by Jana DeCamilla (WRGB) — A 23-year-old Waterford man was arrested April 24 in connection to multiple vandalized vehicles in Watervliet at the Highland Club Apartments the Watervliet Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle that had been vandalized at the Highland Club Apartments Police reportedly discovered multiple vehicles with shattered windows and blood on the glass The collected blood samples were submitted for analysis and subsequently matched to an individual in law enforcement databases Following positive identification through DNA evidence and multiple attempts to locate the suspect at his last known addresses initial apprehension efforts proved unsuccessful Santiago was detained by another agency in an unrelated incident on April 24 Watervliet Police charged Santiago with felony third-degree Criminal Mischief Santiago was processed and released with an appearance ticket to return to Watervliet City Court at a later date DNA helped find a man wanted for smashing car windows in Watervliet is accused of breaking car windows at Highland Club Apartments Blood from the broken windows was traced to Santiago Santiago had already been detained last month in connection with a separate investigation He was turned over to Watervliet Police and charged with criminal mischief 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 Traffic on I-94 near Watervliet and Coloma will be affected by a couple of projects starting Monday Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us the agency will be repaving the Hennessey Road bridge over the highway we’ll have two lanes open of I-94 in each direction most of the time,” Schirripa said “There might be some nighttime double lane closures or it’s just on the one lane in each direction at Hennessey Road but there will also be some intermittent lane closures on Hennessey Road over I-94.” The bridge project is part of the larger I-94 repaving project now underway between Coloma and Watervliet That $32 million project will continue through next August although the Hennessey Road bridge part of it should be finished this August Schirripa tells us American Electric Power will be doing a utility project in the area of Park Road in Berrien County starting Monday That will involve dragging some power lines across I-94 “We’ll have some intermittent total closures of I-94 during that time But we’ll use the state police to assist us and those closures won’t last more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time.” Schirripa says traffic will simply be stopped while AEP crews do their thing All of those total closures will only happen during the overnight hours and the utility work will be for one week only Drivers are reminded to be extra cautious and watch out for any crews in the road by Emma Quinn NY (WRGB) — A boil water advisory has been implemented for residents in the City of Watervliet shows inadequate disinfection of drinking water The disinfection is used to destroy harmful microbes in residents' drinking water The New York State Department of Health says to bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute and cool before using Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking The advisory is expected to last three days until the problem is fixed residents will be informed when tests show water no longer needs to be boiled — There's been no championship hangover for the Watervliet Panthers who won the first state title in school history back in June The Panthers are 11-1 out of the gate this season despite losing nine seniors from last season's title winning squad "It's awesome that all the younger kids that are coming up are just buying in with the process and going through what we did last year," said junior pitcher Caleb Jewell "It's just all working out right now." Watervliet's defense helped deliver them a championship against Jackson Lumen Christi is back as the team's number 1 hurler to lead the Panthers pitching staff he's one of the best pitchers in the state of Michigan," said senior catcher Owen Epple "I think if we can throw strikes and not walk kids the last piece of the puzzle to put together is hitting It's an element that's been solid so far but the 12th-ranked team in Division 3 know they can do better "I think we're going to be good hitting," said Jewell "Everybody puts the ball in play usually but as long as you can put the ball in play A pediatric intensive care nurse needs your help Tia Szczepanski has been diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia and requires a bone marrow transplant You can help support her in an event Saturday May 3 at Patrick’s Pub in Watervliet It will include live music and 50/50 raffles for prizes There will also be bone marrow registry swabbing services by Punk Rock Saves Lives The City of Watervliet announced on Sunday morning that a boil water advisory is in effect until further notice Mayor Patricelli says this is due to a failure in one of the chlorination devices at the filtration plant and the levels went above the allowable threshold Officials say they have corrected the device but need to conduct water testing