Troy to hear concerns over building project

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:57pm

TROY - The city is hosting a meeting for residents who are upset about a new construction project.

The issue is the Morrison Avenue apartments in South Troy that was originally approved as senior apartments two years ago.

A new plan for luxury apartments has fewer apartments and more parking.

Residents say the new layout never went back before the planning board.

Tuesday night’s meeting is at seven in the council chambers.

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Rensselaer DA to run for State Supreme Court

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 12:54pm

TROY - Rensselaer County's district attorney is seeking the nomination for State Supreme Court Justice.

Richard McNally tells NewsChannel 13 that he's running in the third judicial district.

The district includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, and Rensselaer, Schoharie, Sullivan and Ulster counties.

McNally currently is serving his second term as district attorney.

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Brian Regan comes to Palace

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 11:05am

ALBANY – On Friday, December 13, comedian Brian Regan will perform at The Palace Theatre.

Regan brings the perfect balance of sophistication writing and physicality to his shows.

All tickets to the 8 p.m. performance are $39.75 and can be purchased at The Palace Box Office, or by calling 518-465-4663.

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Watervliet woman charged with felony assault

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Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 3:50pm

A Watervliet woman is facing felony assault charges after police say she stabbed a man at a house party.

Watervliet Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Hillside Drive around 12:50 Sunday morning. Upon arrival police say they found a 44 year old man laying in the front lawn with several stab wounds.

The man, whose identity has not been released, is being treated for his injuries at Albany Med.

41 year old Jihada "Onyx" Murray is charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies. Police say Murray was fighting with the victim about some property when she allegedly stabbed him multiple times in the stomach, hands and face.

Murray is being held at Albany County Correctional Facility without bail. No word on the condition of the victim.

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Brush burning ban continues in NYS

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Sunday, May 5th, 2013, 1:53pm

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York conservation officials say continuing dry weather has raised the danger of wildfires, advising rural and suburban residents that all residential brush burning is prohibited during the usually high fire risk period from March 16 through May 14.

Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens says the number of seasonal fires has dropped 35 percent since the open burning regulation took effect in 2009.

While allowing residential brush burning most of the year in towns with populations of less than 20,000, it prohibits open burning statewide in early spring when most of the state's wildfires occur.

Factors include lack of green vegetation, abundant dry grass and leaves, warm temperatures and wind.

Violators can face a minimum fine of $500 for a first offense.

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Troy police investigate Uncle Sam graffiti

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Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 5:46pm

TROY – Police are investigating a string of graffiti incidents overnight at six separate locations.

According to police, areas near three of the city’s Uncle Sam statues, a World War II monument and two other buildings were vandalized overnight.

All “tags” appear to be from the same person and police are vigorously investigating.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police.

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Family leaps to safety to escape Wynantskill fire

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Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 2:21pm

WYNANTSKILL – A family of five is in the hospital after jumping from a window to escape a fire in their Wynantskill home.

Authorities say the mother, father, two young children and an infant are all expected to be okay. They're at Albany Medical Center.

The fire broke out in their home at 15 Bellemeade St. just before 2 a.m. Friday at the home of Christopher & Karli Sydo. Neighbors saw the flames and called for help.

The assistant fire chief says Christopher leapt from second floor window. The mother, Karli then tossed the three children, including the newborn, to him before jumping herself.

While there is damage to the home, firefighters say it doesn't appear the home will have to be demolished.

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