A young woman claims that an Albany Police officer tased her when she was walking in a crosswalk one week ago The woman claims it happened on April 25 just before midnight Two young women are in the crosswalk and three police officers are on the sidewalk a scream and then a woman collapsing on the pavement We did pull footage from the other businesses that were within the proximity,” said attorney Daniel Smalls “We believe that the taser actually hit my client.” The three officers are then seen walking on as if nothing had happened The police department said that the taser seen in the video did not have a cartridge in it and no probes were fired Albany Police are investigating the incident An Albany Police spokesman said that police responded to the area of North Pearl Street and Pine Street around 11:30 p.m on April 25 for reports of a large fight in the area No probes were ejected from a taser during the incident The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More New York. Here's what you need to know today Overcast skies are here to stay along with periods of rain to occasional showers today Temperatures start in the 50s and we reach highs in the low 60s Showers and scattered thunderstorms may produce locally heavy rainfall this afternoon into tonight There is a slight risk for excessive rainfall and isolated flash flooding if storms train over the same location this afternoon and tonight Capital Region Hourly Forecast | Hudson Valley Hourly Forecast 1. Final touches being applied to latest New York budget since 2010, as good government groups bestow shame Kathy Hochul will break her own mark from 2023 when the budget was completed May 2 sparking fears among good government groups that Hochul’s unmalleable approach to the process could be putting the state on a backslide to the years between 1985 and 2010 when embarrassingly late budgets were a regular occurrence multiple times lasting into July and August 2. State Assembly passes legal medically assisted death bill amidst budget negotiations Kathy Hochul announced she clinched a budget deal the Democratic-controlled state Assembly spent hours debating — and then passing — a bill that would legalize what’s called “medical aid in dying,” also known as assisted suicide But it’s still unclear whether the state Senate or Hochul supports it 3. Sen. Gillibrand warns of federal funding cuts to Head Start programs Kirsten Gillibrand warns that President Donald Trump's budget plans for 2026 could impact New York parents 1. Putin says he hopes there will be no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine 2. Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen U.S. government health-tracking programs 3. Amid Cinco de Mayo celebrations, a tax on Mexican tomatoes looms .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Advance Local Weather AlertsA flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:19 p.m "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," states the weather service don't drown when encountering flooded roads Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours and it can even happen in areas not currently experiencing rainfall A flood warning is issued when flooding is imminent or occurring A flood advisory is released when flooding is not expected to reach a severity level necessitating a warning it can still cause considerable inconvenience and potentially lead to situations that threaten life and/or property A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for flooding It doesn't guarantee that flooding will occur but it signifies that the possibility exists especially if you live in a flood-prone area or find yourself camping in a low-lying region the weather service offers essential flood safety guidelines: or if you're camping in a low-lying spot When local authorities issue an evacuation order This precaution minimizes electrical hazards during flooding Steer clear of basements or rooms where water has submerged electrical outlets or cords Do not enter water that may carry an electrical charge Just 6 inches of fast-moving water can forcefully sweep you off your feet In the event you become trapped by moving water make your way to the highest point available and contact emergency services by calling 911 especially in low-lying and flood-prone regions Always remember never to drive through water on the road as little as 12 inches of rapidly flowing water can carry away most vehicles Stay informed and follow these tips from the weather service to ensure safety during heavy rainfall: Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away The two-second rule for following distance is your ally in heavy rain Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions Ease off the gas pedal gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding Stick to the middle lanes on multi-lane roads to minimize the risk of hydroplaning as water tends to accumulate in outer lanes Turn on your headlights and be careful of other vehicles to the rear and in blind spot areas as they are especially difficult to see through rain-spattered windows The first half-hour of rain is when roads are slickest due to a mix of rain Exercise heightened caution during this period Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with