according to the health department’s regulations They estimate that water will have to be boiled prior to use for the next three days tap water should be brought to a rolling boil It is also recommended to use bottled water NY — Update 4/8 6:18 PM: Shanora Brooks has been found ---------------------------------------------------------------- Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl from Watervliet She was last seen in the Watervliet area on April 6 black hooded sweatshirt with a purple butterfly design Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact the Watervliet Police Department at 518-270-3833 A Watervliet man was arrested following an investigation into a sexual assault complaint from St Watervliet Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault complaint involving a 17-year-old female victim had reportedly been sexually assaulted by a known individual over a prolonged period of time An investigation was conducted in cooperation with the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force Kennedy was charged with felony first-degree Rape Kennedy was arraigned in Watervliet City Court where he was initially remanded to the Albany County Jail He has since been released under the supervision of Albany County Probation and given an ankle monitor Belcher says the proposed cuts could reduce production by 60 to 70 percent the arsenal employs nearly 800 people in the Capital Region Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Senator Chuck Schumer is criticizing reported cuts targeting the Watervliet Arsenal's workforce said the rumored DOGE-recommended cuts to the Arsenal's workforce "would undermine Watervliet Arsenal’s production of the top-notch large-caliber cannon tubes in a letter to Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll said the reported cuts would hurt the Arsenal's capacity to manufacture cannons for the military and therefore degrade Army mission readiness "When Secretary Driscoll met with me in early February I told him how valuable the Watervliet Arsenal is and that he should visit Watervliet Arsenal now seeing this facility’s work firsthand is more pertinent than ever," Schumer said in his statement "Once Secretary Driscoll visits Watervliet I am certain he will realize the civilian workforce’s unquestionable contributions to national security namely their unique and irreplaceable expertise honed over 200 years of delivering quality munitions and artillery weapons systems to the warfighter." Schumer's statement said cuts proposed by both DOGE and the Pentagon would reduce the Arsenal workforce by up to 40% with 20% of the laid-off workers being military veterans The oldest continuously active arsenal in the country has produced weaponry for the military since the War of 1812 No layoffs are coming to the Watervliet Arsenal Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he secured a commitment from U.S Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll that the rumored plans to lay off staff at the arsenal will not move forward There had been talks alleging about 300 people could have lost their jobs if those layoffs occurred "I am glad that the workers at Watervliet Arsenal can now breathe a sigh of relief Watervliet Arsenal’s highly skilled civilian workforce have irreplaceable technical expertise that have supported America’s troops and allies for generations and we must continue to invest in the Capital Region to bolster America’s military capacity and national security,” Schumer said in a statement “The civilian workforce of the Watervliet Arsenal are absolutely essential to make the top-notch large-caliber cannon tubes and other mission-critical artillery components for the U.S I sincerely thank the Army for heeding my calls for protecting the workforce of the Capital Region and committing to ensure the Watervliet Arsenal continues to remain a pillar of America’s defense for generations to come.” Union leaders at the arsenal cheered the news and called the workers there dedicated and patriotic Americans There will be no job cuts at the Watervliet Arsenal, despite an earlier report that the Department of Governmental Efficiency was planning to lay off 40% of the staff. said he spoke personally with Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll who said rumor plans to lay off staff would not be moving forward The arsenal produces large-caliber cannon tubes gun barrels and other mission-critical artillery components “Watervliet Arsenal’s highly skilled civilian workforce have irreplaceable technical expertise that have supported America’s troops and allies for generations and we must continue to invest in the Capital Region to bolster America’s military capacity and national security,” Schumer said (WRGB) — Plans for mass layoffs at the Watervliet Arsenal have been halted according to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer RELATED: February jobs report shows beginning of federal worker terminations Schumer said that in a call with Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Driscoll confirmed that the layoffs will not proceed The proposed cuts would have reduced production at the arsenal by 60 to 70% A Watervliet man has admitted to assaulting a toddler pleaded guilty in Saratoga County Court on Monday to attempted assault State Police arrested Smith after they said he was watching the child in June and left a bruise while disciplining the child Smith is scheduled to be sentenced on June 10 Sign up for the Breaking Defense newsletter A 155 mm artillery tube enters a heat treatment furnace at Watervliet Arsenal in New York as part of a process called “austenitizing.”