School board revokes tenure for Lincoln Elementary principal
SCHENECTADY, NY (WRGB) — The Schenectady School Board has voted to revoke the tenure of Lincoln Elementary School Principal Laurie Timmis. This decision, made during a special board meeting, follows weeks of controversy surrounding a photo that circulated online. The image, shared by Ashley Rivera, depicts her son,...
Altamont family claims Million Dollar Raffle top prize
ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A top-prize-winning ticket from October’s Million Dollar Raffle drawing was claimed in Albany County on Tuesday, the New York Lottery announced. The ticket was among 15 chosen in the commemorative drawing for the Erie Canal Bicentennial Celebration. The winning ticket was purchased by...
Clifton Park Bans Battery Energy Storage Systems
The Town of Clifton Park has voted to ban battery energy storage in the town — effectively preventing future projects from going forward. The ban came after two public hearings to consider whether to just extend the current moratorium put in place last year or outright ban the structures within Clifton Park.
Coxsackie pub switches focus to catering, repurposing space
After 16 years, the Cask and Rasher in Coxsackie will be closing. However, owners Jocelyn and Jarrett Lane, say they will be rebranding the 245 Mansion Street location into a micro-event space, highlighting their Fire Candy Catering & Events business.
Sister of Schenectady murder victim reacts to plea deal
Schenectady, N.Y. (WNYT) – Rance White took a plea deal Tuesday for 22 years to life for the murder of Amanda Jaikaran. Her family says they approve of the deal because it spares them the pain of a trial. “For us not to relive that nightmare and have to see pictures and witness anything, we […]
Child exploitation probe leads police to Waterford weapons cache
Douglas McCann, who troopers say was under investigation for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse images, was charged with weapons possession after a police search.
Truck crashes into home in Rotterdam
A truck struck a house in Rotterdam on Thursday morning.
Man sues State Police, sheriff’s deputies after Saratoga County incident
Shaheem L. Morris filed a lawsuit alleging state Trooper Matthew Zell “repeatedly punched” him in the face in his home as Trooper James Meehan and Trooper Kevin Reppenhagen allegedly restrained him.
St. Peter’s, CDPHP reach agreement on health insurance
The Albany health insurer CDPHP has reached an agreement with St. Peter’s Health Partners on insurance coverage for its members.
Albany courtroom drama: Convicted murderer wants to withdraw guilty plea
A convicted murderer in Albany County Court has requested to withdraw his guilty plea and fire his attorney.