tire spray Avoid tailgating and pass them swiftly and safely you can significantly reduce risks and ensure your well-being when heavy rain pours down Stay informed about weather conditions and heed advice from local authorities to make your journey safe and sound Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Albany’s school zone speeding cameras have already led to $3.24 million in tickets The speed limits are enforced between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on school days. The tickets began going out last October, after a brief grace period. Drivers who go at least 10 miles above the 20 mph speed limit are ticketed and the company behind the cameras getting 60% 70% of the tickets went to people from out of town by Stephanie Ryan officers responded to reports of a stabbing at the intersection of Clinton Avenue and Ontario Street they found a 38-year-old man with a stab wound to the abdomen First responders treated the man at the scene before transporting him to Albany Medical Center His injuries are considered non-life-threatening Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Albany Police Detectives Division at 518-462-8039 Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here It's kind of rare that both the U-Albany Great Danes and Siena Saints have a chance to play for a National Men's Lacrosse title It's even more rare that the two will play each other on Wednesday in a first round play-in game to see which one of our local team get's to move on and play top seeded Cornell which became a Division 1 lacrosse program back in 2000 and U-Albany haven't played each other in 3 years the Great Danes hold a 13-2 record against the Saints This will actually be the 1st time that the two programs have ever met in the postseason U-Albany was able to secure their 2nd straight America East conference championship this past Saturday defeating Bryant 12-7 Siena was able to win the MAAC title by defeating the top seeded Sacred Heart on the same day.  there will be 1 of our local colleges playing for a National Championship this year Free shuttles will be offered Saturday and Sunday The Saints and Great Danes will play at U-Albany on Wednesday This gem from 1990 talks about the new Knickerbocker Arena the Greyhound Strike and a bonus Montgomery Ward Commercial Apparently 14 year olds and younger shouldn't ref games The show features life at colleges across the US A rundown of the free shows coming up this summer The Trestle Restaurant & Pub is no more Police are looking for the vessel involved as restoration efforts face a new setback The 136th annual HVFA Convention & Parades returns to Lake George Fire official says its the worst fire of his career Police are asking everyone to avoid the downtown area The new flavor will be available until June 8 Stay up to date on the latest concerts and events in the Capital Region BU closes regular season with program-record setting win percentage of 73.3 By - May 4 the Binghamton softball team concluded its best regular season in program history with a doubleheader sweep over America East powerhouse Albany on Friday earned BU its 15th and 16th wins of the AE slate “We were happy to get the two wins at Albany,” wrote Binghamton head coach Jess Bump so I was happy with how we had to grind out some wins.” 16-2 AE) began Friday locked into a pitcher’s duel against the hosts Junior pitcher Brianna Roberts kept the Great Danes from reaching home through the first four innings but the Bearcat bats struggled to rally behind her This opened the door in the fifth frame for an RBI double that put Albany up 1-0 but Roberts held Albany to just one run through six This allowed the answer to finally come off of sophomore utility Maddy Dodig’s bat in the top of the seventh in an RBI double with a 1-2-3 bottom of the frame by Roberts sending it to extras Binghamton capitalized from there with an unearned run to begin the eighth before junior outfielder Bella Farina sent home two more to make it 4-1 While Roberts got rattled by a series of singles that brought the score to 4-3 she settled in for the dagger punchout to secure the 18th win of the year “Both [Roberts] and [junior pitcher Olivia Kennedy] have been solid for us all year,” Bump wrote “The two of them along with the rest of our pitching staff has kept us in every ball game we have played all year.” BU got on the board far quicker in the nightcap with a bases-loaded HBP and an error putting the squad up 2-0 through two frames The ball finally left the yard for the only time in the day in the fifth as freshman infielder Rachel Carey hit one deep to left field to score three runs and go up 5-0 While Albany leveraged an error to bring a Great Dane home in the fifth it was 6-1 after Carey netted her fourth RBI of the contest on a single this lead was far from safe in the seventh Kennedy started to lose control with a pair of walks while the defense fumbled a fielder’s choice to load up the bases This would allow run number two for the Great Danes on a single before two more went home on another single after a Bearcat error After a RBI groundout made it a one-run ball game Kennedy coaxed the final out to escape with a 6-5 victory “Defensively we have been