Man Found Dead on Plane that Took Off from Albany Airport
According to sources, a man aboard a plane out of Albany International Airport passed away mid-flight and was sadly pronounced dead by the time the plane touched down in Florida. Man Dies on Flight from Albany to Florida. Sources say that on Sunday, an Allegiant flight from Albany, NY, landed...
Police: Albany man tried to rob Mechanicville gas station
A 19-year-old man from Albany is accused of trying to rob a Mechanicville gas station. Police said Werkneh Hayes entered the Lukoil gas station at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday. He demanded cash from the register. Hayes then allegedly tried to take the register. He briefly struggled with the clerk and fled the scene in...
$2 Day At This 206 Year Old Upstate New York Fair
Upstate New York offers many different attractions during the summer. One of those is the state, county, or local fair. There are several scattered throughout the state, and many have been around for over one hundred years. The third-oldest fair in New York State is offering something special on its...
New York State Man Arrested Twice For DWI In One Week
Some people just don't ever learn their lesson. A recent series of arrests could cost a man from New York state both his driver's license and quite a large amount of cash. Police say that a New York state man was arrested twice in just one week for driving under the influence of alcohol. Both times, the suspect was...
Albany woman who admitted to running over neighbor to be sentenced
Brittany Hawkins, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after intentionally hitting and killing her neighbor, Daquan Phillips, with her car, is scheduled to be sentenced in Albany County Court Wednesday afternoon.
Why Some Missing Children Don’t Get Amber Alerts In NY
In New York State, when a child goes missing and police believe they could be in danger, many people naturally expect an AMBER Alert to be issued. But the fact is, not every case qualifies, even when the child is under 18 and believed to be at risk. The answer...
New York Law Schools Awarded Grants to Fight for Veterans’ Rights
There’s some incredible news out of Albany that’s going to make a big difference for Veterans across New York State. The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services just announced the recipients of this year’s Justice For Heroes grant. Five law schools, Hofstra, Syracuse, Cornell, University...
Albany County to create housing loan fund to spur development
Albany County is seeking to create a "housing accelerator fund" to address housing shortfalls.
Amsterdam man arrested on gun charge with child in car
New York State Police arrested an Amsterdam man during a traffic stop in Moreau who allegedly had an illegal handgun in his vehicle. Troopers said Darrius D. Burnette, 29, is facing several charges.
Albany Police Search for Suspect in Sherman Street Shooting
Albany police are actively searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning (July 13) on Sherman Street near Lexington Avenue. Officers responded to reports of gunfire around 5:30 a.m. and discovered a 30-year-old woman with a gunshot wound to her torso inside a vehicle. She was...