CROP Walk to be held Sunday, May 5

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, May 3rd, 3:17 pm

SCHENECTADY – There will be a CROP Walk held in Schenectady on Sunday, May 5.

The CROP Walk celebration for families and neighbors to walk together to take a stand against hunger.

The overall route is 5K (3.2 miles) with a shorter “Golden Mile” option available.

Kickoff ceremonies begin at 1:20PM with registration from 12:30 at Emmanuel Friedens Church at 218 Nott Terrace.

For more information, click here.

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Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery to Join National Memorial Day Salute to Heroes

Submitted by Anna Didio on Friday, May 3rd, 2:50 pm

NISKAYUNA - Thousands of Catholic Cemeteries across the Country will Unite for a National Program, including Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna. Following is more information:

As the country begins preparations to celebrate Memorial Day, Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery is planning to join thousands of Catholic cemeteries across the United States in a national celebration, "Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes."
In Niskayuna, Bishop Howard J. Hubbard will celebrate Mass at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 27.
Active military and veterans are invited to serve as lectors, participate in the presentation of gifts, and recite uniform intercessions followed by a moment of silence. Veterans attending the Mass will receive a special lapel pin.

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Mozzarella product recalled in NY, NJ over soy

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:40am

HURLEYVILLE, N.Y. (AP) - An upstate New York company is recalling a mozzarella cheese product because it contains soy, which isn't listed on the label and could cause allergic reactions.

Formaggio Italian Cheese Specialties of Sullivan County says it's recalling about 234 pounds of fresh mozzarella with chorizo and cilantro products sold in New York and New Jersey.

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Schenectady man heads to prison for driving 140 mph while intoxicated

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 6:39pm

SCHENECTADY - A Schenectady man is heading to prison for driving 140 miles per hour while drunk and seriously injuring his passenger.

Not only that, prosecutors say Anton Hawkins recorded his antics on video.

Hawkins took a picture of his speedometer taken before the crash in Halfmoon last November.

Prosecutors say Hawkins lost control and flipped his car, ejecting his passenger.

He faces up to three years in prison.

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Schenectady police shoot knife-wielding suspect

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 5:27pm

SCHENECTADY – Police shot a man Thursday morning while responding to a domestic incident in Schenectady.

Police say they were called to 3290 Balltown Rd. where a man was threatening another man with a knife. They ordered the suspect to drop his knife and shot him when he didn’t.

Police say the man then lunged at the officers, at which point they shot him two more times.

The man was taken to the hospital where he later died.

The shooting is under investigation. But police say the officer acted properly.

"The law says if you have reasons to believe that a subject is about to inflict deadly physical injury on yourself or another individual, you have the right to use deadly physical force," said Schenectady Police Commissioner Wayne Bennett.

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Diversity, criminal justice seminar held May 3

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 4:06pm

SCHENECTADY – The New York State Minorities in Criminal Justice (MICJ) will be hosting an event at Schenectady County Community College on May 3.

MICJ will host the daylong seminar “2013 Women’s Celebration,” that covers a variety of topics including diversity in the workplace, homeland security, cybersecurity and domestic violence in the military.

More than 100 participants who are criminal justice professionals and students are expected to attend.

The seminar will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the SCCC campus.

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