Albany NY Mashup

  1. Tractor trailer rollover on the Thruway May 25, 2013 4:22 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    The section of the thruway that was blocked due to a tractor trailer rollover accident are now clear. Police say no other vehicles were involved and the driver walked away without injury.
  2. Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse May 25, 2013 4:19 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
  3. Rescuers look for pilot in deadly NY Angel Flight May 25, 2013 3:19 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Divers searched a large pond while investigators combed nearby woods Saturday for any sign of the pilot of a volunteer Angel Flight that crashed in upstate New York, killing two passengers.
  4. Police looking for alleged Children's Miracle Network thief May 25, 2013 3:16 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    Authorities say this woman took the money from Walmart on Thursday. It was being collected in an umbrella that was hanging from the ceiling.
  5. Dog credited with saving owner from fire May 25, 2013 3:08 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    Police say the dog woke up his owner Ed Jones at his home on Daniels Avenue in Pittsfield, around 3 a.m. The house was on fire.
  6. Pittsfield bakery fire under investigation May 25, 2013 3:01 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    The fire broke out at Lampiasi's Bakery on Seymore Street, just before 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
  7. Plane crash in Fulton County kills 2, pilot still missing May 25, 2013 2:59 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A volunteer Angel Flight crash in Ephratah killed two Friday night, and a search is underway for the missing pilot.
  8. NY officials tracking amusement rides May 25, 2013 2:45 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    The New York state Department of Labor is monitoring rides at 49 carnivals and fairs over the Memorial Day weekend.
  9. All NYC beaches to be open Memorial Day weekend May 25, 2013 2:43 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    All of New York City's beaches are officially open for the summer season.
  10. Feds fight morning-after pill age ruling in NY May 25, 2013 2:42 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    Department of Justice lawyers filed court papers Friday again asking a federal appeals court to delay lifting age restrictions and prescription requirements on an emergency contraceptive popularly kno. […]
  11. Ravena man aids in Oklahoma tornado recovery May 25, 2013 2:35 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    Christian Callaway, a native of Texas, who lives in Ravena will join the 300 Red Cross volunteers already on the ground in that disaster zone.
  12. LA stoplights synchronized but road war endures May 25, 2013 2:29 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    It seems that the impossible has occurred: The nation's most congested city has become a model for traffic control.
  13. State officials tracking amusement rides May 25, 2013 2:26 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The New York state Department of Labor is monitoring rides at 49 carnivals and fairs over the Memorial Day weekend.
  14. Tornado upon them, quick choices decided fate May 25, 2013 2:19 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    They say you should never make a big decision when you're emotional. But what if there's barely a moment to think and a life-or-death choice looming?
  15. Girl's suicide after alleged attack troubles town May 25, 2013 2:09 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    One evening last Labor Day weekend, 15-year-old Audrie Pott walked up the driveway of a classmate's home alongside other teenagers. She'd told her parents she was spending the night with a friend. The. […]
  16. KIPP Tech Valley celebrates high school graduation of its founding class May 25, 2013 1:01 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    It's a big milestone for the charter school, with 82 percent of its first graduating class heading to college in the fall.
  17. Small plane crashes in Fulton County May 25, 2013 12:39 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    So far, we now know it was a medical flight heading to central New York that crashed in the woods near a campsite that was filling up for a busy Memorial Day weekend.
  18. Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos May 25, 2013 8:29 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court th. […]
  19. No quick fix for downed bridge on holiday weekend May 25, 2013 8:29 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Washington state officials are scrambling to find a temporary fix for a bridge that collapsed on an important interstate highway and, incredibly, left just three motorists with injuries. Whatever the. […]
  20. Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81 May 25, 2013 7:28 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    When Haynes Johnson visited Selma, Ala., months after a civil rights crisis there gripped the nation, he wrote in The Washington Evening Star that he'd found "no discernible change in the racial clima. […]
  21. Journalist and author Haynes Johnson dies at 81 May 25, 2013 5:48 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Haynes Johnson, a pioneering Washington journalist who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the civil rights movement and migrated from newspapers to television, books and teaching, died Friday. H. […]
  22. Official: 2 dead after Angel Flight crashes in NY May 25, 2013 4:28 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A small airplane operating as a volunteer Angel Flight crashed in upstate New York on Friday evening, killing at least two people, authorities said.
