Family fight explodes as man gets hit by truck in Utica

Utica man charged after allegedly mowing down child’s father in family dispute Utica, NY – A 61-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly using his vehicle to chase down and hit…

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State Police recruits deliver holiday cheer with Toys for Tots drive at academy

Albany, NY – The holiday spirit was on full display at the New York State Police Academy this week as members of the 218th Basic School loaded up stacks of donated toys…

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New York bill expands job assistance requirements for disabled veterans

Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would require state and local veterans’ service agencies to provide employment assistance and information specifically tailored to veterans with disabilities.…

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New York to ban online pet contracts that allow repossession of dogs and cats

Albany, NY – A new measure before the New York State Assembly seeks to close a loophole that allows online pet sellers to reclaim animals from owners who fall behind on payments.…

New York Lawmakers Want to Limit How Much You Bet on Sports and Online Gambling Each Day

Albany, NY – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would impose sweeping restrictions on online sports betting, limiting wagers and deposits while banning aggressive advertising tactics aimed at enticing…

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New York bill would grant in-state tuition to Team USA Olympic athletes training in the state

Albany, NY – A bill introduced in the New York State Assembly would allow Olympic and Paralympic athletes training in New York to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities.…

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New York bill would let close friends authorize organ your donations after death

Albany, NY – A proposal in the New York State Assembly would allow close friends of a deceased person to authorize organ or tissue donation when no relatives or designated agents are…

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New York bill would require local governments to post meeting videos within five days

Albany, NY – A new measure introduced in the New York State Assembly would compel public bodies to post video recordings of their open meetings online within five business days. Assemblymember Amy…

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Grocery run pays off big for NY Powerball player

$50,000 Powerball ticket sold at Price Chopper in Loudonville Loudonville, NY – A lucky Powerball player in Albany County is holding a ticket worth $50,000 after matching four white balls and the…

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No Free Bus and Train Fares in New York City; Hochul Said Mamdani Knew This

Albany, NY – There will be no free bus and subway rides for New Yorkers, despite campaign promises by Zohran Mamdani, the next mayor of the city. Today, Governor Kathy Hochul told…

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Brooklyn man charged in hate crime after spitting on teen near Eastern Parkway

BROOKLYN, N.Y. – A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hate-motivated harassment incident that targeted a 14-year-old boy walking along Eastern Parkway last month, police said. The…

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Brooklyn gang killer gets 33 years to life for triple murder spree

Brooklyn man gets 33 years to life for gang shooting spree that left three dead BROOKLYN, NY – A 21-year-old Fort Greene man was sentenced Tuesday to 33 years to life in…

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Schenectady police arrest five during major drug bust

Schenectady police arrest five during major drug bust Schenectady, NY A search warrant execution led to the arrest of five individuals and the seizure of a significant quantity of crack cocaine and…

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Overturned cattle truck shuts down Colonie ramp for hours, killing four cows

COLONIE, N.Y. – An early-morning tractor-trailer crash involving dozens of cattle shut down part of a major highway interchange Wednesday, leaving four cows dead and the driver with minor injuries. The crash…

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Tragic case of infant murder heads to trial

Tragic case of infant murder heads to trial MONROE, WI - Logan Kruckenberg Anderson, 21, is set to go on trial for the alleged murder of his newborn daughter, Harper. The incident…

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Five-figure lottery prize hits in Herkimer pharmacy

Herkimer grocery store sells $14K Take 5 top prize winner Herkimer, NY – A top-prize Take 5 ticket worth $14,380.50 was sold in Herkimer for the October 13 evening drawing, lottery officials…

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Enfield player turns Mega Millions ticket into big win

Enfield resident claims $30,000 Mega Millions prize after drawing WEST HARTFORD / ENFIELD, Conn. – A ticket sold October 6 at Choza LLC in West Hartford landed an Enfield player a $30,000…

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Capital Region Chamber executive charged in federal sting for attempted child enticement

ALBANY, NY – A prominent business leader in New York’s Capital Region has been arrested and charged with attempting to entice a minor for sex, following a federal undercover operation, according to…

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Over 700,000 illegal immigrants on Medicaid costing New Yorkers billions annually, report

ALBANY, NY – A state-run health coverage program for seniors without legal status has moved from obscurity to center stage in Washington as partisan clashes over immigration and federal spending intensify. Vice…

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Fishing derby honors fallen Atlantic City officer with youth event

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Families lined Albany Avenue Beach as the Atlantic City Police Department joined the 25th Annual Officer Dennis McGurk Memorial “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” Fishing Derby,…

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