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Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Shots Fired Incident In Albany: Police Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Shots Fired Incident In Albany: Police
Family Taken Hostage During Raid Following Shots Fired Incident In Albany: Police A shooting investigation turned into a hostage situation when a suspect allegedly fled a police raid, forced his way into a nearby home, and trapped a woman and three children inside, Albany police announced on Thursday, June 11. Jahmel Inman, 32, of Albany, was arrested on Wednesday, June 10, following an investigation by members of the Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit. The investigation began after officers responded to the 500 block of First Street near Ontario Street for reports of shots fired at approximately 10:20 p.m. on Friday, May 22, according to police. Whe…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Penn State Senior's Suspected Killers' Photos, Video Released: WATCH Penn State Senior's Suspected Killers' Photos, Video Released: WATCH
Penn State Senior's Suspected Killers' Photos, Video Released: Watch New surveillance video and photos have been released as Philadelphia police search for the suspects accused of killing a Penn State senior during an apparent cellphone robbery in South Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department announced Wednesday, June 10, that homicide detectives are seeking help identifying two males believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of William J. "Billy" Schmidt, 22. Schmidt, a Penn State senior who was expected to graduate in December, was walking home when he was shot on the 1900 block of Durfor Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, …

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by Jillian Pikora
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New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places
New Rankings Reveal Most Expensive Places For anyone dreaming of a waterfront address, this ranking may require a very deep breath. Monaco was named the world’s most expensive city in the 2025 World’s Wealthiest Cities Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. The tiny city-state topped the report’s list of most expensive cities, with prime real estate averaging $38,800 per square meter. That means a 100-square-meter apartment, or about 1,076 square feet, would average about $3.88 million. New York City ranked second, with prime real estate averaging $27,500 per square meter. Hong Kong followed at $26,300 per square…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford 65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford
65 Injuries Linked To SUV Defect, Prompting Latest Massive Recall From Ford Nearly 550,000 Ford SUVs are being recalled after dozens of people suffered injuries from an issue that creates sharp edges inside the vehicles, adding to a growing list of safety problems for the automaker. Ford issued the recall for about 548,463 Expeditions from the 2018 through 2024 model years, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Monday, June 9. The affected SUVs were built from Tuesday, March 14, 2017, through Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. The chrome plating on the vehicles' center consoles can bubble and peel away from the base m…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026 Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026
Popular Busch Light Flavor Returning For Summer 2026 Busch Light is bringing back a fruity flavor after the huge success of its "Bapple" beer. Anheuser-Busch announced the limited-time return of Busch Light Lime in a news release on Wednesday, June 10. The comeback is the latest flavored release for the brand, which sold 2.3 million cases of Busch Light Apple in six weeks earlier in 2026. The lager is described as crisp and smooth, with a sweet front and a clean finish. It will be sold in 12-, 24-, and 30-packs of 12-ounce cans across 28 states while supplies last.  Busch Light Lime was first launched in June 2025, and&nb…

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by Chris Spiker
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Girl Missing After Violent Surf Sweeps Family Into Ocean In Southern California Girl Missing After Violent Surf Sweeps Family Into Ocean In Southern California
Girl Missing After Violent Surf Sweeps Family Into Ocean In Southern California A family beach trip turned terrifying in seconds after powerful water conditions hit the shoreline. A girl remains missing after she, her mother, and her brother were swept into the ocean near Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach, California, at about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, according to multiple reports. Bystanders rushed into the rough surf and rescued the mother and one child, ABC News reported. The search and recovery effort continued on Wednesday, June 10, as crews expanded beyond the area where the girl was last seen. Laguna Beach officials said search teams were using ocean cond…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction
Knife Pulled During Crossgates Mall Clothing Theft Lands Albany Man Robbery Conviction A shoplifting attempt that escalated into a knife-point confrontation outside Crossgates Mall has resulted in multiple robbery convictions, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, June 10. Jamie Jacobs, 47, of Albany, was found guilty following a three-day jury trial of two counts of Robbery in the First Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon said. The convictions stem from an incident on Sept. 9, 2025, when Jacobs stole two pairs of shoes and clothing from JCPenney at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland, accordin…

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by Jillian Pikora
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NY Ed-Tech Company Misused Federal Research Funds, Will Pay $50K Settlement: Feds NY Ed-Tech Company Misused Federal Research Funds, Will Pay $50K Settlement: Feds
NY Ed-Tech Company Misused Federal Research Funds, Will Pay $50K Settlement: Feds A New York educational technology company has agreed to pay a settlement and give up more than $224,000 in remaining federal grant funding to resolve allegations that it violated rules governing a National Science Foundation research program.  New York City-based LangInnov Inc. agreed to pay $50,000 and forgo $224,634.25 in unpaid funding from a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research award, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York announced on Wednesday, June 10.  The settlement was based on the company's ability to pay, officials …

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by Ben Crnic
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12-Year-Old Dies After Choking Incident At NY School 12-Year-Old Dies After Choking Incident At NY School
12-Year-Old Dies After Choking Incident At NY School A 12-year-old student died after a choking incident at a Westchester County school on Wednesday, June 10, according to district officials. The incident happened at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School in Yonkers, where a sixth-grade student began choking and became unresponsive at around 11:39 a.m., Yonkers Public Schools said in a message sent to families and staff.  Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures at the scene before transporting the boy to Saint Joseph's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the district.  The student's name was not releas…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High President Donald Trump brushed away concerns about affordability as inflation surged above 4% for the first time in three years, fueled by skyrocketing energy prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Trump made the comments to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, June 10. His remarks came hours after new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed the annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, marking the highest reading since April 2023. As a reporter asked him about the latest numbers, Trump seemed unbothered by rising inflation. "No, I love it," he said. …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Over 70 Schoolgirls Helped Out From Underground Tunnels After Getting Lost In NY: Report Over 70 Schoolgirls Helped Out From Underground Tunnels After Getting Lost In NY: Report
Over 70 Schoolgirls Helped Out From Underground Tunnels After Getting Lost In NY: Report A large-scale rescue operation was launched in Rockland County after dozens of schoolchildren reportedly became lost while exploring underground tunnels, according to reports.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, June 10, when a group of 71 girls from a Monsey school entered a tunnel system after starting their outing at Memorial Park, The Monsey Scoop reported.  Nyack Mayor Joseph Rand said the group followed the Nyack Creek culvert in the southwest corner of the park into an underground section and continued exploring for nearly a half-mile before reaching an area…

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by Ben Crnic