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To Catch A Thief With An iPad, Plus Quick Computer Tip #2 And More – Tech Talk [VIDEO]

Richie Phillips — Wed, 08 May 2013 12:30:58 +0000

It’s amazing what can be done with the new generation of tablet computers. I absolutely love my iPad. You can create documents, view photos, watch movies, catch thieves…..say WHAT? You heard me! Check this out It seems a woman spotted a thief robbing his mother’s home by setting up a webcam that could be [...]

FBI Releases Photos of Suspects in Boston Bombing

Bryen — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:26:57 +0000

Late Thursday afternoon (4/18) the FBI held a press conference regarding the bombings at the Boston Marathon which occurred in Boston on Monday. Here is the latest information that the FBI released to the media regarding this act of terror. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office Richard DesLauriers, United States Attorney [...]

Boston Bombing Updates – Unclear if Suspect Arrested

Bryen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:44:58 +0000

UPDATE: 3:56:

This will be the last update of this article this afternoon. There is a press conference with the FBI at 5P, after which we'll publish a new article recapping the details. What we do know as fact is that the FBI and has made "significant progress" in this investigation.

UPDATE @ 3:02:

The Boston police department has tweeted that there HAS NOT been an arrest made:

UPDATE @ 2:51:

CBS News is reporting that the suspect is a WHITE MALE not 'dark skinned' as previously reported by other outlets:

Additionally CBS News is reporting that cellphone tower data was used to find the bomber:

AP just tweeted that "Federal officials deny that Boston Marathon bombing suspect is in custody." - however AP has NOT retracted that their source confirms so.

ABC News also has NOT reported an arrest:

UPDATE @2:29: We have conflicting reports. NBC is saying that a top official in Boston says that there is NO arrest:

However, a source at the Boston Globe continues to state that a suspect is in custody:

UPDATE @2:21: This is helicopter footage of the Federal Courthouse in that is from Twitter - AP and CNN are reporting that the suspect has been brought here. However, someone can be taken into custody without there being an arrest. No officials have made a statement regarding a suspect in custody and we are reporting based on information from CNN and the Associated Press.

UPDATE @ 2:06 PM: The AP reports that Federal Marshals have a suspect in custody and are brining him to a Federal Courthouse:

UPDATE AT 1:49: CNN REPORTS THAT A SUSPECT HAS BEEN ARRESTED AND IS IN CUSTODY.

Associated Press is also reporting that an arrest has been made:

According to reports on major national media, CNN has broken the story that the FBI has obtained clear footage of a suspect in the Boston bombings. The footage originated from a department story surveillance camera and was used to locate other footage that included images of the suspect from a Boston TV station.

Two Suspicious Deaths Being Investigated in Rotterdam

Bryen — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:24:21 +0000

UPDATE at 7:30 PM: There are reports that a mother and daughter have been found strangled in the home. The initial call was to the fire department for a structure fire which was quickly put out when they arrived.

Stolen Donation Jar For Children's Hospital – Suspects Announced

Kevin Richards — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:10:00 +0000

Another ridiculous crime has taken place in the Albany Area. Three suspects have been announced in the robbery of a donation jar for the Children’s Hospital. According to reports, one of the suspects took the donation jar with $300 inside, while the second and third suspect appeared to be acting as lookouts at Hannoush Jewelers [...]

Albany Area Romeo Killer – Is Christopher Porco Guilty? [POLL]

Kevin Richards — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:23:02 +0000

After the airing of the Lifetime Television movie 'Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story,' we'd like to know what you think about the Albany area based crime that took place in Delmar, New York.

Summary of New York State Police Statement on Herkimer Shooting

Bryen — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:28:03 +0000

New York State police held a press conference earlier today (3/14) regarding the death of a shooting suspect in Herkimer. The suspect had shot six and killed four on 3/13 at two different locations. Police had him cornered overnight and opened fire on him when he shot and killed an FBI K9 Officer. NYS Police [...]

Herkimer Gunman Killed After Long Standoff

Richie Phillips — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:00:43 +0000

This is a horror of unspeakable proportions, but at least it’s over. The Herkimer gunman who went on a senseless shooting spree in Herkimer, New York has been killed by police. According to UticaOD.com After a nearly 19-hour standoff, police officers this morning swarmed the building where shooting suspect Kurt Myers had been holed up since [...]