better over the last few games,” Bump wrote “I wouldn’t necessarily say our defense wasn’t solid on Friday we just had a few things not go our way that we let snowball a little But the defense and pitching locked in to get us the eventual wins.” Friday’s sweep secured the best regular season overall win percentage and conference win percentage in program history at .733 and .889 This caps off a historic regular season where BU clinched its first sole AE regular season title since 2017 Binghamton will welcome the field as it hosts the AE championship tournament starting Wednesday meaning they will play the winner of Bryant vs at the Bearcats Softball Complex in Vestal “I think this year more than ever our home field is going to give us a huge advantage,” Bump wrote and it sets the perfect stage to bring home a championship.” Showers early with some clearing overnight If state lawmakers had passed the state budget on time on April 1 they’d have had two full months and 12 days to do all the other work that needs to be done for New Yorkers That’s because while the governor and legislative leaders are negotiating the annual state budget in secret for the first three months of the year the Legislature as a collective body is not able to focus on much else Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Have the latest food and drink articles delivered to your inbox every Thursday Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates Sign up today to receive email newsletters of local daily obituaries Get the Register Star and Daily Mail E-edition delivered directly to your inbox Have the latest local news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account by Matt Green — The Albany County Board of Elections has disqualified petitions from five Democratic candidates seeking positions on the city's Common Council on the democratic ticket who had planned to run for Albany's Third Ward is known for his advocacy in criminal justice reform The Democratic Board of Elections Commissioner explained that Forbes's petition was invalidated due to duplicate signatures This means that constituents who signed Forbes's petition had already signed another candidate's petition for the same ward before signing his CBS6 has reached out to Forbes's campaign for comment housing specifically for older adults is coming to New Albany A 150-home subdivision called The Courtyards at Haines Creek by Epcon Communities is coming to a nearly 64-acre site in New Albany the site is located just inside the Franklin County line at the northwest corner of Central College Road and Jug Street Road NW Crews have started engineering work on the site, New Albany spokesperson Josh Poland wrote in an email to The Dispatch. The subdivision is set to open in the fall, the Epcon Communities' website shows The neighborhood is specifically for adults aged 55 and older and offers ranch homes with first-floor owner suites The development's website also states residents will have a "low-maintenance lifestyle," as they'll handle all the lawn maintenance The subdivision will also feature numerous amenities for residents pickleball and bocce courts and community garden Prices for the Haines Creek homes are not listed on the development's website Eastern suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X About 600-700 protesters gathered in Albany Oregon to protest President Trump and Elon Musk on April 5 one of more than a thousand such demonstrations An armed suspect who refused to comply with law enforcement was taken into custody at an Albany-area rest stop off Interstate 5 late afternoon Friday Oregon State Police responded to the Santiam Rest Area on a report of a man who pointed a firearm in the direction of others the suspect was not compliant and went into a trailer Kennedy said troopers were working toward a resolution about an hour into the incident radio scanner traffic indicated the man had been arrested and may have been bitten by a K-9 Kennedy confirmed via email that the suspect was in custody but his identity has not yet been made public Kennedy said the man faces probable charges of menacing and disorderly conduct Scanner traffic also indicated the man was armed with a handgun and may have had other weapons Witnesses on social media said an armored vehicle was deployed to the scene The rest area was closed for the public's safety and a detour was set up Traffic was reportedly backed up for miles on southbound I-5 More local crime and public safety news More Albany news Cody Mann covers public safety and justice in Linn and Benton counties. He can be contacted at 541-812-6113 or Cody.Mann@lee.net Get the latest in local public safety news with this weekly email Email notifications are only sent once a day Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Showers and a possible thunderstorm during the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies after midnight Kolby Schroder celebrates his first career modified feature win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Friday night Schroder picked up the victory in the held over 35-lap feature from April 25 Demetrios Drellos posted his first win of the season claiming the victory in the second modified feature of the night Friday at