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Police: Man, 55, exposed himself at Empire State Plaza
An Albany man is accused of exposing himself at the Empire State Plaza last week. Eric L. Greeson, 55, allegedly committed a lewd act on July 8 around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Agency Building 1. He left the scene before police arrived, but was later identified. Greeson was...
REVIEW: ‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’ at theREP lives up to its name
“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is another jukebox musical, this one follows the early life and career of Carole King. Written by Douglas McGrath, it is not only the sound track of a generation but is funny, moving and relatable. McGrath has incorporated the early works of King many written with her partner and first husband, Gerry Goffin, as well as many notables of the era, Cynthia Weil, Barry Mann, Phil Spector, Neil Sedaka; and performed by an equally impressive myriad of stars of the time, The Drifters, Little Eva, Neil Sedaka, The Shirelles to name a few.
Albany Police Seek Suspect in Shooting of Individuals Fleeing Club on Massey Drive
The Albany Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in locating Sylvester Burke III, 25. Burke is wanted for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm during certain crimes. Burke is accused of shooting individuals in the 1700 block of Massey Drive as they were fleeing...
Countdown to Bear Mountain Bridge Centennial Has Begun
The Bear Mountain Bridge will turn 100 years old later this year and the celebration of the iconic landmark has begun. Activities between now and November include an online pop-up shop, guided hiking tours, an art workshop, an international engineering conference, and a dedication ceremony. The Bear Mountain Bridge is the Hudson River’s first vehicular crossing south of Albany. “The Bear Mountain Bridge is truly an icon of the Hudson Valley and New York State,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “The bridge was a remarkable engineering achievement in 1924 and has been a mainstay of our transportation network ever since. I encourage my fellow New Yorkers to come together to honor its legacy and envision the possibilities that lie for us on the road ahead as we continue to move our state forward.” Events to celebrate the Bear Mountain Bridge include:
359 arrested in New York 4-month retail theft crackdown, police say
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — More than 350 people have been arrested for organized retail theft since Mar. 15, 2024, according to state police. Steven G. James, superintendent of New York State Police, stated on Thursday that state police have arrested 359 people and recovered $101,000 in stolen property in accordance with Gov. Hochul's initiative of multi-agency retail theft crackdown announced earlier this year.
Fiery skies ahead: Erie Boulevard to light up as propane burns off for 30 hours
There will be a noticeable flame on Erie Boulevard starting Thursday and into Friday. According to an advisory, Global Partners on Erie Blvd will be emptying a rail car filled with propane. That process, we're told, utilizes a device that will ignite the propane. The flame is expected to be...
43 Football Student-Athletes Named to Spring CAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
RICHMOND – Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Football has honored 713 student-athletes as members of the Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2024 spring semester. In total, 43 members of the UAlbany football team were named to the list. New in the fall, the conference is now honoring student-athletes for...
Governor Hochul unveils new digital portal to boost affordable child care in NY
Governor Kathy Hochul Friday announced the launch of New York's new digital portal that will help improve access to affordable child care. Alongside NY Senator Kristen Gillibrand at the Club Fed Childcare center on Clinton Avenue in Albany, made the announcement.
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
The Deadliest Tornados In New York State History
Nearly 30 New Yorkers have passed away due to a tornado. New York State just set a record for the most tornados in one month. According to NY Databases.com nearly 30 people have been killed in tornados since 1950. With all these tornados touching down, we looked into the deadliest...
New Yorkers Warned About So-Called ‘Parent Replacement Act’
A new California law is being described by some as a "warning" to parents about a proposal that New Yorkers will be voting on in November. Earlier this week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law that some New Yorkers fear will soon impact the Empire State. California Law Described...
Better Business Bureau warns of storm scammers
CENTRAL NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) — Homeowners and businesses continue to clean up after severe storms swept through parts of the central New York region. For those left with extensive damage, the Better Business Bureau is warning you to not fall victim to scammers. Many Central New Yorkers are still picking up the pieces after severe […]
Microsoft outage hits airlines, banks and more in New York
A major cybersecurity firm has blamed a faulty system update amid a Friday morning technology outage that disrupted the operations of major airlines, media companies, banks, medical facilities and telecoms firms around the globe. Crowdstrike, a U.S. firm that advertises being used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, said one of its recent content updates had a defect that impacted Microsoft's Windows Operating System, adding that the incident was "not a security incident or cyberattack." ...
Reshaping the future of learning
State education officials could potentially do away with the Regents exam, as part of its vision to provide multiple pathways to a high school diploma. The changes, if implemented, could alter the existing graduation requirements for public schools across the state — including in Rockville Centre, where alternative pathways such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate diplomas are already offered.
Want a free air conditioner? Today is the last day for New Yorkers to apply
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Time is running out, New York — today is the last day to get a free air conditioner, courtesy of the state. With the sticky heat casting a sweaty shadow over New Yorkers far and wide, Gov. Kathy Hochul is helping low-income New Yorkers get air conditioners via a $22 million addition to the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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