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Winter reasserts itself, tentative agreement on contract in Momentive strike, Schumer and Gillibrand vote "no", The Wine Shop reopens
Snowstorm It snowed -- a surprising amount. Totals from around the area for Thursday's storm ranged from 6-18 inches. And the 11.2 inches recorded at ALB was the highest storm total since February 2015. [NWS Albany x2] Snow emergencies are in effect in a bunch of municipalities, including Albany (where... (read the rest)
Pedestrian killed in Washington Park hit and run, continued confusion and uncertainty over immigration order, building the paper pantry
Fatal Albany hit and run Albany police say they're investigating the death of pedestrian in Washington Park after she was apparently hit by an SUV and the vehicle fled the scene. APD says the woman -- 21-year-old Rajine Martinez of Albany -- was struck around 4 am on Washington Park... (read the rest)
That was a lot of lightning, police looking for help in identifying body, jail plans video visitation system, mobile vet addresses "redonkulous" cat situation
Yesterday's thunderstorms dumped more than half an inch of rain (could be more of less depending on location). And at one point last night, there were about 100 lightning strikes every five minutes in the area. The area is still almost 2 inches short of rain compared to a typical... (read the rest)
Hurricane Irene aftermath, boy injured in alleged hit-and-run, lamentably ironic stabbing of the year, Stay Thirsty wins Travers
The storm that started as Hurricane Irene dropped 4.69 inches of rain in the Albany area Sunday (a record for the date). That's prompted a lot of flooding around the region -- notably along the Mohawk in Schenectady and the Hudson/Poestenkill in Troy (previous updates about flooding and evacuations). The... (read the rest)
Teen shot and killed in Schenectady, pressure builds on same-sex marriage, UAlbany grad student back after being imprisoned in Iran
A 15-year-old was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Schenectady's Mont Pleasant neighborhood (map). A witness reported hearing "at least five or six" gun shots after some sort of altercation at a house party spilled into the street. It's Schenectady's first homicide of the year. The teen, Eddie Stanley,... (read the rest)
Racino deal stumbling, Momentive headquarters at tech park, Schenectady schools chief up for another job, crack bust in Malta, Martina Hingis to play in Albany
The selection of AEG to run the Aqueduct racino continues to stir things up at the Capitol. The feds have reportedly subpoenaed member items given out by state Senate president Malcolm Smith to a non-profit with indirect connections to AEG. And Sheldon Silver called for the state inspector general to... (read the rest)
Exit 6 construction delays
The construction of SPUI at Exit 6 on the Northway is set to start back up in March -- and it looks there will be delays. Lots of delays. The DOT says it will be closing three lanes of the Rt 7 bridge. That should constrict things considerably for the... (read the rest)
Assembly passes same-sex marriage bill, GE battery plant coming to Capital Region, NY's top court says no police GPS without warrant, condo slump in Saratoga, the $500 wedding
The state Assembly passed a bill that would allow same-sex marriage. The vote was 89-52 -- that's four more "yes" votes than in 2007. Five members who had voted "no" two year ago voted "yes" this time around. The lobbying focus now shifts to the state Senate, where there's currently... (read the rest)
State worker unions confront Paterson at Gideon Putnam, Murphy lead over Tedisco widens, why the Dalai Lama reconsidered, bank knocked over with electric drill, Saratoga grid could get smart, Dr. Wow
The state worker unions protested the planned job cuts outside the state Democratic Rural Conference Friday evening at the Gideon Putnam. David Paterson stopped outside the meetings to talk with the protesters -- though one union rep called the impromptu session "absolutely unproductive." Paterson later told a news conference that... (read the rest)
Caroline's officially out, unemployment rate projected to climb, group calls public health students' confession "tainted," geese block traffic
Caroline Kennedy released a statement early this morning announcing the she has dropped out of the contention for Hillary Clinton's (now former) Senate seat for "personal reasons". Kennedy withdrawal from the process seemed a little haphazard -- and media reports about her intentions were all mixed up last night. [NYT]... (read the rest)
People gather to watch inauguration, Paterson keeps everyone guessing, Alaei brothers sentenced, hot fudge business is sweet
People got together in places all over the Capital Region yesterday to watch the inauguration, including living rooms, restaurants, senior citizen homes, Proctors Theater, fraternal organizations, a think tank and a lot of schools. [Daily Gazette] [Saratogian] [TU] [Daily Gazette] [Saratogian] [Saratogian] [Troy Record] [Saratogian] [Daily Gazette] There were also... (read the rest)
Kamiar Alaei Update
Reports on the status of Kamiar and Arash Alaei have been a bit confusing, but the latest news out of Iran suggests the UAlbany graduate student and his brother have now been convicted of attempting to overthrow Islamic rule in Iran as part of an alleged $75 million US-backed plot.... (read the rest)
UAlbany public health student sentenced in Iran
The The UAlbany School of Public Health student and his brother accused of plotting a "velvet revolution" in Iran have been convicted. AIDS researchers Kamiar and Arash Alaei were convicted of "communicating with an enemy state" and additional secret charges. They are expected to be sentenced tomorrow. Kamiar Alaei is... (read the rest)
Vigil for U-Albany student detained in Iran
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be in NYC next week, and Physicians for Human Rights will use the visit to call attention to the plight of a U-Albany student and his brother who have been charged with plotting a "velvet revolution" in Iran. Kamiar and Arash Alaei are internationally respected... (read the rest)
UAlbany student charged with plotting a "velvet revolution" in his home country
A UAlbany public health student being detained in Iran has been charged with plotting a "velvet revolution." Iranian-born Kamiar Alaei is a doctoral student at the UAlbany School of Public Health. He and his brother Arash Alaei are both physicians. They've been described as "heroes" working to prevent the spread... (read the rest)