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Vermont governor signs bill targeting sexual extortion
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (92+ words) VERMONT (WRGB) " Vermont Governor Phil Scott has signed a bill into law combating sexual extortion. The measure signed by Governor Scott makes it illegal to threaten to release sexual images to compel someone to do something and eliminates the statute…...
School bus driver charged in Watervliet child endangerment, obscenity case
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (134+ words) WATERVLIET, N. Y. (WRGB) " A school bus driver has been arrested in Watervliet. MORE: Watervliet police arrest two after victim says she was threatened with a gun Police say Grace worked for Star & Strand Transportation and was taking a student to an…...
Canal system, power authority to repair flashboards at Crescent, Vischer Ferry dams
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) Thousands walk at University at Albany for suicide prevention awareness ALBANY, NY (WRGB) -- A thousand people filled the University at Albany lawn today, turning the campus into a powerful call for. .. Canal system, power authority to repair flashboards at Crescent,…...
Body found in Mohawk River identified as man missing since March
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (64+ words) NISKAYUNA, N. Y. (WRGB) " A body found in the Mohawk River in Niskayuna is now identified as a man reported missing in March. Police say Malachi Fennicks, 21, of Schenectady was reported missing on March 3. PREVIOUS: Schenectady Police search for missing vulnerable adult…...
Why Upstate lawmakers want a foot-on-the-ground tax beyond New York City
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (465+ words) President Donald Trump signs executive orders following the House's passage of a Department of Homeland Security funding agreement. Albany, NY (WRGB) " New York is approaching its fourth week without a State Budget, which was due on April 1st. As policy issues,…...
Adirondack Thunder to face Maine Mariners in Kelly Cup first-round series
1+ week, 3+ day ago (198+ words) by Adam "AJ" Pankowski Glens Falls, N. Y. (WRGB) " The Adirondack Thunder's first-round Kelly Cup playoff matchup is set, and the team will open the postseason against the Maine Mariners. The Thunder will start the best-of-seven series on the road for Games…...
Girls' construction camp empowers future builders in Saratoga County
9+ mon, 1+ day ago (295+ words) GANESVOORT, NY (WRGB) " Building their futures one nail gun, hammer, and screw driver at a time. The girls' construction camp in Saratoga County is showing middle school girls how they can build their future- literally! "I think I like the…...
Many Americans don't know how to maintain brain health, report finds
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (374+ words) (WRGB) " More than seven million people in the U. S. are living with Alzheimer's. A new report finds while most Americans believe maintaining brain health as they age is important, many don't know how to do that. Despite advances and continued research,…...
Gloversville police seek public's help in identifying person of interest in structure fire
1+ year, 2+ hour ago (134+ words) Gloversville, NY " On Tuesday April 29, the City of Gloversville Police Department responded to a structure fire at the vacant former location of Fownes Gloves at 102 S. Main St. The fire, which began around 6: 58 PM, also led to additional fires in the…...
Officials Emphasize Boating Safety After Fatal Jet Ski Collision on Great Sacandaga Lake
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (213+ words) Lake George, NY (WRGB) " A recent fatal boating accident involving a former Schalmont High School student is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement about boating safety as summer activity ramps up across the Capital Region. Grace Clark, 21, passed away Monday…...