Albany News

Father pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of infant

Empire State News - Wed Oct 01

ALBANY District Attorney P. David Soares Wednesday announced that Gregory Milgo, 29, of Albany, pled guilty to one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree, a Class "B" Felony.

DEC partners with Adirondack Park invasive plant program

Empire State News - Wed Oct 01

ALBANY The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wednesday announced the signing of a five-year contract with the Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program, an award-winning program focused on ...

No new taxes in Troy budget

The Record - Wed Oct 01

There will not be a property tax increase for residents in 2009 despite a 4 percent spending increase and the harsh economic times, said Mayor Harry Tutunjian.

Gun buyback program kicks off in Schenectady

Capital News 9 - Tue Sep 30

"One less gun on the street is one less person that can possibly be killed," said Pastor Ted Ward.

Union aide allegedly spat on cop

Times Union - Tue Sep 30

An irked Albany cop is calling for the ouster of a top police union official he says "spat in the face" of a fellow officer during a dispute over shots of Jagermeister alcohol last month.

Jury finds Albany man guilty of burglary, gun possession

Empire State News - Tue Sep 30

ALBANY District Attorney P. David Soares Tuesday announced that Daniel Clinkscales, 21, of Albany, NY, was found guilty after jury trial of two counts of Attempted Burglary in the First Degree, a Class "C" ...

Fight the impulse to jump, analysts say

Albany Times Union - Tue Sep 30

Jittery financial markets had expected calming reassurance. Instead, they got the equivalent of three shots of espresso.

Results of first phase of sewer study will be presented Oct. 15

CapitalCentral - Mon Sep 29

Following water monitoring and testing over the summer in multiple sewer pipes near the river, the $5.3 million project to mitigate the area's sewer overflow problem is on time and on budget, officials said.

Council weighs curfew for kids

Times Union - Mon Sep 29

A member of the Common Council is pushing legislation that would keep most youths under 17 inside after 11 p.m. on weeknights.

Three More Underage Drinking Arrests In Albany County

WGY-AM Albany - Sun Sep 28

THREE ARRESTS MADE DURING A CRACKDOWN ON ALCOHOL SALES TO MINORS IN ALBANY COUNTY.