Albany Gets A Shock – Someone's Stealing Socks (and more)

Richie Phillips — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:16:18 +0000

This is a major trending story, and continues to be a mystery as we speak. If you live in Albany, watch your socks very, very carefully. Stick with me here According to a story from Albany News 10, 23 year old Antijuan Lewis had given a man a lift out of the goodness of his [...]

Arrest Made in Albany Railroad Puppy Abuse Case

Bryen — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:07:32 +0000

A few months ago we told you the horrible story about how someone nailed some sweet little puppies to the railroad tracks. Today we are really glad to be able to report that the person responsible is now in jail. Albany County District Attorney’s office has made an arrest - 30 year old Anthony Walker who lives [...]

New Computer Virus Accuses You of Having Child Porn – Is Your Computer Safe?

Jay Sanin — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:12:51 +0000

The internet is a great place at times. Most of the time, however, it is a huge cesspool that can showcase the absolute worst in people. This is a story of the latter.

A computer virus has been going around that claims to be the United States Department Of Justice, that will ask for your money and leave you locked out of your own computer.

Musician Caught the iPhone Thief By Pretending to be a Woman on a Date with a Hammer

Richie Phillips — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 23:45:51 +0000

Did you hear about this yet? This story will prove conclusively that you never mess with a musician! According to a story at MSN.com, a 27 year old musician from New York City left his iPhone in a taxi cab on his way home New Year’s Eve. Naday Nirenberg saw on his computer that his dating [...]

Albany Cellphone Store Employee Steals Nude Photo off Phone

Bryen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:22:27 +0000

An Albany area cellphone store employee has been arrested after he stole a nude picture off of a customers phone – and texted it to himself. Colonie Police arrested the Verizon Wireless employee after the customer realized that the photo had been texted off of his phone. According to police the victim brought his phone in [...]

Boy Scout Sex Abuse Uncovered in Albany Area

Matt Ryan — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:45:11 +0000

We were shocked to learn that the Albany area was included when The Boy Scouts of America recently made headlines, again. The organization was forced to release a so-called perversion list which detailed more than 14,000 pages worth of child sex abuse incidents, most of which were never reportered to authorities. The massive document was released online and there are sadly incidents detailed in the Albany area.

FBI Foils Plot to Bomb Federal Reserve Building in New York

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:10:59 +0000

A man drove from Long Island, New York, into Lower Manhattan earlier today in a van he thought was filled with explosives. He parked the van close to the Federal Reserve building, just a few blocks from the World Trade Center, and planned to detonate it using a cell phone from a nearby hotel.

The explosives, however, were fake.

Three Puppies Found in Milk Crate in Schenectady [UPDATED]

Bryen — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:10:26 +0000

UPDATE: 9/26/2012 @12N: YNN has reported that the dogs tested positive for Parvo, a neurological disorder which they couldn’t treat. The surviving two puppies had to be put to sleep. So very sad. ORIGINAL STORY: Another sad animal abuse story to report today – this time it happened in Schenectady where three puppies were found dumped on the side of [...]

Four Albany Kids Arrested for Underage Drinking Party

Bryen — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:04:57 +0000

Albany police arrested four kids over the weekend between two different house parties. Two 21 year olds were hosting a large house party where alcohol was being served to minors on Hudson Avenue. While the other party was on Morris Street and was hosted by two minors. Police received a call at 1:00 Saturday morning regarding [...]

Worst Daycare Ever? Woman Went to McDonald's and Left Kids Alone

Bryen — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:18:29 +0000

Parents want to trust their kids are being watched at daycare – mostly because that’s what daycare is for. Not the case for one woman in upstate New York who has lost her license after local media discovered she was leaving the kids alone so she could head to McDonald’s. Shelly Sick runs was running [...]

Abused Puppies Nailed to Railroad Tracks in Albany

Bryen — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:18:30 +0000

This has to be one of the most cruel stories we're ever seen - and just leaves us at a loss for words. Three puppies, less than a month old, were found nailed to the railroad tracks in Albany. The three puppies are a pit bull mix and were found on Saturday between North Pearl and Broadway.

Police Make Arrest in Hoosick Hit and Run Case

Today's Country 107.7 GNA — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:24:15 +0000

New York State Police have arrested Becky Goodermote, from Hoosick Falls, after she allegedly left the scene of a hit and run accident in which a 39 year old Petersburgh man, Matthew Ratelle was substantially injured. Goodermote struck Ratelle from behind while riding his bicycle on NY Route 22. He remains in critical condition at Albany Medical Center. Initially police suspected texting was involved, but according to the charges filed, it was a much different cause.