Albany-Saratoga Speedway 13-year-old Bodie Marks picked up his first career limited sportsman feature win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway Drivers fight for position in turn two on a restart during the held-over 35-lap modified feature Friday night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway while Kolby Schroder and Demitrios Drellos beat the modified competition Friday night Shroder led from the drop of the green to pick up his first career Albany-Saratoga feature win in the rain-delayed feature from April 25 CDTA Continues to Support Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Tradition 2025) The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) will once again provide complimentary shuttle service as part of the 77th annual Albany Tulip Festival May 11 at Albany’s Historic Washington Park CDTA will provide complimentary shuttle service to Washington Park from 11:00 a.m Wayne County Fair and Horseshow Schedule Announced View Results Sign up to receive our free daily recap of local news [wp-rss-aggregator source=”8327″ template=”z93″ limit=”15″] [wp-rss-aggregator source=”754″ template=”z93″ limit=”15″]https://www.wkyt.com/arcio/rss/sites/news/?summary=true&sort=display_date:desc&size=20 Looking at the Willamette River below the Ellsworth Street Bridge on April 13 sometimes riding a bike around Jacksonville in Southern Oregon but mainly taking it easy So here are are few photos from around Albany over the last month At the entrance to the Periwinkle Bikepath at’Queen Avenue and Geary Street As powerful and fast electric bikes become more common Albany and other towns may have to decide just what “motorized” means The Periwinkle Bikepath is Albany’s premier bicycling route away from motor traffic the paved bikeway measures eight feet across wide enough for bike riders and walkers to get past each other This vacant lot at the corner of First and Burkhart was the site of a fuel tank farm back in the day Since 2007 it has been owned by the Carson Oil Co I ride past the lot when someone from Carson sprayed the weeds there He told me the idea was to keep the property from becoming a fire hazard The Ellsworth Street Bridge seems to be building its own logjam but it has a long way to go before it can match the big pile of debris caught on the railroad bridge downstream the rails of a local railroad from a century ago have been preserved as historical artifacts on this street in Jacksonville Albany missed the chance to do something similar in the reconstruction of Water Avenue that is now going on Thanks for taking this short tour with me to see some of what was in front of my cell phone camera over the last few weeks There’s track that can be preserved on Fifth Avenue in front of the former Oregon Electric Railway depot and on Baker Street between Fifth and Sixth Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" In the more than one month that the state budget has been overdue it’s not uncommon to hear "at least it’s not August" around Albany — a reminder of the chronically late budgets of the early 2000s but Friday the state budget process took a step closer with 2025 being the latest since 2010 — "the bad old days" as some around the Capitol call them it’s not looking like it’ll come close to that Deputy state Senate Majority Leader Mike Gianaris told Spectrum News 1 Friday that the end is near and the hope was for "pencils down" by end of day Friday as sources say a debate over loosening substantial equivalency requirements in public schools has threatened that goal Monday is a realistic target to pass bills,” he said Gianaris pointed out though that the date the budget is adopted will be well beyond May 2 “It takes about a week or so to get everything mechanically done in the legislative process so if we don’t get it done today we’re going to be rolling into late next week which we’re trying to avoid,” he said Asked if today could be ‘pencils down’ on deliberations over unresolved aspects of the state budget, Deputy Sen. Majority Leader @SenGianaris said “that’s the hope” because if conversations go any further it will “jeopardize being able to pass the bills next week” pic.twitter.com/5H3C5RBGco Chaotic late budgets faded when former Gov Andrew Cuomo took office in 2011 and made an on-time budget a priority said the past several budgets under Hochul should inspire a renewed appreciation for the April 1 deadline It’s already a big setback because of its secretiveness and because of the expansive number of policy items that were stuffed in by the governor.” Kaehny is particularly disturbed by Hochul’s media tour promoting handshake deals on her top-line items while budget talks continue in Albany “It’s stunning that the governor is taking a victory lap because she got the policy proposals that she wants,” he said Hochul has done a masterful job manipulating the political narrative here and the press.” He isn’t letting the Legislature off the hook either slamming lawmakers for spending the week while Hochul has been taking her victory lap pushing further policy changes with no public process Those discussions include changes to campaign finance rules a push to pay off the state’s unemployment debt despite Hochul ruling it out and the discussion