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DOCCS reports 3 more WNY corrections officers hospitalized
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — For the third time in just over a week, corrections officers at a local prison have reportedly fallen ill while on the job. According to officials, different chemical or substance exposures are said to be the cause, sending more than a dozen corrections officers to local hospitals. The most recent reported […]
Great Meadow leaders accuse state leaders of misrepresenting staff troubles
The leaders of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association accuse New York state of misrepresenting the staffing situation at Great Meadow Correctional Facility. It’s the first time since the state announced it’s closing Great Meadow that NewsChannel 13 is hearing from the union representing corrections officers....
Police: Man Threatened Woman with Gun, Machete in Saratoga County
The excellent police work by the Saratoga County Sheriffs de-escalated a potentially very volatile situation this week after a man threatened to take the life of a woman he knew by first holding a gun to her head, then manacing her with additional threats of a machete. The Saratoga County...
Police believe Facebook Marketplace robbery led to gunshots, crash in Colonie
Colonie, N.Y. — Colonie police responded to a crash involving two vehicles on Fredrick Avenue in Colonie Wednesday afternoon. Police were dispatched to the crash around 3:34 p.m. after picking up multiple calls reporting gunshots in the area. When officers arrived, they quickly located one of the involved vehicles....
Brave volunteers sought for dunk tank
People in Stillwater will get a chance to dunk people for a good cause. Post 490 Legion is holding Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. There will be the chance to dunk your favorite hero including people from the Stillwater Police and Fire departments, school staff or your favorite family member or friend.
Remote Area Medical to provide services this weekend in Vermont
Remote Area Medical (RAM) is hosting a free, healthcare clinic this weekend. The clinic at Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road, will provide dental, vision and medical care to those who might need the services.
Ongoing Flood Recovery, Business Support, and Key Economic Initiatives
By Joan Goldstein, Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development. Following July's devastating floods, we once again find ourselves facing the immense challenge of rebuilding in communities across our state. With over 300 businesses reporting damage to 211, the Emergency Board has approved $7 million for rapid relief via the Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP).
New Hampshire man sentenced for stealing money from elderly Vermont woman
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A New Hampshire man will spend six months in prison after he admitted to stealing from an elderly Vermont woman. A federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Nicholas Melanson of Manchester on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to interstate transportation of a stolen check. According to prosecutors, Melanson...
Lieutenant governor candidates eye their party's nomination for the general election
MONTPELIER, Vt. — One of the more competitive races in this major party primary is expected to be for the Vermont Lieutenant Governor's Office, with two candidates from each major party eyeing the seat. The four candidates come from very different backgrounds. Two have combined decades of experience in...
Vt. advocates call for green cards for Afghans who helped the US as evacuations continue overseas
This week marks three years since the Taliban captured Kabul and the U.S.-backed government fell in Afghanistan. In the aftermath, anyone associated with the former Afghan government faces threats to their safety. Under Taliban rule, women's rights to education, work, freedom of movement and representation are also incredibly restricted. According...
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
Wildfire Smoke From Canada Will Sweep Across New York
Today will be a hazy day across parts of New York as easterly winds will bring smoke from wildfires in Canada across the region. READ MORE: DO POLICE IN NEW YORK STATE HAVE TICKET QUOTAS?. The air quality across New York will remain in the moderate range which means people...
Rensselaer man arrested on drug charge, sheriff says
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — ARensselaer man was arrested on drug charges on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. On August 14, 2024, at approximately 9:13 a.m., Albany County sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop in the area of Broad St. and Alexander St. for a they say traffic violation. Deputies...
Pawlet Select Board member cited for assaulting farm worker, juvenile
By Theo Wells-Spackman/VTDigger Richard Hulett, owner of Deer Flats Farm and a Select Board member in Pawlet, is facing two charges of simple assault. A Vermont State Police investigation concluded that Hulett assaulted a farm worker and the farm worker’s 15-year-old nephew in an altercation last month. In a press release issued late Monday, Aug. 5, […]
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