February 17, 2021

East Greenbush Police: Man posing as National Grid worker

East Greenbush Police: Man posing as National Grid worker
by: Chelsea SiegalPosted: Feb 17, 2021



EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) – East Greenbush Police said on Facebook that on Tuesday morning, a resident on Park Drive reported a Black male wearing a yellow fluorescent colored jacket tried to enter her home. She says that the man was posing as a National Grid employee.

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Rensselaer Co. prepared to be state mass vaccination site, county executive says

Rensselaer Co. prepared to be state mass vaccination site, county executive says
by: Courtney Ward Posted: Feb 16, 2021

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Rensselaer County executive announced Tuesday that they are prepared to expand into a state mass coronavirus vaccination site once the state receives more doses of the vaccine.

The announcement came after Gov. Andrew Cuomo asked for counties to partner with the state to provide vaccines on a larger scale. Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin said he has already renewed his request for more vaccines after the county delivered their full allotment of vaccine at a recent clinic.

“We need more vaccines for our residents, and are ready to partner with the state if it helps secure more vaccines for our county and our region,” McLaughlin said in a statement. “It is encouraging to hear that the state expects an increase in vaccines. Rensselaer County has an outstanding record of delivering vaccines and we are ready to do even more to get our residents vaccinated.”

Those who are eligible to receive the vaccine can make an appointment at a state-run site on the Am I Eligible website or by calling the hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). The vaccine is also available at hospitals, select pharmacies and sites set up by county health departments.

January 31, 2021

Schodack police make multiple arrests

Schodack police make multiple arrests stemming from domestic incident
By Record staff newsroom@troyrecord.com

SCHODACK, N.Y. — On Friday, Jan. 29, at approximately 12:24 a.m. Schodack Police responded to an address on Brookview Station Road for a reported domestic disturbance.

Upon arrival patrols noted they discovered forced entry into the residence, an assault victim and information that a toddler in the residence had been taken from the scene by her father.

Shortly thereafter a radio broadcast was initiated for the surrounding jurisdictions to be on the lookout for the suspect’s vehicle which was occupied by three suspects and the child.


All defendants are set to appear in Schodack Town Court in early February. 

January 27, 2021

Albany area gas prices rise again

Albany area gas prices rise again
Staff report newsroom@troyrecord.com newsroom@saratogian.com

ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany gas prices have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.45 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy's daily survey of 546 stations this week. Gas prices in Albany are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 19.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Albany is priced at $2.25 per gallon while the most expensive is $2.57 per gallon, a difference of 32.0 cents per gallon. The lowest price in the state is $2.06 per gallon while the highest is $3.29 per gallon, a difference of $1.23 per gallon.

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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.