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Man robbed of guns at knifepoint - Albany Times Union (blog)
It really is out of the ordinary,” said one young woman who declined to give her name. She said she did not know the victim well but described him as “super, super nice.” Another tenant said people there generally kept to themselves.
Albany hoops star taken off team - Albany Times Union (blog)
By James Allen, Staff writer ALBANY — One of the top high school basketball players in the Capital Region has been pulled from the team by his mother, upset with the direction of his education, according to sources close to the situation. ...
Democrats table resolutions on taxes, fracking - Albany Times Union (blog)
Another committeeman, who asked to remain anonymous, described the tabling of the tax resolution as “cowardly.” Jacobs defended his actions, saying it was “obvious” that the votes to consider the resolutions weren't present. ...
Cuomo endorses McCoy, who runs unopposed - Albany Times Union (blog)
Andrew Cuomo this afternoon is giving his formal nod to Dan McCoy's bid to replace Mike Breslin as Albany County executive, a person familiar with the matter leaked. McCoy, a firefighter, chairman of the County Legislature and (until he started his ...
Schenectady jail guard suspended - Albany Times Union (blog)
The sources requested anonymity because they were not authorized to comment on the personnel matter.This week, several other women employed in the jail's medical wing have come forward to say they too were sexually harassed or witnessed others being ...
Secret tapes surface in sheriff probe - Albany Times Union (blog)
Another public official briefed on the matter said some of the people allegedly recorded by Crouch include other high-ranking law enforcement officials and at least one Stop-DWI staffer. “Micro-cassettes were recovered, and the Office of Professional ...
University fields should be free of Giants in 11 - Albany Times Union (blog)
He requested anonymity because it was up to other officials to make the announcement. Karl Luntta, the university's spokesman, said he could not makes a statement at this time but that the Times Union would be the first to know when he can confirm or ...
Paid leave - Albany Times Union (blog)
He and the city had entered into settlement talks for him to retire, but those talks fell apart, a source said. Public Safety Commissioner Richard Wirth placed Cole on paid leave after the chief admitted sexting a picture of himself to a woman from his ...
Fischetti update - Albany Times Union (blog)
Fischetti, 56, remains suspended but is back on the city payroll, sources said. The Civil Service Employees Association appealed his suspension. Fischetti awaits a disciplinary hearing in the case, but he and Public Works leaders could agree on a ...
APD investigates on-duty party photos - Albany Times Union (blog)
... and some allegedly responded to police calls after they had been drinking, two sources said. Police supervisors assigned to the SDU allegedly were aware of the gatherings at Schunk's residence, according to a person briefed on the matter.
Sources: Breslin on tap to be deputy leader - Albany Times Union (blog)
Liz Krueger, D-Manhattan, had been in the mix for the post, many sources said, but apparently fell short. Elizabeth wrote last week that Sampson had “slim ...
Labor pow-wows ahead of budget battles - Albany Times Union (blog)
Present were George Gresham and Kevin Finnegan from SEIU 1199, the source said, as well as Arthur Chellotes from the Communications Workers of America, ...
Monserrate surrenders to cops - Albany Times Union (blog)
Hiram Monserrate has surrendered to police in connection with a federal probe of money he dispersed to a non-profit, a source close to Monserrate confirmed ...
Gubernatorial debate - Albany Times Union (blog)
Charles Barron of the Freedom Party called out Cuomo for accepting a 55 million dollar campaign contribution from an anonymous source. ...
Long meets with Lazio, Conservatives have other wins - Albany Times Union (blog)
“We are where we are, and I believe that in November Lazio will be on the Conservative ballot,” the source said. If a party's candidate for governor doesn't ...
Linda Rice busted for driving golf cart - Albany Times Union (blog)
“They've been warning her that it's illegal to drive the golf cart on the road,” said a NYRA security guard who asked that his name not be used. ...
Is John Lewis the Capital Region's Lindsey Lohan? - Albany Times Union (blog)
... according to the individuals, who requested anonymity because the department's internal probe and the federal investigation are ongoing. ...
Accident on I-88 leaves one dead - Albany Times Union (blog)
The fire department member, who asked that his name not be used, said department personnel were at the accident scene for eight hours assisting a State ...
Plans foiled for SPAC drinkers - Albany Times Union (blog)
I should be able to drink before a show,” said one member of the group, who declined to give her name. The enforcement action — by park and Saratoga ...
SPAC booze crackdown - Albany Times Union (blog)
I should be able to drink before a show,” said one member of the group, who declined to give her name. The enforcement action — by park and Saratoga ...
Heat wave and lower AC mean toasty state buildings - Albany Times Union (blog)
... beleaguered state workforce when it comes to taking a hit on the A/C. “It's better than being laid off, isn't it?” he asked and declined to give his name.
As speculation swirls, a Cuomo LG short list - Albany Times Union (blog)
That's right, our very own mayor's name has been floating around this week, but sources close to both him and Cuomo pop the trial balloon as quickly as it ...
Family doubts missing woman went to NYC - Albany Times Union (blog)
“We don't think she ever made it back home” from Albany, a relative who asked to remain anonymous told Staff writer Carol DeMare. ...
Another Schenectady cop facing termination - Albany Times Union (blog)
He submitted his resignation Friday, according to individuals who requested anonymity because Mayor Brian U. Stratton has not announced his decision. ...
Levy's 25 percent Hail-Mary - Albany Times Union (blog)
I've heard from three Republican sources — all of whom declined to be named — that possible rules changes were discussed by state committee officials with ...