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Police say missing attorney died of natural causes

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 5:33pm

NISKAYUNA - There has been an update to the mysterious death of Niskayuna Attorney Micheal Wallender. NewsChannel 13 has been calling police regularly about the case.

Thursday the Schenectady County DA's office gave some answers.

DA Bob Carney says Wallender died of natural causes, according to his autopsy results.

He says it was cardiac related and there's no evidence of foul play.

Wallender's body was found in the woods off of river and Rosendale Roads in Niskayuna on Jan. 26.

Carney says police are still looking into why his car was found at the airport.

He says pending any new developments; Wallender's death was not a homicide.

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Annual music series to kick off May 24

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, May 23rd, 2:53 pm

ROTTERDAM JUNCTION – The annual music series will be kicking off on Friday, May 24. Following is more information:

Get ready for the first series in the season of Howlin' at the Moon, an annual music series at the Mabee Farm Historic Site's 1760 Dutch Barn on Route 5s in Rotterdam Junction this Friday, May 24 from 7 - 9 pm.

This month features: 13 Feet of Bluegrass.

These local boys play, high-energy bluegrass, 70s and 80s country rock, blues, originals and a spectrum from the Allman Brothers to Flatt and Scruggs. 7 pm - 9 pm.  $5. per person.

For more information, call Mabee Farm Historic Site, at (518) 887-5073

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Three War Veteran gives Memorial Day message

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 5:20pm

NISKAYUNA - The Grand Marshall of this year’s Memorial Day Parade in Albany says we should never pass it off as just another parade.

Colonel John Edwards of Niskayuna has a distinguished military career that spans three wars.

He says we should 'always' honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

“You're scared as hell. I'm telling you. You don't know what the hell is going to be happening.”

Colonel John Edwards wartime memories are as vivid for him today as they were when he was on active duty.

In his long and distinguished career, he served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.

He enlisted in the army air corps right out of high school and was trained to be a gunner on a B24 bomber.

In 1944, his plane was shot down over Germany. After bailing out, he and his crew were quickly surrounded by Nazi troops. Some of his crew were shot and killed. He was taken prisoner.

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Local rowers celebrate National Learn to Row Day

Submitted by Anna Didio on Wednesday, May 22nd, 3:38 pm
Local rowers celebrate National Learn to Row Day

 

NISKAYUNA - Saturday, June 1, is National Learn to Row Day.  It is also the Section 2 Modified Championship for middle school rowers, hosted by Niskayuna Rowing at Aqueduct Park.

At the championship, modified rowers will race a 1000 meter course, and stay for a ceremonial boat dedication and the free open house. 

The Modified Championships will be held from 9:00am until 11:30am. Racing is below the bridge and can be viewed from Williams Street.  

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South Colonie school budget exceeds tax cap; not in Niskayuna

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:43pm

Voters in South Colonie approved what Niskayuna voters did not on Tuesday. They agreed to over-ride the property tax cap in order to pass a new school district budget.

There were 2,200 yes votes, to 1,100 no votes. A super-majority of 60 percent was needed to override the tax cap. They got 66 percent.

Meanwhile, voters in Niskayuna voted no to exceeding the tax cap, 3,200 to 2,500 votes.

Budgets in Cairo-Durham and Middleburgh also failed.

You can view school vote results for the entire Capital Region here.

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Local airman graduates basic military training

Submitted by Anna Didio on Tuesday, May 21st, 8:19 pm
Local airman graduates basic military training

 

Air Force Airman Michael J. Ambesi graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Ambesi is the son of Tracey Ambesi of Van Curler Avenue, Schenectady, and Theodore Ambesi of Scotch Church Road, Pattersonville.

He is a 2012 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School.

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Unemployment rate drops in Capital Region

Submitted by WNYT Staff
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 5:04pm

CAPITAL REGION - The jobless rate in the Capital Region is dropping.

New statistics out Tuesday from the state show the unemployment level in the Albany Schenectady Troy area has dropped from 7.2 in April of 2012 to 6.5 last month.

Glens Falls dropped from 8.3 to 7.8.

The State's jobless rate is also 7.8 percent.

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