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Deputy saves baby's life in Fulton County
Broadalbin, N.Y. — A Fulton County Sheriff deputy is being hailed as a hero, credited for saving a baby’s life on Sunday. The dramatic rescue was caught on his body camera. It all started around 8:05 pm when dispatch received a call for a one-year-old unresponsive and not...
Wild Video: Bear Opens Door, Fridge In Upstate New York Home
We have a video you have to see to believe of a bear inside an Upstate New York kitchen. Last week, Hudson Valley Post reported on an "aggressive" bear that destroyed parts of an Upstate New York home and returned to the home for more. "Nuisance" Bear Destroys Kitchen In...
GE Vernova to invest $22 million in New York facility
Global energy company GE Vernova has announced plans to invest $22 million in its Schenectady, N.Y., facility to allow for manufacturing of H65 and H84 generators. The expansion is expected to create more than 150 jobs. The generators, which accompany HA gas turbines, require advanced processes to manufacture the stator...
Loud Booms Heard In NY, NJ Was Daytime Fireball, NASA Says
Locals reported hearing thunder-like booms and rattling just after 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 16. The USGS ruled out earthquakes, and residents across the tri-state reported witnessing fireballs to the American Meteor Society. After hours of anticipating, NASA confirmed a "daylight fireball" over New York City at 11:17 a.m. Reports filed...
Two Individuals, Both Track Teams Earn USTFCCCA Academic Honors
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The Union College men's and women's indoor and outdoor track & field teams were recognized both individually and as a program by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) for their accomplishments both on the course and in the classroom this season.
Police: Gloversville man broke in, attacked Perth resident
Gloversville man accused of breaking objects during domestic. A Gloversville man is accused of breaking into a house and attacking a person. Jesse E. O’Neal, 44, allegedly broke into a home just before 1:30 Saturday morning. He broke a window and struck the victim multiple times with objects, State Police said.
Man stabbed in Schenectady Tuesday morning, police say
Schenectady, NY (WRGB) — Schenectady Police Lt. Ryan Macherone told CBS 6 Tuesday, a man was stabbed in the upper chest, reportedly following an altercation. Police responded to the area of State Street and Broadway Tuesday at 8:44 a.m., for reports of a male that was stabbed. The 48 -year-old male with a stab wound to the upper chest was located at the scene, according to police, and conscious when officers arrived.
End of an era: Former Phi Delta Theta House set to be demolished
The former Phi Delta Theta House, one of the most iconic buildings on campus, will be torn down after years of being plagued by structural and mechanical issues. Built in 1914 at a cost of $17,000, the house overlooking the 50-yard line at Frank Bailey Field has been largely vacant since 2012 after the chimney collapsed and the boiler malfunctioned.
DOJ: Schenectady man redeemed food stamps for drugs
The DOJ says he took $100 from the register, kept it, and gave the officer fentanyl pills and Xanax. Alaidrus faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1M, and a term of supervised release of at least three years up to life.
Clinton Co. to host free rabies clinic
July 18 clinic comes to Dannemora with four others across the county to follow. DANNEMORA | The Clinton County Health Department (CCHD) is hosting a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The event will be held on July 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dannemora...
Keeseville Summer Music Festival continues
KEESEVILLE | Outdoors is often the most enjoyable venue to hear music and Keeseville has plenty of it every Friday until Aug. 30 between 6-8 p.m. The annual Keeseville Summer Music Festival has returned to its scenic Riverside Park (Anderson Falls Park) behind Front Street in downtown Keeseville, with its view of the Ausable River rapids and 19th-century mills. Folks may want to bring a lawn chair, a cooler and food or patronize a restaurant within walking distance.
Workers Encounter Giant 14-Foot-Boa Constrictor in Albany Park
I have way more questions than answers, and I'm not sure anyone can wrap their head - no pun intended - around what was discovered in an Albany preserve last Friday. Did Albany Water workers encounter a giant, 14-foot Boa constrictor while fixing a transmission main at Tivoli Preserve last week? According to local news outlets, they did.
Five injured after juveniles crash into CDTA bus
Five people had minor injuries after police said juveniles driving a stolen vehicle crashed into a CDTA bus in Albany. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. Monday, July 15 at the intersection of Quail Street and Sherman Street. The occupants of the vehicle left the scene, Albany Police said.
Indian Lake Class of 2024: Four graduates
Tiny graduating class highlights problems, solutions around the declining enrollment at rural New York schools. At the start of Indian Lake Central School’s June graduation, relatives in the dark gymnasium watched projected baby pictures of the Class of 2024 and wiped away tears. In a short row at the back, the graduating seniors — all four of them — waited to take the stage.
Hudson kid, 10, seeks votes in national mullet contest
A Hudson student is rocking the “business in the front, party in the back” hairstyle and is ready to compete on a national stage. Louis Scoffier, 10, is going into fifth grade at Hudson City Schools. His dad, Richard, told NewsChannel 13 that for the second year in a row, he is participating in the Mullet Champ USA Mullet competition raising money for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors.
Taste of Toga returning to fairgrounds for second year
The second annual Taste of Toga festival is set for Saturday, September 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds. The festival will be serving up food and drinks from Saratoga County restaurants and beverage makers with live music throughout the day.
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