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Police Swarm Education Building In Albany After Mysterious Package Is Delivered

Jay Sanin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:59:45 +0000

WTEN just tweeted this updated that the scene has been cleared: Suspicious box in front of State Education building in Albany found late this morning; police took box and scene is now clear — NEWS10 ABC (@WTEN) April 18, 2013 Let’s all hope that it was just a poorly delivered package! Given the events [...]

Honoring Ape And Fellow Canine Officers – Dog Killed In Herkimer Shooting

Kevin Richards — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:01:49 +0000

We closely followed the tragedy in Herkimer, New York as a gunman shot 6 and killed 4 at a Barber Shop and a Car Wash. In the end, the man was shot by police, but sadly we lost the FBI K-9 known as Ape.

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 [...]

Blue Friday Songs From Billy Ray Cyrus And Alabama

Kevin Richards — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:25:05 +0000

March 8, 2013 is Blue Friday throughout New York State , a campaign launched by the Sean and Richie Show and WGNA to recognize the sacrifices made by the men and women in blue. After a successful morning of raising money for the cause at Hannaford and Uno Chicago Grill, we continue with Lou Roberts [...]

9th Annual Blue Friday Is March 8th

Jake Thomas — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:55:27 +0000

It’s hard to believe that this is 9th year for 1077 ‘GNA and Blue Friday. Blue Friday on March 8th with 1077 ‘GNA will actually be declared a New York State Holiday to recognize all law enforcement professionals in New York State. The day is set up to raise money for Blue Friday of New [...]

Suicide Victim Found On Shenendehowa School District Property

Sean McMaster — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:48:05 +0000

The Shenendehowa School district has issued a statement about an early morning suicide on school grounds. “The N.Y. State Police reported to school officials that at approximately 1 a.m. Friday morning, the body of an adult male was discovered on school property. While the police are still investigating, the apparent cause of death was suicide. [...]

Missing Person: 28 Year Old Ryan Patton of Sand Lake

Bryen — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:13:22 +0000

The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s department is reporting a missing person and needs your help in locating 28 year old Ryan Patton from Sand Lake, NY. The last time Ryan was seen was Monday night around 10:45 when he left the Lakeview Inn in Averill Park. He was seen leaving in his 200 maroon Chevy Silverado, [...]

Justice For Woman Who Rides Up On The Sidewalk To Pass School Bus [VIDEO]

Sean McMaster — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:45:18 +0000

People never cease to amaze me with their stupidity. I understand how annoying it can be when you are in a hurry to be behind a school bus and have to stop every block or so to watch the children get off the bus. If you are like me you shake your head, smile and say something to yourself like. "Ugh, it's always me this happens to!" What you don't do is ride up on a sidewalk to get past the bus.

103 MPH Police Chase Through a Clifton Park Work Zone

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:21:32 +0000

An Averill Park man lead New York State Police through the Albany area, and it started at a work zone on the Northway near Clifton Park, on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. In a story from News 10 ABC, Ryan Spiak was driving his 2012 Chevrolet Traverse through a work zone. Troopers clocked Spiak’s speed at [...]

Police Cleared in Shooting & Other News Near Albany

GNA — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:04:56 +0000

Albany - After a long awaited process, city police have been cleared of any wrongdoing in the December 29, 2011 fatal shooting of Nah-Cream Moore, a 19-year old man. Moore was gunned down by police in Albany’s South End after flashing a handgun to police during a traffic stop. The grand jury’s decision came Wednesday. The [...]

Albany Police Looking for Person of Interest

GNA — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:44:19 +0000

Albany – Albany police have released a photo of a man they consider a person of interest in the mercury exposure case at Albany Medical Center on March 2nd. Police have stated the toxic metal may have been intentionally placed in the hospital’s food. Mercury can affect the central nervous system. Mercury is typically used a gauge [...]

Father & Daughter Arrested After Traffic Stop & More News Near Albany

GNA — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:15:19 +0000

Coxsackie – State police arrested a father and daughter Monday morning after 40-pounds of marijuana disguised as candy were found in the trunk of their car. 48-year old Gary Fox and 24-year old Kayla Fox were arrested. The drugs in the car were camouflaged as hard candy similar in looks to a Jolly Rancher. Mixed with [...]

New DWI Law Proposal Would Take Licenses Away Forever

Jake Thomas — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:20:27 +0000

New York State legislators have drafted a new law that would really make people think even more about having a few drinks and then getting behind the wheel. This new draft law if adopted would be a “3 strikes law” in nature. Basically if anyone gets 3 DWI’s or 3 driving under the influence charges [...]

11-Year-Old Caught Driving A Stolen Car In Albany Area

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:00:34 +0000

Sunday Evening, An East Greenbush Police officer was at the corner of Route 4 and Route 151, when he saw a stopped Mercury Marquis pull away, smoking its tires. In a press release from the East Greenbush Police, Sgt. Earnest Tubbs saw the car do the rapid take off. When his police car pulled along side the [...]

World Trade Center Getting Very Expensive & More in Today's News

GNA — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:24:32 +0000

New York – An auditing firm claims spending on the World Trade Center is out of control. The cost of the project has escalated by $4 billion over the last four years. Navigant Consulting reported Tuesday that the Port Authority of New and New Jersey is a dysfunctional organization. Costs have gone from $11 billion [...]

High Speed Car Chase Ends Tragically & More in Today's News

GNA — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:48 +0000

New York- Police chased a convicted felon yesterday over 40-miles of the thruway with speeds of up to 100 mph. The Rochester man led troopers on the chase from Fultonville to Albany. The chase ended with 25-year old Ricardo Bernabeu, Jr. trying to turn onto Exit 23 and his car sliding out of control after [...]

Manhunt Underway in Troy After Police Officer is Stabbed

GNA — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:59:56 +0000

A stabbing of a Troy police officer has led authorities on a manhunt for not one, but three men. Officer Michael Johnson was stabbed in the leg around 10:30pm Wednesday night in a wooded area near the Martin Luther King apartments. Johnson radioed in about 10:30 while patrolling alone, that he was checking on three suspicious [...]

Debris Being Thrown At Vehicles On Interstate 890 In Schenectady

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:31:22 +0000

If you have to travel on Interstate 890 in Schenectady, use a little extra caution. There have been rocks, tree limbs and pieces of concrete being thrown at some passing vehicles. This usually happens overnight, in the very early in the morning hours. There were several vehicles damaged over the weekend, including a windshield being [...]

Robbery Suspect Tackled And Pinned In Albany By The Woman He Robbed

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:39:01 +0000

Michelle Williamson was at an Albany restaurant, on the corner of Quail Street and Western Avenue, when someone took her wallet of her table. The crook is Antonio Lucas. During the chase, Lucas knocked her down. Someone saw struggle and called 9-1-1. After that struggle ended, Michelle chased Lucas again. The best part of this [...]

Albany Woman Goes To Court In A Stolen Car

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 22:01:39 +0000

An Albany woman was due in Colonie Justice Court last Wednesday, but she apparently didn’t have a ride, so she allegedly stole a car to get there. 33 year-old Pamela D. Copes, along with two of her friends took the car, which was reported stolen from 427 Second Avenue in Albany, earlier Wednesday morning. One [...]