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Police investigating abandoned cat case

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police are investigating an animal cruelty case, involving an abandoned cat from January 27. A person is accused of putting a cat in a duffle bag and leaving it by a garbage can on Sherman Street, near the intersection of Henry Johnson BLVD. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible. For anyone with information regarding this case, you can call the Albany Animal Control at (518) 462-7107, or the Capital Region Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-(833)-ALB-TIPS.The cat involved has since been adopted and is healthy.

19th century glass bottle found in Albany

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A relic from the past was discovered in Lincoln Park last week while excavating the Beaver Creek Clean River project. A blue glass ginger ale bottle from the 19th century was found fully intact, leading to questions about its origins.While excavating the Beaver Creek Clean River project, the Albany Water Department and WM J Keller & Sons discovered a Cuddy and Mullen ginger ale blue glass bottle marked Albany, New York. It was uncovered when they first unearthed the existing Beaver Creek pipe built in the 1870’s. Off the Beaten Path: National Bottle Museum "We actually haven't seen it since then, so to dig it up and to see it for the first time in that many years is interesting to us. The bottle was sort of an extra find that was exciting as well,” said Rebecca Caldon, an engineer for the Albany Water Department.“A lot of archeological digs have to do with garbage, people throw things in the privy or things in the backyard and then that sheds ligh...

ACSO: Albany man arrested for driving stolen car

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Tuesday after he was pulled over and was driving an alleged stolen car. Tariq Royal, 32, faces multiple charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 7, around 5:56 p.m., Albany County Sheriff's Office deputies pulled over a Ford Focus for vehicle and traffic violations. Deputies identified Royal as the driver. After running a DMV search, deputies say the car he was driving was reported stolen to the Albany Police Department on February 11. Royal was subsequently arrested.Image via Albany County Sheriff's OfficeCharges:Fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen propertySecond-degree aggravated unlicensed operator of a motor vehicleRoyal was arrested and released on appearance tickets. He is set to return to Albany City Criminal Court on March 23.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: When It's Cold Inside, Do You Bundle Up or Turn Up the Heat

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Christopher, and it's about heating the house in the winter. Here's his email:  Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a dilemma I think a lot of people can relate to. In these cold winter months, how do you deal with it when it comes to heating your house? When I feel cold I don't run to turn up the heat, I'll usually just grab a sweatshirt and put it on. But my wife is the exact opposite. If she feels cold, she'll crank up the heat rather than warm up with a sweater or even a blanket. So what do you think is the right way to warm up during our cold Northeast winters? By the way, I have this "discussion" with my wife all the time. She thinks she's right, I think I am. Thanks so muchChristopherWell, I have to say I'm more on Christopher's wife's side. I have this thing where I feel like I shouldn't have to "bundle up" in my own house. So I'll u...

Orange County man accused of raping minor

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Newburgh man was arrested following a joint investigation. Jamarr Smith, 22, allegedly raped someone under 17 and is charged with other sex crimes. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say they received a hotline report regarding an adult male engaging in sexual contact with a child under 17. A joint investigation with the Orange County Child Protective Services led to the arrest of Smith. Charges:Use of a child in a sexual performancePromoting a sexual performance by a childPossession of a sexual performance by a childThird-degree rapeEndangering the welfare of a childSmith was arraigned in the Town of Newburgh Court. He is currently held at the Orange County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash and a $25,000 bail bond. He is scheduled to reappear in Newburgh Court. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Rotterdam woman Police are asking anyone who may have been victimized by Smi...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Rotterdam woman

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rotterdam woman was arrested on Sunday on multiple drug charges after being pulled over in Rotterdam. Christina Cresci, 40, allegedly had felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her car. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 5, around 8:34 p.m., New York State Police pulled over a car on West Campbell Road in Rotterdam for vehicle and traffic law violations. Police identified the driver as Cresci. Police say Cresci's car was unregistered and uninsured. Upon further investigation, police say they found felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her car as well. Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia (two counts)Cresci was arrested and taken to Princetown State Police for processing. She was taken to the Schenectady County Correctional Fac...

Success builds success: the Averill Park dynasty

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There are multiple definitions online for what exactly a dynasty in sports is. They all revolve around one core element: a team that has exhibited dominance over a long period of time. With nine straight section titles, Averill Park girls basketball certainly qualifies. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! So what's the secret? "I think it's success builds success," says head coach Sean Organ. There are many elements that factor into a nine-peat, but it all starts on one side of the floor the Warriors. "The foundation of that is the way our kids have bought into the defensive end of the game over the last few years," says Organ. "It's something that defines our program.""We eat sleep and breath defense," adds senior captain Bailee Lange. "I think without that, we wouldn't be Averill Park."While it's a team effort both defensively and offensively for Averill Park, every dynasty needs its star. F...

Albany HS robotics team gets ready for regional competition

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany High School Robotics team is gearing up for a regional competition in Rochester later in the month. The team is comprised of 40 students who have spent the past two months designing and building their robot. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, an operations manager with National Grid volunteered with the team and helped them get ready for the competition. After the competition in Rochester, the team will take part in a competition at MVP Arena on March 31.

Stop arm cameras installed on East Greenbush school buses

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Central School District now has stop arm cameras on its buses. Police said warning letters have started to go out for those who do not stop when the stop arm is activated on the buses. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fines for not stopping will begin to go into effect on April 5. If you are caught, you will be fined $250 for the first violation.Both police and school officials are asking drivers to be safe around school buses.

Albany man accused of setting victim on fire

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:17:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment that accuses him of attempted murder. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Houston Ketter III, 40, is accused of setting a victim on fire in an attempt to kill them in November 2022 in the area of Bradford and Robin Streets in the city of Albany. He's also accused of attempting to cause serious physical injury to a second victim on a different date.The indictment includes one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and two counts of Assault in the First Degree. Ketter was sent to jail until his next court appearance.