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Authorities: cigarette smuggling ring linked to Capital Region posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 - 11:06am ALBANY - Authorities have linked a cigarette smuggling ring with ties to stores in Albany and Schenectady counties to known terrorists. The state Attorney General's Office has charged 16... read more...
NTSB: drop BAC threshold from .08 to .05 posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 11:53pm ALBANY - The National Transportation Safety Board said on Tuesday they intend to get tougher on drunk driving. With an ultimate goal of reaching zero alcohol related highway deaths, the NTSB... read more...
Missing stop sign replaced after call from NewsChannel 13 posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 7:03pm NISKAYUNA -- As best she can tell, Sara Compoli came within about 20 feet of death or serious injury. Compoli was driving on Balltown Rd. last Monday when a car heading eastbound on Baker Ave.... read more...
Freeze warning puts some plant life at risk posted on Monday, May 13, 2013 - 2:08pm LATHAM - The freeze warning out Monday night can put some plant life at risk. So, if you planted vegetables or some annual flowers, they need to be covered. NewsChannel 13 stopped by Faddegon... read more...
Protecting pedestrians on Central Ave. posted on Saturday, May 11, 2013 - 10:33am ALBANY -- Close to three months after Kathryn Parker was struck and fatally injured by a minivan while crossing Central Ave., her friends are still waiting for the city to improve pedestrian safety... read more...
Agencies issue summer driving safety tips posted on Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 11:07am ALBANY – New York State Police, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the New York State Thruway Authority are reminding drivers of the dangers that come with nice weather. Deer... read more...
Cuomo pushes idea of sharing wealth of casinos posted on Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 10:26am ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants any future new casinos to provide revenue to several counties surrounding each one, not just the county that's host to the facility. That could... read more...
NY Governor talks casino revenue sharing during tourism summit posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 5:56pm ALBANY - Several times during his summit with tourism leaders from around the state, Governor Cuomo encouraged counties and communities to work together in regional efforts to draw visitors. An... read more...
Man accused in Schenectady fire back in court posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 5:40pm SCHENECTADY - The man accused of setting fire to a Schenectady home, killing a father and three children, was back in court Tuesday. 27-year-old Robert Butler appeared briefly before a judge this... read more...