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Albany’s newly inaugurated mayor, Zohran Mamdani, returned to the State Capitol in a police motorcade for his first official Albany visit since taking office, meeting lawmakers and signaling support for tax increases on the wealthy to fund universal childcare and expanded affordability initiatives, underscoring a leftward shift in New York politics and promising to be a regular Albany presence to push his agenda.
Power was restored in Guilderland after an outage affected over 2,000 customers near the Albany border on Christmas morning, with the cause under investigation.
Lorenz Kraus confessed on live TV to killing his parents eight years ago, claiming it was an act of mercy, and was subsequently charged with their murders after bodies were found buried in his backyard. The case involves allegations of social security fraud and antisemitic conspiracy theories, with Kraus having a history of political activity and bigotry.
An 11-year-old girl died after attempting to rescue a 12-year-old boy who fell through the ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York. The boy had tried to walk across the frozen lake and fell in, prompting the girl to follow in an attempt to save him. Both children were pulled from the water by emergency responders, but the girl succumbed to her injuries after being hospitalized. The incident highlights the dangers of venturing onto thin ice, prompting warnings from local officials.
A 12-year-old boy died and an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling through ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York. The girl attempted to save the boy, who fell while trying to walk across the lake. Emergency responders arrived quickly, but the boy was found dead, and the girl was hospitalized. The incident has prompted local authorities to place warning signs around the lake and offer crisis support to affected students and staff at North Albany Middle School.
A 12-year-old boy has died and an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling through ice at Washington Park Lake in Albany, New York. The boy fell while attempting to walk across the lake, and the girl fell while trying to help him. Both were students at North Albany Middle School. The incident highlights the dangers of walking on ice, prompting community mourning and safety reminders.
A 12-year-old boy has died and an 11-year-old girl is critically injured after falling through ice at Washington Square Park in Albany, New York. The incident occurred when the boy attempted to walk toward the lake house and the girl tried to help him. The boy's body was recovered by the New York State Police underwater recovery team, while the girl was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital. Both children were students at North Albany Middle School, and the school community is mourning the loss.
WWE SmackDown returns to Albany, NY, featuring Queen Nia Jax's coronation, matches including Tommaso Ciampa vs. Austin Theory, and promos from Kevin Owens and AJ Styles. Backstage notes include dark matches and potential involvement from various wrestlers and factions. Rumors suggest an announcement of Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles II.
Two people died in a tractor-trailer rollover crash on I-87 in Albany, New York. The tractor-trailer struck a concrete barrier and overturned onto a northbound passenger car. The victims were identified as Sabrina Bermudez and Paul Keiley. The driver of the tractor-trailer is in stable but critical condition, and the vehicle passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The northbound lanes were closed for eight hours for investigation and have since reopened.
A tractor trailer crash on I-87 has blocked all northbound lanes near Exit 23, causing significant traffic disruptions in Albany, including closures on I-787 and Route 9W.
Former Albany defensive lineman and NFL draft hopeful, Amitral 'AJ' Simon, tragically passed away at the age of 25, just days before the 2024 NFL draft. The cause of his death has not been confirmed. Simon was remembered as a tremendous young man and teammate, having achieved accolades during his college football career. His sudden death comes shortly after the tragic passing of Texas A&M-Commerce wide receiver Keith Miller III.
Former Albany defensive lineman and 2024 NFL draft hopeful AJ Simon has passed away at the age of 25. The cause of his death has not been announced. Simon was a standout player, earning first-team All-CAA honors after a successful season. His former coach and the university expressed deep sadness at his passing, remembering him as a tremendous young man and a role model both on and off the field.
Amitral "AJ" Simon, a former star defensive lineman at the University at Albany and hopeful for the 2024 NFL Draft, has passed away at the age of 25. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Simon, who had an impressive collegiate career and was pursuing a future in the NFL, was remembered by his teammates and coaches as a tremendous young man and a role model both on and off the field. His sudden passing has left a profound impact on the Albany football community.
Former Albany football star AJ Simon, a hopeful prospect for the upcoming NFL Draft, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. The cause of his death is currently unknown. Simon, who had a standout season in 2023 and was ranked as the 36th best edge rusher by draft experts, was remembered by the university and his coach as a tremendous young man and teammate.
Former Albany defensive lineman and NFL draft hopeful AJ Simon has passed away at the age of 25, with the cause of death currently unknown. Simon, who had 12.5 sacks last season for Albany, was ranked as the 448th prospect in the latest NFL draft rankings. The UAlbany football program expressed deep sadness at the loss, praising Simon as a tremendous young man and teammate. Simon, a 2023 All-CAA first-team defensive selection, had played the past two seasons for Albany after starting his collegiate career at Bloomsburg University.