North Greenbush- Ralph Vartigian, the TV newscaster-turned-politician who delivered the morning news to a generation of Capital Region kids as "Commander Ralph" with an assist from an energetic puppet meteorologist named Mr. Monkey, died Saturday at home. He was 89.
December 16, 2015
'Commander Ralph', dead at 89
Ralph Vartigian, Albany TV's 'Commander Ralph', dead at 89By Jordan Carleo-Evangelist Updated 9:29 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2015
December 11, 2015
Skelos, son guilty on all charges
Former Senate leader falls less than two weeks after Silver verdict
By Matthew Hamilton Updated 2:30 pm, Friday, December 11, 2015 Times UnionTwo additional charges of extortion and solicitation of bribes related to Adam Skelos' no-show employment by a medical malpractice insurance company, a job secured at the request of his father, were added in a superseding indictment handed down in July.
Some of the most damning evidence against the father and son were drawn from wiretaps.
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Cuomo: Skelos Conviction Should Be a ‘Wakeup Call’ for the Legislature
By Ross Barkan • 12/11/15 3:40pm OBSERVER News“There can be no tolerance for those who use, and seek to use, public service for private gain. The justice system worked today,” Mr. Cuomo said.
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December 10, 2015
Woman killed at Valatie clinic; estranged husband apprehended
By J.p. Lawrence Updated 7:28 pm, Thursday, December 10, 2015
VALATIE — A Columbia County woman was apparently stabbed to death at a clinic Thursday, prompting a manhunt that eventually led to the capture of her estranged husband, State Police said.
VALATIE — A Columbia County woman was apparently stabbed to death at a clinic Thursday, prompting a manhunt that eventually led to the capture of her estranged husband, State Police said.
December 2, 2015
San Bernardino Gunmen Kill at Least 14, Wound 17
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Hours after as many as three gunmen stormed a service center for people with disabilities here on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people and wounding at least 17 others, the police engaged in a shootout in a nearby surburban neighborhood that officials said left one suspect dead, one likely wounded in an S.U.V. and a third suspect on the run.
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