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UPDATE: I-890 reopened between exit 5 and 6
UPDATE, 12:05 p.m. According to Schenectady Police, I-890 was shut down in both directions for about a half hour this morning because a man was threatening to jump off the Cotton Hollow Factory Bridge. Calls to police starting coming in just...... Full story
Traffic Alert: Rexford Bridge
REXFORD – It will be slow going over the Rexford Bridge on Thursday and Saturday. Steel repairs are being done to the span. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, one lane will be closed from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. this...... Full story
Rensselaer mechanic arrested again for allegedly cheating customers
EAST GREENBUSH – An East Greenbush car mechanic is arrested for charging customers for unneeded repairs to their vehicles. The State Police teamed up with East Greenbush Police to investigate 51-year-old Douglas Faulkner, owner of Auto Care...... Full story
Schenectady Co. SPCA names new Chief
SCHENECTADY -- The Schenectady County SPCA has named David Dean as the organization's new Chief Humane Law Enforcement Officer. Dean was sworn in by Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino on Tuesday afternoon. He replaces Chief...... Full story
Glenville man arrested for heroin possession
GLENVILLE -- 59-year-old David Riley was arrested on Friday and charged with Felony drug possession. Glenville Police say that Riley hit a utility pole with his vehicle on Hetcheltown Road and fled on foot. He was found on Pashley Road with...... Full story
Madison Handbags to open office in Schenectady
SCHENECTADY -- Madison Handbags will open an office and production facility at 131 State Street in downtown Schenectady, and is expected to create 40 new jobs through 2013. "We welcome Madison Handbags and its great success story to...... Full story
Flood victims question FEMA’s role Post-Irene
Despite what's happening down in Washington people in Rotterdam Junction have mixed feelings about FEMA and are beginning to question the agency's role Post-Irene. "I'm filthy rich according to my government" says flood victim Don Chapadeau. Very...... Full story
Post Irene damage affecting Erie Canal marinas
Some unpleasant news for area marinas already battered by severe flooding, the Erie Canal may not reopen before November when it shuts down for the winter. If this happens marinas will be forced to shut down their seasonal business early....... Full story
Rotterdam restricting water use
ROTTERDAM -- Police in Rotterdam say that the twon is restricting the use of water within the town. Residents and business are asking people to only use water that is absolutely necessary. This order is effective until further notice. ... Full story
Glenville Police arrest two on drug charges after two traffic stops
GLENVILLE -- Glenville Police arrested two people on drug charges following separate traffic stops in the town. The first happened on September first. An officer pulled over a driver for speeding, and reported finding 55 grams of marijuana in the...... Full story
Road closures in Glenville due to storm damage
GLENVILLE -- The town of Glenville has announced that the following roads are closed because of the storm that moved through the area Sunday afternoon. Route 5 (Amsterdam Rd.) is closed both east and westbound from Hoffman Hill Rd and Wolf Hollow...... Full story
Elderly, blind chihuahua found in Stockade after storm
SCOTIA -- A stray chihuahua was brought to the Animal Protective Foundation on Wednesday after he was found wantering near Erie Boulevard and Monroe Street in the Stockdade district. Staff at the shelter estimate that the dog is at least ten years...... Full story
Niskayuna lifts evacuation order
NISKAYUNA -- The New York State Power Authority notified the Town of Niskayuna on Monday that the "Type B" emergency at the Vischer Ferry Plant (Lock 7) was terminated. As a result, the Town of Niskayuna ended its previous evacuation order for all...... Full story
Schenectady County under water restriction
SCHENECTADY -- A countywide water restriction has been issued for Schenectady County until further notice. Municipalities within the county are preparing to shut down water systems due to widespread flooding and using stored reserves. The...... Full story
Schenectady Co. telling residents near Lock 7 to evacuate
NISKAYUNA -- Schenectady County officials are strongly advising residents in low-lying areas of Niskayuna from Lock 7 to the Albany County line to evacuate. A message was posted on Monday afternoon on the Schenectady County website. Officials...... Full story
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Wind: from the Northeast at 16.1 gusting to 27.6 MPH (14 gusting to 24 KT)
Dewpoint: 14.0 F (-10.0 C) | Pressure: 1005.7 mb
Last Updated: 2012-02-11 15:20:07
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