over loosening substantial equivalency requirements for non-public schools many policy proposals that are getting fought off by the governor’s office,” he said Kaehny also pointed to the likely use of a "message of necessity" to speed up the process circumventing the three-day aging process for bills and seen as a way to provide adequate time for review as well as the lack of meaningful preparation for impending federal cuts as further blemishes on the process In response, Hochul’s team pointed to a Siena College poll which found that while New Yorkers were concerned that the budget is late, they supported her holding it up for most of her priorities. “Everyday New Yorkers aren't worried about a bureaucratic deadline They're worried about public safety and the cost of living,” said Hochul’s press secretary Hochul held out for a budget deal that makes major improvements to our discovery laws bans cell phones in schools and reforms our mental health laws New Yorkers overwhelmingly support the Governor's priorities -- and they support her strategy of using the budget to make these much-needed changes.” Hochul herself has framed the Monday announcement of a "general agreement" and "we got it done" branding as specifically focused on her top policy initiatives “What I want to focus on today is my priorities in my State of the State address and when I presented the budget I’m really proud to say that we got it done,” she told reporters earlier this week “Yes with a budget this complicated there are members who want to weight in on their issues but on the big ticket items…I’m here to say it’s accomplished.” Gianaris said if Hochul wants to “prematurely parade around the state and talk about what’s been done that’s her right,” but the continued conversations among lawmakers back in Albany that are of such concern to Kaehny are in part a matter of navigating the realities of New York’s executive driven budget process “Once the tactic is implemented to start talking about non budgetary items we almost have to do the same in order for the conversations to be had the way they’re supposed to be had,” he said “If we sit here and say we’re not going to suggest any policy but the Governor gets to suggest all of the policy that becomes a very one sided conversation so we’re almost compelled to put some of our ideas on the table.” He pointed out that while not ideal from a transparency standpoint given that Hochul’s holdup has eaten into the regular legislative session it does make sense that lawmakers would try to use the delay to their advantage the less time there is in the session to deal with non-budget items so people try to lump these non-budget items in because it’s so late,” he said It's worth noting that the Siena poll referenced by Hochul's team was specific to one year and one specific set of policy proposals Horner said voters may not put up with Albany shenanigans forever "It’s a disservice to New Yorkers that the budget is not done by April 1,” he said “They’re supposed to do it by April 1 so all of these games are about various members of the Albany political elite trying to work to their advantage.” Both Horner and Kaehny said that reigning in Albany's late budgets will be difficult and while other states have implemented things like later fiscal years and completely eliminating pay for lawmakers when the budget is late rather than simply delaying it and a constitutional ammendment has been proposed there's no clear cut solution in New York.  Jeanette Mary Spanier passed away peacefully May 1 She grew up on the family farm and attended Paynesville High School Jeanette and Orville Spanier were united in marriage on June 6 They farmed near Farming and lived there until they moved to Albany in April 2025 Spending time with family and friends brought her much joy She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Randy (Lanette); 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brothers She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings A reception for family and friends celebrating her life will be at 11:00 a.m The family would like to thank the staff at Mother of Mercy and Moments Hospice for their wonderful care Jeanette Mary Spanier passed away peacefully May 1, 2025, at Mother of Mercy in Albany, MN with family by her side.\nRead More Part of State Route 605 in New Albany will close for the summer as the city builds a roundabout at Market Street and Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road the road will close between Village Hall Road and Maplewood Cemetery until about Aug The closure will happen over the summer months to minimize the effect on New Albany-Plain Local Schools The primary detour for through traffic will be Morse Road to U.S Local traffic will have access at Fenway Road The roundabout is part of the Market Street Extension Project which extends Market Street northeast of the city's Village Center to connect with East Dublin Granville Road and U.S The project is designed to ease congestion and prepare the eastern suburb for future growth Construction started in fall 2024 and is expected to wrap up in November Eastern suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X An early morning fire forced three people from an Albany home