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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
Weather
Here's New Timing For Rounds Of Severe Storms Fueled By Heat, Humidity Here's New Timing For Rounds Of Severe Storms Fueled By Heat, Humidity
Here's New Timing For Rounds Of Severe Storms Fueled By Heat, Humidity Heat and humidity are building across the Northeast, and steamy storms will soon follow. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story: Northeast Faces Severe Storms As Heat Index Soars To 100 Degrees: Timing The warm air will precede a cold front. Hot and humid conditions will combine to push maximum heat index values close to 100 degrees on Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, with Heat Advisories in effect for much of the region. High temperatures in the 90s will be wide…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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
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Man Who Shot, Killed Couple Before Deadly Fire In Hudson Valley Gets Decades In Prison Man Who Shot, Killed Couple Before Deadly Fire In Hudson Valley Gets Decades In Prison
Man Who Shot, Killed Couple Before Deadly Fire In Hudson Valley Gets Decades In Prison A man who admitted to shooting and killing a Dutchess County couple inside their home before a deadly fire that also killed their dog will spend decades in state prison.   Robert Buda Jr., 36, was sentenced in Dutchess County Court on Wednesday, June 10, to 20 years to life on each of two counts of second-degree murder, Dutchess County District Attorney Anthony Parisi announced. The sentences will run consecutively.  Buda was also sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. That sentence will run at the same time as the murder sente…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (UPDATE) Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (UPDATE)
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High (Update) 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
Business
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks
Hondas, Acuras Sold Across Northeast Recalled Over Suspension Failure Risks Honda and Acura vehicles sold across the Northeast are being recalled over a corrosion issue that could cause rear suspension components to fail. American Honda Motor Company issued the recall for 880,514 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The issue affects certain 2016-2022 Honda Pilot, 2017-2023 Honda Ridgeline, 2019-2023 Honda Passport, and 2014-2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The NHTSA said rust can build up on parts of the rear subframe that support the suspension, potentially causing those components to break. "Fail…

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by Chris Spiker
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Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA Ex-NYPD Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA
Ex-nypd Sergeant Stole $132K In Pay For Hours She Never Worked: DA A former NYPD sergeant has been indicted on charges that she fraudulently collected more than $132,000 in salary and overtime pay by claiming to work hundreds of hours she never actually worked, prosecutors announced.  Rayna Rampaul, 42, of Queens, who was formerly known as Rayna Madho, has been charged with second-degree grand larceny and four counts of first-degree falsifying business records, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced on Tuesday, June 9. According to the indictment, Rampaul allegedly stole approximately $132,366.85 in pay from the New York Police Departm…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Iran Star: 'A Lot Of Tension' Around World Cup Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown Iran's biggest soccer star is criticizing the Trump administration for creating "a lot of tension" on the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mehdi Taremi addressed the issues that the Iranian national team faced upon arrival for the World Cup during an ESPN interview published on Wednesday, June 10. The Inter Milan striker spoke after 14 members of Iran's support staff were denied visas to enter the US. At least 3,400 people have died in Iran since the US and Israel launched their war at the end of February. Despite an indefinite ceasefire, Iranian and US-Israeli forces traded strikes in the d…

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by Chris Spiker
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Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Former Child Actor Says He Was Sexually Assaulted By Sean 'Diddy' Combs A new civil complaint is adding to the legal pressure surrounding one of hip-hop’s most famous names. A former child actor filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court accusing Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting him when he was a minor, according to multiple reports. The plaintiff, identified anonymously as John Doe, alleges the incident happened at a Hollywood Hills networking party in May 2007, according to KTLA-TV. The suit says the plaintiff had been working as a child actor since 2004 and had attended the event via an invitation from his talent representatives. Accordi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed
Mom Of 2 Killed Using Car Wash Vacuum; Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death has been revealed for a mother of two who died after a sudden emergency involving a vacuum cleaner at a car wash in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Wednesday, June 10. Gladys Lopez Echevarria, 26, was killed in a bizarre incident at Carriage House Car Wash on the 100 block of Bowman Street at approximately 7:38 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers responded to a medical assist call and found EMS already providing care at the scene, police said. Lopez Echevarria was taken to a local hospital, where she later died. As part of the inv…

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by Jillian Pikora