(US Army/John B Snyder) the US Army’s Watervliet Arsenal has been forging more cannon tubes at a rate not seen in 40 years the commander of the Tank-automotive and Armaments Command And while there is still room to grow inside the arsenal secondary sources could offer the service with a glidepath to quickly scaling production As part of the service’s organic industry base is the sole producer of cannon tubes inside the US weapons like M1 Abrams tanks That meant there was a sudden production influx in 2022 when Washington began rushing howitzers to Ukraine to fend off Russian troops “Use of that [M777] howitzer and the volume it’s been used definitely confirmed the accuracy and also its endurance that it could fire: Those tubes had longer life than originally expected,” Lalor told reporters on Wednesday after an Association of the US Army event because you’re firing at that rate … it drives a requirement for additional canon tubes at a rate we haven’t seen in generations,” he added Lalor estimated that Watervliet has likely tripled production over the past three years the service revamped its manufacturing processes and modernized the facility Although the two-star general said he believes the facility still has capacity to grow lessons from the war in Ukraine have showcased industrial base vulnerabilities and the need to have multiple production sources to avoid a single point of failure that could leave the service without a cannon producer we’re definitely looking at it that secondary sources are going to be helpful too in a future conflict that we may have to fight.” The service has begun examining its options for bringing on secondary sources and Lalor said it has now identified “multiple” sources that if given the technical data to produce the tubes could have production lines up and running within 12 to 18 months because it’s a unique capability,” Lalor said believe you can produce at a scale and rate faster.” The open QGroundControl software for drone control was improved with a fusion engine to integrate sensors and controls The defense secretary said the US must “cultivate exceptional senior leaders who drive innovation and operational excellence unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that hinder their growth and effectiveness.” Northrop Grumman is one of the only companies with expertise and capability to design build and operate systems across an array of orbits Distributed anti-submarine warfare leverages autonomy and advanced comms and networked sensors that already exist Sign up and get Breaking Defense news in your inbox These expeditionary systems provide new layers of defense against evolving threats and enable non-kinetic attack Water — A swift but powerful storm swept through Watervliet on April 15 authorities have reported downed power lines 2nd Avenue at 15th Street and Clinton Street at 8th Avenue are currently closed Officials have warned residents to avoid approaching any downed wires and to report hazards immediately to emergency services or National Grid Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application David was the son of the late Armond and Winifred Boislcair.  David was a union painter for 35 years a member of Local 201 David had a passion for hunting and fishing he loved spending time at the log cabin he built at his family camp in Woodbury Vermont.  David was a dedicated member of his community; in 1979 he became a volunteer fire fighter of the Schyler Heights Fire Department and was chief for several years.  David was the devoted husband to Carol Boisclair David is survived by his siblings Carol (Cindy) Naberezny and Sandy Hart his children David Jr (Michelle) Boisclair and Daniel (Tara) Boisclair Lucas (Sarah) Boisclair and David Boisclair III and four great grandson James Clay and Theodore and several nieces and nephews Visitation will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals A Last Call will be held beginning at 7:00 pm the family requests that donations be made to NYOH Community Cancer Foundation https://nyohfoundation.org/.  