January 27, 2021

About 200 animals removed from North Greenbush farm

About 200 animals removed from North Greenbush farm
by WRGB Staff

Police in North Greenbush are rescuing animals that they say were potentially facing neglect and abuse.

Police say they worked with the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society to seize 200 animals from a farm on Hidley Road, following up on a complaint that had been filed.

Albany County closing in on 300 deaths due to COVID

Albany County closing in on 300 deaths due to COVID since the pandemic began
by WRGB STAFFTuesday, January 26th 2021
ALBANY, NY (WRGB) Albany County Executive Dan McCoy with the latest numbers says that the daily average of positive COVID cases in the county has decreased.
The five-day average for new daily positives has decreased to 199.6 from 225.4, according to officials. Read more...
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January 18, 2021

Cuomo staying home

Amid heightened security concerns, Cuomo opts to skip Biden inauguration,
remain in Albany
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  • New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Albany.Flickr / Gov. Andrew Cuomo
    (The Center Square) – Citing reports of possible demonstrations in Albany, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Monday he would forego a trip to Washington for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday.
    Cuomo told reporters he initially planned on going. However, in wake of the riot that took place at the U.S. Capitol nearly two weeks ago, federal officials have warned of potential protests at state capitals. he said, with police officers on standby.

     New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Albany.Flickr / Gov. Andrew Cuomo

    State Troopers were present in large numbers

    Albany protest a non-event (video)
    ALBANY – Portable fence barricades with “no trespassing” signs on them surrounded the State Capitol building in Albany over the weekend in anticipation of large protests. They were expected at state capitals around the country.

    In Albany, state troopers were present in large numbers, but on Sunday, there were only a handful of people who showed up.

    Christina Janowitz of Albany was one of a handful anti-Trumpers there.

    “I heard there was going to be an armed protest mostly run by the Proud Boys and since I live in the area, I came out,” she said.

    James of Albany came out but took no sides on the issue.

    “I am not here for any certain party. I am here for the people of the United States of America. We need to come together; we need to help each other,” he said. “We need to come out peacefully and respect each other’s wishes. I don’t care who you vote for, what your religion is, what your race is; we need to respect all of that.”

    James said people have to get back “to square one. Our parents and our grandparents wouldn’t appreciate what is going on today,” he said.

    Only seven protestors showed up at the capitol building in Albany.

    Gwen Wright

    Schodack woman seeks Democratic support to run for Rensselaer County executive

    TROY – Republican Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin opened his 2021 re-election effort with a financial shock and awe of $238,000 in campaign funds as county Democrats ponder endorsing  Gwen Wright as their candidate.



    Lana Ortiz Photography/Courtesy of Gwen Wright




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    January 16, 2021

    State Police confirm ID’s in Schodack double murder suicide
    14 January 2021
     
    NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
     Major R. Christopher West
     Troop G Commander






    PRESS RELEASE

    State Police confirm the identities of the deceased in the January 13th double murder suicide that occurred in the town of Schodack.

    Preliminary investigation has determined that 14-year-old Jasleen Kaur and 55-year-old Manjeet Kaur, both of Castleton on the Hudson, died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained during a domestic incident that occurred at their residence at approximately 9:30 p.m. last evening. The shooter, who is identified as 57-year-old Bhupinder Singh, also a resident of the home, was located deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. All three of the deceased were located inside the home.

    A fourth resident, 40-year-old Rashpal Kaur, sustained a gunshot wound to the arm, but was able to flee the residence. She is being treated at Albany Medical Center, her wounds are non-life-threatening.

    This investigation has been carried out in conjunction with Schodack Police Department and the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office. State police would also like to thank Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office, Village of Nassau Police Department, Nassau Ambulance, Castleton Volunteer Ambulance, Mohawk Ambulance, and W.F. Bruen Rescue Squad for their assistance.

    The investigation continues, updates will be posted to the newsroom.