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Albany Police: power outage affecting multiple areas
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (89+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) " Albany Police say a widespread power outage is affecting the city Monday night. According to police, the outage is affecting the Center Square, Park South, and Lincoln Park areas. It is affecting things such as streetlights, so use…...
No injuries reported after house fire in Schenectady
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) Firefighters battled a 2-alarm fire Friday evening in Schenectady. The Schenectady Fire Department responded to 1381 Regal Avenue just after 4 p.m. Friday for a call about a structure fire. Once firefighters arrived on scene, they said there was heavy black smoke coming…...
ICE agents activity alarms Clifton Park residents
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (265+ words) CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (WNYT)- Federal ICE agents have been seemingly more active in the Capital Region, with a recent encounter at a Clifton Park apartment complex drawing attention. Related: District: Family in Shen school district detained by ICE This week, federal…...
Gov. Hochul releases executive budget for fiscal year 2027
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (262+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled the executive budget for fiscal year 2027, focusing on affordability, safety, and economic growth for New York. Related: Hochul proposes $4.5B universal childcare plan The budget includes $14.6B in reserves and maintains the state's AA+ credit rating....
Troy man charged with hate crime for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic slurs
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (142+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) " A Troy man has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly yelling anti-Semitic slurs at an Albany County employee. Investigators said an Albany County employee said they were walking on North Pearl Street on their lunch break…...
State Police seek leads in 35-year-old murder of Albany teen
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (125+ words) State Police seek leads in 35-year-old murder of Albany teen'WNYT.com State Police seek leads in 35-year-old murder of Albany teen Police investigating 1991 homicide of Albany teen ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) " State Police are seeking leads in a 35-year-old cold case involving…...
Police: Man shot in the leg in Amsterdam
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (167+ words) A man is recovering after police said he was shot in the leg in Amsterdam. Officers responded to McDonnell Street just before 8 p.m. on Saturday for a report of a shooting. They found the 22-year-old victim on Union Street. He was…...
Albany Police: Stabbing on Henry Johnson Blvd. near police station
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) Albany Police: Stabbing on Henry Johnson Blvd. near police station'WNYT.com Albany Police: Stabbing on Henry Johnson Blvd. near police station ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- Albany Police say a 49-year-old man was stabbed in the chest near 151 Henry Johnson Blvd. Saturday, Jan....
Man fires gun at two Albany detectives, police say
3+ mon, 12+ hour ago (187+ words) ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) " Albany Police said a 29-year-old man was shot by two detectives after he fired his gun at them. Police said detectives were trying to stop the man on Trinity Place near'Ashgrove'Place just before 1:15 p.m. Thursday in connection with several…...
Schenectady woman charged in attempted robbery, assault in Mechanicville
3+ mon, 2+ day ago (169+ words) MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (WNYT) " An 18-year-old from Schenectady is accused of hitting a person in the head with a gun during an attempted robbery on Sunday in Mechanicville. " Mechanicville Police said a 21-year-old man told officers that he was struck by three…...