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Tim Curry Dies: ‘Rocky Horror,’ ‘Clue’ Star Built Unforgettable Career
A performer whose unmistakable voice, wicked humor, and larger-than-life characters spanned stage, screen, and animation has died.
British actor and singer Tim Curry died late Tuesday, Aug. 25, at his Los Angeles home, TMZ first reported. He was 80. Police were called to the home late Tuesday, and no foul play was suspected, according to TMZ, which first reported the news.
No official cause of death had been announced as of Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Curry became a cultural icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” after originating the role onstage.
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Abused Dog Found With Open Wounds, Fly Infestation In New York: Authorities
A Long Island man was arrested after his dog was found infested with flies and suffering from open wounds, authorities said.
Cecilio Matthews, 50, of Bellport, was charged with several counts of animal cruelty under state and county laws, the Suffolk County SPCA said Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Investigators determined earlier in the month that Matthews had failed to care for his 10-year-old mutt, Seven, leaving the dog neglected in a yard, according to the SPCA.
Seven was found underweight, infested with flies, and with open wounds to his ears and neck, the SPCA said. He was taken to a local anim…
NY Man Showed Off Child Porn Pics Right Before Arrest, State Troopers Say
A Capital Region man has been arrested in possession of child pornography, authorities said Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Dylan Gorton, 32, of Duanesburg, was detained Tuesday, Aug. 18 following a complaint in the area of Batter Street in the town, New York State Police said.
State troopers responded to the area that afternoon and learned Gorton had child sex exploitation images and showed them to others, police said.
Gorton was interviewed and arrested at the scene, authorities said. He was charged with two counts of promoting child porn and one count of possessing child porn, then arraigned in Schen…
140 Computers Worth $50,000 Stolen From Capital Region Business By Albany Employee: Police
A New York man stole 140 computers worth more than $50,000 from his employer and resold them for his own profit, authorities said.
Nolan M. Gaige, 35, of Albany, was arrested Tuesday, Aug. 18 following an 11-day investigation, New York State Police said.
Troopers got a report on Friday, Aug. 7 from a business in Saratoga County about Gaige’s actions, according to authorities. Gaige took more than 140 computers from the business during his employment, investigators said.
Gaige carried out his scheme over several months in 2026 and sold the computers for personal gain, troopers said. He surr…
What Is The Wealthiest Zip Code In The Capital Region? These Five Top List
The Albany Business Review has identified the wealthiest zip codes across the Capital Region.
The publication used several factors, including median income, home values, and owner-occupied housing rates, to quantify wealth, according to its announcement on Thursday, Aug. 20.
Zip Code 12211, centered on the hamlet of Loudonville in Colonie, was the wealthiest area in the region, according to the Albany Business Review. The next wealthiest zip code was 12309, largely including the town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County.
Rounding out the top five were 12065 (Clifton Park), 12054 (Delmar), an…