There is extensive damage to the outside of the two-story apartment The cause of this fire is under investigation — The Capital Region is coming together to support Tia Szcepanski a dedicated pediatric nurse at Albany Medical Center and a traveling nurse to Syracuse who has been diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia a life-threatening blood disorder affecting bone marrow Supporters can contribute to Szcepanski's fight against the disease through her GoFundMe page Albany Police tell us they are investigating a stabbing that happened Friday in the area of Clinton Avenue and Ontario Street officers responded to the area for reports of a male that had been stabbed Police say they located a 38-year-old man with a stab wound to the abdomen The victim was treated on scene and taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Police say the investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detectives Division at 518-462-8039 someone loses their battle with blood cancer In the Capital Region and across the country people gathered for the Big Climb to combat this devastating disease and community members took on the challenge of climbing the 42 flights of stairs in the Corning Tower The event aims to raise funds and awareness for blood cancer research and patient support services Albany County Executive Dan McCoy highlighted the impact of blood cancer on first responders For those unable to attend the Big Climb, support for the fight against blood cancer can still be extended through the event's website by Jana DeCamilla (WRGB) — A 23-year-old Schenectady man was formally charged in connection with an April stabbing Jose Martinez was arraigned on the indictment that charges him with one count of Attempted Murder one count of Attempted Assault with Intention to Cause Serious Injury Assault with Intention to Cause Physical Injury with a Weapon and third-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon Albany Police responded to a residence on Kent Street for reports of an individual who had been stabbed Police found a 16-year-old male with a puncture wound to his back He was treated on scene by emergency medical personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital Police determined that the victim was stabbed in the area of Central Avenue and Quail Street Albany Police observed a male matching the description of Martinez on foot in the area of Eagle Street and Elm Street and arrested him ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The 27th annual "Cares for Kids" Radiothon raised $281,310 to support the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center The Bernard and Millie Duker Hospital is the only area children's hospital Listeners tuned into Capital Region radio stations could hear the stories of children and families and their experiences with the hospital and pledge their support for hospital programming All the funds raised will remain local and go directly to the hospital's programs NY — The Capital District Reptile Expo is set to return to the Albany Capital Center on Sunday promising its largest selection of exotic animals and supplies to date has consistently drawn nearly 5,000 attendees to the Capital Region each spring and fall The expo will feature over 180 vendor tables across more than 80,000 square feet Darrin Palmateer who owns Adirondack Exotics, that was affected by the Gloversville fire told CBS6 he and his exotic pets were set to be a part of this with his animals The event will also highlight its signature Education Room providing hands-on learning opportunities with over a dozen zoologists offering close encounters and educational presentations on these fascinating creatures General admission is available from 10 a.m with VIP ticket holders gaining early access at 9 a.m General admission tickets are priced at $12 for adults and $6 for children ages 6 to 13 The expo offers a 10% discount to military personnel Tickets can be purchased on the expo's website or Facebook page with preordering recommended for express check-in The expo's mission emphasizes promoting the exotic pet trade responsibly focusing on education and proper husbandry A portion of the profits is donated to wildlife conservation efforts including habitat preservation and protecting endangered species For more information, ticket sales, and a complete list of vendors, visit www.CapitalDistrictReptileExpo.com The man who punched the co-owner of the Shogun restaurant multiple times after he tried to stop him from skipping out on a bill of over $400 was set to be sentenced on Friday the matter was postponed until later this month because the Attorney General’s Office has to weigh in a motion by Lucas Healey’s attorney challenging the constitutionality of the law that allows offenders to be designated as persistent felons Healey had tried to pay the tab with a credit card but the card only approved about $50 worth of food and a fight broke out between Healey and Shogun employees that tried to stop him Zheng fell to the ground and was knocked unconscious He was in a coma for weeks and was left fighting for his life Healey rejected a plea deal on Aug. 16, 2024 and was found guilty by a jury on Jan Prosecutors had submitted a motion that they