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Pack of vicious pit bulls kill upstate NY man, only stop mauling body after cop shoots one deadNew York Post2 days ago
Longtime Upstate NY resident dies in Hurricane Milton after retiring to Florida just 7 months agonewyorkupstate.com1 day ago
Pit bull owners defend breed in wake of horrific attackWNYT1 day ago
Albany man charged with attempted murder in September Menands incidentWRGB1 day ago
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New York man fatally attacked by group of dogs in a backyard
A man was attacked and killed by several pit bull mixed dogs in a backyard this week in Albany, New York, and police are investigating whether charges are warranted. About 6 p.m. Wednesday, up to nine mixed-breed pit bulls “brutally and viciously” attacked a man in a backyard, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins said Thursday during a news conference.
APD: Three firearms recovered during arrests
Albany Police arrested two adults and a teen from Albany on Willet Street early Saturday morning for alleged firearm possession. Police said Tywone Jackson, 21, Jauwan Giles, 20, and a 16-year-old were all charged with one count of second and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Mass. man to serve 25 years to life for killing wife with a hammer
A 47-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years to life for killing his wife with a hammer in 2019, Berkshire County District Attorney Timothy Shugrue’s office announced. Michael Cook Sr. was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years for the second-degree murder of his wife, Charli Cook, Shugrue’s office said in a statement.
Coldspell and Wet Snow For Some In New York Next Week
Next week will feel more like November with Upstate New York's chilliest weather of the season along with a little wet snow for some. We have had a pretty stellar run of sunny, mild weather so far this fall. That run is about to come to an end, for a few days at least. Before the chill arrives, WNYT says we have a stellar Saturday on tap this weekend with sun and temperatures in the mid to upper 60's.. Then a little does of reality sets in - with rain Sunday and MUCH chillier temperatures in the 50's.
ON THE LIST: Drug Church ‘Myopic’ track on the list
Post-hardcore band Drug Church released their latest album, “Prude,” last week, continuing to blend punk energy with alt-rock melodies. The post ON THE LIST: Drug Church ‘Myopic’ track on the list first appeared on Spotlight News.
Upstate New York Hiker Rescued After “Traumatic Brain Injury”
An Upstate New York man was rescued after suffering a "traumatic brain injury" while hiking. The wilderness rescue was highlighted in this week's DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review. Each week the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation reports on "recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Wilderness Rescue: Town...
Albany kicks off busy October with festivals, concerts, and more
Officials from the City of Albany, Discover Albany, and local partners gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 2, to highlight the city’s packed schedule of events for October, which is expected to draw thousands of visitors and provide a significant economic boost to the region. The post Albany kicks off busy October with festivals, concerts, and more first appeared on Spotlight News.
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