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Man Wanted In Killing Arrested At Albany Airport
A 42-year-old man who is accused murdering someone and leaving their body inside a Western Massachusetts apartment was arrested in New York at Albany International Airport on Tuesday, April 23, authorities said. Taaniel Herberger-Brown is being held on a fugitive from justice warrant in Albany County, following his arrest, the Northwestern District Attorney's Office said. Greenfield police were called to a Chapman Street apartment on Monday after neighbors called to complain about a horrific smell coming from the home. Officers found the body lying in one of the r…
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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing At Albany Airport
An American Airlines flight to Boston was forced to make an emergency landing in Albany. Flight 4716, operating under the airline’s regional brand American Eagle, was enroute from Indianapolis when it experienced an electrical issue at around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23. The Embraer 175 plane was diverted to Albany International Airport, where it landed safely roughly 15 minutes later, airport spokesperson Steve Smith told Daily Voice. Airport firefighters escorted the aircraft to the gate and all passengers and crew deplaned without incident. Following a three-hour delay, the flight depa…
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Woman Killed Driving On Flooded Roadway In Capital Region
A potent, late autumn storm that pounded the region has turned deadly after a woman was killed by floodwaters. Emergency crews in Greene County were called at around 10:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, for a vehicle submerged in floodwater in Catskill, near Cauterskill Road. State Police said troopers found a Chevrolet SUV off the east shoulder of the roadway submerged in water near Kaaterskill Creek. Earlier Report: Widespread Flooding, Road Closures Reported As Potent Storm Drenches Capital Region They attempted to reach the car but were kept back by the strong current. Members of the …
Business
Look Inside 'Reimagined' Albany Airport Following Planned $100M Makeover
New video is offering a glimpse of what travelers can expect following a planned massive renovation project at Albany International Airport. A fly-through video shared by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office Thursday, Nov. 9, shows the interior upgrades planned as part of a $100 million revitalization project aimed at modernizing entranceways, expanding the security area, and adding more seating. The makeover will also see the addition of a children’s play zone, new green spaces, and an expanded airside marketplace, along with updated conference facilities and a public art area. ‘To New Heights’:…
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'Inexcusable' Surprise Found In Traveler's Carry-On Bag At Albany International Airport
For the fourth time this year, security screeners stopped a man from carrying a loaded gun onto a plane at Albany International Airport. Agents made the discovery during a routine x-ray screening of the traveler’s carry-on bag Tuesday, Aug. 15, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced. The Rensselaer County man, of Johnsonville, was found to have a 9mm handgun that was loaded with five bullets. Albany County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated the weapon. Earlier Report: 'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Albany Airport Transportation officials said the…
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‘To New Heights’: $60M Awarded For Albany Airport Fixes Including More Seating, 'Calming Room'
Work is underway on a massive improvement project at Albany International Airport aimed at providing a better experience for travelers. Gov. Kathy Hochul was at the airport Thursday, Aug. 10, to announce the awarding of $60 million in state funds that will go toward modernizing entranceways, expanding the security area, and adding more seating and concessions areas, among other improvements. The funding comes from the governor’s Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition, which has awarded nine Upstate airports a total of $230 million to cover needed upgrades. “Ou…
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'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Albany Airport
Security screeners stopped a man from carrying a loaded gun onto a plane at an airport in the region. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers made the discovery Monday, June 19, at Albany International Airport, the agency announced. During a routine X-ray screening, the Troy man was found to have a loaded .380 caliber gun inside his duffle bag along with his clothing. The TSA agent immediately contacted the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, which came to the checkpoint and initially confiscated the weapon. Deputies later allowed the man to leave the airport to secure his gun …
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Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun During Security Screening At Albany Airport
Security screeners stopped a man from carrying a loaded gun onto a plane at an airport in the region. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers made the discovery Tuesday, May 9, at Albany International Airport, the agency announced. During a routine screening, the Guilderland man was found to be carrying a semi-automatic 9mm handgun loaded with seven rounds. None of the bullets were chambered. It was not immediately clear whether the man would face civil penalties, as the agency reiterated it has the right to do for travelers found to be carrying guns or gun parts. Tuesday’s…
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Nor'easter: Dozens Of Flights Canceled At Albany International Airport Due To Snow
A powerful Nor’easter that brought heavy snow to much of the region also brought plenty of flight delays. At Albany International Airport, 27 flight departures had been canceled due to winter weather as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, airport spokesperson Doug Myers told Daily Voice. Related Report: Nor'easter: Potent Storm With Gusty Winds Brings Mix Of Snow, Rain, Causes School Closures Airlines are warning that additional cancellations or delays are possible. Passengers were advised to check the status of their flight online. Nearly 7 inches of snow had fallen at the airport by Tues…
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Power Outage At Albany International Airport Delays Flights
Operations at Albany International Airport came grinding to a halt due to a power outage. At around 3:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, May 23, the main terminal experienced a total power failure that lasted roughly two hours, according to airport spokesperson Doug Myers. The airport’s emergency generators were activated, but for some reason did not transfer power to the main terminal. Airport maintenance crews were working to determine why the backup system failed, Myers said. The outage impacted at least three incoming flights, which had to use portable stairs to get passengers off of planes be…
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Man Sentenced For Bringing Gun To Albany International Airport
A Capital Region man is heading to federal prison for attempting to bring a loaded handgun onto a plane at Albany International Airport. Josef Jarvis, age 32, of Albany, was sentenced to nearly four years behind bars Thursday, April 28, after pleading guilty to illegally carrying a firearm as a felon. Federal prosecutors said Jarvis admitted to possessing the loaded gun and ammunition while attempting to pass through a security checkpoint before boarding a flight in August 2021. Jarvis has previous felony convictions for racketeering and weapons offenses, prosecutors said. Altogether, a j…
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