To leave a message if condolence or share a memory of David Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors People living in Watervliet are being asked to boil their water because of an issue with disinfection.The city said it disinfects water to remove bacteria Monitoring on Sunday showed heightened levels of harmful microbes NewsChannel 13 is told the process has been fixed and is running as normal but the city is asking people to boil their water for the next two days to be safe Watervliet leaders will share more information when all water is OK to drink Anyone with questions can call the water filtration plant at 518-785-7082 or the Albany County Health Department at 518-447-4620 NEWS10 ABC Watervliet unveils new design for military banners 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 New York is recognizing the deadly epidemic that’s impacted Indigenous people for generations May 5 is the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (M.M.I.P.) Awareness Day but the state is now acknowledging an awareness week Proposed rebates for electric landscaping equipment Mildred Elley to open new Amsterdam location Over $69K raised from 45th annual Crop Hunger Walk from Watervliet was arrested for rape after an investigation by the Watervliet Police Department in cooperation with the FBI Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force Kennedy sexually assaulted a 17-year-old victim over an extended period of time Kennedy was charged with first-degree rape arraigned in Watervliet City Court and is being monitored by Albany County Probation “The Watervliet Police Department remains committed to investigating all crimes of this nature with diligence and sensitivity We thank the community and our federal partners for their support during this investigation,” police said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says rumored 40 percent cuts at the Watervliet Arsenal will not be moving forward Schumer says the rumored cuts directed by the Pentagon and DOGE the non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency the Arsenal in Albany County manufactures artillery weapon system components The Democrat said Monday he was assured by the Secretary of the Army that the layoffs will not be happening Schumer wrote to Secretary Daniel Driscoll last month detailing his concerns over the impact of potential cuts National Federation of Federal Employees Local 2109 president Guy Belcher says union workers were “ecstatic” to hear the news  "They were kind of walking on eggshells not knowing if they're going to lose their job Probationary employees more specifically were definitely worried because they just got hired We have a lot of employees there that were considered term positions And they seem like they're on the chopping block as well and a lot of people on the first round of the fork in the road And then Secretary Hegseth just did another round of it that started on the 7th of April and closed out on the 14th And I haven't seen those numbers yet about how many are taking it but I'm sure it's going to be a lot more than the first round just because of the uncertainty of what's going on," said Belcher.  Mayor Charles Patricelli has been following the news The second-term Democrat tells WAMC that he too is relieved "The Arsenal has become a more of a staple here in the community in itself there's a lot more residents that I know that work at the arsenal I know that the restaurants and some of the businesses are usually pretty well frequented by the arsenal We just had another Little Trolley taco truck that moved in there I think it always has a has an impact on the economy you know they're such a great organization to work with," Patricelli said.  Belcher commended Schumer for his advocacy on behalf of the Arsenal  "It's just proof that you know that you got to get you got to get out ahead of things and see "The Arsenal has a huge value to our nation just like I was quoted yesterday and saying they're true blooded patriotic Americans that love doing their job and defending the war fighter to have them walking around stressful every day not knowing if they're going to lose their job is not good for anybody And there's a big sigh of relief at the Arsenal today." Schumer says keeping the Arsenal workers in the Capital Region is essential to advancing America’s national security and support for troops in the field Be one of the first to know what's coming up on WAMC See additional subscription options An iconic part of Watervliet could be the latest casualty of President Donald Trump’s continued federal cuts Nearly 40% of the Watervliet Arsenal’s civilian workforce could be fired due to a federal hiring freeze and the facility says proposed cuts could reduce production by as much as 70% The Arsenal is an Army owned-and-operated manufacturing facility that is the oldest of its kind in the entire united states employees who work on fixed terms of one to three years likely won’t be brought back Watervliet Mayor Charles Patricelli said he has heard the same rumors “I think it’s going to have a huge impact on our community,” he said “I’ve been in contact with Congressman Tonko and he’s been trying to keep a handle on it as well,” Patricelli said Firefighters responded to a fire in Watervliet on Tuesday night It happened at the Highland Club Apartments at 17 Eastview Drive Fire officials say it started in the kitchen They did not believe there were any injuries the Green Island School District has decided students in grades nine through twelve will attend Watervliet High School starting September 2025 The decision was made following a vote that resulted in 135 in favor and 28 against the move on Tuesday