  23. 2 killed in Ephratah plane crash, pilot still missing May 25, 2013 3:23 am UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    A volunteer Angel Flight crash in Ephratah killed two Friday night, and a search is underway for the missing pilot.
  24. Founding class of KIPP graduates May 25, 2013 3:04 am UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    It's a charter school success story dating back to 2005, when KIPP Tech Valley was founded with its first group of fifth graders.
  25. Fallen soldier adds to grief of recent military-related deaths in Berkshire County May 25, 2013 2:56 am UTC (Local News)
    Fallen soldier adds to grief of recent military-related deaths in Berkshire County Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten. […]
  26. Church donating to its community May 25, 2013 12:58 am UTC (Local News)
    Church donating to its community Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:59 pm, Friday, May. […]
  27. Stillwater marks Memorial Day May 25, 2013 12:57 am UTC (Local News)
    Stillwater marks Memorial Day STILLWATER -- The village celebrated Memorial Day on Friday with an American Legion Ceremony and parade.
  28. Party host charged after alleged underage drinking, damage May 24, 2013 10:32 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    21-year-old Daniel Glogowski of Stillwater was accused of hosting the party at a Stillwater hayfield. Among the problems, police said the field isn't his and there was underage drinking.
  29. 68-year-old victim testifies about alleged assault at hands of 19-year-old May 24, 2013 10:28 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    A Saratoga Springs woman recalled Friday how she was attacked and sexually assaulted by a stranger last May in the parking lot of a Saratoga Springs restaurant.
  30. Sun awaits after the chill May 24, 2013 10:15 pm UTC (Local News)
    Sun awaits after the chill Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 9:00 pm, Friday, May 24, 201. […]
  31. Rensselaer Train Station's parking garage closed May 24, 2013 10:08 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    There will be no parking this weekend in the Rensselaer Train Station garage. It's closed through Monday for maintenance work.
  32. Police investigate car thefts May 24, 2013 9:41 pm UTC (wnyt.com - Local News)
    In Fulton County, police say it's probably not a good idea to leave your keys in your car when you're not in it or to leave valuables inside.
  33. Body of missing man found using sonar May 24, 2013 8:56 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The body of 25-year old John Dandrow, who went into the Hudson River while fishing from an Albany-area dock, has been recovered by authorities.
  34. RPI commencement ceremony moved indoors due to weather May 24, 2013 8:22 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    Due to expected rain, winds, and low temperatures Rensselaer will conduct its annual Commencement ceremony indoors at the Houston Field House at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, adjacent to the East Campus...
  35. RPI commencement ceremony moved indoors May 24, 2013 8:19 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Due to expected rain, winds, and low temperatures Rensselaer will conduct its annual Commencement ceremony indoors at the Houston Field House at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, adjacent to the East Campus Athleti. […]
  36. Dog stolen from local shelter found May 24, 2013 8:10 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The dog stolen from Regional Animal Shelter overnight has been returned by Animal control.
  37. Funeral held for Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty May 24, 2013 7:49 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Family, friends and supporters gathered Friday for the funeral of a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty.
  38. Former guard's status is Level 2 May 24, 2013 6:59 pm UTC (Local News)
    Former guard's status is Level 2 Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:58 pm, Friday, May 2. […]
  39. Memorial Day events throughout the Capital Region May 24, 2013 6:39 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    Memorial Day is a day when Americans remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces.
  40. Armory adding seats to keep dance parties May 24, 2013 6:31 pm UTC (Local News)
    Armory adding seats to keep dance parties Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 8:57 pm, Frid. […]
  41. Local Memorial Day Events May 24, 2013 6:11 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Memorial Day is a day when Americans remember the men and women who died serving in the United States Armed Forces.
  42. Saratoga marks 150 years of thoroughbred racing May 24, 2013 5:44 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Saratoga Springs' racetrack opened a month after the Battle of Gettysburg and it's still going strong as it marks its 150th anniversary this summer.
