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New Update: Officer Released From Hospital Following Deadly Shooting In Capital Region
A week after being shot in an ambush attack in which the suspect then killed himself, a police officer in the region is back home with his family. Albany Police officer Jonathan Damphier was released from Albany Medical Center Hospital on Wednesday, April 24, the agency announced. Cameras were rolling as Damphier emerged from the hospital in a wheelchair accompanied by Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins. He received a round of applause from the dozens of law enforcement members gathered outside before being helped into a waiting ambulance. Officers applaud as Albany Police Officer Jonat…
News
New Details: Suspect Killed Himself After Shooting Capital Region Officer, Chief Says
New details have emerged following a police shooting in the region that left the suspect dead and the officer hospitalized. The incident happened at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Albany’s Pine Hills neighborhood, just yards from the College of Saint Rose campus. Albany Police said an officer was “ambushed” near the intersection of North Main and Western avenues after catching up to a vehicle that had fled a traffic stop for speeding. Earlier Report: Albany Cop Hurt, Suspect Killed Near College Of Saint Rose As the officer approached the parked car, now unoccupied, the s…
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3-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside Capital Region Home
A toddler is recovering after being shot inside a home in the region. Albany Police said officers were called to Albany Medical Center Hospital at around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, for a 3-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound. Investigators determined that the boy was with relatives inside a home near Lark Drive and Manning Boulevard when a firearm was discharged inside the residence, striking him in the upper shoulder area. The child was conscious and alert when he arrived at the hospital, police said. His condition was not made public. Albany Police said the incident is under i…
Schools
College Of Saint Rose Shutting Down After 103 Years
After more than a century in operations, Albany’s College of Saint Rose is permanently closing amid mounting financial struggles. The school’s board of trustees voted Thursday, Nov. 30, to shut down the college at the end of the Spring 2024 semester. “It is with a heavy heart that the Board decided to close the college at the end of this academic year,” Board Chair Jeffrey Stone said. "The Board determined that the College does not have the financial resources to operate for the full 2024-2025 academic year and therefore cannot remain a standalone institution.” It comes after years …
Business
Stewart's Shops Closes Capital Region Store Over Crime; PD Chief Says Did 'Everything Possible'
Local leaders are speaking out after popular convenience store chain Stewart’s Shops announced it was shuttering one of its locations in the region over growing concerns about crime. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the company announced it was closing its Albany store located near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard, citing a rise in thefts, robberies, and violent threats against employees. The store’s last day in business will be Thursday, Nov. 16. Apparently miffed at the notion that police hadn’t done enough to prevent the drastic move, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins issued a statement saying t…
Police & Fire
'We Lost A Treasure': Intense Fire Tears Through Historic Former School Building In Region
A historic former school building in the region is considered a total loss after a massive fire tore through the structure. Multiple people called 911 just before 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23, with reports of a fire at Albany’s former Doane Stuart School, located on Kenwood Road, Albany Fire Chief Joseph Gregory said at a press conference. I urge our entire city to keep the members of the @FD_AlbanyNY in their thoughts as AFD actively battles the blaze at the former Doane Stuart School off of Southern Boulevard. pic.twitter.com/hziALG8hPM — Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan (@MayorSheehan) March …
News
Debris Falling From Historic Building In Capital District Under Investigation
For the second time in a week, authorities in a Capital District city are investigating reports of debris falling from an iconic building. In Albany, fire officials confirmed to Daily Voice that they were alerted at around 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 of possible debris or bricks falling from a building near 100 State Street. That address is home to the historic State Room building, Albany’s first skyscraper and constructed in 1901. On Twitter, Albany resident Andrew Neidhardt posted a picture showing what appeared to be a chunk of a building lying on a sidewalk below the State Room. To…
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Rail Service To Resume Near Derelict Warehouse In Capital District, Owner Billed
Full Amtrak service will resume through the Capital District after tracks were closed near a large, deteriorating warehouse over safety concerns. The City of Albany announced that passenger service west of Albany would resume Tuesday, Aug. 2 after crews finished remediation efforts at the Central Warehouse building. Threat Of ‘Imminent Collapse’ At Albany Warehouse Halts Rail Service The announcement came three days after Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan declared a state of emergency citing a structural engineering report warning that portions of the building's southern facade faced an “imminen…
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Threat Of ‘Imminent Collapse’ At Capital District Warehouse Halts Rail Service
Amtrak service has been suspended in parts of the Capital District over concerns that parts of a large, derelict building may come crashing down onto the tracks. Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan declared a state of emergency Friday, July 29, citing a structural engineering report warning that portions of the Central Warehouse building's southern wall face an “imminent” risk of collapse. “We are working closely with local, state, and federal partners and engineering experts to determine the extent of the structural failure and develop a plan to ensure the safety of our residents and businesses, a…
News
'Put The Knife Down': Body Cam Shows Attack On Officer In Capital District, Shooting
A police officer is recovering after a suspect allegedly stabbed him with a knife during an attempted arrest in the Capital District. Albany Police responded to a home near Franklin and Bassett streets at around 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 20, for a reported domestic dispute, according to police. When officers arrived, they determined that the male suspect had an outstanding warrant and attempted to arrest the man, police said. As officers tried handcuffing the suspect, he allegedly drew a knife from his pocket and slashed the officer's arm, according to police. Officer-worn body camera foot…
Politics
Albany's Director Of Operations Taking Job In Westchester
One of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s top aides announced that he will be leaving upstate to take on a new job in Westchester. Brian Shea, the director of operations for the City of Albany is heading to Westchester, where he will serve as Rye’s newest assistant city manager beginning in February. Prior to his time in the mayor’s office, Shea was chief of staff to the mayor, serving as a chief spokesperson for the mayor and as Albany’s public information officer. Shea also spent time working for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services after receiving his underg…
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