Upstate New York County Hiring Fired Prison Guards
County officials in Upstate New York have issued a statement stating that it's open to hiring New York correction officers who were fired during the statewide strike in February and March. Earlier this month we told you that New York Governor Kathy Hochul had signed an executive order that will...
Shocking 42 Count Indictment For Hudson Valley Karate Instructor
It has been somewhat of a surreal few weeks following the news of a local karate instructor's inappropriate relations with minors enrolled at his family's karate school. Following an arrest in early February, it has been kind of quiet with regard to updates regarding the 27-year-old instructor who happens to be the...
YouTuber Visits Upstate New York Town, Calls It ‘Poorest’ ‘Most Forgotten Region’
If you're from New York City or Long Island a visit to Upstate New York can be a bit shocking, as this YouTuber found out. Reality can sometimes be harsh and it takes a look from the outside for you to realize that maybe things aren't as great as you thought they could be. The Capital Region and parts surrounding it...
Hochul blasts ‘renegade’ New York counties for cooperating with ICE
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is digging in over claims that state police aren't cooperating with federal immigration agents and criticizing "renegade" county sheriffs who have signed agreements with ICE to detain undocumented migrants. Hochul told a progressive podcast host on Sunday that New York...
New York State Residents Furious Over Social Security Change
Social Security officials confirmed a change that's going to impact millions. Social Security identity checks are changing next month. The Social Security Administration confirmed starting April 1, you won't have the option to confirm your identity over the phone. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is sharing...
Long Island Man, 21, Cured of Sickle Cell Anemia, First-Ever in New York State
A Long Island man is the first in New York history to be cured of sickle cell anemia, according to doctors at Northwell Health's Cohen Children's Medical Center. Sebastien Beauzile, 21, has suffered for over 20 years with chronic pain from the disease, which causes abnormalities in the oxygen-carrying protein...
Albany pair arraigned on drug and weapons charges
Albany, NY — Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced that 41-year-old Nateisha Watson and 32-year-old Parrish Butler both of Albany, have been arraigned in Albany County Court on drug and weapons charges. The pair appeared before the Honorable Thomas Marcelle on Monday, facing charges of Criminal...
Major Discount Retailer Set to Open New Capital Region Store This April
It's time to reverse the news trend of stores closing as a huge discount fashion and home goods retailer is putting the finishing touches on a new location in the Capital Region. It has been a difficult stretch for national retailers, and we have been feeling the effects locally with...
Albany man pleads guilty in pandemic fraud case
ALBANY — A local man pleaded guilty Monday to charges related to pandemic relief fraud, according to a U.S. Attorney's Office news release. Collins Bozil, 26, of Albany, pleaded guilty to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and forging endorsements on Treasury checks, for fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related...
Police responding to standoff in Colonie
Police are dealing with a possible standoff in Colonie. Multiple agencies have responded to a home on Boght Road, which is near the Guptill’s Arena. State Police said they are the lead agency, and there is currently no threat to the public.
