were reunited.”
Bronx student creates online platform 'MerchMojo'
A high school student is paving the way for New Yorkers to spread the word about their favorite local businesses through t-shirts, hats and tote bags. Sebastian Merkatz, a rising high school senior, is the founder of “MerchMojo.”. ”MerchMojo” is an online marketplace for custom merchandise that connects New...
Hornell Veteran Inducted into NYS Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
HORNELL, NY (WENY) -- A Hornell man who served in the U.S. Army during the fall of the Berlin Wall and through the Persian Gulf War is the latest to be inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. State Senator Tom O'Mara announced the induction of...
Albany man charged with making ghost guns, following multi-agency investigation
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A 21-year-old Albany man was arrested Friday on several charges related to the manufacture of ghost guns. On Thursday, the New York State Police, Special Investigations Unit (SIU) – Albany, arrested Rahmeer Nesmith, following an investigation. This investigation was conducted in coordination with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and New York City Police Department - Major Case Field Intelligence Team. Further investigation by SIU Albany revealed that Nesmith was manufacturing ghost guns.
South Carolina man admits to fatal Cohoes shooting
A South Carolina man has admitted to a fatal shooting in Cohoes last August. Nalik Sealy, 26, pleaded guilty in Albany County Court on Friday to second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the death of Shieer Leggett. Anti-violence activist Dontie Mitchell was the first person arrested in...
R.N.C. ends with unity, Dems remain divided
The 2024 Republican National Convention ended with Former President Donald Trump accepting the nomination to run for president. This is the third time the president has been chosen to represent the Republican party in a race for president.
Fire damages Harley-Davidson store in Mayfield
Crews responded to Adirondack Harley-Davidson on Bellen Road in Mayfield on Thursday around 8:15 p.m. for reports of a fire. Once there, crews found heavy smoke was in and coming out of the roof of the building, said Fulton County Emergency Management.
ValleyCats to host Veterans Day Out on July 24
Veterans can catch a free ballgame at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy. Albany County and “The Joe” are honoring our local heroes with “Veterans Day Out.”. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy the Tri-City ValleyCats baseball game happening on Wednesday, July 24 at 11 a.m. The special event offers free tickets and a meal voucher for anyone eligible.
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