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Police: Albany man pointed gun during road rage incident on 787
An Albany man has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun on 787 during a road rage incident last April 13 around 4:30 p.m. Khymeir Yarbrough, 25, was arrested on Tuesday. Two adults and a child under the age of 17 were in the car, State Police said. A warrant...
Oscar-winning actress who grew up in Upstate NY turns 100
Times Union, Albany, N.Y. Thursday is the 100th birthday of Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Eva Marie Saint. Which means it is also the 100th birthday of one-time Delmar and Albany resident, and Bethlehem Central High School graduate ... Eva Marie Saint. She lives today in Los Angeles, according to her...
6 Teens Injured In July 4th Shooting At Albany Home
Police in Albany were called about a shooting in the city’s Pine Hills neighborhood, on Myrtle Avenue near Quail Street, at around 12:15 a.m. Friday, July 5. When officers arrived, they found evidence of gunfire in the home’s backyard and in the street that occurred during a large gathering, police said.
REVIEW: Donny Osmond pleases even the doubters in show at Albany's Palace Theater
Not knowing what to expect, and clouded by Donny and Marie memories from the late 1970s, I can say that this jam band, classic blues and world music fan was completely impressed by the talent, energy, and pure showmanship exhibited by Donny Osmond and his extremely talented Vegas show band at the Palace Theater on Wednesday night.
Street fight in Troy turns violent in altercations with police
TROY, N.Y. (WNYT) – A street fight that broke out in Troy Friday morning turned violent after altercations with police. Troy Police say they responded to a call of a street fight on 8th Street near the intersection of Hoosick Street just after 3 a.m. Friday. In video obtained...
Alleged burglar caught in basement of Brunswick home
State Police didn’t have to go far to find an alleged burglar. Yasmin M. Vasquez, 25, was found in the basement of a Brunswick home Tuesday and arrested. Vasquez forcibly entered the home that day and the day before, then damaged items inside, police said. Police found a burglary...
Troy officer caught on video, appears to throw a punch at a disabled man, police respond
TROY, N.Y. (WRGB) — Cell phone and security video shows what appears to be a Troy police officer punching a man. The said video was filmed by a concerned neighbor, who claims the man is disabled and was punched by the officer -- unprovoked. They also explain that the incident happened Thursday night, following a dispute over fireworks.
Delta Flight Diverted After Passengers Served Spoiled Food
A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York's Kennedy Airport after passengers were served spoiled food. The flight took off from Detroit around 11 p.m. on Tuesday and landed in New York at 4 a.m. on Wednesday. Fourteen passengers and 10 crew members received treatment from medical personnel after landing, but none required hospitalization. Delta is investigating the incident and apologizes for the inconvenience and delay to passengers' travel. Passengers were provided hotel rooms and will be rebooked to continue their destinations.
Town of Waterford Independence Day fireworks show
Hundreds of people gathered for the annual Independence Day firework celebration at the Waterford Harbor Visitors Center on Friday. Crowds were seated on both sides on the Erie Canal for the fireworks show. The celebration was made up of live music, dancing, and fireworks.
Police: Averill Park woman was over 3x too drunk to drive
An Averill Park woman is accused of driving while over three times the legal limit for intoxication. State Police responded to the area of Edgewood Drive in Averill Park just before 3 p.m. on July 1 for a report of an unresponsive driver. Troopers found the driver, Lori B. Murray,...
Two Berkshire Beaches Closed, One for Bacterial Exceedance
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two Berkshire beaches are closed for swimming ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. Lulu Pond in the Pittsfield State Forest had a bacterial exceedance and Lake Mansfield in Great Barrington is closed for "other" reasons. While the waterbodies are closed for swimming, other recreational activities are allowed.
Duo arrested on felony drug charges in Columbia County
Two people have been arrested after they were allegedly found with a large amount of drugs, said New York State Police. Krista Chadwell, 37, and Jerome Grandson, 36, both of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, were arrested on July 2.
NY weather: New York under a heat advisory until Saturday evening
On Saturday at 4:04 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Saturday between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia and Dutchess counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values of 95 to 99 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
DEC Warns New York ‘Do Not Touch This Plant!’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring. If you lived in New York for a while you've probably heard the warning before from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advising everyone to avoid any contact whatsoever with a specific plant that can be found scattered across the state.
New York Ranks High in States with High Senior Bankruptcy Risk
As we get older, many New Yorkers begin to think about retiring and holding on to the money that we worked so hard to obtain. Do we stay in the Empire State or do we move down south where the weather is warmer and taxes are lower?. Recent info shows...
Police: Hudson Falls man pointed fake gun at two people
Police: Hudson Falls man made threats with fake gun. A Hudson Falls man is accused of pointing a fake gun at two people. Officers responded to the area of Oak Street and John Street. Police found the suspect, John E. Sawn III, at an address on Liberty Place. Investigators later determined the weapon was fake.
Update! New York Casting Call for Season 3 of The Gilded Age In Troy and Albany
The Gilded Age is an HBO American historical drama starring Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, Carrie Coon and, Meryl Streep's daughter, Louisa Jacobson to name a few. With 2 successful seasons under the belts of producers it's time to think about season 3. Filming for the first 2 seasons of the...
At least 8 sharks spotted off Cape Cod this week, some 100 feet from shore
Seasonal great white shark sightings around Massachusetts have increased in recent years, and with a growing population of gray seals on the Outer Cape, it’s become a popular location for great white sharks, according to Mass.gov. While shark spottings have been relatively quiet over the past few weeks, this...
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