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JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination
JetBlue Expanding Nonstop Service From Albany Airport To This Sunny Destination Good news if you’re flying south for the winter. JetBlue is expanding its seasonal service from Albany International Airport to Florida beginning in October. The Queens-based airline is adding a second daily flight from both Albany and Buffalo to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando. A second daily flight is also being added from Syracuse to Orlando. Earlier Report: JetBlue Launching Nonstop Service From MacArthur Airport To These Destinations JetBlue President Marty St. George said the additional flights are part of several “strategic changes” to invest and grow across the Northeast, inclu…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Suspect Accused Of Killing Western Mass Man, Leaving Body In Apartment Returns To Mass From NY Suspect Accused Of Killing Western Mass Man, Leaving Body In Apartment Returns To Mass From NY
Suspect Accused Of Killing Western Mass Man, Leaving Body In Apartment Returns To Mass From NY The suspect accused of killing a beloved Pittsfield and Greenfield man was returned to Massachusetts to face charges after being held in New York for more than two months.  Taaniel Herberger-Brown will be arraigned on Tuesday, July 9, in the slaying of Chris "Stix" Hairston, 35, in April, the Northwestern District Attorney said.  Related: Dead Body Found In Pittsfield Home After Neighbors Called About Smell Police found Hairston's body on April 22 inside a Greenfield apartment on Chapman Street after neighbors called officers to report a disgusting smell coming from inside, the Northwester…

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by Josh Lanier
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No Mechanical Failure Before NY Plane Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Pilot, NTSB Finds No Mechanical Failure Before NY Plane Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Pilot, NTSB Finds
No Mechanical Failure Before NY Plane Crash That Killed 34-Year-Old Pilot, NTSB Finds Federal investigators have ruled out mechanical failure for causing a small plane crash in upstate New York that killed a beloved pilot and photographer. A preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Tuesday, July 2, states that investigators found no evidence of any pre-impact mechanical malfunctions or failures on either of the plane’s engines prior to the June 17 crash near Albany International Airport. Emergency crews were called at around 8:15 a.m. that morning for a small plane that was seen "spinning around" before crashing in a wooded area near Alb…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life' 'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life'
'Adventurous Spirit': Pilot Killed In NY Plane Crash Remembered For 'Palpable Zest For Life' Natalie Gillis saw much of the world in her 34 years, most of it from the air. The pilot from Toronto, Canada died Monday morning, June 17, when her twin engine Piper plane crashed just moments after taking off from Albany International Airport. Gillis, the aircraft’s sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Colonie Police. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the NTSB. Earlier Report: Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Albany Airport Her employer, KASI Aviation Services, confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute posted Thursday morning, Ju…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Airport In NY - Developing Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Airport In NY - Developing
Pilot Killed In Small Plane Crash Near Airport In NY - Developing This story has been updated. A woman was killed when a small plane crashed near an airport in New York. Emergency crews in Albany County were called at around 8:15 a.m. Monday, June 17, for a small plane that was seen "spinning around" before crashing in Colonie, near Albany Shaker and Maxwell roads. The scene is in a wooded area just south of Albany International Airport.  Crews arrived to find the plane fully engulfed in flames. The female pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Colonie Police. Her identity was being withheld…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Nonstop Flights To Las Vegas Resuming At Albany International Airport Nonstop Flights To Las Vegas Resuming At Albany International Airport
Nonstop Flights To Las Vegas Resuming At Albany International Airport The entertainment capital of the world will soon be just a five-hour flight away. Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Las Vegas will resume on Monday, Aug. 5. The service will be offered by Southwest Airlines four days a week, on Sundays, Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. “Today’s announcement underscores the ongoing success at ALB and our commitment to working with airlines to best serve the nearly 1.4 million passengers who travel through ALB annually,” airport CEO Phil Calderone said in a statement. “We’re proud of our partnership with Southwest Airlines and look forwar…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Man Wanted In Western Mass Killing Arrested At Albany Airport Man Wanted In Western Mass Killing Arrested At Albany Airport
Man Wanted In Western Mass 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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by Josh Lanier
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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Capital Region American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Capital Region
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Capital Region 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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by Michael Mashburn
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Woman Killed Driving On Flooded Roadway In Capital Region Woman Killed Driving On Flooded Roadway In Capital Region
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 …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Look Inside 'Reimagined' Albany Airport Following Planned $100M Makeover Look Inside 'Reimagined' Albany Airport Following Planned $100M Makeover
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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by Michael Mashburn
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'Inexcusable' Surprise Found In Traveler's Carry-On Bag At Albany International Airport 'Inexcusable' Surprise Found In Traveler's Carry-On Bag At Albany International Airport
'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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by Michael Mashburn
Business
‘To New Heights’: $60M Awarded For Albany Airport Fixes Including More Seating, 'Calming Room' ‘To New Heights’: $60M Awarded For Albany Airport Fixes Including More Seating, 'Calming Room'
‘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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by Michael Mashburn
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'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport 'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region Airport
'Stiff Penalty' For Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun At Capital Region 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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by Michael Mashburn
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Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun During Security Screening At Albany Airport Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun During Security Screening At Albany Airport
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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by Michael Mashburn
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Nor'easter: Dozens Of Flights Canceled At Albany International Airport Due To Snow Nor'easter: Dozens Of Flights Canceled At Albany International Airport Due To Snow
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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by Michael Mashburn
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Power Outage At Albany International Airport Delays Flights Power Outage At Albany International Airport Delays Flights
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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by Michael Mashburn
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Man Sentenced For Bringing Gun To Albany International Airport Man Sentenced For Bringing Gun To Albany International Airport
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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by Michael Mashburn