  43. Occupy Albany arrest case flares up in court May 24, 2013 4:38 pm UTC (Local News)
    Occupy Albany arrest case flares up in court Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 3:29 am, S. […]
  44. DA is 1st in state to refuse 'Safe' case May 24, 2013 3:36 pm UTC (Local News)
    DA is 1st in state to refuse 'Safe' case Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:07 pm, Frid. […]
  45. Body of missing man recovered by dive team May 24, 2013 3:32 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    State police divers have joined in the search for 25-year old John Dandro, who authorities believe went into the Hudson River while fishing from an Albany-area dock.
  46. Fallen Berkshire County soldier laid to rest May 24, 2013 3:28 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    Family, friends and supporters gathered Friday for the funeral of a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty.
  47. Animal Control finds dog stolen from shelter May 24, 2013 2:43 pm UTC (FOX23: Local News)
    Animal control found and returned the dog stolen overnight from the Regional Animal Shelter.
  48. Man arrested after throwing party, damaging private property May 24, 2013 1:44 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A 21-year-old man was arrested after he hosted a hay field party that damaged private land.
  49. State AG's office warning about calls for free medical alert gear May 24, 2013 1:30 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The New York state attorney general's office is warning New Yorkers against scam robocalls targeting seniors and offering free medical alert equipment with back-end fees for monitoring.
  50. Sheriff: NY man kills self as deputies arrive May 24, 2013 1:16 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Saratoga County Sheriff's Department says a 41-year-old man killed himself when deputies arrived at his house to arrest him on burglary charges.
  51. Memorial Day Weekend Safe Travel Tips May 24, 2013 11:46 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    ALBANY, N.Y. – With Memorial Day weekend quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many residents across the region and that means crowded highways and roadways can be expected as they. […]
  52. Cohoes Principal back to work after ammunition purchase May 24, 2013 9:54 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Cohoes High School principal, who admitted purchasing ammunition on school grounds, is back to the job.
  53. Massage therapist in Bennington want more oversight from state after spa raids May 24, 2013 9:46 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    It's been two weeks since two spas were raided  in Bennington, Vermont by police and FBI now the owner of this massage therapy business says more needs to be done to regulate the industry and shut pl. […]
  54. Short is big for local writer May 24, 2013 3:01 am UTC (Local News)
    Short is big for local writer Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 11:03 pm, Thursday, May. […]
  55. Photos: Wellness Day May 24, 2013 2:18 am UTC (Local News)
    Photos: Wellness Day Wellness Day was held at Arbor Hill Elementary school on Thursday,in Albany. This is the first year that the school has brought in trainers from Best Fitness and a dietitian from. […]
  56. Colonie church part of congregation hit by twister May 24, 2013 2:16 am UTC (Local News)
    Colonie church part of congregation hit by twister Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 10:. […]
  57. Albany is just steps away from being a walkable city May 24, 2013 1:32 am UTC (Local News)
    Albany is just steps away from being a walkable city Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 9. […]
  58. Thruway: Enforcement helps pave safer work zone May 24, 2013 12:37 am UTC (Local News)
    Thruway: Enforcement helps pave safer work zone Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:38 . […]
  59. Sno Kone Joe case ends day 5 May 24, 2013 12:30 am UTC (Local News)
    Sno Kone Joe case ends day 5 Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:48 am, Friday, May 24, 2. […]
  60. Mental test slated for activist leader May 23, 2013 9:38 pm UTC (Local News)
    Mental test slated for activist leader Times Union Copyright 2013 Times Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:02 am, Friday,. […]
  61. Charge dropped against man for SAFE Act arrest May 23, 2013 9:35 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Columbia County District Attorney has decided to drop the charge a man was initially facing under the New York SAFE Act for having two extra bullets in his handgun.
  62. Damage is done when Schenectady man is mistakenly arrested May 23, 2013 9:18 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A Schenectady man is working to get his good name and his job back after he says he was falsely accused in an alleged drug ring.
