Tyler A. McNeil

Inspecting claims Pam Bondi is creating gun owner registry Organizations supporting Second Amendment gun-ownership rights bristled at a court order to submit member lists to government bodies.

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Rensselaer County leaders call for state residency limits for sex offenders The call follows concerns expressed by residents after receiving notice that a sex offender lived across the street from an elementary school.

Currently, there isn't a state law for this. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Behind the scenes of the Greg Floyd-Lorenz Kraus interview on CBS6 CBS6 news director Stone Grissom speaks candidly about the viral interview between anchor Greg Floyd and Lorenz Kraus, who is charged with killing his parents and burying them in the backyard.

What a moment. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...

Suspect in Cohoes killing captured by police Manhunt in Adirondack Mountains ends with Anthony Bechand's found walking on road.

NEW: Anthony "Tony" Bechand, the suspect in the killing of his girlfriend earlier this month in Cohoes, was captured by State Police in the Adirondacks, according to the Albany County District Attorney's office. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

WTEN has a story from The Hill on its homepage about Nexstar's decision to pre-empt Kimmel that mentions Nexstar owns The Hill but doesn't mention Nexstar owns WTEN. www.news10.com/video/nexsta...

The Cohoes Mastodon in the Times Union, 1954.

With new state job, Brunswick clerk is out of 'toxic' Town Hall during regular hours Much to the chagrin of the town supervisor, Clerk Rebecca Del Gaizo doesn’t plan on returning to Town Hall.

Much to the chagrin of Town Supervisor Phil Herrington, who believes she’s neglecting her duties, Del Gaizo doesn’t plan to return to what she considers a “toxic” work place following long-brewing tensions between her and other members of the town’s administration. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

After their dogs died at a kennel in Washington County, these owners want better regulations Unlike shelters and breeders, pet boarders are not subject to state oversight.

In a state where criticism of alleged overregulation is constant from business groups, a reminder that there are no regs or oversight body in New York for pet boarders. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

I'm here to drink Diet Coke and do journalism. And I'm all out of Diet Coke.

This is what I'm looking at from NWS Albany.

A tornado warning is in effect for southeastern Columbia County and northern Dutchess County, according to the National Weather Service.

GOP targets Rensselaer County executive candidate’s debt history Republicans have placed Democratic county executive candidate Tiffani Silverman’s debt spanning the last 15 years front and center.

The attacks over her financial history have increased more and more in recent weeks. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

CBS6 anchor Greg Floyd announces retirement A Capital Region native, Floyd’s connection to local news began in 1979.

End of an era: CBS6’s Greg Floyd has announced his retirement after 45 years in broadcast journalism. www.timesunion.com/kristi/artic...

Deputies probe deaths of dogs at Argyle boarding business Owners of Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding are said to be cooperating in the investigation of the deaths of 21 dogs.

Approxinately 21 dogs were found dead. One dog was found alive. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Troy man hoped for sex with teen; now he’s going to prison Dusty Oliver, 36, will also have to register as a sex offender and forego his phone.

Dusty Oliver arrived around 9:25 p.m. at a convenience store near Lake George, where he handed the faux guardian $240 out of the $250 he agreed upon for one hour of “full service” sex. Shortly afterwards, he was arrested. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Former correction officer gets 37 months in prison for beating inmate A correction officer convicted of beating and choking a Black inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Oneida County was sentenced Thursday to 37 months in prison.

One of three state correction officers who were convicted of federal charges of beating and choking a Black inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Oneida County was sentenced Thursday to 37 months in prison. www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

‘Tiny homes’ community for older adults coming to Troy's Lansingburgh neighborhood The $15 million project at the former Leonard Hospital property will feature 86 “tiny homes” rentals for older adults.

Here's some tiny news: www.timesunion.com/news/article...

Homeless people say they got paid to be donors in Senate campaign Law enforcement are investigating whether Caleb Slater allegedly paid people in exchange for donations to get money from the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program during the 2024 election.

"Bobbie Walborn remembers being paid $30 to fill out a form falsely stating that she made a contribution to a political campaign. She was homeless at the time. Slater’s campaign later reported Walborn donated $250." www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

Rensselaer County executive calls on DOT to 'step up' on Hoosick Road Democrats and several residents have called for a pause to development along the corridor.

It appears to be a real impasse. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

South Colonie sending disabled 7th graders to high school, parents complain South Colonie is sending two disabled 12-year-olds to the high school, despite both of their Individualized Education Plans calling for the seventh graders to stay in middle school, their parents...

Veteran teacher Heather Kurto: "Over the past three years, I’ve watched our special education program unravel. What began as restructuring programs to opposite ends of the district has led to broken services, staff attrition, and now direct violations of federal and state education law.”

Utilities, taxes soar as Canajoharie faces financial crisis Trustees addressed fiscal strains by raising water and sewer rates and increasing the tax levy by 43%.

It's worth noting that increases like this are not normal, especially in the post-tax cap era. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

National Grid bills going up after PSC approves rate hike The new rates will take effect in September, increasing the typical monthly gas and electric bill by about $22.

Beginning in September, the new rates will add roughly $14.29 to an average customer’s monthly electric bill and $7.66 to the customer’s monthly gas bill. National Grid provides utility service to 2.3 million customers in upstate New York.

Ex-Schenectady lawyer says Mayor Gary McCarthy defamed him Peter Lomtevas, a former deputy corporation counsel for the city, also alleges he was discriminated against for his Russian heritage.

After the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a former city attorney who claimed he was wrongfully forced to resign, a second lawsuit alleges Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy defamed him in remarks made in response to the first lawsuit. (I think I see where this might be going.) Paul Nelson reports.

Auditors: Olympic authority loses record $50 million last year Lake Placid's Olympic authority loses record $50 million despite revenue gains. Audit shows event spending and personnel costs drive mounting deficits.

"The financial report showed revenues rose by $6 million to $71.17 million in the year ... but expenses drove the Lake Placid-based authority deep into the red—a net loss of $50.15 million." www.adirondackexplorer.org/stories/audi...

Albany police review board clashes with mayor, Common Council — and its own program director Albany's Community Police Review Board is in crisis, as concerns over independence complicate its day-to-day operations amid a backlog of citizen complaints.

Albany’s Community Police Review Board is at war on multiple fronts. Steve Hughes reports. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

They Can’t Get Answers From the Oil Industry. North Dakota’s Oversight Program Hasn’t Helped. Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change. Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fail...

NEW: Frustrated by oil companies mysteriously withholding large amounts of royalties, North Dakota mineral owners lobbied for change.

Instead, lawmakers provided an oversight program that, owners say, fails to address the issue it was created to solve.

With @northdakotamonitor.com

Saratoga's inaugural Corgi Cup brings short legs, big drama From speedy champions to dogs chasing shade, the first-ever Corgi Cup at Saratoga Race Course had it all.

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And they're off.

Rensselaer budget defunds roles held by convicted ex-election commissioner, grandson of mayor Two clerical positions — including one held by a former GOP elections official convicted of ballot fraud in 2023 — have been axed from Rensselaer's budget.

lt's worth noting that budget squabbles have become a yearly expectation, but this round didn't end in a routinely overidden veto. www.timesunion.com/news/article...

My most consistent position to this day is that I'm not going to bring back the town of Watervliet. We don't need the town of Watervliet.