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Schenectady police seek answers after evidence found of shots fired Thursday
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady police are looking for answers after officers found evidence of shots fired Thursday night. At 11:50 p.m. Thursday, Schenectady Police responded to the 400 Block of Third Street for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located several shell casings in the street and a house that had several holes in it.
Jackpot: Enormous Blue Crab Smashes New York State Record
Sometimes, the fisherman isn't lying about the size of their catch. A monumental blue crab was once again harvested in New York, and it's smashed the previous record set only 10 months ago. Not only does New York have a new record on the books... but the legendary crustacean may...
Spotted Lanternfly identified in the Finger Lakes; grape-growers on alert
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An invasive species that can devastate plants, including grape vines and apple trees, has made its way to the Finger lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture confirmed Thursday that the Spotted Lanternfly was identified in Romulus. The state is asking grape growers, farmers, and the general public to be […]
Recent Cyber Attacks Threaten Hudson Valley, New York Infrastructure
On Friday, July 19th, Microsoft experienced a global outage. Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps were hit by widespread outages early Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were canceled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services.
Massive Fireball Streaks Across New York Skies, Causing Explosive Boom
Some lucky New Yorkers who were looking up at the right time got to see a giant ball of light streak across the sky. Soon after, witnesses reported hearing a super loud booms and even felt some shaking. The rare but incredible celestial event happened on the 16th, but NASA...
Northwell Rated New York’s Most Awarded Health System by U.S. News
North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) in Manhasset led the way as New York’s No. 1 hospital, tied with three other health systems for the top honor, and recognized as a national Honor Roll Hospital, U.S. News said. NSUH, which recently celebrated its 70th anniversary, ranked in the top 51 nationally in all 10 specialties it serves, including the two top-performing categories in the health system; The hospital’s orthopedics program ranked seventh in the United States while diabetes/endocrine disorders placed 10th.
Impressions of a New World
A virtual lecture from Toya Dubin, hosted by the Jacob Leisler Institute, Hudson Area Library, and with support from the Columbia County Libraries Association. Impressions of a New World: Jacob Leisler, Nicasius de Sille, & the promised Eden of 1660s New Amsterdam.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies After Falling From New York Hotel
James Michael Cline, the finance executive who founded the Fandango movie ticketing service in 2000 and remained with the company until 2011, died Tuesday morning of an apparent suicide in Manhattan after jumping from the 20th floor of the Kimberly Hotel. He was 64. 'Deadpool 3,' 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' and 'Despicable Me 4' Among Most Anticipated Summer Films The NYPD said in a statement that officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, officers found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries indicative of a fall from an elevated position. The investigation remains ongoing.” The...
5 things to know this Thursday, July 18
At Garvey VW Kia, located in Queensbury, chaos ensued when high winds brought down a powerline onto a row of parked cars, sparking a massive fire. Also, the suspect accused of attacking a restaurant cook after attempting to dine and dash at Shogun Sushi on May 29 appeared in Albany County court on Wednesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts Little Mermaid w/ Photo Gallery
South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts presents its fourth annual summer production. This year the show is Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at Sand Creek Middle School The post South Colonie Friends of Theater Arts Little Mermaid w/ Photo Gallery first appeared on Spotlight News.
Albany man accused of public lewdness at Empire State Plaza
On July 8, around 1:30 p.m., troopers responded to Agency Building 1 at the Empire State Plaza in Albany for reports of a man exposing himself and performing a lewd act in public. Police say he fled before their arrival, which instigated an investigation.
Gigantic Snake Killed After it Allegedly Tried to Attack Workers
A work crew in upstate New York reportedly killed a snake in "self-defense" after it tried to attack them last week. Earlier this week we told you about a work crew from Albany Water that was attempting to fix a water main in upstate New York when a gigantic snake reportedly came out from the woods and slithered its way to the work site. At first, it was reported that when the crew saw the snake they called the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to report it, and soon after a DEC crew responded to capture and remove the snake.
07/18/2024: A Break in the Humidity & Storms
The Latest Storm Tracker Forecast from Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby:. While there are just a few light rain showers scattered about the region this morning, Thursday is a transition day to much better weather ahead with decreasing clouds and humidity. Both rain chances and humidity will remain held in-check through much of this weekend.
BREAKING NEWS: FAA Orders Ground Stop Of Flights Across New York
A massive global IT outage is set to have a massive impact on air travel across New York State. READ MORE: NEW YORK STATE COULD OWE YOU MONEY IN UNCLAIMED FUNDS. At the time of this writing, the FAA has ordered a "ground stop" for all flights on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines.
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
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