  63. City workers continue to repair Troy sinkhole May 23, 2013 9:01 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Crews in Troy have been working for the past two days to repair a giant sinkhole in the middle of Lincoln Avenue, a quiet residential street, in the city.
  64. Crews respond to smoking manhole in Albany May 23, 2013 7:04 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Albany Police, firefighters, and National Grid crews responded to Sheridan Avenue Thursday for smoke coming from a grate.
  65. Police: 'Gun' on St. Rose campus was actually umbrella May 23, 2013 7:00 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Albany Police were called to the College of Saint Rose early Thursday afternoon after a person told school security they saw a man with a gun, but officers found it was actually an umbrella.
  66. Wake held for fallen Berkshire County soldier May 23, 2013 6:30 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Family, friends and supporters will gather to remember and honor a Berkshire County soldier killed in the line of duty during his wake on Thursday.
  67. Man in court for allegedly sending sexual texts to teen, skipping town May 23, 2013 5:36 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Captured and scheduled to appear in court, a man is facing a slew of charges that police say stem from sexual text messages he sent to his son's 14-year-old girlfriend.   
  68. Cuomo: Weiner NYC mayoral win would be a 'shame' May 23, 2013 5:17 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it would be a "shame" if Anthony Weiner was elected mayor of New York City.
  69. Voters react to Niskayuna's school budget failing May 23, 2013 3:42 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    3,154 people voted no to Niskayuna's budget Tuesday night, a budget which proposed 5.76 percent tax levy increase.  Now, the board of education goes back to the drawing board and some residents are w. […]
  70. Glens Falls man pleads guilty to helping wife commit suicide May 23, 2013 3:30 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A Glens Falls man who bought the shotgun his wife used to commit suicide has pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge.
  71. 3 students struck by lightning at Mass. school May 23, 2013 3:23 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Three students are recovering after getting struck by lightning at a western Massachusetts private school.
  72. Mount Sinai, RPI announce collaboration plan May 23, 2013 2:55 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy say they'll collaborate on medical education, research and development.
  73. Flash flooding in Schenectady hurts local business May 23, 2013 2:43 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The deluge of water dumped on Schenectady from Wednesday afternoon's severe thunderstorm was too much for some of the roads to handle.
  74. Thruway Authority official resigns amid sexual harassment allegations May 23, 2013 2:38 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A New York State Thruway Authority official is out of a job Wednesday amid a sexual harassment investigation.
  75. Man shot by FBI had ties to Boston bombing suspect May 23, 2013 2:07 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A Chechen immigrant shot to death in Florida after an altercation with an FBI agent implicated himself in a triple slaying that officials believe may have been connected to Boston Marathon bombing sus. […]
  76. Bailey Wind resumes diving May 23, 2013 1:18 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Bailey Wind has recently resumed her love of diving while still trying to recover from the horrific accident she was in last December.
  77. County clerks frustrated with SAFE Act provision May 23, 2013 1:14 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Thousands of public record exemption forms stemming from the New York Safe Act are piling up at County Clerk offices. The NEWS CENTER spoke with two clerks who say the problem seems never ending.
  78. Local fundraiser to benefit tornado relief efforts May 23, 2013 12:19 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    ALBANY, N.Y. – Volunteers and organizations nationwide have mobilized to offer aid to victims of the deadly tornado that raked through Oklahoma earlier this week. Capital Region residents looking fo. […]
  79. Troy's summer events kick off May 23, 2013 10:35 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    There will be no shortage of great food and family entertainment at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater in downtown Troy this summer. See a full schedule here.
  80. Powerful storms sweep across region May 23, 2013 10:34 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Torrential rains from a cluster of severe thunderstorms rumbling across upstate New York caused local flooding.
  81. Cuomo unveils tax-free zones around SUNY campuses May 23, 2013 10:34 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create tax-free entrepreneurial zones tied to State University of New York campuses.
  82. Homeowners sue over $4.6M in Irene flood damage May 23, 2013 10:34 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Some property owners along the Mohawk River are suing the state Canal Corporation, claiming the agency failed to adequately prepare for flooding like that caused by Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011. […]
  83. Troy Police horse 'Big Ben' dies May 23, 2013 10:34 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Troy Police Department sadly reported the death of their beloved police horse 'Big Ben' on Wednesday.
