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The COVID-19 pandemic is surging throughout the Albany County Jail. In this recent outbreak, there are at least 75 people infected with the coronavirus within the prison.

On Monday, January 10, an unnamed man responded to the website SkipTheGames in an attempt to obtain “escort” services.  The man met 20-year old Ava Maddalla of Scotia at the Hampton Inn & Suites, located at 45 British American Boulevard. 

Today Mayor Kathy Sheehan and Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins held a press conference to inform citizens of how they plan to proceed with the upcoming inauguration.

Three people are confirmed dead as a result of the murder-suicide that occurred Wednesday at 9:30 pm. The residence is located on Angelo Drive in Schodack.

Mr. Sellie became irritated with a detainee and then he viciously attacked the detainee causing grave injuries that required hospitalization. It was reported that Mr. Sellie punched and kicked the defenseless person who was being detained.

The new year is just beginning and the Capital Region started the year off with a very violent weekend. With 2021 just hours old the Capital Region saw violence in Albany, Schenectady, and Troy.

Wednesday pro-trump protesters and counter-protesters were involved in a violent clash outside of the Capitol Building, so authorities are trying to prevent further violence. Police arrested 37-year-old Alexander S. Contompasis of Albany

On Monday night, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan made the announcement official that she is seeking reelection next year.

Apparently, a pharmacist left 57 vials of the vaccine at room temperature which resulted in the vials being discarded. The employee did this intentionally.

New York will now follow the new guidelines that were issued by the CDC. Individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19 are now required to quarantine for just 10 days as opposed to the old 14-day requirement.

The year 2020 has been a strange and tragic year for many people. Let’s look back at some of the things we went through in 2020.

39-year old Lawrence Johnson was stopped for breaking traffic laws. He’s facing several traffic charges including driving a car without insurance and having a counterfeit temporary registration plate.

A man from Albany named Carlos Aguayo-Salas was arrested and charged with the intent to distribute heroin laced with fentanyl.

Officers with the Albany Police Department report that they responded to the area of Orange Avenue. They recovered a revolver, a 12 gauge shotgun, a 45 caliber revolver, a 40 caliber handgun, a 357 magnum revolver, a 38 caliber revolver, and a 9 mm handgun.

It took less than one hour for New York’s electors to cast their votes in favor of President-Elect Joseph Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris.

A vicious beating at the Schenectady County Jail left a former inmate with serious injuries and two jail employees terminated.

On November 14 the Albany Symphony Orchestra will perform a live stream event including a segment called “Black & Alive”.

Nicholas Rockwell, used social media to send child pornography as well as receiving it. He had stored at least 281 and 1,848 videos of children.

Five members of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry, Local Union #773, appeared in the U.S. District Court in Albany.

The Albany Fire Department had to dispatch seven of their companies to the Westview Homes around 4:47 this morning.

Wayne Samuels was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd and 3rd degrees (felony offenses); Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 2nd and 3rd degrees (misdemeanor offenses); No Front Plate and Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle (traffic offenses).

The violence continued over the weekend in Albany and members of the Albany Police Department have confirmed that there was a stabbing early yesterday morning.

Three businessmen are accused of taking money from trusting homeowners and using the money for themselves.

The law banning the use of plastic bags was initially passed and legally took effect on March 1.

Donald Trump is the Donkey of the Day because he is opposing much-needed funding for mail-in voting.

Surveillance video shows a shoot out right next to a J. C. Club, and a local pastor wants to help police curb the uptick in gun violence.

The Capital Region still continues to be plagued by unnecessary gun violence. Over the weekend a young mother was killed, right in front of her home.

Local Man explains living on the streets during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

4 People shot in Alabany. Police are currently investigating these shootings, no suspects have been named in any of the shooting incidents.

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State has seen a slight increase in coronavirus cases. He is calling out bar owners, restaurant owners, and New Yorkers in their 20s for the increasing trend.