were going to seek Healey to be sentenced as a discretionary persistent felon which could lead to a sentence longer than 25 years Albany County Public Defender Jonathan Stroble made the appeal Judge Roger McDonough said he cannot legally proceed with sentencing until there is a response from the Attorney General’s Office “The attorney general is entitled to weigh in on Mr Strobel’s assertion of behalf of his client as to the constitutionality of the statute,” McDonough said McDonough rescheduled sentencing for May 30 at 10 a.m The judge decided to let the victim’s wife read a victim impact statement After a brief attempt from a Mandarin translator to make her statement Assistant District Attorney Ryan Carty read a written version The victim’s wife said the attack has robbed her husband of his ability to speak and he will bang his head against the wall distinguish colors or remember the names of fruits,” Carty said reading from the letter.  Her husband has fallen three times at home and suffered two seizures “My husband’s previous way of life is gone now he is trapped in silence and suffering,” she wrote The victim went on to say that she feels “isolated “This attack has not only shattered our present life but has also permanently altered our future our daily living expenses and housing costs have become an overwhelming financial burden,” she said Use the site search to find the content you want to find The station representative that can assist any person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public file is Brittany Moroukian. She can be contacted at bmoroukian@wnyt.com or 518-207-4710. According to a probable cause statement filed by the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office who was employed as a manager at a facility in Daviess County is accused of defrauding his employer of an estimated $113,016.59 reported financial discrepancies to the sheriff’s office after conducting a preliminary internal investigation That initial review was then referred to Westbrook & Co. The forensic audit concluded that Zumbehl used the company’s vehicles and staff to carry out operations on behalf of his personal business He then allegedly submitted requests for payment covering hauling services misrepresenting the expenses as those of the company he was managing The report further states that Zumbehl knowingly billed the employer for services rendered by his own company leading to a total loss of more than $113,000 the court set Zumbehl’s bond at $125,000 cash only a motion filed by Zumbehl was granted on May 1 reducing the bond to $50,000 with a 10% deposit option NEWS10 ABC ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– The John U Miller Memorial CROP Hunger Walk was held Sunday afternoon with over 200 participants The 45th annual walk raised over $69,000 to support those throughout Albany County who suffer from food scarcity CROP stands for Community Respond to Overcoming Poverty These walks raise money to fight hunger and support sustainable solutions to poverty displacement and disasters both locally and nationally the Albany event included walkers from churches and congregations across Albany County Organizers said once all donations are counted the total amount raised could top $100,000 the annual walk has raised over $2.8 million to fight hunger in Albany County If you know someone giving back to the community and helping others in need, let us know! Send us a picture on Facebook or email us at news@news10.com with #GivingOn10 and we’ll share it on air and online NEWS10 is the Capital Region’s local news leader these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals See highlights of the Firebirds overtime win at home against the Liberty Albany police investigating 2 stabbing incidents Off the Beaten Path: Far Shot Axe Throwing Hochul signs proclamation for 50th anniversary of Willowbrook documentary People in the Capital Region are used to seeing movies filmed around here but what happened in one local city was a horror movie scene that came to life One brave citizen helped save the day before police arrested a man in a clown mask who was carrying an electric chainsaw Local restaurant owner speaks in Washington about tariff impact Knee replacement won't stop local woman from running 5k Multiple cars had their windows smashed in at an apartment complex in Watervliet last October Police just recently charged the suspect tied to this case with a felony A team is investigating Monday to see if there was any further damage to the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse foundation after a tugboat and barge crashed into the monument last week See highlights of the Albany Patroons’ win against the Rhode Island Kraken Saturday night at the Washington Armory Watch today's top stories and most popular videos which provide you with features like past/future radar and customizable layers Trust us to help you plan the best day possible with the most accurate weather forecast available We recognize our responsibility to use data and technology for good We may use or share your data with our data vendors The Weather Channel is the world's most accurate forecaster according to ForecastWatch, Global and Regional Weather Forecast Accuracy Overview