  84. Wynantskill fire caused by lightning strike May 23, 2013 10:33 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Wynantskill Fire Department believes lightning struck the back roof, starting the fire that destroyed a home in Rensselaer County overnight.
  85. Johnstown man accused of forcibly touching young girls May 22, 2013 6:30 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Johnstown Police Department has arrested a man for allegedly forcibly touching three young girls under the age of 10.
  86. Local soldier killed in line of duty returns home May 22, 2013 4:14 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The body of 24-year-old U.S. Army Specialist Mitchell Daehling, of Dalton, killed in Afghanistan last week has returned home.
  87. Lawmakers push for smoke-free cars with kids May 22, 2013 2:54 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York lawmakers have presented a bill Wednesday which would prohibit smoking in private vehicles where minors under the age of 14 are passengers.
  88. Voters pass vast majority of budgets May 22, 2013 2:21 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    School budgets across the state will be voted on Tuesday, as district residents head to the polls to weigh in on spending plans that could mean a hike in taxes.
  89. Schumer: US needs storm app for tablets, phones May 22, 2013 11:24 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is proposing a national application for smartphones, tablets and the Internet which would quickly update comprehensive storm warnings nationwide.   The a. […]
  90. Man captures funnel-like cloud forming in Copake on film May 22, 2013 9:14 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    People in Copake they believe they saw a funnel cloud forming. One man caught the entire thing on camera. You could hear Dean Thomas shouting Tornado  as he recorded a strange cloud formation in Copa. […]
  91. Special Report: Food Stamps, where is your money really going? May 22, 2013 3:51 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    According to a report by the NY Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance the state spent more than $460 million on the SNAP program, also known as food stamps, during the month of January alone.
  92. Whitehall woman waits to hear from family in Oklahoma May 21, 2013 10:54 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    It's been 24 hours since the deadly tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma and Jessica Crosier tells us she still hasn't heard from her grandparents.
  93. Rally held in support of legislation repealing SAFE Act May 21, 2013 8:35 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    More than 400,000 postcards lobbying for the repeal of the New York SAFE Act will be delivered in Albany on Tuesday.
  94. Cuomo, Mohawk leaders sign casino pact May 21, 2013 7:48 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Gov. Andrew Cuomo and St. Regis Mohawk tribal leaders have signed an agreement to ensure the Mohawks keep their exclusive casino territory in northern New York while paying the state $30 million in ga. […]
  95. Questions linger in assembly sex harassment case May 21, 2013 7:42 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Details of a sexual harassment scandal that is hitting powerful Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver are leading to more criticism of the investigation that appeared to stop at an already disgraced lawmake. […]
  96. Muppets creator's items head to NYC museum May 21, 2013 7:40 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Muppets may have taken Manhattan, but they're getting a spiffy new home in Queens.
  97. State senate honors veterans from across the state May 21, 2013 7:35 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corps commando unit from World War II are among the dozens of veterans who have been honored by the New York Senate.
  98. State crackdown on repeat drunken drivers keeps over 3,000 off roadways May 21, 2013 7:34 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York officials say their crackdown on repeat drunken drivers through new rules imposed last September has resulted in 3,164 potentially dangerous motorists being kept of the state's roadways.
  99. State gets $49M for hurricane damage to canal system May 21, 2013 7:32 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $49 million for the New York State Canal Corporation to repair damage related to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.
  100. New firing range approved in Green Island May 21, 2013 6:35 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A new commercial 14-lane indoor firing range is getting the go-ahead in the village of Green Island.
  101. Senate honors veterans from across the state May 21, 2013 6:15 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Two of the last surviving members of a Marine Corps commando unit from World War II are among the dozens of veterans who have been honored by the New York Senate.
  102. Gloversville man accused of assaulting 3-year-old May 21, 2013 6:08 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A Gloversville man has been arrested for allegedly causing injuries to his girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter over an extended period of time.
