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Local airman graduates basic military training

Local airman graduates basic military training

NISKAYUNA - Air Force Airman 1st Class Enrique S. Caceres 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.

Caceres earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Carmen Diaz of Hillcrest Village East, Niskayuna.  He is the brother of Enrique Caceres of 138th Street, Flushing.

National prescription Drug Take Back Day

ALBANY – On Saturday, April 27, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10-2p.m. The event provides and opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs at local drop-off sites.

Unused or expired medication can present a threat to public health and safety, as well as the environment.

National Drug Take Back Day is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Approximately 250 drop-off sites in communities across New York State will be open to accept prescription drugs for disposal.

To locate designated drop-off sites across the state, CLICK HERE.

Process used to ID Boston bombing suspects identical to methods employed at NYSP Crime Lab daily

ALBANY--The FBI knew what the Boston bombing suspects looked like long before they asked the public to help them determine who they were.  A digital detail as small as matching remnants from the backpack that housed the bomb to a person in the crowd carrying that same brand of bag is crucial.

"The average person looks at visual data quite differently than law enforcement.  There is not a case that goes by that we can't glean something from that case no matter how poor the visual data is," explains James Kennedy, the manager of forensic video analysis for the New York State Police.

According to Kennedy, there is rarely a smoking gun in a digital manhunt.  Clues are sometimes garnered miles and hours from the actual crime. 

"Greatest Generation' members to visit Iroquois Middle School

"Greatest Generation' members to visit Iroquois Middle School

 

NISKAYUNA – The ‘Greatest Generation’ members will visit Iriquois Middle School during an annual event on Friday, April 26 . Following is more information:

On Friday, April 26, a group of World War II will visit Iroquois Middle School, an annual event at which the members of the Greatest Generation talk to students about their experiences at war and how it shaped their lives over the next six-plus decades.

The program will begin at 1:15 p.m. at Iroquois, located at 2495 Rosendale Road in Niskayuna.

The veterans will speak to the social studies students of teacher Dennis Frank, until about 2:30 p.m., with student questions to follow. At about 2:50 p.m., the 7th/8th grade choir will be singing and then our students will be interacting one-on-on with our veterans until dismissal at 3:15 p.m.

This Iroquios tradition provides an opportunity for students to learn firsthand from those who lived history. 

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Niskayuna Relay For Life Golf Tournament held May 19

Niskayuna Relay For Life Golf Tournament  held May 19

 

NISKAYUNA – Local families and friends are invited to join Niskayuna students Michael Corcoran and David Kosineski for their Golf Tournament to raise money in support of the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay For Life.

The tournament will be held at the at Van Patten Golf Club in Clifton Park from 11:30AM- 7:00 PM

For more information or to get involved, call 518-220-6943 or click here. 

Local woman sheltered in South Boston

NISKAYUNA - Among the thousands of people told to stay in their homes tonight is Niskayuna native, Kristen Jackson.

Kristen lives in South Boston and woke up to the sound of police helicopters and then couldn't turn off the TV.

NewsChannel 13 spoke to her on the phone Friday morning.

She says most of the significant police activity was west of her home, but she was still told to stay inside.

The day of the marathon, she was only blocks away from the explosion.

Formal search for Equine Medical Director begins

Formal search for Equine Medical Director begins

 

SCHENECTADY – A formal search has begun to find a New York State Equine Medical Director.

The New York State Gaming Commission and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine announced the framework and formal search for an Equine Medical Director to oversee the health and safety of horses at all New York State Thoroughbred and Standardbred racetracks.

A full description of the position can be found here.