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‘A 5-alarm fire’: Overdose Awareness Day prompts pleas for action as someone dies every 3 hours in NYC
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In connection with International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, advocacy groups are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to increase access to resources, funding and other support for emergency efforts to save people poisoned by fentanyl and other opioids. District Attorney Michael E. McMahon,...
Multiple agencies respond to ambulance crash in Schenectady
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Multiple agencies were at the scene of a crash in Schenectady involving an apparently stolen ambulance Saturday night. The crash happened shortly before 11:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Eastern Boulevard and McClellan Street. CBS6's crew at the scene observed the ambulance lying on...
Fire in Glenville mobile home park displaces 6 people
GLENVILLE, NY (WRGB) — Crews battled a fire in Glenville Saturday afternoon that left several people without a home. The Glenville Police Department reported a fully-involved fire within the Glenville Manor Estates mobile home park, at 413 Saratoga Road. The Red Cross is providing money for food, clothing, and...
First horse racing fatality of the 2024 season in Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (WRGB) — The final days of the regular 40-day meet at the Saratoga Race Course saw a devastating fall that claimed the life of a horse Friday. For the majority of the season, there had been no deaths during races, although three deaths had previously been reported during training.
Two Italian fests coming to the Capital Region on Sept. 7
Festivals are starting to ramp up for the fall season and two Italian festivals are coming up on the same day. The Little Italy StreetFest in Schenectady and Amsterdam's ItaliaFest are set for Saturday, September 7.
The “660 Feet” Law In Affect In New York State
There is a law on the books in New York State that anyone who owns property should be aware of. As the weather starts to cool off, and the leaves begin to change, many people start to think about being in the woods again. After the heat and humidity, and bugs, are gone, there is something special about the woods in the fall.
How Many DWI Arrests Were Made Last Year During Labor Day Weekend?
It's Labor Day Weekend and AAA is predicting heavy traffic on the roads and highways this weekend and once again, New York State Police will be out in full force to stop reckless driving through the holiday. Last year during the Labor Day weekend enforcement, Troopers in New York arrested...
Bold Thieves Attempted To Enter This Western New York Home
As we get ready for school to start school, a family is reporting a scary break in attempt at their home in the Western New York Southtowns. The cooler air is expected to arrive on Labor Day and most people are getting ready for the annual fall routine. This year, when you are doing your back to school inventory, it may be a good time to consider adding a few more security devices to the list.
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Rental Rates Approaching Unaffordable Levels In Western New York
The housing market in Buffalo has been in rare form over the last few years as housing prices have been increasing at a rate that has not been seen in generations. The Western New York housing market continues to explode with double-digit percentage increases year over year since before the pandemic in 2019. These increases are happening in both the rental and home sales markets.
Missing New York Child Found On Video On Roof Of Large Building
WOW! A missing New York boy was thankfully found with the help of a local TV station's helicopter. A 9-year-old boy disappeared after leaving his Brooklyn home around 7 a.m. on Thursday. Brooklyn, New York Boy Goes Missing. The boy was supposed to be going to school, but when he...
2 Prisons With The Most Dangerous Inmates Are In WNY
Living in a prison community can be rewarding in the sense that it often provides good-paying jobs to the people in the area. But, on the other hand, there's always the lingering fear that a prisoner may escape or that there could be a riot. No matter how secure a prison is, there is always a chance that something bad can happen. That is especially true when you live near a maximum-security facility that houses the most dangerous criminals in the state. In New York, there are 15 correctional facilities that are deemed maximum security, two of those are in Western New York. These prisons are generally where the worst of the worst are housed. According to Cambridge Dictionary, a maximum-security prison is,
Courts graduate largest-ever officer class
Courthouses in Queens and throughout the city will likely soon see a much-needed increase in their court officer ranks after the state’s court system says it just recently graduated its largest and most diverse group of officer candidates ever. Officials with the Unified Court System announced on Wednesday that...
Sitterly grabs the pole position for Sunday’s Budweiser Classic 200 at Oswego
Otto Sitterly is a nine-time Oswego supermodified track champion and a five-time International Classic 200 winner. But this 56 year old Canajoharie veteran has never started the prestigious Classic on the pole position. Otto took care of that little item Friday afternoon qualifing for the pole for Sunday’s 68th annual...
Fatal Crash: 22-Year-Old ID'd As Victim In Capital Region
A 22-year-old was killed in a two-vehicle crash in the region.It happened around 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, in Schoharie County in the town of Seward.An electric bicycle being operated by Mackenzie T. Bamberger of Cobleskill entered the intersection from Hill Road. It was then struck by a ve…
Amsterdam man sentenced to nearly 8 years in prison for drug trafficking
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — An Amsterdam man was sentenced to nearly eight years behind bars Thursday, after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges, prosecutors said. According to a release, Angelo Dalmau, 54, is set to spend the next 93 months in prison, followed by a three-year term of supervised release.
Sunday Showers and Thunderstorms to Hit Northern Vermont and New York
Burlington, VT – Cooler weather is set to hit the Burlington area today as a cold front sweeps through northern Vermont and New York. Expect a line of showers and thunderstorms this morning, mainly affecting northern regions. Sunday could be the warmest day of the week, with a significant drop in temperature expected as the cold front moves through.
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