  103. Search continues for two fishermen missing in Broadalbin May 21, 2013 3:23 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    State Police and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office continue their search Tueasday at Great Sacandaga Lake near the Broadalbin Boat Launch for two men who went fishing on Saturday and failed to return. […]
  104. Cuomo letter warns Kardashian over T-shirt logo May 21, 2013 2:27 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sent a letter to Khloe Kardashian's informing the reality star the logo on her T-shirt line may be violating copyright law.
  105. Speaker Silver issues apologizes for sex harass case May 21, 2013 2:25 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has issued an extraordinary apology for his handling of a sexual harassment case that spanned years involving at least four women staffers before it was detect. […]
  106. Devastation in Oklahoma: How to Help May 21, 2013 1:59 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Find ways to help the victim of the May 20th tornado in Oklahoma.
  107. Special Report: What's inside your reusable grocery bags May 21, 2013 3:49 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Reusable grocery shopping bags are pretty popular these days. Many stores are even offering discounts for people who bring their own bags rather than using plastic. But what you can't see inside those. […]
  108. State Ed. Dept. investigating local teacher, state math tests May 21, 2013 1:53 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A local third grade teacher is on paid administrative leave tonight, while the State Education Department investigates suspicious tests.
  109. Local restaurant employees claim $1 million Powerball winnings May 20, 2013 9:29 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    It's not quite $590.5 million, but Saturday's Powerball drawing is still pretty exciting for a group of restaurant workers in Queensbury who say they hold a $1 million winning ticket.
  110. Speaker Silver announces reforms to assembly sexual harassment policies May 20, 2013 9:10 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Acknowledging that serious mistakes were made in the New York State Assembly's handling of the sexual harassment accusations against former member Vito Lopez, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver announced. […]
  111. Albany Police investigate weekend shooting May 20, 2013 8:58 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Albany police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Broad Street on Saturday.
  112. Police: Woman faked cancer to obtain funds May 20, 2013 8:46 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Police in Troy have arrested a woman they say falsely claimed to be suffering from breast cancer in order to collect money.
  113. Woman charged with bringing drugs to son in jail May 20, 2013 8:08 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Washington County Sheriff's Office has arrested a woman who allegedly tried to bring drugs to her son while in jail.
  114. Assemblyman Michael Kearns calls on Silver to resign May 20, 2013 8:04 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A published report says a member of the Assembly's Democratic conference is calling on Speaker Sheldon Silver to resign over his role in a sexual harassment scandal.
  115. State cigarette tax probes called weak, sloppy May 20, 2013 8:02 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York's inspector general says state sting operations aimed at the black market in cigarettes had such weak investigative protocols and financial controls that money went missing and prosecutions w. […]
  116. Lopez's time is over at state Capitol May 20, 2013 7:48 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Assemblymen Vito Lopez has avoided a rare scheduled expulsion proceeding that could have taken place had he not resigned Saturday. Assemblymen John McDonald says it's a huge relief to know Lopez's tim. […]
  117. State Police kick off ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign May 20, 2013 7:41 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    As the busy summer travel season kicks into high gear police are reminding drivers of one critical thing -- Click it or Ticket.
  118. N.Y. Senate passes farm-to-senior legislation May 20, 2013 7:36 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Senator Cecilia Tkaczyk announced Monday the passage of legislation that will help to establish a farm-to-senior program to help promote the purchase of New York products by senior centers.
  119. Police: Man kept dogs in bathroom for extended time May 20, 2013 6:20 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Police have arrested a Gloversville man for animal cruelty after they say he left two dogs in a bathroom for an extended period of time.
  120. $1.8 million in steroid, pharmaceutical drugs found at Rensselaer home May 20, 2013 4:50 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office says two city residents have been arrested for possessing nearly $2 million worth of steroids and other controlled pharmaceuticals.
  121. Northway's Twin Bridges work is complete May 20, 2013 4:34 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Governor Andrew Cuomo says the major work on a $29 million project to replace the bridge decks on the Twin Bridges has been completed.