expressed relief after the decision-making process "It is a relief that this part of the journey is over," he said "Looking forward to planning and supporting the students moving forward as we go to the spring." PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Green Island UFSD to vote on proposal that sends high school students to Watervliet which include coordinating with Watervliet school counselors arranging opportunities for students to meet their future peers and faculty and organizing meetings with parents and other constituents to ensure a smooth transition The decision comes amid declining enrollment in the Green Island School District which has made it challenging to offer a wide range of extracurricular activities a state comptroller's report identified Green Island as a district susceptible to "fiscal stress." "I just think it will help high schoolers get more socialization moving forward I think that's important for the grades nine through twelve." MORE: NYS report shows schools under fiscal stress The district also noted the transition to Watervliet High School will expand academic electives and Advanced Placement course availability while reducing costs for the Green Island community. Under the agreement, Green Island Union Free School District will pay $400,000 per year over the next five years for tuition and education for 55 high school students in the Watervliet City School Distric Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Traffic stop in Watervliet leads to felony weapon charge for Troy teenagerby Jana DeCamilla NY (WRGB) — A teenager from Troy was arrested Sunday and charged with felony weapon possession following a Watervliet traffic stop on March 23rd Watervliet police officers conducted a motor vehicle stop leading to the arrest of 16-year-old female passenger "protruding from a passenger’s waistband." Watervliet police charged the 16-year-old female from Troy with second-degree felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon The driver was charged with misdemeanor third-degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations The teen was arraigned in Watervliet City Court and released with an appearance ticket to return to Family Court on a later date The man whose roof collapsed into his Watervliet apartment six months ago is now suing the property owner Brandon Gayzur is demanding no less than $250,000 in damages from his former apartment complex The 28-page lawsuit filed on Tuesday  details what Gayzur has called a “nightmare situation.”Gayzur was told by Lake Shore Park Apartments that the roof was going to be replaced on his unit in July 2024 and it damaged many of his valuable belongings The lawsuit states Gayzur was without a home for many weeks as his home was being inspected by the complex’s insurance adjusters Lake Shore Park Apartments offered Gayzur an option to end his lease but Gayzur wanted to keep the apartment and wait for the repairs to be done Gayzur later found out from the complex his home tested positive for asbestos Lake Shore Park Apartments declined to comment on the new lawsuit 13Investigates looked at Gayzur’s lease agreement It says the complex is not responsible to any tenant’s damage or loss of property or personal injury for a list of reasons Tenants are required to have renters insurance at Lake Shore Park Apartments Gayzur’s renters insurance denied his claim citing there is no coverage available for loss in his policy NewsChannel 13 also reached out to Babe Roof Tuesday evening after its normal business hours We have not yet received a reply on our request to comment we will share what they say on the lawsuit Kathy Hochul visited Watervliet Elementary School on Thursday to speak with students and parents She said with rising costs making it harder for families to make ends meet she promises to put more money back in their pockets “The $1,000 check for families with children under the age of 4 a cut in their taxes if they’re middle-class families but also to cover the cost of school lunches and breakfasts which is about $1,600 a year,” said Hochul “That’s all back in their pockets – adds up to almost $5,000.” The governor is also planning to distribute free diapers and other supplies for 100,000 babies and advance a nation-leading legislative proposal to improve maternal and infant health A hazardous materials spill at the Watervliet Arsenal Monday afternoon is under investigation but hazmat technicians were on scene making sure the materials did not spread Firefighters and hazmat technicians controlled the spill preventing it from contaminating any surrounding areas NewsChannel 13 is waiting to hear back from Watervliet Police with more information and will share it as we get it Lake effect snow fell all night in parts of southwest Michigan causing slick roads in spots and making Tuesday morning's drive slow for some The largest band of lake effect snow dropped 12 inches in Watervliet with other areas seeing lesser amounts Whiteout conditions were reported along I-94 making traffic move at a crawl on Tuesday morning Some in northern Berrien County saw 5-7" of snow overnight and