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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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Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany
Woman Accused Of Slashing Man's Neck Faces Attempted Murder Charge In Albany A woman accused of slashing a man in the neck during an apartment altercation in Albany has been indicted on attempted murder charges, the Albany County District Attorney's Office announced on Friday, June 12. Ronita Roberts, 45, of Albany, was arraigned before Judge Roger McDonough on Friday afternoon and charged with Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree, according to the district attorney's office. Albany Police responded to 400 Central Ave. around 1:25 p.m. on Monday, June 2, for a report of a stabbing, authorities said. Officers found a 67-year…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight
Retired Firefighter Shoots 3 Philadelphia Police Officers In Gunfight Three Philadelphia police officers were wounded after a retired firefighter opened fire during a confrontation at an active crime scene in West Philadelphia, authorities said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, near North 54th and Arlington streets in the city's Wynnefield neighborhood, according to Philadelphia police. Officers assigned to the 19th District had responded to reports of a person with a weapon and shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they began investigating and canvassing for witnesses and evidence. During that investigation, a 57-year-old man, now…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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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Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet
Bullet Fired Into Child's Bedroom Lands Albany Man Felony Charges In Watervliet A bullet that pierced the wall of a child's bedroom at a Watervliet apartment complex has led to multiple felony charges against an Albany man, police announced on Thursday, June 11. Rodney L. Patterson, 22, of Albany, was arrested following an investigation into a shooting at the Michael J. Day Apartments on Sunday, June 8, according to the Watervliet Police Department. Detectives determined Patterson was responsible for discharging the firearm that sent a bullet into a neighboring apartment, where it was discovered inside a child's room, police said. Investigators learned Patterson fled …

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall
Salmonella Risk Prompts Expanded Vitamin Recall A product sold through some of the country’s biggest online marketplaces is now part of a wider safety alert. Total Nutrition Inc., of Deer Park, New York, expanded its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules because of possible Salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday, June 11. The expanded recall follows a supply chain review that identified additional lot numbers linked to the same raw material lot tied to the original recall, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. The products w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 Ex-NFL Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36
Ex-nfl Star Aldon Smith Dies At 36 A former NFL standout whose career started with record-setting force has died. Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers linebacker and pass rusher, died at age 36, the team announced Saturday evening, June 13, in a statement on social media. No cause of death was publicly disclosed. The 49ers called Smith’s death a “sudden and tragic passing” and remembered his “undeniable talent and sheer dominance” on the field. The team also said Smith would be remembered for his “infectious smile.” The 49ers mourn the passing of former LB Aldon Smith.📰 https://t.co/gVxEEdWtLp pic.twitter.com/…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton has found a new way to help fans start their day. The country music icon has launched Cup of Ambition, a new signature coffee brand inspired by her beloved anthem "9 to 5," according to the brand’s website, cupofambition.com. Parton announced the news on social media. The coffee brand is being launched in partnership with Community Coffee. Its first lineup will include Light, Medium, and Dark roasts. The first public pours will be served at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, which opens Wednesday, June 24, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville, the Cup of Ambition website says.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native
New Details Released In Death Of 'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor James Handy, NY Native A new report has added more detail to the killing of a familiar face from film and television. Actor James Handy died from a stab wound to the torso and neck compression, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, multiple reports said Friday, June 12. People reported that the medical examiner ruled the 81-year-old actor’s death a homicide. Entertainment Weekly also reported the cause and manner of death, citing the medical examiner’s findings: https://ew.com/james-handy-fatal-stabbing-cause-of-death-new-details-11993670 Handy, known for roles in "Top Gun: Maverick," "…

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NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV Bill Ritter's final night at the ABC7 anchor desk came with an emotional Alzheimer's diagnosis — but the longtime New York journalist says viewers have not seen the last of him. Ritter, a fixture on Eyewitness News for decades, announced during Friday's 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The broadcast marked his final night anchoring the program. The 75-year-old said he had already begun scaling back his workload last year, stepping away from the 11 p.m. newscast and later the 5 p.m. broadcast with plans to spend more time with family. Those pl…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed A major foreign policy claim is now tied to a very specific deadline. President Donald Trump said that a deal involving Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which is also his 80th birthday. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, June 13, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be "OPEN TO ALL" after it is signed. Axios reported that the US and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Sunday and electronically sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Tree On Long Island; Passenger Seriously Hurt Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Tree On Long Island; Passenger Seriously Hurt
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Tree On Long Island; Passenger Seriously Hurt A passenger was seriously injured when a driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into a tree on Long Island, police announced. Joseph Michael Uhl, 31, of Coram, was driving a 2004 Jeep SUV northbound on Ocean Avenue in Ronkonkoma, when he fell asleep and the vehicle left the roadway, striking a tree at approximately 3:08 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, according to Suffolk County Police. Uhl suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment, police said. The passenger, a 50-year-old East Northport woman, was transported to the same hos…

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by Jillian Pikora