  122. Sen. Schumer demands airlines reverse flight change fees May 20, 2013 3:24 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York Sen. Charles Schumer is urging airlines to reverse flight change fee increases.
  123. Potsdam man critical after being hit by train May 20, 2013 3:22 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Authorities say a man is in critical condition after being hit by a freight train in northern New York.
  124. Update: Missing Saratoga Springs man, 91, has been found May 20, 2013 1:12 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    On Sunday, the Saratoga Springs Police Department says Robert Jaenisch was located and returned home to his family. No further details were given.
  125. Another public viewing for stolen jewelry May 20, 2013 3:40 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    At the Hudson Falls High School Sunday Police displayed what is left of more than 30,000 pieces of stolen items. Costume jewelry, heirlooms, and silverware still waiting to be found by owners. Sadly P. […]
  126. Invention Convention celebrates student inventors May 19, 2013 7:35 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    One hundred student inventor semi-finalists were celebrated during the Invention Convention 2013 awards ceremony.
  127. 14th annual Albany History Fair explores faith, worship May 19, 2013 6:31 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The 14th annual Albany History Fair at Westminster Presbyterian Church explored faith, worship and their impact on the Capital Region.
  128. SUNY nanotech students receive diplomas May 19, 2013 5:31 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    As New York's nanotechnology industry grows, 30 new students joined the workforce this weekend when they received diplomas from SUNY's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.
  129. Runners race to live music during SPAC’s ‘Rock and Run’ May 19, 2013 2:59 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Runners of all ages rocked out during the Saratoga Performing Arts Center's "Rock and Run" on Sunday.
  130. Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research raises funds for brain tumor study May 19, 2013 2:06 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The 9th annual Team Billy Ride & Walk for Research, which raises funds for brain tumor study, kicked off Sunday in Saratoga Springs.
  131. Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign before he's expelled from Legislature May 19, 2013 12:41 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    A New York assemblyman accused of sexually harassing young women staffers for years says he will resign before he's expelled from the Legislature.
  132. Honor Flight kicks off at Albany international Airport May 18, 2013 9:53 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Thanks to community support, some local WWII veterans were able to fly to the nation's capital this morning to see a memorial dedicated for their service.
  133. Jackpot hopeful’s flock to local ticket hot spot May 18, 2013 9:42 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Coulson's News Center tells the NEWS CENTER they've done more sales Friday than they would normally do for the lotto in one month, tons of people hoping to get their hands on the $600 million Powerbal. […]
  134. Parishioners celebrate dedication of Saint Ann Catholic Church May 18, 2013 8:20 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Saint Ann, a Maronite Catholic church formerly based in Troy, was officially "dedicated to God" Saturday, with a procession and a consecration ceremony.
  135. Cystic Fibrosis Walk raises funds to help fight chronic disease May 18, 2013 8:11 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    The annual Cystic Fibrosis Walk was held at the Crossings of Colonie Saturday to help raise funds to fight the disease that affects thousands worldwide.
  136. Fallen heroes remembered during Albany motorcade May 18, 2013 5:26 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Fallen heroes were remembered Saturday along an American flag draped Route 9 with a motorcade procession.
  137. Spring cleaning kicks off in Cohoes with Hazardous Waste Day May 18, 2013 4:19 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Cohoes residents began their spring cleaning Saturday during Cohoes Hazardous Waste Day which coincided with its annual Spring Clean Up Day.
  138. NY Assembly seeks uncertain expulsion of Vito Lopez May 18, 2013 2:55 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    New York's Assembly next week will begin a rare and uncertain effort to expel 1 of its veteran Democrats, who is accused of groping and intimidating young female staffers.
  139. Rensselaer County Clerk seals pistol permit records May 18, 2013 2:12 am UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Pistol permits are public information, but along with the SAFE Act came the option for permit holders to sign an exemption form, allowing their information to be private.  Rensselaer County Clerk Fra. […]
  140. 25th anniversary of massive Cohoes fire May 15, 2013 3:12 pm UTC (WTEN - (+) Local News)
    Wednesday marks the 25th anniversary of a massive fire that destroyed more than a dozen buildings in Cohoes.

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