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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.
Many Improvements Ongoing and Planned for Park; What about Bocce?
The Thompson-Mazzarella Park in Rhinebeck is “suffering from a success story,” according to Frank Mazzarella, the local architect, who has designed buildings in the area as well as in Spain and Peru, and has been contracted by the town to design upgrades to the busy park. The park, located behind the Starr Library and co-named for his mother, Sally Mazzarella, founder and former president of the Winnakee Land Trust.
Saratoga Springs woman allegedly crashed car while drunk, fled into nearby home
Police: Saratoga Springs woman crashed car while drunk. A Saratoga Springs woman is accused of driving drunk, crashing her car and fleeing into a nearby home. The crash happened just after midnight Wednesday morning in the area of Northern Pines Road in Wilton. Shana M. Firenze, 39, hit another car and then ran into a nearby house, State Police said. Firenze did not know the homeowner.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead at 64 After Jumping From NYC Hotel
Another tragic death has occurred in a series of unfortunate events this month. J. Michael Cline, the founder of the popular movie ticket website Fandango, has died. Cline jumped from the top of a New York City building on July 17, according to TMZ. He was 64 years old. Fandango...
Discovering Saratoga: P. Kaye Designs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) – While you may know some of the jockey statues inside the Saratoga Race Course, across the street on Union Avenue, another artist is getting her time in the spotlight. Since 2017, the colorful lawn jockey statues have been a staple outside the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. […]
New Kimpton Hotel Opens in Denver
The Kimpton Claret Hotel opened at 6985 E. Chenango Ave. in the heart of the fast-developing Belleview Station neighborhood along the growing Denver South Corridor. The area is home to restaurants, shops, with easy access to downtown Denver via the light rail. Reservations can now be made, and rates start at $229 per night.
Officials investigate multiple arsons, criminal mischief in Broadalbin
BROADALBIN, NY (WRGB) — Multiple agencies are investigating a series of arsons and acts of criminal mischief that have taken place in Broadalbin over the past 48 hours. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the Fulton County District Attorney, The Fulton County Office of Emergency Management, the Albany Office of the US Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the New York State Police, the NYS Office of Fire Prevention, the Broadalbin-Kenneyetto Fire Company are working together to solve a series of incidents -- and possible hate crimes -- in the Village of Broadalbin.
List: Affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Four affordable housing lotteries are currently open in the Bronx, according to NYC Housing Connect. NYC Housing Connect is an online portal where people can find and apply for affordable housing opportunities in New York City. Here’s a list of the affordable housing lotteries open in the Bronx, including the […]
Garvey dealership continues cleanup from fire
Garvey Volkswagen continued its cleanup on Wednesday from a strong storm that caused a fire the previous day. High winds knocked down a power line and caused some cars to catch fire at the dealership on Quaker Road in Queensbury. No one was injured. The dealership remained closed as it...
New York State DEC Says Man Tried to Escape Custody Using Rideshare
Ridesharing was once referred to as the "future of public transport", as companies such as Uber, Lyft, and others allow riders to use mobile apps to request rides from nearby drivers. This can help provide quick and easy transportation, while removing some of the excess congestion on our roads. Attempting...
5 Tornadoes Hit NY During Round Of Severe Storms, With 1 Fatality Reported
The time frame for the twisters on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, was from 3 p.m. to around 5:30 p.m. Four of the five were rated an EF-1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, the second-weakest of the six levels. They were identified at:. Canastota, Madison County - EF-1, from 3 p.m....
Historic, Deadly Weather In New York State After Ominous Warning
Rounds of severe storms hit the New York State after an ominous warning. On Tuesday, after a few tornados already touched down in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency and warned of more severe weather. State of Emergency Issued For New York. “With possible tornado touchdowns...
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