snow continued to fall Tuesday morning The heavy bursts of snow have kept some roads in Berrien County snow covered despite crews being out all night treating the roads A band of lake effect snow will set up mainly over Berrien and Cass Counties Tuesday morning bringing heavy bursts of snow that reduce visibility Far southernmost communities will just deal with frigid cold temperatures to start Tuesday with a high in the mid to upper 30s and chances for rain/snow Snow accumulation is possible Wednesday evening but should stay relatively light of 1-2" Cold air and snow chances return for Thursday and Friday followed by modest warming for the weekend NY — The Watervliet Police Department has issued an advisory after the potential sighting of two bears in the wooded area near St The sighting was made during a training exercise on December 10 by the department’s drone unit which was testing thermal imaging capabilities A screenshot from the footage captured by the drone operators has been released they typically hibernate from late November to early April though they may be active in milder weather or if disturbed Residents are urged to remain watchful and take precautions to ensure safety The police department recommends several measures to prevent bear encounters: Residents are encouraged to stay informed and practice these safety measures Any additional updates will be provided if necessary If a bear is observed in your neighborhood please contact your local police department NY (WRGB) — A Watervliet man is in custody on attempted murder and other charges following an assault in Troy earlier this week Troy Police Patrols were called to 750 2nd Avenue for a reported assault that left an adult male victim with serious injuries the suspect fled the scene immediately following the attack Detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation interviewing potential witnesses and collecting evidence Detectives were able to learn more about the incident and identify the involved suspect as Jahnye Griffin MORE: Schenectady man hospitalized, daughter charged with endangering The investigation has determined the victim and suspect connected via social networking and agreed to meet up at the victim’s apartment Police say the suspect and victim were inside the victim’s apartment having a conversation when ultimately the suspect began attacking the victim before leaving the apartment with the victim’s cell phone The victim summoned help from nearby residents leading to the response by Troy PD & FD The victim was transported by Troy FD to a local area hospital where he continues his medical treatment as he recovers The suspect was taken into custody Thursday night in Watervliet he was processed and arraigned in Troy City Court where he was charged with attempted murder in the 2nd degree At his arraignment the defendant was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail MORE:Albany police identify victim found dead in the woods as missing man Troy PD expressed thanks for the assistance of the Rensselaer County Bureau of Public Safety-Communications Watervliet Police Department & the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office all of which assisted in the investigation They also reminded the public to take safety into consideration when meeting in person after connecting with someone online Online users are encouraged to research before meeting someone for the first time consider meeting somewhere in a public place tell a trusted friend or family member where you are going & who you are meeting and be cautious if you don’t feel as though you know enough about the other individual A Watervliet man has been arrested for allegedly assaulted a man he met through social media It happened on Monday around 1:30 p.m. at an apartment at 750 2nd Ave had connected with the victim on social media The man had serious injuries and is recovering at a local hospital Police found Griffin on Thursday night and arrested him He was charged with second-degree attempted murder Griffin was arraigned in Troy City Court and sent to Rensselaer County Jail Police are reminding the public to be careful when meeting a person online People are encouraged to meet in a public place tell a friend or family member where they are going to be and be cautious if they do not know enough about the person They can contact Troy Police at 518-270-4411 or 911 in an emergency Fire officials confirmed that a fire in an apartment complex in Watervliet was caused by a cooking mishap Watervliet firefighters received a report around 5:45 p.m of a fire at the Highland Club Apartments at 17 Eastview Drive The fire was under control in about 20 minutes firefighters remained at the scene for a couple more hours to check on whether the fire had extended to the other parts of the three-story building and clearing out smoke A firefighter from another agency slipped on the ice Watervliet Arsenal and Troy assisted at the scene The Red Cross opened up a shelter at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish for the 20 people displaced by the fire 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.